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  1. San Francisco May Be Entering C.C. Sabathia Bidding War

    Louder rumblings are being heard about the San Francisco Giants getting ready to make free-agent C.C. Sabathia an offer. The word is that a 6-year, $100 million deal is the lure the Giants will be leaving out for the Bay Area native...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 11 days ago 4 comments

  2. San Francisco Giants Fishing in a Lake of Dodger Blue

    Reports surfaced that the San Francisco Giants are actively pursuing a number of players that donned Dodger blue last season...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 14 days ago 0 comments

  3. San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum Wins Cy Young

    In a season when there were few stunning highlights for the San Francisco Giants, there was one constant provider: Tim Lincecum...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 20 days ago 1 comments

  4. 2008 World Series: Finally, Unstoppable Phillies Are World Champions

    The Philadelphia Phillies are the 2008 World Series Champions. Let that sink in for a second. The Phillies are World Champions. After a 28-year drought, the Phillies were finally able to bring home a Championship trophy...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 5 comments

  5. Live Blogging the Continuation of Game Five of the World Series

    Game Five will end today. The thoughts are racing through my mind and, in order to keep me sane, all those thought will be recorded (all times are PM). 5:41 – I’m nervous. I have butterflies in my stomach...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  6. 2008 World Series: Battle of the Bullpens in Continuation of Game Five

    Let’s regain focus. The remainder of Game Five is upon us, and it provides wonderful opportunity for all sports fans to get a glimpse of the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 1 comments

  7. 2008 World Series: Game Five Suspended As MLB Stands in a Pool of Shame

    The 2008 World Series has turned into the series full of surprises. The Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series? Yeah right. The Philadelphia Phillies, the losingest team in pro sports history, in the World Series? Yeah right...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 25 comments

  8. 2008 World Series: Phillies' Heavy B and the Boys Rock the Rays

    Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe “Heavy B” Blanton was not to be outdone in Game Four of the World Series...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 9 comments

  9. 2008 World Series: Phillies Deliver Early Morning Fun for All Ages

    Many memorable things can happen in the wee hours of the morning—just ask the Philadelphia Phillies.In Game Three of the World Series, the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 2 comments

  10. 2008 World Series: Unable To Pierce Rays' Shields, Phils Look To Game Three

    Game Two of the World Series was not pretty for the Philadelphia Phillies. The underdogs showed the world what happens when one of the cogs in the machine needs some adjustment...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  11. 2008 World Series: Pair of Aces on Display

    Cinderella, honey, Game One of the World Series was not your night. The night belonged to the underdogs.It wasn't perfect, but have any of these wins occurred without flaws? The journey is important, ...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 6 comments

  12. 2008 World Series: For the Phillies, There's No Better Time Than Now

    The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2007 NLDS appearance was my gateway drug of choice. From that moment, I craved the postseason high. During the 2008 season, the highs and lows appeared in step with the lineup’s performance...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  13. NLCS Game Five: Meet the N.L. Champion Philadelphia Phillies

    Self-fulfilling prophecy? It’s possible when the oracle of Philadelphia is on your team.The same spring training day Jimmy Rollins proclaimed that the Phillies will “win probably ...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 9 comments

  14. NLCS Game Four: Chicks and the Phillies Dig the Long Ball

    With “Heavy B” on the mound, how can one doubt that the Philadelphia Phillies would come out victorious against the Los Angeles Dodgers? Okay, Joe Blanton wasn’t spotless—he ...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 3 comments

  15. NLCS Game Three: Home-Field Advantage, Indeed

    There’s nothing like being at home—just ask the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Dodgers came through with a win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the NLCS...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 13 comments

  16. NLCS Game 2: At Any Given Moment, A Phillies Win Can Be Bittersweet

    At any given moment, the path we seem to be on can change.In the first inning of the NLCS, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers threw a pitch behind L.A. Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez and later claim the ball slipped...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 1 comments

  17. NLCS Game One: Phillies Defeat Dodgers in Usual Style

    Philadelphia Phillies fans should be used to winning in this fashion. Lately, it seems the pattern is to have a shaky first inning, pitcher regains composure afterwards, offense shows up in one inning out of nine, and the bullpen salvages the win...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 2 comments

  18. 2008 NLCS: Phillies Take on Dodgers—Next Stop, World Series

    The more champagne the Philadelphia Phillies spray in MLB clubhouses, the higher fans’ expectations and “expert’” doubt escalate...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  19. Philadelphia Phillies Head to the NLCS Riding the Long Ball

    We knew that we’d be here, right? Was there any doubt that the Philadelphia Phillies would advance to the NLCS after beating the Milwaukee Brewers? I didn’t think so...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 6 comments

  20. Phillies-Brewers, NLDS Game Three: A Wake-Up Call for Philadelphia's Offense

    While it’s not time to panic, Game Three of the NLDS series highlighted my concerns.By not unpacking their bats, the Philadelphia Phillies allowed the Milwaukee Brewers to stay alive...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  21. NLDS Game 2 Phillies-Brewers: Welcome Back, Brett Myers!

    Hey, David Aldridge! When you said, “Hamels was great yesterday. Randy was just as good today,” who were you referring to? I don’t know who Randy is, but Brett Myers was impressive in Game Two of the NLDS...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 2 months ago 0 comments

  22. 2008 NLDS Phillies-Brewers: The Rebirth of The Playoff Phillies

    Did you hear that? It was a sigh of relief from previously worried Phillies fans. The postseason losing streak is over.From across the country, it was easy to feel the excitement cultivating within Citizens Bank Park...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 2 months ago 0 comments

  23. Phillies-Brewers 2008 NLDS: Three Questions to Ponder

    Smell that? Take a deep breath in. Repeating as NL East Champions smells sweet, doesn’t it? The Philadelphia Phillies are ready to show why they are the champs...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 2 months ago 5 comments

  24. 2008 AMA Formula Xtreme Championship: Zemke Runs First Race As Champion

    Jake Zemke was beaming as he stepped out of the Erion Honda truck and spotted his wife and children. Motorcycle racing fans took quick notice of his presence and soon he was swarmed by a handful ...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 2 months ago 1 comments

  25. 2008 AMA Superbike Championship: The End of the Mladin-Spies Rivalry

    As the 2008 AMA Superbike season came to a close, there were reminders of the celebrations and controversies that made up this thrilling season...

    Written by Claire Reclosado about 2 months ago 2 comments