Prior to their game against the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies celebrated their 2008 World Series championship. However, once the game started, the Phillies quickly were reminded the 2009 Major League Baseball season meant that last year’s magical run was over.
The Braves scored two runs in the top of the first inning off of Phillies starter Brett Myers. In the top of the second, Atlanta added two more runs. All four of the runs were via the home run. Brian McCann hit a two-run dinger, while Jordan Schafer and Jeff Francoeur added solo shots.
However, the best player for the Braves …read more

On Sunday, the 2009 Major League Baseball season begins. On opening day, the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies will host the Atlanta Braves. Prior to the game, the Phillies will unveil their championship banner and they will receive their championship rings.
The first pitch of the 2009 baseball season will be thrown by Phillies starter Brett Myers. At that point, the 2009 season will officially be underway.
The goal for the Phillies this season is simple — to win the World Series once again. However, that is obviously easier said than done. The last team to win back-to-back World Series titles …read more

Cole Hamels, the unquestioned ace of the Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff, won’t pitch the season opener due to an ongoing elbow issue. However, with his elbow improving, the Phillies are hopeful that the 25-year-old Hamels will be ready to pitch within the next two weeks.
Last season, Hamels was 14-10 with a 3.09 ERA as the Phillies won the 2008 World Series championship. The left-hander was 4-0 in the playoffs with a 1.80 ERA. In 35 postseason innings, Hamels had 30 strikeouts while only giving up 23 hits.
In the middle of March, the Phillies opted to give Hamels an anti-inflammatory shot …read more