Phillies at Dodgers: May 1st to May 3rd

2023 Chachi 1965 Topps Missing Links #5

1965 Topps #387

Monday and Tuesday 10:10, Wednesday 4:10
Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, CA

At the Ballpark:  Fans will receive a Dustin May Bobblehead tonight.  Tomorrow is Star Wars Night at Dodger Stadium, and holders of a Star Wars Ticket Pack will receive an exclusive Dodgers/Star Wars Yoda beanie.

Phillies 15-14
4th Place in the N.L. East, 4 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Taijuan Walker (2-1, 4.97)
Matt Strahm (2-2, 2.31)
Aaron Nola (2-2, 4.46)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Brandon Marsh - .329
Runs:  Nick Castellanos - 23
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 6
RBIs:  Alec Bohm - 21
Stolen Bases:  J.T. Realmuto - 5

Wins:  Zack Wheeler - 3
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.86

Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 41
Saves:  Jose Alvarado - 5

Dodgers 16-13
Tied for 1st Place in the N.L. West, 1 game ahead of the Padres

Dodgers Probables
Tony Gonsolin (0-0, 0.00)
Julio Urias (3-3, 4.41)
Gavin Stone (0-0, 0.00)

Dodgers Leaders
Average:  Freddie Freeman - .292
Runs:  Freddie Freeman - 21
Home Runs:  Max Muncy - 11
RBIs:  Max Muncy - 22
Stolen Bases:  Freddie Freeman and James Outman - 4

Wins:  Clayton Kershaw - 5
ERA:  Clayton Kershaw - 1.89

Strikeouts:  Clayton Kershaw - 41
Saves:  Evan Phillips - 3

2023 Virtual Phillies Wall / 2023 Season Summary Index / 2023 Chachi Set Checklist

1956 Topps - 2nd Series Phillies Alumni

Over on my 1956 Topps blog, I recently wrapped up posts on the 80 cards featured in that set's second series.  Presented below is a gallery of former Phillies players or coaches to appear in the 1956 Topps second series run, and clicking on the number below each card will take you to that card's blog post.

#114

#119

#120

#127

#147

#148

#153

#155

#158

#168

#172

#173

#174

#180

1973 Topps - Phillies Cards

1973 Topps #535, #396, #572 and #394

We're entering that part of the season when it's time to tie up a few loose ends here on the blog, and set our sights on the better and brighter days that lie ahead for the Phillies.  The 2013 Chachi set uses the design of the 1973 Topps set, and I've enjoyed featuring 1973 Topps cards with some connection to each series opponent in my series preview posts.

Almost a year ago to the day, I posted a comprehensive list of cards from the 1979 Topps set that somehow had a Phillies connection.  This post will serve to do the same with the 1973 Topps set, and it will give me an excuse to show off some cards from teams the Phillies did not face during the 2013 season.

There are 112 (out of 726) cards in the 1979 Topps set with Phillies connections* and I've determined the 1973 Topps set has 107 (out of 660) cards with Phillies connections.

*My original post tallied 111 cards in the 1979 Topps set with Phillies connections, but when the team named Steve Henderson its new hitting coach last October, the number jumped up one to 112.

National League East (41 - 10 without Phillies)
Atlanta Braves (5) - #72 Ron Reed, #169 Ron Schueler, #237 Lew Burdette/Ken Silvestri CO, #550 Davey Johnson, #653 Joe Hoerner
Miami Marlins (0)
New York Mets (4) - #30 Tug McGraw, #184 Jerry Koosman, #223 Bud Harrelson, #525 Jim Fregosi
Philadelphia Phillies (31)
Washington Nationals (Montreal Expos) (1) - #377 Gene Mauch MG

National League Central (24)
Chicago Cubs (2) - #180 Fergie Jenkins, #393 Jose Cardenal
Cincinnati Reds (9) - #28 Hal McRae, #52 Denis Menke, #130 Pete Rose, #202 Pete Rose NLCS, #208 Bobby Tolan/Denis Menke NLCS, #230 Joe Morgan, #275 Tony Perez, #296 Sparky Anderson MG, #335 Bobby Tolan
Milwaukee Brewers (7) - #71 Johnny Briggs, #74 Billy Champion, #332 John Felske, #386 Don Money, #451 John Vukovich, #526 Ollie Brown, #646 Harvey Kuenn CO
Pittsburgh Pirates (3) - #2 Rich Hebner, #225 Al Oliver, #397 Dave Cash
St. Louis Cardinals (3) - #128 Ted Sizemore, #269 Tim McCarver, #364 Rick Wise

