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Ben Revere Makes Tremendous Horizontal Diving Catch – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:54:11 +0000

This is Philadelphia Phillies' centerfielder Ben Revere, making a diving, horizontal catch, on Monday, on a ball hit of the bat of Todd Frazier, of the Cincinnati Reds.

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2013 MLB Predictions: NL East

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:16:34 +0000

This is the second segment of my 2013 Major League Baseball Preview. In the first segment, I took a look at the American League East. In this one, I preview the National League East.

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Nationals Secure Home Field Advantage

Jay Walker — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:05:11 +0000

The Washington Nationals have secured home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular season finale.

The Nationals entered the day tied with the Cincinnati Reds fo

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Phillies' Hamel Suspended for Five Games

Jay Walker — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:23:12 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels has been suspended for five games for intentionally throwing at Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper in Sunday's game. Hamels was also fined.

Hamels admitted he threw at Harper intentionally. He hit Harper in the small of the back in his first at-bat. Hamels sa

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Who Is Going To Win The NL East

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:30:28 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Roy Halladay

Today, we continue to take your 2012 Major League Baseball predictions, as we get your thoughts on the National League eastern division.

The Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, Washington Natonals, and New York Mets will battle, in what many consider will be a hotly-contested divisional race

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Brewers, Cardinals Advance To NLCS

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:07:15 +0000

This year's National League Championship Series will Feature the Milwaukee Brewers, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Brewers won the final game of their best-of-five game National league Division Series, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-2, in ten innings, on Friday night.

The Cardinals qualified for the NLCS by blanking the Philadelphia Phillies, 1-0, in game five of their National League Division Series.

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Major League Baseball Playoffs: Thursday Review/Friday Preview

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:29:47 +0000

The Detroit Tigers have advanced to the American League Championship Series, while the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwuakee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies are all desperately trying to advance to the National League Championship series.

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From the Bird's Nest: One Incredible Night

Jay Walker — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:43:17 +0000

Here it is, the middle of football season.

And, everyone in South Louisiana is into the Cajuns, Tigers and Saints.

I’m no exception.

But if you know me, you know that I truly believe there’s no sport like baseball

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Final Day: Cards Catch Braves

Jay Walker — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:09:35 +0000

The red-hot St. Louis Cardinals have finally caught the Atlanta Braves in the chase for the final playoff spot in the National League.

Ryan Theriot had a two-run triple in the seventh to give the C

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Philadelphia Phillies Have Taken Their Game To Another Game

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:00:43 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies have had the best record in the National League for all but one day since the beginning of May.

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Hunter Pence Has A Passion For Baseball

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:26 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence has a passion for the game of baseball, on the field, as well as off of it.

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Astros Have Made Other MLB Teams Better Over The Years

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:08 +0000

Joe Morgan, Rusty Staub, Kenny Lofton, Curt Schilling, and Mike Cuellar were all members of the Houston Astros at one point in their careers.

Now, you can add Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn to that list.

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Bourn May Be More Valuable Than Pence

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:00:54 +0000

The Astros traded Hunter Pence to the Philadelphia Phillies, and Michael Bourn to the Atlanta Braves, last weekend.

Most people assume that Pence is the better player of the two.

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Winners and Losers in Major League Baseball's Trading Frenzy

Jay Walker — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:53:07 +0000

The July 31 deadline for trades in Major League Baseball has come and gone.

Of course, there will be more deals in August. But now players will have to clear waivers before they can be traded

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Trading Hunter Pence Was The Right Thing For The Astros To Do

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:10:19 +0000

On Friday night, the Houston Astros traded two-time All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence to the Philadelphia Phillies, in exchange for four minor league players.

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Astros Trade Hunter Pence To Phillies

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:02:30 +0000

The Houston Astros traded All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday evening.

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Buyers & Sellers During MLB Trade Deadline Week.

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:00:45 +0000

The Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline is Sunday.

Who are the "buyers" looking for immediate help, and the "sellers" looking for future help?

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Pirates Have Been Baseball's Biggest Surprise

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:53:44 +0000

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in first place in the National League Central Division.

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MLB Power Rankings

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:05:56 +0000

No surprise really, in this week's Major League Baseball power rankings, with th Philadelphia Phillies on top, and the Houston Astros at the bottom.

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Halladay Wins His Ninth, Phillies Beat Cubs

Jay Walker — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:58:40 +0000

Roy Halladay became the first nine game winner in the Major Leagues, and Placido Polanco hit a grand slam as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-5.

It was the first time in his career that Halladay had beaten the Cubs

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