The latest pitcher to join the Phils bullpen, Mark Leiter Junior, has very deep NJ roots. Unicorn Frappuccinos really exist at Starbucks, for a few days. Netflix is rebooting another 90's fav, 'Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?'
Finally, the baseball season starts for real this week. It's become a tradition that players have a few moments of their favorite songs played on the Public Address system when they come up to bat. Here's a sampling of those "walk-up" songs.
Ryne Sandberg has been named the 52nd manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. Sandberg signed a three-year contract through 2016 with a club option for 2017.
"We feel that Ryne has the qualities and leadership skills that are essential to move our club and our organization forward," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has been suspended one game for his nose-to-nose argument with plate umpire Bob Davidson during a game on Tuesday night.