Tue, May 1st 2012, 14:26
Philadelphia Phillies’ Second Baseman Chase Utley and wife, Jennifer Utley, are hosting the 5th Anniversary Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night on May 10, 2012. Sponsored by J & J Snack Foods Corp. and Shreiber Animal Foundation Enterprise, this event welcomes guests to take a stand against animal cruelty, as proceeds from the event will benefit the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA). Join the Utley’s at the Electric Factory for a night full of cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, and casino fun. Led by co-masters of ceremony, Michael Barkann of Comcast SportsNet and Susan Barnett of CBS 3/The CW, guests will play table games alongside local celebrities and players from the 2012 Philadelphia Phillies. The top three casino…
Mon, Mar 19th 2012, 14:17
Chase Utley left camp on Monday because a chronic condition in both knees remains a serious problem.
It’s not good news for the Phillies, who are nearly certain he will open the season on the disabled list.
General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. issued the following statement Monday morning: “Chase’s rehab process has come to a bit of a plateau. He has made some strides, but not enough to take the field. He is headed out of town for a few days to be evaluated by a specialist that has helped athletes overcome his issue.
“We anticipate that this trip will allow him to build on what he has already done with [head athletic trainer] Scott Sheridan in order to get over the hump….