Pete Mackanin Will Not Be Returning as Phillies Manager in 2018

Hi everybody,

The Phillies announced on Friday (September 29th) that Phils skipper Pete Mackanin was taking a new position in the organization next season as the special assistant to General Manager Matt Klentak and will not be the manager next season.  Mackanin had a record of 174-238 in his 2 and a half seasons as the Phils manager.  The Phils have not yet named Mackanin's replacement as skipper.

Mackanin received a well deserved standing ovation by both the fans and players during yesterday's season finale against the New York Mets.  Good luck in your new role, Pete!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Time to Put My Phils Jersey Away

Hi everybody,

With the 2017 season coming to a close...it's time for me to put my Phillies jersey away.  Will still be watching playoff baseball and rooting for Chase as well as watching other Philly sports but this time of year is always a little sad for me.  I'll miss watching the Phils every night.

We'll still have some fun on the blog though and before you know it...it will be time to put that Phils jersey back on again.

See you in 2018 Phillies....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Final Chase Utley Dodgers Stats for the 2017 Regular Season

Hi everybody,

Here are Chase's final batting stats for the 2017 regular season:




Games Played = 127
At Bats = 309
Runs Scored = 43
Hits = 73
Doubles = 20
Triples = 4
Home Runs = 8
RBIs = 34
Walks = 32
Strike Outs = 57
Stolen Bases = 6
Caught Stealing = 1
Batting Average = .236
On Base Percentage = .324
Slugging Percentage = .405
On Base + Slugging Percentage = .728


Chase's numbers are fairly consistent with last month.  I hope Chase can get on a hot streak in the playoffs and get to the World Series.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2017 NL East Final Standings

Hi everybody,

Here are the final standings for the NL East this season:



NL East                                      W         L         PCT          GB

Washington Nationals             97        65         .599            --
Miami Marlins                           77         85       .475            20
Atlanta Braves                          72        90        .444           25
New York Mets                         70        92        .537           27
Philadelphia Phillies                66        96        .407           31


The Phillies ended the season with five fewer wins than last season but were much improved after the All-Star break.  Although they finished in last place in the division...I think things are looking up for the Phils in 2018 and beyond.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 162: Mets (70-91) at Phillies (65-96)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

New York Mets:                          0
Philadelphia Phillies:                11

SP:   Nick Pivetta

WP:   Nick Pivetta (8-10)


RBIs:*

Maikel Franco = 3 (76)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (34)
Odubel Herrera = 2 (56)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (65)
Nick Williams = 3 (55)

* An additional run scored due to a throwing error in the 4th inning

Home Runs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (24)
Nick Williams = 1 (12)**

** Inside-the-park Home Run in the 8th inning

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (85)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (67)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (58)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (37)
Nick Williams = 2 (45)
Maikel Franco = 1 (66)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (26)
J.P. Crawford = 2 (8)
Nick Pivetta = 1 (3)


The Phillies finish the season with a 66-96 record and that my friends is that.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 161: Mets (69-91) at Phillies (65-95)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Saturday, September 30th:*

New York Mets:                          7
Philadelphia Phillies:                 4

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 11th)

SP:   Henderson Alvarez

LP:   Adam Morgan (3-3)


RBIs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (73)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (33)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (64)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (48)

Home Runs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (84)
Maikel Franco = 1 (65)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (12)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (71)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 160: Mets (69-90) at Phillies (64-95)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 29th:

New York Mets:                          2
Philadelphia Phillies:                 6

SP:   Ben Lively

WP:   Ben Lively (4-7)


RBIs:*

Maikel Franco = 2 (72)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (54)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (14)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (32)

* An additional run scored in the 3rd inning due to a balk

Home Runs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (22)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (5)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (9)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (83)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (70)
Nick Williams = 1 (43)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (66)
Maikel Franco = 1 (64)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (11)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase