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Matthew Shinkle

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Phillies hope Franco can continue hot July into backend of season

Can Maikel Franco keep producing for the Phillies as he was?

Matthew Shinkle  •  09 Aug 2018
Phillies fall to Rangers in series opener in Arlington

Embed from Getty Images   By: Matthew Shinkle, Sports Talk Philly writer Final: Rangers 5, Phillies 1  ❖  Attendance: 23,110 ARLINGTON — The Philadelphia Phillies (14-22) dropped the first game of the series to the Texas Rangers (20-20) on Tuesday night, pushing the Rangers win streak to seven games.  Thanks to interleague play, both starting pitchers […]

Matthew Shinkle  •  16 May 2017
MLB.com releases Phillies 2017 Top 30 Prospects list

With such a stacked minor league organization, multiple prospects within the Phillies farm systems have the potential to build off of big seasons from last year, and propel themselves into the Phillies’ future plans. Where does your favorite Phillies prospect rank on this list?

Matthew Shinkle  •  22 Feb 2017
Gov. Chris Christie disses Phillies on New York sports show

Fans across Philadelphia and South Jersey are having fun with the most recent jab Gov. Christie aimed at the city of Philadelphia

Matthew Shinkle  •  16 Feb 2017
Phillies & Hernandez settle at $2.55 million

Hernandez slashed .294/.371/.393 in his age 26 season, while leading the MLB in triples

Matthew Shinkle  •  03 Feb 2017
Mackanin aiming for an 81-win season – Is it possible?

Is Pete Mackanin’s hope for the Philadelphia Phillies to win 81 games in 2017 an achievable goal?

Matthew Shinkle  •  22 Jan 2017
Galvis first of three arbitration-eligible Phillies to agree to deal

Freddy Galvis played the 2015 and 2016 seasons both very differently. With JP Crawford expected to possibly make it to the MLB later this year, Galvis’ time is running out to prove he’s worthy of staying in the future.

Matthew Shinkle  •  13 Jan 2017
Joseph gets chance to seize Phillies 1B job in 2017

Joseph hit .257 with 21 home runs and 47 RBI’s in 2016. With Ryan Howard gone, Joseph appears to have first base all to himself this upcoming season.

Matthew Shinkle  •  12 Dec 2016
Phillies Rumors: Angels interested in Hernandez, Utley

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly interested in two second baseman with ties to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Matthew Shinkle  •  06 Dec 2016
Astros sign former Phillies RHP Charlie Morton

It was announced Wednesday morning that Charlie Morton has signed a two-year deal with the Houston Astros, worth $14 million in guarantees. In nine years on MLB service, Morton holds an ERA of 4.54.

Matthew Shinkle  •  16 Nov 2016