National League West (10)
Arizona Diamondbacks (0)
Colorado Rockies (0)
Los Angeles Dodgers (3) - #239 Pete Richert, #490 Claude Osteen, #609 Davey Lopes RS
San Diego Padres (4) - #12 Johnny Podres/Bob Skinner CO, #57 Derrel Thomas, #133 Dave Roberts, #542 Pat Corrales
San Francisco Giants (3) - #121 Dave Rader, #322 Garry Maddox, #606 Gary Matthews RS

1973 Topps #9, #20, #301 and #362

American League East (9)
Baltimore Orioles (3) - #9 Johnny Oates, #362 Eddie Watt, #396 Grant Jackson
Boston Red Sox (1) - #317 Danny Cater
New York Yankees (5) - #68 Sparky Lyle LL, #116 Jim Hegan CO, #394 Sparky Lyle, #479 Hal Lanier, #535 Johnny Callison
Tampa Bay Rays (0)
Toronto Blue Jays (0)

American League Central (18)
Chicago White Sox (6) - #20 Stan Bahnsen, #62 Dick Allen LL, #63 Dick Allen LL, #310 Dick Allen, #356 Joe Lonnett CO, #379 Cy Acosta
Cleveland Indians (4) - #247 Del Unser, #272 Ed Farmer, #372 Oscar Gamble, #425 Alex Johnson
Detroit Tigers (3) - #29 Tony Taylor, #146 Woodie Fryman, #369 Lerrin LaGrow
Kansas City Royals (3) - #188 Cookie Rojas, #428 Wayne Simpson, #593 Galen Cisco CO
Minnesota Twins (2) - #530 Jim Kaat, #622 Larry Hisle

American League West (5)
Houston Astros (2) - #242 George Culver, #572 Gary Sutherland
Los Angeles Angels (1) - #301 Billy Grabarkewitz
Oakland Athletics (1) - #274 Darold Knowles
Seattle Mariners (0)
Texas Rangers (1) - #138 Horacio Pina

1973 Topps #12, #208 and #606

Memory Lane

1979 Topps - 111 cards with Phillies connections, plus one more

1994 Phillies Team Issue Update #NNO Phillies All-Stars

The last time a Phillies manager had a hand in selecting the NL All-Stars was 1994 when Jim Fregosi led the NL squad. Fregosi took two of his own coaches to Pittsburgh that year - John Vukovich and Johnny Podres.

Mariano Duncan was the starting second baseman for the NL and he was joined by center fielder Lenny Dykstra, starting pitcher Danny Jackson and closer Doug Jones. Jones had replaced Mitch Williams as the team's closer after the two relievers were swapped for each other in December 1993.

This year, and as announced this afternoon, second baseman Chase Utley and outfielder Raul Ibañez (if healthy) will start for the NL All-Stars. Manager Charlie Manuel selected first baseman Ryan Howard to join the team - giving him three reserve first baseman to choose from on July 14th. Shane Victorino could (and should) become the 4th Phillie on the NL team if he wins the Final Vote.

I absolutely love the All-Star Game. Charlie, Chase, Raul, Ryan and hopefully the Flyin' Hawaiian will all receive 2009 Chachi All-Star cards.

1992 Medford Phillies #46 Johnny Podres CO

1993 Phillies - The Coaches

Johnny Podres was the Phillies' pitching coach from 1991 until 1996. However "Pods" is best remembered for his role in helping the Brooklyn Dodgers win a World Championship in 1955. In Game 7, Johnny pitched a shutout against the Yankees, securing the title for the team, and the World Series MVP trophy for himself.

By all accounts, Curt Schilling was a struggling, mediocre pitcher until his career was resurrected in the early '90s by Johnny Podres. Upon Johnny's passing in early 2008, Curt paid his respects: "Outside of the Lord, my wife and my father, there was no person who impacted my life more than Johnny Podres. A true man's man if there ever was one....Johnny made me realize that being a man wasn’t about the macho cool stuff we think men are supposed to be, but rather compassion, care, commitment, loyalty, integrity and drive....MLB, the Dodgers and players everywhere lost a very good and kind man today."