Congratulations to Jennifer and Chase Utley who are expecting their first child, say friends of the couple.
The Phillies star's animal rights advocate bride is said to be more than three months along in her pregnancy, and is showing, sources say.
Jen Utley declined comment and a Phillies spokeswoman said the team does not discuss player's personal lives.
The couple, who were introduced by mutual friend Freddie Mitchell (Yes, FredEx himself) in February 2000 while they were all students at UCLA.
The Utleys were married in January 2007 and live in Center City with their pit bull, Jack.