Kendrick, Byrd Lead Phils Past Marlins 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — If it was his last home start in Philadelphia, Kyle Kendrick ended it on a good note. Marlon Byrd hit an RBI double and threw out a runner at the plate, leading Kendrick and the...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins Wins 2014 Roberto Clemente Award
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It was announced on Friday that Phillies’ shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been named a co-winner of the 2014 Roberto Clemente Award along with Paul Konerko of the Chicago White Sox....
View ArticleMarlon Byrd Reportedly Most Attractive Phillie, Among Multiple Trade Targets
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Phillies, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, are willing to trade any player. And per Rosenthal’s sources, their most popular commodity is Marlon Byrd....
View ArticleReport: Rollins Would Approve Going To Dodgers
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports, Phillies shortstop would accept a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heyman writes, “a person familiar with the situation said...
View ArticleReport: Jimmy Rollins Traded To Dodgers
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — 94WIP’s Howard Eskin confirms reports that Jimmy Rollins has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. It was reported earlier in the day, that Rollins, who has the...
View ArticleSay Farewell To Jimmy Rollins
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Jimmy Rollins has given us countless memories over the last 15 years (WOW 15 years!), including an unforgettable World Series Championship in 2008. While he was...
View ArticlePhillies Fans React To Reported Trade Of Jimmy Rollins To Dodgers
By Tim Jimenez PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The longest tenured pro athlete in Philadelphia looks like he’s heading west. Multiple reports have the Phillies trading away Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles...
View Article94WIP Mike & Ike’s Top 5 Philly Athletes Over Last 20 Years
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — While it is not official yet, Jimmy Rollins has reportedly been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers after 15, yes 15, years in Philadelphia. On Thursday, fans paid tribute to Rollins...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins’ Top 5 Moments As A Phillie
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For 15 years, Jimmy Rollins has provided us with remarkable moments. From diving stabs in the hole, to electrifying triples, to unforgettable sound bytes in the...
View ArticleWheeler: ‘Rollins Thrived In Philly, Unlike Some’
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Throughout his 15 seasons in Philadelphia, Jimmy Rollins wasn’t always loved. He was booed at times for not hustling out ground balls and chastised for calling the...
View ArticleSource: Phillies To Acquire Two Minor League Pitchers For Rollins
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Sources tell 94WIP’s Howard Eskin that the Phillies’ will acquire minor league pitchers Zach Eflin and Tom Windle for Jimmy Rollins. Eflin, a 6’4″, 200-pound right-handed pitcher,...
View ArticlePhillies Trade Jimmy Rollins To Dodgers
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Phillies have traded shortstop Jimmy Rollins and cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-hander Zach Eflin and left-hander Tom Windle, Senior Vice President &...
View ArticleUtley On Rollins: ‘I Will Miss Our Pre-Game Handshake’
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Phillies have traded Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league pitchers, the team announced on Friday. Rollins has played in 15 seasons at shortstop for the...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins’ Departure Marks End Of An Era In Philly Sports
By Ray Boyd PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — When the Phillies finally announced the trade of Jimmy Rollins, it marked the end of an era for not only Phillies baseball, but for Philadelphia sports as a whole. The...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins Says Cole Hamels Would Love To Join Him In L.A.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As the Phillies continue the rebuilding process, it is pretty clear that drastic changes are going to be made. One of those changes already took place when the Phillies traded...
View ArticleRollins: Amaro Asked Twice For Trade Permission, Texted Hamels About LA
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Jimmy Rollins, after 15 seasons in Philadelphia, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 19th. Almost exactly two months later, Rollins, the Phillies’...
View ArticleRollins: ‘Mets Were My No. 2′ Choice
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Say it ain’t so, Jimmy. Say it ain’t so! Former Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who had full no-trade rights, accepted a deal to the LA Dodgers this off-season....
View ArticleRollins: ‘Blue-Collar Philadelphia Not Conducive For A Superstar’
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Despite being the leader of the Phillies 2008 World Championship team and winning a National League MVP, Jimmy Rollins was one of the most polarizing figures in Philadelphia sports...
View ArticleKeith Jones On Jimmy Rollins’ Comments: ‘Accountability In Philly Is Great’
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Blue-collar, demanding, passionate, and at times, harsh. Philadelphia would agree, even brag, if that’s how you described their sports culture. After playing 15...
