Articles by Matthew Shinkle (28)
The Philadelphia Phillies released LHP Matt Harrison, forcing them to pay the entirety of his $15 million contract, however they have now opened up an additional 40-man roster spot to protect younger players.
The Philadelphia Phillies were named the best minor league system of 2016.
Sports Talk Philly’s Top 25 countdown of the top 25 Philadelphia Phillies of all-time continues with Cole Hamels.
Embed from Getty Images By: Matthew Shinkle, Sports Talk Philly writer ESPN has once again put out their 'Ultimate Standings' rankings for 2016 – a list that ranks the 122 professional sports franchises from football, baseball, hockey, and basketball. They have fans of each team rate their franchise in the important categories for fans […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matthew Shinkle, Sports Talk Philly writer The future of the starting rotation for the Philadelphia Phillies looks pretty bright, albeit rather early to say concretely that the young arms within the organization are destined to pan out. Aaron Nola, considered by many to be the head of the rotation as […]
The Phillie Phanatic and Jay Wright joined Philadelphia in celebrating Jury Appreciation Duty. The Phillie Phanatic was on hand to thank those who take part in the democratic process.
Philadelphia Phillies part owner John S. Middleton discusses the team’s rebuild.
Embed from Getty Images By: Matthew Shinkle, Sports Talk Philly staff The sports and baseball world was stricken with grief in the early hours of Sunday morning when it was reported that Miami Marlins P Jose Fernandez has died. He was 24. Police responded to a reported boating accident at around 3 a.m. and […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matthew Shinkle, Sports Talk Philly Staff Final: Phillies 5 , Giants 4 ❖ Attendance: 23,162 WP: Luis Garcia (1-0, 7.20 ERA) ❖ LP: George Kontos (2-2, 2.78 ERA) PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Phillies continued to compete with the NL West leading San Francisco Giants in the second game of the […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matthew Shinkle, Sports Talk Philly Staff In his third season with the Philadelphia Phillies, 32-year-old Andres Blanco was nominated earlier today for his first Heart and Hustle Award, given each year to an active player "who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions […]