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Jimmy Rollins Lead Phillies in Historical Walk-Off Win Over LA Dodgers

With swagger in his step, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins made the on-field interview rounds following his walk-off double in Game Four of the NLCS...

Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 107 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Ready For The Real Cole Hamels To Start NLCS

The postseason is the time of year when true fans endure ninth-inning heart palpitations and fair-weather fans pay closer attention and invest in playoff merchandise. More importantly, it’s when MLB teams’ reveal their true grit...

Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 115 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Must Focus on 2009 Title Defense, Forget 2008 Title

Welcome to the 2009 MLB Postseason, Philadelphia Phillies and fans. It's time to suppress the thoughts of revenge for 2007 and set aside the swagger that comes with the winning the 2008 World Series...

Written by Claire Reclosado about about 1 month ago 83 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies: Lidge Needs to Be Closer to Not Being The Closer

The Philadelphia Phillies have been a focal point for many reasons—they are the reigning World Series champions, they are on pace to win the NL East, and they have a menacing lineup, just to name a few...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 2 months ago 101 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies: What Goes Up Must Come Down

Why does one study history? One reason to review the past is to know the possibilities of the future.In the past two years, the Philadelphia Phillies have been successful in the second half of the season—especially in September...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 3 months ago 175 reads 3 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Need to Get Back on Track Before It's Too Late

For any team to be a success, when one part of the group struggles, the rest must have the ability to pick up the slack...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 3 months ago 232 reads 1 comments
Cliff Lee Dazzling in Philadelphia Phillies Debut

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) SAN FRANCISCO—Cliff Lee, the Philadelphia Phillies’ newest starter, sure does know how to make an entrance...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 4 months ago 188 reads 1 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Look Beyond Loss to San Francisco Giants

SAN FRANCISCO—The World Champion Philadelphia Phillies are in San Francisco, but by the looks of the empty seats around the stadium, one wouldn't know...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 4 months ago 35 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies' J.A. Happ Making His Presence Known

With the All-Star Break behind them, the Philadelphia Phillies are back to work and ready for the last half of the season.Noticeably successful is rookie pitcher J.A. Happ...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 4 months ago 241 reads 3 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Woes: Once Pitching Improves, Success Will Follow

As the Philadelphia Phillies enter tonight’s game with the threat of being swept by the Atlanta Braves, the grumblings about the team’s losing ways has been growing with every popup, error, and run allowed...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 5 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
No, Seriously, MLB's Diamond and Cubic Zirconia of May: Joe Mauer

Diamond of May: Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer In May, the Twins’ Mauer ranked in the top five in five of the nine hitting categories in the MLB. The catcher led the Majors in batting average (...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 6 months ago 17 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins Gets 1,500th Hit and 300th Stolen Base

Bay Area native Jimmy Rollins led the Philadelphia Phillies with four hits in the team’s 12-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 6 months ago 25 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Arms Struggle, but Incite Hope

When a team wins the World Series, the natural expectation is for that team to perform well the following season. It’s uncommon for the champions to return with a crippling weakness, but it happens...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 6 months ago 19 reads 1 comments
Philadelphia Phillies: Still the National League's Best

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! Struck him out! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate!” It was seven months ago that the legendary ...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 7 months ago 17 reads 0 comments
Harry Kalas: Saying Goodbye to a Legend

In the past week, the baseball world has been saddened by news of numerous people passing, including long-time Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 7 months ago 13 reads 0 comments
Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants: Non-Baseball Tips for Fans

The best time of year is finally upon us, and while many are seasoned baseball fans, lessons that are learned through fan experience are oftentimes overlooked because of the overwhelming excitement...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 8 months ago 121 reads 3 comments
San Francisco Giants: Tales From The Middle Infield

It is always a focal point when it comes to defense—the middle infield. There is nothing more impressive than a pair of middle infielders pirouetting their way through a seemingly impossible double play...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 8 months ago 85 reads 0 comments
San Francisco Giants: Taschner Out, Paulino In Then Out, Correa In

