Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-6-22)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a cool picture of Chase holding up the 2008 World Series trophy after the Phils won the series against the Tampa Bay Rays.  An amazing moment in Phillies history that I hope to someday see repeated with Bryce Harper holding up that trophy.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-20-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot from the 2008 World Series where Chase made an amazing double play.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 126: Rays (79-48) at Phillies (63-63)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Tampa Bay Rays:                    7
Philadelphia Phillies:              4

SP:   Zack Wheeler

LP:   Zack Wheeler (10-9)

RBIs:*

Bryce Harper = 2 (54)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (71)

* An additional run scored in the 2nd inning (Double Play)

Home Runs:

Bryce Harper = 1 (24)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (27)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (54)

Bryce Harper = 1 (72)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (64)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (57)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 125: Rays (78-48) at Phillies (63-62)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Tampa Bay Rays:                    3
Philadelphia Phillies:              1

SP:   Ranger Suarez

LP:   Archie Bradley (7-2)

RBIs:

Brad Miller = 1 (34)

Runs Scored:

Didi Gregorius = 1 (26)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 53: Phillies (25-28) at Rays (34-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               2
Tampa Bay Rays:                     6

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (2-5)

RBIs:

Brad Miller = 1 (15)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (18)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (12)

Jean Segura = 1 (17)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 52: Phillies (25-27) at Rays (33-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               3
Tampa Bay Rays:                     5

SP:   Zack Wheeler

LP:   Sam Coonrod (0-2)

RBIs:

Matt Joyce = 1 (2)

Ronald Torreyes = 2 (6)

Home Runs:

Matt Joyce = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (11)

Roman Quinn = 1 (8)

Matt Joyce = 1 (3)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Phils Eliminated From Post-Season Play

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you all know that the Phils were officially eliminated from post-season play after today's season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.  This will mark the ninth straight season of not reaching the playoffs after making it five years in a row (with 5-straight NL East Titles) from 2007-2011.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 60: Phillies (28-32) at Rays (40-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               0
Tampa Bay Rays:                     5

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (5-5)

For a third straight season the Phillies collapse in September and fail to make the playoffs.  They finish with a 28-32 record and that my friends is that.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 59: Phillies (28-31) at Rays (39-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               3
Tampa Bay Rays:                     4

SP:   Zach Wheeler

LP:   Zach Wheeler (4-2)

RBIs:*

Bryce Harper = 1 (33)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (34)

* An additional run scored in the 1st inning (Throwing Error)

Home Runs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 3 (32)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 58: Phillies (28-30) at Rays (38-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 25th:

Philadelphia Phillies:               4
Tampa Bay Rays:                     6

SP:   Vince Velasquez

LP:   Adam Morgan (0-1)

RBIs:*

Alec Bohm = 1 (23)

Bryce Harper = 2 (32)

* An additional run scored in the 3rd inning (Throwing Error)

Runs Scored:

Alec Bohm = 1 (23)

Bryce Harper = 1 (33)

Scott Kingery = 2 (12)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Phillies Start Spring Training Games Today

Hi everybody,

The Phillies play their first Spring Training game this afternoon on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Good luck, Phillies!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

The Phillies Won the World Series 10 Years Ago Today

Most of 2008 Team From Alumni Weekend

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to acknowledge the ten year anniversary of the Phillies 2008 World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.  I remember that night like it was yesterday.  What a great time that was.  I hope we all get to enjoy another Phils World Series win in the coming seasons.

Great Memory of Lidge & Chooch

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Wilson Ramos Returns from the DL

Hi everybody,

The Phillies new starting catcher Wilson Ramos was reactivated from the DL (Disabled List) before Wednesday night's (August 15th) game against the Boston Red Sox.  Ramos has been on the DL with a hamstring strain since before he was acquired by the Phils in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31st.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-1-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo of Chase is a shot of my hero hoisting up the 2008 World Series Trophy soon after the Phils beat the Tampa Bay Rays.  With the 10 year anniversary celebration coming up during Alumni Weekend...I thought this would be a cool picture to share.  I wish that Chase and Cole Hamels were going to be around for the celebration but I'm expecting some video messages from them both.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Acquire Wilson Ramos From the Rays

Hi everybody,

The Phillies acquired catcher Wilson Ramos and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays in a trade yesterday (July 31st) for a player to be named later or cash considerations.  Ramos is a power hitter and is expected to play the majority of the time behind the plate when he returns from the DL (Disabled List) later this month.  Welcome to Philly, Mr. Ramos!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 14: Phillies (9-5) at Rays (3-12)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Sunday, April 15th:

Philadelphia Phillies:              10
Tampa Bay Rays:                     4

SP:   Ben Lively

WP:   Yacksel Rios (2-0)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (5)
Scott Kingery = 3 (12)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (11)
Maikel Franco = 2 (15)
Aaron Altherr = 3 (8)

Home Runs:

Aaron Altherr = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (11)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (8)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (10)
Scott Kingery = 1 (8)
Maikel Franco = 1 (6)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (5)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (1)
Pedro Florimon = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 13: Phillies (8-5) at Rays (3-11)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Saturday, April 14th:

Philadelphia Phillies:              9
Tampa Bay Rays:                    4

SP:   Jake Arrieta

WP:   Jake Arrieta (1-0)


RBIs:

Scott Kingery = 2 (9)
J.P. Crawford = 2 (5)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (4)
Carlos Santana = 1 (10)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (3)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (10)
Maikel Franco = 1 (13)

Home Runs:

J.P. Crawford = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (9)
Carlos Santana = 1 (10)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (8)
Nick Williams = 2 (6)
Scott Kingery = 1 (7)
Maikel Franco = 1 (5)
J.P. Crawford = 2 (7)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 12: Phillies (7-5) at Rays (3-10)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, April 13th:

Philadelphia Phillies:              2
Tampa Bay Rays:                    1

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

WP:   Edubray Ramos (1-0)
SV:    Hector Neris (2)


RBIs:

Carlos Santana = 1 (9)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Scott Kingery = 1 (6)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (5)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-29-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase in the dugout in Tampa Bay watching the action during the 2008 World Series.  I wonder if this shot was taken after Chase hit a home run during Game 1.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-25-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo of Chase is from the 2008 World Series where the Phils became the (as Harry Kalas said after the final out in Game 5) "2008 World Champions of Baseball" by beating the Tampa Bay Rays.  Chase looks to be in the middle of performing a double play.  I can't believe that it has been nine years since the Phils won the World Series.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase