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The Philadelphia Phillies made a bevy of roster moves ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. The most notable move was not tendering outfielder Austin Hays a contract for 2025. The non-tender will make Hays a free agent just a few months after being acquired from Baltimore. Hays, 29, slashed .256/.275/.397 with two homers and six […]
Mesa, Ariz. — The Arizona Fall League was stacked with talent again this year, as highly-acclaimed pitchers and hitters made their way to the desert to square off. Jonathan Long’s pedigree didn’t match the others, as he was only a ninth-round pick of the Cubs in 2023 and is currently their No. 29-rated prospect, but […]
The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves on Tuesday evening ahead of Major League Baseball’s deadline to protect players against the Rule 5 Draft. In all, the Phillies added three starting pitchers –Mick Abel, Jean Cabrera, and Moises Chace– to their 40-man roster. The MLB Rule 5 Draft is set for December […]
The comeback is always greater than the setback. The Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback Im Coming Back Stronger GIFfrom The Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback GIFs It certainly seems that way for Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter. The 21-year-old used the 2024 Arizona Fall League season to show the baseball world […]
Kansas City Royals General Manager – and Cherry Hill High School West Athletic Hall of Fame member– J.J. Picollo has reportedly been active on the trade front. According to MLB Insider Anne Rogers, the Royals have been in contact with Cincinnati, the LA Angels, and the Phillies about potential trade scenarios reportedly involving starting […]
In case you missed it, the latest rumor and innuendo on the Phillies trade front suggests infielder Alec Bohm is on the trade block. IF the Phillies were to move on from Bohm, how exactly would they replace him? Apparently, with two-time All-Star and 2024 Gold Glove winner Alex Bregman. At least that’s what […]
On Wednesday, Comcast-Spectacor and The Cordish Companies unveiled details on the $15 million upgrade to Xfinity Live! and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex area. The long-rumored upgrades include renovations to the existing Xfinity Live! structure, as well as an additional community plaza, and new two-story building featuring an upscale rooftop bar. In addition to the […]
In the not shocking column, Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has been named one of the three finalists for the 2024 NL Cy Young Award. He was also a finalist in 2021. Wheeler will face some serious competition for the award. The other two finalists are NL ERA leader Chris Sale from the Atlanta […]
For the fourth time in his career, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has been bestowed with the Louisville Silver Slugger Award. Unlike his previous three awards, Harper’s 2024 Louisville Silver Slugger Award is his first at first base. That’s another Silver Slugger for The Showman Congratulations to Bryce Harper on winning his fourth career #SilverSluggerAward! […]
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm is on the trading block, according to ESPN’s MLB Insider Jeff Passan. The latest rumor comes on the heels of reports the Phillies will be making moves to “shake up” the foundation of the ball club. Trading the 28-year-old All-Star would certainly be a bold move. Bohm is coming […]
