Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies Managers of the 1980sPhillies Managers of the 1980s

Phillies Managers of the 1980s

A breakdown of the men who managed the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1980s

2 years ago
Two Dingers in an InningTwo Dingers in an Inning

Two Dingers in an Inning

The 1980s saw four players hit two home runs in one inning. Here is who turned the trick.

2 years ago
The TradeThe Trade

The Trade

Ryne Sandberg was expendable in January of 1982. With the benefit of hindsight, the Phillies trade of Sandberg and Larry…

7 years ago
Larry Bowa: Pride of Philadelphia and SacramentoLarry Bowa: Pride of Philadelphia and Sacramento

Larry Bowa: Pride of Philadelphia and Sacramento

NOTE: This is a guest post from Marshall Garvey It’s become something of a cliche to praise a modern player…

8 years ago
(Mark) Clear as Mud(Mark) Clear as Mud

(Mark) Clear as Mud

Not many guys can go from getting seriously knocked around in the Appy League to becoming a Major League All-Star…

8 years ago
Wild One at the VetWild One at the Vet

Wild One at the Vet

Sometimes mistakes can work in your favor. That was certainly the case for Tommy Lasorda and the L.A. Dodgers when they…

8 years ago
On Dallas GreenOn Dallas Green

On Dallas Green

"Dallas Green... was tall, blunt, and had a voice like a foghorn." -Bill Giles Midway through the 1979 season, it…

8 years ago
All-’80s Baseball Hoops TeamAll-’80s Baseball Hoops Team

All-’80s Baseball Hoops Team

It’s NCAA Basketball tournament time and that can mean only one thing: Baseball! Not only were the ‘80s a great…

8 years ago
Dream Season: Mike SchmidtDream Season: Mike Schmidt

Dream Season: Mike Schmidt

Every player longs for that dream season. The one where they stay healthy and just produce. I'm going to crunch…

8 years ago