View ArticleWatch: Jimmy Rollins Hits Game-Winning Home Run In Dodgers Debut
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As if an eight-run Opening Day loss to the Red Sox wasn’t bad enough, former Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins hit a game-winning three-run home run in his Dodgers...
View ArticleAlways Be Looking For High Performers At Thin Fantasy Positions
By Sam McPherson Fantasy baseball drafts are a tricky proposition. Owners have to decide which positions and statistical categories to emphasize early in the draft process, and most of the time, that...
View ArticleRollins Rallies Dodgers Past Phillies, 10-7
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Rollins hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning against his former team, rallying the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers past the last-place Philadelphia Phillies 10-7...
View ArticleRollins Makes Pitch To Hamels: LA Is ‘Close To Home’
By Andrew Porter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s not the first time Jimmy Rollins is trying to lure his former teammate, Cole Hamels, to Los Angeles. Rollins, who had two hits in his first game against the...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins Will Lead Off In Return To CBP Tonight
By Matt Leon PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Jimmy Rollins returns to South Philadelphia Tuesday night for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers as the Phils and LA open a three-game series....
View ArticleWatch: Jimmy Rollins Gets Standing Ovation In Return
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Jimmy Rollins returned to South Philadelphia for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night. Leading off for Los Angeles, the crowd gave Rollins a standing...
View ArticleFranco’s Slam Lifts Phillies Over Dodgers 6-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maikel Franco hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning to spoil Jimmy Rollins’ return to Philadelphia and lead the Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the NL West-leading Los...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins On Fans’ Ovation: ‘It Was Incredible’
By Ray Boyd PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Jimmy Rollins is back in Philadelphia for the first time with the Dodgers this week. While in town, Rollins called in to speak with Michael Barkann and Ike Reese about...
View ArticleWho Were The Fantasy Baseball MVPs And Cy Youngs In 2015?
By Sam McPherson Fantasy baseball season is a grind, especially in leagues that allow daily moves and transactions. For six months now, you’ve been checking your lineup and making adjustments in the...
View ArticleReport: Jimmy Rollins Agrees To Minor-League Deal With White Sox
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Former Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox, according to CSN Chicago’s Dan Hayes. #WhiteSox have agreed to terms with...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins Joins MLB On TBS Studio Team
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Jimmy Rollins is now a postseason Major League Baseball analyst. Turner Sports announced that the former Phillies world series champion and MVP will join the MLB on TBS studio team...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins On Retiring A Phillie: ‘I’m Going To Play That Day’
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – On Sunday, Jimmy Rollins put on his red and white No. 11 jersey for the first time since he was traded by the Phillies in 2014. Rollins joined some of his former teammates for the...
View ArticlePhillies To Honor Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, And Ryan Howard Next Season
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies will be celebrating the careers next season of three of the greatest players in franchise history: Jimmy Rollins,...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins Coming Back To Phillies As Special Adviser
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies are bringing a former MVP back into the fold. Jimmy Rollins is returning to the organization as a special adviser....
View ArticlePhillies To Honor Jimmy Rollins’ Retirement With Replica 2008 World Series...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)– All-Star shortstop Jimmy Rollins will retire as a Phillie on Saturday. The 2007 National League MVP will be honored during a pregame ceremony at Citizens Bank Park ahead of the...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins To Officially Retire As Phillie At Citizens Bank Park Saturday...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Jimmy Rollins will officially retire as a Phillie Saturday night. The Phillies are honoring the shortstop during a pregame ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. Rollins, known to...
View ArticlePhillies Legend Jimmy Rollins Reflects On Decline Of Black Players In MLB
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When Jimmy Rollins made his first All-Star team as a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies 20 years ago, the percentage of Black players in the majors was 13. It’s down to 7.6%...
View ArticlePhillies Greats Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins Added To BBWAA Hall Of Fame Ballot...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A pair of Philadelphia Phillies greats are now on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard join 11 other...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Phillies Legends Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard Could Earn Hall Of...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A couple of Phillies greats will find out Tuesday night if they’ll get the call from the Baseball Hall of Fame. World Series Champions Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard are on the...
View ArticlePhillies Hire Franchise Legend Jimmy Rollins As Special Advisor To President...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday hired franchise legend Jimmy Rollins as a special advisor to the president of baseball operations. Rollins will “periodically assist” the...
View ArticlePhillies Legend Jimmy Rollins, Delco Native Mike Scioscia To Manage At...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — Former Dodgers catcher and Delaware County native Mike Scioscia will manage the National League team of prospects and retired Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins will lead the...
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