2023 Topps Update #US278 Reds 7, Phillies 4 Game 25 - Wednesday Night, April 24th in Cincinnati Record - 15-10, 2nd Place, 3 games behind the Braves One Sentence Summary:  Spencer Turnbull turned in yet another strong start, but the bullpen, and especially Seranthony Dominguez, struggled as the Reds came back to win, 7-4. What It Means:  After a week of good vibes, the Phillies strung together back-to-back fairly ugly losses. What Happened:  Turnbull's five innings of allowing just one run dropped his ERA to 1.33.  Dominguez looked lost in the sixth inning, rec ..read more

1984 Topps #323 Reds 8, Phillies 1 Game 24 - Tuesday Night, April 23rd in Cincinnati Record - 15-9, 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Braves One Sentence Summary:  The Reds returned the favor to the Phillies, hitting Cristopher Sanchez hard and keeping the offense off the bases most of the night. What It Means:  The seven-game winning streak ended, and Sanchez's tough turn ended a run of superior starting pitching from the Phillies. What Happened:  Sanchez lasted three innings.  He probably deserved a better fate, as four of the five runs he allowed were unearned t ..read more

2024 Chachi 1984 Topps Missing Links #15 1984 Topps #475 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:40, Thursday 1:10 Great American Ball Park - Cincinnati, OH At the Ballpark:  Each of these four games have theme tickets available for various deals or promotional items, and Wednesday's game is a Bark in the Park night with "ticket packages available for dogs and their owners with pet activities, samples and more." Phillies 14-8 2nd Place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games behind the Braves Phillies Probables Ranger Suarez (3-0, 1.73) Cristopher Sanchez (1-2, 2.53) Spencer ..read more

2023 Philadelphia Phillies Photo Cards Phillies 8, White Sox 2 Game 22 - Sunday Afternoon, April 21st in Philadelphia Record - 14-8, 2nd Place, 1 1/2 games behind the Braves One Sentence Summary:  Aaron Nola continued the trend of masterful starting pitching and the Phillies offense did its job in this 8-2 series sweeping win against the White Sox. What It Means:  The Phillies embark on a three-city, 10-game road trip through Cincinnati, San Diego and Anaheim on Monday night with a six-game winning streak on the line. What Happened:  Nola went eight innings, his onl ..read more

2024 Topps Heritage #493 Phillies 9, White Sox 5 Game 21 - Saturday Night, April 20th in Philadelphia Record - 13-8, 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Braves One Sentence Summary:  Zack Wheeler took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Phillies offense supported him with clutch hitting in this 9-5 win over the White Sox. What It Means:  The Phillies will go for a series sweep, and their sixth win in a row, on Sunday afternoon behind Aaron Nola. What Happened:  Wheeler lost his no-hitter with one out in the eighth inning when Korey Lee singled up the first base lin ..read more

2024 Topps Heritage #469 Phillies 7, White Sox 0 Game 20 - Friday Night, April 19th in Philadelphia Record - 12-8, 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Braves One Sentence Summary:  Spencer Turnbull took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Alec Bohm hit two, three-run home runs in this 7-0 romp over the White Sox. What It Means:  The White Sox are a team on the decline right now, and hopefully the Phillies can earn a few more wins this weekend.  The Phillies are 1-1 in their City Connect uniforms. What Happened:   Turnbull, who may be losing his spot in the r ..read more

It's been a whirlwind year with little to no let-up and today we joyously celebrate our youngest son Ben's 14th birthday.  He made his debut last season in cross country and he was fearless again this season as his times got better and better.  Before I get to how great a piano player he's becoming, I'd like to speak now about his tennis game too.  He regularly had his opponents seeing red, and sometimes watching him play is like watching Boris Becker or Steffi Graf in their primes, circa 1989.  He's always had a reputation as a smart kid, and he's a lover of all things ..read more

#10 Jacob Tyler Realmuto Catcher Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  212 Opening Day Age:  33 Born:  March 18, 1991, Del City, OK Acquired:  Traded by the Marlins to the Phillies for Will Stewart, Jorge Alfaro, Sixto Sanchez and international bonus slot money, February 7, 2019 Contract Status:  Signed through 2025 Major League Teams:  Miami Marlins 2014-2018; Philadelphia Phillies 2019-2024 World Series Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022 Informally known in P ..read more

2024 Topps Heritage #161 Phillies 7, Rockies 6 Game 19 - Wednesday Night, April 17th in Philadelphia Record - 11-8, 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Braves One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies survived a late-inning blow-up by the bullpen to win 7-6 against the Rockies and complete a three-game sweep. What It Means:  The Phillies are three games above .500 and the last place White Sox will come to Philadelphia for a three-game series beginning Friday night. What Happened:  Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner led off the game with back-to-back home runs off Rockies' starting ..read more

2024 Topps Phillies #PHI-4 Phillies 5, Rockies 0 Game 18 - Tuesday Night, April 16th in Philadelphia Record - 10-8, 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Braves One Sentence Summary:  Everything went right for the Phillies in this game with Ranger Suarez throwing a complete game shutout and the offense responding with a pair of key home runs. What It Means:  The Phillies will go for the three-game sweep tonight with Cristopher Sanchez on the mound. What Happened:  It was the second complete game shutout of Suarez's carreer, and he made it look easy.  He scattered seven ..read more