History tells us the team wins when money is spent. By Joe Darrah Disclaimer: When reading this column keep in mind that the Phillies received a $2.5 billion TV deal in early 2014. $2.5 billion. The enchanted version of the ...
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Chase Utley Supports Cancer Patient on ‘Ellen’ Show
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley overwhelmed an already emotional Phillies fan on an episode of “Ellen” that aired Monday. Utley made a surprise visit during a segment with Julie Kramer, 23, who recently underwent surgery to remove a mass following ...
Read More »Utley Named ‘Heart and Hustle’ Winner Again
Report From Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley was selected as the Phillies’ winner of the Heart and Hustle Award, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced Tuesday. The award, which “honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of ...
Read More »Utley Makes the Most of All Star Appearance, On and Off the Field
By Mark Bowman, Phillies.com MINNEAPOLIS — As Chase Utley progressed through the early years of his career, he had the pleasure of being an All-Star and postseason participant on an annual basis. Knee ailments and the inconsistency the Phillies have recently experienced have ...
Read More »Utley to be Honored by Phils During Pregame Ceremony
PHILADELPHIA — A .345 batting average in April and a .291 clip in May put Phillies second basemanChase Utley on the fast track to his sixth All-Star Game selection. But before Utley is honored at Minnesota’s Target Field on Tuesday, the ...
Read More »Bullpen Secures Hamels’ Win This Time, Phils Top Brewers
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MILWAUKEE — Changes are coming. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke about looming changes to the Phillies’ roster, specifically its offense, before Monday night’s 3-2 victory over the Brewers at Miller Park. He mentioned players ...
Read More »Utley Named All Star for 6th Time
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PITTSBURGH — Chase Utley has never been eager to discuss his talents, accomplishments and accolades. But he tried his best Sunday at PNC Park, where he learned he would be the Phillies’ sole representative at the All-Star Game on ...
Read More »Utley Collects Hit No. 1,500
By Michael Radano , Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — With one out and one on in the seventh inning of a one-run game on Sunday,Chase Utley came through with a big single — his 1,500th career hit — as the Phillies tried to salvage ...
Read More »With Utley’s Walk-Off, Phils Win Another Marathon
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Finally. Following seven solid innings from Cole Hamels, seven scoreless innings from the Phillies’ bullpen, two spectacular defensive plays from Cody Asche, one 14th-inning stretch and one two-run, walk-off home run fromChase Utley in Thursday night’s 5-3 ...
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