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Haven't been around these parts in a while. Still previewing hockey games when they're local and live:

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Hockey Night In Allentown: Learning Curve 11/19/25
When we last saw the Phantoms on home ice, they were surrendering a chance at victory to the hated Hershey Bears by surrendering a goal with 12 seconds left in the game.  A comedy of errors, to be …
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November 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Hockey versus Red October?

Both. I'm up for both.

Hockey Night In Allentown:

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Hockey Night In Allentown: “It Begins Again” 10/4/25
“But when you’re born to run it’s so hard to just slow downSo don’t be surprised to see me back in that bright [Allentown] I’ll be back in the high life again[Arena] d…
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October 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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IronPigs Today: Last Series; Last Preview

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IronPigs Today: Final Series Preview 9/16/2025
It’s the last six games of the 2025 IronPigs campaign.  We’re at home for the Syracuse Mets.  Here’s what you need to know if you’re coming out to the park this week: Good N…
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September 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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The 2025 Season is almost over in the minor leagues. What would you change over at the IronPigs?

Suggestion Box:

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IronPigs Suggestion Box: 2025
Here we are folks, it’s the end of another great IronPigs season!  We can bemoan the squandering of a prime playoff position and the prospect of hosting playoff games at Coca Cola Park.  But,…
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September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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IronPigs Today:

Whoops, all walk-offs:

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IronPigs Today: “Walk This Way” 9/4/25
Yet another walk-off win for the IronPigs of 2025.  One has to wonder when it becomes “old hat” and the players pack up their bats like a professional pool player might wrap up his cue …
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September 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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IronPigs Today:

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IronPigs Today: Bats Keep Pounding 9/3/25
The IronPigs came home from Nebraska with some hot bats, and they just kept on hitting.  A bunch of Tuesday roster moves, as per usual.  And 10 million fans is a lot. About Last Night It was a beau…
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September 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Manning second:

91-93 4-sm
79-81 Cv
87-88 Ct

Much better command:

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August 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Manning First in Reading:
4sm: 92-94 t95
Cv: 79-80
Sw: 83-84

39 Pitches:

1B, CS
BB
BB
2B, Run
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August 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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IronPigs Today:

Going for the sweep of Durham.

Oops, all walk-offs?

Aidan Miller Watch

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IronPigs Today: Broom Time? 8/24/25
In the unlikeliest of scenarios, the IronPigs go for the sweep today versus the visiting Bulls.  Walk off wins have been the flavor of the week and the ‘Pigs have come through each and every …
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August 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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IronPigs Today:

Many Stats. Good Photos. Enjoy.

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IronPigs Today: Comeback Kids 8/22/25
They did it again.  Those plucky piggies will not go quietly on their home diamond.  Another walk-off and the series is going swimmingly. About Last Night Adonis Medina couldn’t find t…
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August 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Any hockey people over here?

Phantoms Promotional Schedule

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Phantoms: 2025-26 Promotional Schedule Released
Hockey is almost here!  Before you know it we’ll be back at the arena sharing our deepest feelings with the refs.  Here’s what the organization has on tap for the season, to make things…
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August 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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IronPigs Today:

Big Win, Answers To Roster Questions, Crawford Thoughts

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IronPigs Today: Clarity For The Win 8/20/2025
Big win for the local nine last night, and some clarity on some roster and team questions.  Read on: About Last Night Multi-hit games by the top two in the lineup, coupled with a three-run jack by …
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August 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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IronPigs Today:

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IronPigs Today: Antepenultimate Home Series Preview: Durham 8/19/25
Let’s see if big words get me noticed by the Minor League powers that be.  On to the baseball: The Way We Were The smiles are left behind The IronPigs took the trip up to western NY, along wi…
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August 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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2026 IronPigs Home Schedule released today:

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2026 IronPigs Schedule Drops: “Nothing Special”
The IronPigs announced their 2026 Home schedule today.  Game times and promotions will come later, but now we know the weeks and the opponents for games at Coca Cola Park. First, no special opponen…
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August 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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IronPigs make it all official:

- INF Alec Bohm (#7) beginning a major league rehab assignment
- RHP Gabe Mosser reinstated from the Dev
- RHP Mitch Neunborn placed on the Dev
- RHP Alan Rangel has been optioned (from Philadelphia)
- RHP David Robertson has been recalled (to Philadelphia)
August 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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IronPigs Today

-Polka
-Rehabs
-Lack of Beer
-Japanese Pitcher

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IronPigs Today: “Roll Out The Barrel” 8/9/25
Take that, MusikFest.  We can do Polka anywhere.  Even at IronPigs.  It’s not just for you.  We’ll even force Service Electric to televise it! About Last Night RHP Mitch Neunborn was yo…
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August 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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IronPigs Today: Update on Rehabs and Guest Appearances:

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IronPigs Today: Rehabs Continue 8/8/25
Phillies rehabilitating their injuries have given the IronPigs somewhat of a new look.  Winning is not part of that look. About Last Night Philadelphia beat-writers bristled at the short notice giv…
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August 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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IronPigs Today: Hail Easton 8/7/25
The City Series continues as we Salute Easton tonight with special jerseys and caps. About Last Night:  Nola and the Splits Aaron Nola took the mound to start game one of a scheduled single-admissi…
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August 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Waiting for Painter?

IronPigs Today:

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IronPigs Today: Waiting For Godot 8/6/25
As fans and media alike await the arrival of the Phillies pitching savior Andrew Painter, this might be the time to start accepting a different reality. The Samuel Beckett play is about what happen…
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August 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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IronPigs Today:

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IronPigs Today: Scranton Series Preview (Long)
The trade deadline has passed and the boys are back in town–at least the ones who are still with us.  The team has a bit of a new look, and it’s not just because one player got traded a…
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August 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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IronPigs Today:

Six-game sweep in the balance.

Golf.

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IronPigs Today: “Are You Feeling Sweepy?” 7/27/25
“And I don’t care about the sunshine, yeah” -Zakk Wylde, John Osborne About Last Night It was another night for me to hear the winning plays happen on my drive home.  So be it.  A…
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July 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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IronPigs Today: The Winning Continues

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IronPigs Today: “Got Our Mojo Back” 7/26/25
The winning continues, and not always the easy way.  But they’re back to the part where they don’t give up on games, the bull pen keeps things close, and they just find a way. I credit …
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July 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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IronPigs Today:

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IronPigs Today: “The Weather Outside Is Frightful” 7/25/25
The “weird” continued at the park last night.  They wouldn’t let me sign the ball.  Painter started to look like a real boy.  They were wearing the wrong uniforms?  The Orioles ke…
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July 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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IronPigs Today:

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IronPigs Today: “Big Ball” 7/24/25
Happy Hour, Festers, and a Big Ball.  C’mon out to the park tonight it should be a good one!  Oh, and just a guy named Andrew Painter on the mound.  Take a look for yourself, does he look rea…
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July 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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IronPigs Today:

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IronPigs Today: “Weird Feeling” 7/23/25
“People think I’m crazy but I’m in demand Never heard a thing I said” -Ozzy (RIP) (with Randy Rhoads) Just over a week to the trade deadline?  It feels like things are going…
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July 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM