97.3 ESPN » Chase Utley http://973espn.com South Jersey's Sports Radio Thu, 23 May 2013 03:11:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 From the Ballpark: Phillies Return Indians Favor in 6-2 Win http://973espn.com/from-the-ballpark-phillies-return-indians-favor-in-6-2-win/ http://973espn.com/from-the-ballpark-phillies-return-indians-favor-in-6-2-win/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 04:13:22 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=166574 PHILADELPHIA—Two weeks ago to the day, the Phillies performance hit its basement level. Tonight, in a 6-2 win at Citizens Bank Park, it scraped its ceiling.

The opponent, the Cleveland Indians, was the same

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]]> http://973espn.com/from-the-ballpark-phillies-return-indians-favor-in-6-2-win/feed/ 0 Fast Facts and Reax: Phillies Tower Over Giants In 6-2 Win http://973espn.com/fast-facts-and-reax-phillies-tower-over-giants-in-6-2-win/ http://973espn.com/fast-facts-and-reax-phillies-tower-over-giants-in-6-2-win/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 15:05:22 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=164767 So this is their ceiling.

What the Phillies showcased in a 6-2 win over the World Champion San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park tonight was far and away their best stuff of the season.

They hit for power. Th

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]]> http://973espn.com/fast-facts-and-reax-phillies-tower-over-giants-in-6-2-win/feed/ 0 Cliff Lee had a nice rebound start Monday, holding the Giants to two runs over eight innings in a 6-2 victory. (Photo by Jason Arnold/Getty Images) From the Ballpark: Phillies Lose to Pirates, Thanks to Problems Old and New http://973espn.com/from-the-ballpark-phillies-lose-to-pirates-thanks-to-problems-old-and-new/ http://973espn.com/from-the-ballpark-phillies-lose-to-pirates-thanks-to-problems-old-and-new/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:25:07 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=161668 PHILADELPHIA—If only it was only Chase Utley’s absence.

But his replacement at second base for the Phillies tonight, Freddy Galvis, wasn’t responsible for any of fielding gaffes that cost them, and if anything bailed them out

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]]> http://973espn.com/from-the-ballpark-phillies-lose-to-pirates-thanks-to-problems-old-and-new/feed/ 0 Russell Martin tags out John Mayberry, Jr. at home plate. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) Manuel: Utley Out of Lineup, But Healthy http://973espn.com/manuel-utley-out-of-lineup-but-healthy/ http://973espn.com/manuel-utley-out-of-lineup-but-healthy/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:49:44 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=161593 PHILADELPHIA—Forecasts are sometimes misleading.

Weather.com may tell you temperatures near Citizens Bank Park for tonight’s Game 2 against the Pirates hover around 43 degrees. Maybe. But it sure feels colder

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]]> http://973espn.com/manuel-utley-out-of-lineup-but-healthy/feed/ 0 Chase Utley is just getting the night off (Harry How, Getty Images) Veterans, Young Players Share Blame for Phils Sub-Par Offense http://973espn.com/veterans-young-players-share-blame-for-phils-sub-par-offense/ http://973espn.com/veterans-young-players-share-blame-for-phils-sub-par-offense/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:47:36 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=161365 Much was made of the Phillies' revamped offense after adding healthy bats like Chase Utley and Ryan Howard for a full season.  Plus, the additions of professional hitter Michael Young and a pair of younger players Dom Brown and Ben Revere, who both had solid a spring training

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]]> http://973espn.com/veterans-young-players-share-blame-for-phils-sub-par-offense/feed/ 0 Will Domonic Brown be a regular in 2013 (Photo by: G Fiume/Getty Images) Phillies-Reds (Game 13): Must-Know Stuff http://973espn.com/phillies-reds-game-13-must-know-stuff/ http://973espn.com/phillies-reds-game-13-must-know-stuff/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:49:58 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=159244 Phillies @ Cincinnati Reds

First pitch at 7:00 on ESPN

Quibble all you want about the Phillies early record.

But whether you think they should've bagged 2 more games (one apiece from the Royals and Marlins) or not, there's still a golden opportunity to make an early statement.

They

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]]> http://973espn.com/phillies-reds-game-13-must-know-stuff/feed/ 0 Cliff Lee had a nice rebound start Monday, holding the Giants to two runs over eight innings in a 6-2 victory. (Photo by Jason Arnold/Getty Images) Phillies Notebook: Lineup Potent Again In Blowout http://973espn.com/phillies-notebook-lineup-potent-again-in-blowout/ http://973espn.com/phillies-notebook-lineup-potent-again-in-blowout/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:12:06 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=158580 PHILADELPHIA—Do anything 162 times, and you’re bound to encounter a few surprises.

When “it” happens to be baseball, a few more.

So it shouldn’t have shocked anyone that after Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick appeared to be shaking off some early stumbles – he allowed 5 hits and 2 home runs through 4, but just 2 earned runs – the ominous skies opened

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]]> http://973espn.com/phillies-notebook-lineup-potent-again-in-blowout/feed/ 0 Phillies-Mets (Game 7): Must-Know Stuff http://973espn.com/phillies-mets-game-7-must-know-stuff/ http://973espn.com/phillies-mets-game-7-must-know-stuff/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:23:26 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=157635 Phillies (2-4) vs. New York Mets (4-2)

Roy Halladay (0-1, 13.50 ERA) vs. RHP Matt Harvey (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

First pitch at 7:00 p.m. TV coverage on ESPN.

When you thumbed through the first week of the schedule, you probably had, at worst, the Phillies at .500 through 6 games: allowing for

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]]> http://973espn.com/phillies-mets-game-7-must-know-stuff/feed/ 0 Roy Halladay underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone spur in his shoulder and repair his rotator cuff..(Getty Images) Phillies Opening Day Roster Set [AUDIO] http://973espn.com/phillies-opening-day-roster-set-audio/ http://973espn.com/phillies-opening-day-roster-set-audio/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 02:11:51 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=155929 The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2013 regular season.

The club made the following transactions today: catcher Humberto Quintero had his contract selected; infielder Pete Orr, catcher Steven Lerud and right-hander Zach Miner were reassigned to the minor leagues; right-hander Michael Stutes was optioned to the minor leagues; outfielder Delmon Young was placed on the major league disabled list, retroactive to March 22 (right ankle surgery)

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]]> http://973espn.com/phillies-opening-day-roster-set-audio/feed/ 0 The Phillies will have Ryan Howard and Chase Utley back in their lineup for the first time this season. (Photo by: Harry How/Getty Images) Can the Phillies Afford a Sub-Par Roy Halladay? http://973espn.com/can-the-phillies-afford-a-sub-par-roy-halladay/ http://973espn.com/can-the-phillies-afford-a-sub-par-roy-halladay/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:22:41 +0000 Matt Hammond http://973espn.com/?p=154879 For all the fretting about the health and future of Roy Halladay, it’s worth noting that a repeat of his disappointing 2012 campaign wouldn’t be a kiss of death.

Last season, getting just a 4

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]]> http://973espn.com/can-the-phillies-afford-a-sub-par-roy-halladay/feed/ 0 Roy Halladay allowed seven hits and three runs -- two earned -- in four innings against Blue Jays minor leaguers Saturday. (Photo: espn.go.com)