http://www.phillypurge.com The latest news from PhillyPurge.com en-us http://www.phillypurge.com/todaysnews.php The Phillies kicked off the second-half of the season by doing what they do best; finding a way to lose. The Giants bested them 5-3, and it came down to one play, as it usually does. http://www.phillypurge.com/topstories/fourissues.php So there I am, on the cusp of my yearly bike-a-thon. I'm perched just shy of the Ben Franklin Bridge with now over four thousand of my best friends, contemplating the task ahead (64 miles, no training, oye). http://www.phillypurge.com/topstories/myersmodelcitizen.php On Tuesday, your Philadelphia Phillies announced that ace pitcher Brett Myers would be embarking on a "leave of absence" from the Phillies until after the All Star break. http://www.phillypurge.com/topstories/draftnight.php Ok. Even though he didn't help the Sixers procure the #1 overall pick in the lottery I have brought back Boubacar the witch doctor here to Philadelphia to give us some luck in the draft tonight.