Macho Row (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
In case you missed it, two of the farm teams advanced to the playoffs. The Reading Phillies reached the playoffs for the first time since 2001, but have already been eliminated from contention after being swept by the Akron Aeros, the double A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. But fear not Phillies fans, for post season baseball is currently being played by the Lakewood Blue Claws, who currently...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
Phillies open 2010 season on road against Nationals Close season on the road against Atlanta. And we once again renew our classic historic rivalries with the cities of Boston and Toronto... Phillies minor leaguers Drabek, Taylor receive awards At least they're not in Toronto. Minor Leagues: Lakewood moves within 1 of title Let's get two Championships in the organization this year, how about it? For...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/13/2009
READING - Even a start by a visitor from the parent Philadelphia Phillies couldn't keep Reading in the Eastern League playoffs.
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Struggling Phillies closer Lidge tries to save face Frankly I think Lidge is taking this very well, at least based on what he's saying to the press. Akron puts R-Phillies in 0-2 hole Aeros beat the Reading Phillies 6-2, Yohan Flande got knocked around. Mike Cisco will attempt to stop a sweep tonight in Reading. Lakewood's May looks to close out series Rising star prospect Trevor May goes for Lakewood...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
AKRON, Ohio - Jerad Head ripped a pair of doubles and drove in three runs to lead the Akron Aeros past the Reading Phillies, 6-2, in the Eastern League Southern Division playoffs last night.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
AKRON, Ohio - Jerad Head's three-run double in the fourth inning led the Akron Aeros past the Reading Phillies, 9-4, last night in the first game of the Eastern League Southern Division playoffs.
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
Baseball Prospectus | Ahead in the Count: Home-Field Advantage, Part Five The Good Phight's Blogger Emeritus Matt Swartz with the last part of his five-parter on home-field advantage. Subscription required. Happ, Eyre head list of injured pitchers Soreness in the pitching elbow is always a wonderful sign. Stutes, R-Phils take aim at Aeros in playoff opener Reading Phillies in the playoffs for the first...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
The Reading Phillies, who won the wild card, will open the best-of-five Eastern League divisional playoffs tonight against the Southern Division-champion Aeros in Akron, Ohio. The second game is set for tomorrow in Akron before the series moves to Reading on Friday. The games are scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
Ruiz contributing at, behind plate for Phils Despite losing four in a row to the Astros , Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has noticed some positives. Manuel likes the way the offense has looked lately, and he is especially pleased with the hitting of catcher Carlos Ruiz . what Razor's edge: R-Phils tested as playoffs begin Reading Phillies begin Eastern League playoffs at Akron on Wednesday. Happ misses...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
NORWICH, Conn. - Garrett Broshuis allowed three hits and a run over six innings yesterday as the Connecticut Defenders earned a 5-1 Eastern League victory over the Reading Phillies.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
NORWICH, Conn. - The Reading Phillies reached the Eastern League playoffs for the first time since 2001 by sweeping a doubleheader from the Connecticut Defenders last night.
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009
Myers rejoins Phils tonight Expected to make 6th and 7th inning appearances at first, then move to the back-ish area of the bullpen (take that for what it's worth...). Baseball Digest Daily Blog " Pedro Martinez Dazzles Bill over at Baseball Daily Digest breaks down Pedro's gem from last night. R-Phils top New Britain 3-1 Double-A Reading has a one game lead over Erie for the final Eastern League...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 09/01/2009
Breaking down Phillies' potential postseason opponents Maybe getting ahead of ourselves a bit, but let's be honest here... R-Phils work overtime for sweep Reading Phillies on their way to first Eastern League playoff berth since 2001. PhuturePhillies columnist Mike Schwimer gets the win in both halves of doubleheader. Bill Conlin: Lee and Lefty bear a striking resemblance I still find these comparisons...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
Just a couple of weeks left for us to peruse the minor league box scores. We'll get bonus baseball from the Lakewood BlueClaws -- who made the playoffs via winning the SAL Northern division in the season's first half -- and possibly the Reading Phillies , who are currently 1 game up on the Bowie Baysox in the race for the Eastern League's Southern division second playoff berth. Until then, let's just...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
READING - Paco Figueroa cleared the bases with a triple in the top of the fifth inning last night to lift the Bowie Baysox over the Reading Phillies, 5-2, for a sweep of their Eastern League doubleheader.
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