Yesterday brought about the end of a losing streak, a seemingly endless list of transactions, a Brad Lidge sighting and an All-Star recap. You can read each of my stories at the following links:

1. All-Star Recap -- LINK

2. Lidge Appearance -- LINK

3. Transaction Action -- LINK

4. Thunder top Reading -- LINK

Additionally, Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy was in the house to be inducted into the Trenton Baseball Hall of Fame. The Thunder's broadcasting booth was also dedicated in his honor. Here's a link to video of his post-ceremony interview:

Brad Lidge pitched pretty poorly against the Thunder yesterday. When it was over, the Phillies closer had lasted just two-thirds of an inning, allowed two runs on a hit and a walk, hit two batters and thrown three wild pitches. Here's the outing in its entirety, plus most of his conference with the assembled masses afterward. I had to leave a little before it was over so I could get a quote in the print edition.