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PhoulBallz Podcast Episode 41: Jesse Biddle Talks About His Progress & Health

On the 41st edition of the PhoulBallz Podcast Tug and Jay are joined by top Phillies Double-A pitching prospect Jesse Biddle who shares some thoughts on his 2013 season, his health concerns, growing up as a fan of the Phillies and loads more.  The guys also talk about Cesar Hernandez 's solid production, David Buchanan and Tyler Knigge 's service in the community and they try to predict the MLB most valuable player awards. Use the media player below to stream the full episode, or simply download it by clicking HERE . You can also check out previous episodes and subscribe on iTunes .

PhoulBallz Podcast 37: Matt Tolbert Interview, Green & Cloyd Heat Up, A-Rod Circus

We're back with the 37th edition of the PhoulBallz Podcast.  This week the show includes an exclusive interview with Reading Fightins infielder and former big leaguer Matt Tolbert .  Also, we discuss Tyler Cloyd 's hot streak, Zach Green 's impressive output in the NYPL, Jesse Biddle 's ups and downs as well as the A-Rod circus and drug suspension chatter we didn't make time for last week. Use the media player below to stream the full episode, or simply download it by clicking HERE . You can also check out previous episodes and subscribe on iTunes .

Minor League Rundown: Gillies, Orr, Tolbert & More

It's another weekly rundown of the Phillies' minor leagues with loads of details on some recent noteworthy performers... Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs- Outfielder Tyson Gillies is batting .306 with four doubles, a homer and three steals in 10 August games.  Overall with the IronPigs this season, the 24-year-old Canadian is batting .217 with a .604 OPS in 55 games.  Gillies was originally acquired from Seattle in the 2009 Cliff Lee trade. Infielder Pete Orr has posted a .392 batting average with six RBI and three stolen bases in 12 August games.  In 84 games this season, the 34-year-old sports a .255 average with four home runs and 27 RBI.  In 12 August games, first baseman Cody Overbeck is batting .370 with three homers and nine RBI.  The 27-year-old, who was the Phils' 9th round draft choice in 2008, has a .268 overall average along with 19 home runs and 62 RBI in 108 games. Second baseman/center fielder Cesar Hernandez , who missed nearl...