On March 25, 1981, the defending World Champion Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran outfielder Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Bob Walk. Matthews will hit .301 and compile a .404 on-base...
On March 24, 1984 –The Detroit Tigers acquire relief pitcher Willie Hernandez and first baseman Dave Bergman from the Philadelphia Phillies for catcher John Wockenfuss and outfielder Glenn Wilson. Hernandez will win...
On March 23, 1978 — The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50 More Philadelphia Phillies history & fan-cave gifts →...
On March 22, 1989, Benches clear twice and six players are ejected as the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates get into a spring training brawl. “It was sort of fun,” said manager...
On March 22, 2004Veterans Stadium is imploded early on a Sunday morning in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The Stadium was home to the Phillies from April 10 , 1971 to September 28, 2003. One...
On March 21, 1962, the Philadelphia Phillies retire Robin Roberts’ uniform number. The ceremony took place At a cocktail party following a spring training game, the Philadelphia Phillies retire legendary franchise pitcher...
On March 20, 1958, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired veteran first baseman Joe Collins from the New York Yankees . Opting not to report to the Phillies’ spring training camp, Collins decides to...
On March 13, 2009 — Pat Burrell takes out ads in two of Philadelphia’s largest newspapers to thank Phillies fans for their support during his nine years with the team. The 32...
March 13, 1987 The Philadelphia Phillies sign free agent catcher Lance Parrish. Prior to joining the Phils, he was a 6X All-Star, won 5 Silver Slugger Awards, and won 3 Gold Glove...
On March 9, 1943 — The Brooklyn Dodgers trade first baseman Babe Dahlgren to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Lloyd Waner and infielder Al Glossop. Philadelphia’s new 31-year-old infielder will enjoy an...