Fifteen minutes before the press release was sent out, Phillies beat writer for MLB.com Todd Zolecki broke the news on twitter: the SF Giants traded pitcher Jack Taschner for Phillies catcher Ronny Paulino...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 8 months ago 144 reads 0 comments
Venezuela-USA Preview: Team Venezuela Ready For Team USA in WBC

Ah yes, Miami in March—the beach, bikinis, and the World Baseball Classic. Before Team USA and Team Venezuela head south toward the warm weather, they must play to determine the winner of Pool C...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 8 months ago 36 reads 0 comments
Oakland A's Spring Training: Images of the Week

With 11 spring training games completed, the Oakland A’s stand in the middle of the pack in the Cactus League. The A’s 6-5 league record doesn’t quite reflect the pursuit of ...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 8 months ago 48 reads 0 comments
SF Giants Have a Motivator and Mentor in Randy Johnson

Fans poured into AT&T Park for KNBR 680/Giants FanFest in high spirits on Feb. 7. Orange and black infused the home of the San Francisco Giants, as familiar ballpark aromas teased anxious fans...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 9 months ago 113 reads 1 comments
Another Day, Another Delay in Noah Lowry's Return for the Giants

On the day that San Francisco Giants youngsters Travis Ishikawa and Nate Schierholtz were flexing their guns, Noah Lowry had to rest his...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 9 months ago 102 reads 0 comments
Giants Lefty Jonathan Sanchez Eager To Represent Puerto Rico in WBC

For a moment, San Francisco Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez provided hope during the dreary 2008 season. Although he ended the season 9-12, Sanchez' performance in June invoked optimism into AT&T Park...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 9 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Manny Pacquiao Day at AT&T Park

According to SportingNews.com, the San Francisco Giants will be holding a “Manny Pacquiao Day” on April 21. Pacquiao will be throwing out the first pitch and fans in attendance will receive Manny Pacquiao bobbleheads...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 10 months ago 390 reads 4 comments
Phillies' JC Romero Given Unfair Punishment by MLB

People everywhere are fully aware of the embarrassment Major League Baseball has endured due to the huge performance-enhancing drug fiasco...

Written by Claire Reclosado about 11 months ago 309 reads 13 comments

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Claire Reclosado Article Archive

Jimmy Rollins Lead Phillies in Historical Walk-Off Win Over LA Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies Ready For The Real Cole Hamels To Start NLCS

Philadelphia Phillies Must Focus on 2009 Title Defense, Forget 2008 Title

Philadelphia Phillies: Lidge Needs to Be Closer to Not Being The Closer

Philadelphia Phillies: What Goes Up Must Come Down

Philadelphia Phillies Need to Get Back on Track Before It's Too Late

Cliff Lee Dazzling in Philadelphia Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies Look Beyond Loss to San Francisco Giants

Philadelphia Phillies' J.A. Happ Making His Presence Known

Philadelphia Phillies Woes: Once Pitching Improves, Success Will Follow

No, Seriously, MLB's Diamond and Cubic Zirconia of May: Joe Mauer

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins Gets 1,500th Hit and 300th Stolen Base

Philadelphia Phillies Arms Struggle, but Incite Hope

Philadelphia Phillies: Still the National League's Best

Harry Kalas: Saying Goodbye to a Legend

Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants: Non-Baseball Tips for Fans

San Francisco Giants: Tales From The Middle Infield

San Francisco Giants: Taschner Out, Paulino In Then Out, Correa In

Venezuela-USA Preview: Team Venezuela Ready For Team USA in WBC

Oakland A's Spring Training: Images of the Week

SF Giants Have a Motivator and Mentor in Randy Johnson

Another Day, Another Delay in Noah Lowry's Return for the Giants

Giants Lefty Jonathan Sanchez Eager To Represent Puerto Rico in WBC

Manny Pacquiao Day at AT&T Park

Phillies' JC Romero Given Unfair Punishment by MLB

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