Former Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away

On the brink of the 2024 World Series, the baseball world has been hit with sad news. Former All-Star pitcher and cultural icon Fernando Valenzuela has passed away at age 63, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Fernando Valenzuela, who pitched for the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Oct 2024
Rob Thomson Receives Contract Extensions Through 2026, Entire Staff Returning Next Season

  Sorry sports talk radio hosts, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson ain’t goin’ nowhere.  Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski squashed any potential rumors of a managerial and/or coaching staff firing during a Tuesday morning press conference at Citizens Bank Park. Topper will return as the Phillies manager in 2025 and has received a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Oct 2024
Zolecki: Top Prospect Andrew Painter Headed to the Arizona Fall League

File this under massive news for the Philadelphia Phillies. According to MLB.com baseball insider Todd Zolecki, top prospect Andrew Painter is being sent to the Arizona Fall League to face live hitting as he recovers from Tommy John Surgery.  Good news for Andrew Painter. The #Phillies are sending their No. 1 pitching prospect (and No. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2024
Topper: Regardless of the Situation, NLDS Game 4 is Ranger Suarez’s Start

  The “debate” is over. Ranger Suarez will get the start when the Philadelphia Phillies take to the field on Wednesday, October 9 for National League Division Series Game 4. Rob Thomson announced his decision to start Suarez in NLDS Game 4 during his Monday afternoon media availability ahead of Tuesday’s NLDS Game 3. The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2024
2024 NLDS Schedule: A Look at the Remaining 2024 NLDS TV Schedule for the Phillies vs. Mets

The 2024 National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets is now down to a best-of-three series. New York shocked the Phillies on Saturday with a comeback win to steal NLDS Game 1. The Phillies turned the table on New York on Sunday, the Fightins fought from behind three times to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2024
NLDS Game 2 Recap: Phillies Win a Wild One on Nick Castellanos’ Walkoff to Even the NLDS

  Through 5-½ innings things continued to look bleak in South Philadelphia. The New York Mets raced out to a dominant 3-0 lead thanks to a 2-run homer from Mark Vientos in the third inning and a solo homer from Pete Alonso in the sixth inning. The Philadelphia Phillies offense continued to stall and Phils […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2024
Offense Sputters, Bullpen Falters as Phillies Drop Game 1 to Mets

Here’s the latest Phillies post game report including today’s Phillies box score, play of the game, players of the game and more!

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  05 Oct 2024
2024 NLDS Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets

  Believe it or not, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets have never met in MLB Postseason play. That all changes on Saturday afternoon when the two teams square off in the 2024 National League Division Series. The Postseason atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park is always electric, now factor in the Mets and it’s […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Oct 2024
Bring on the Mets! The Mets Rally in the 9th, Setup an NL East Rivalry Series in the 2024 NLDS

  Pete Alonso’s ninth inning 3-run home run gave the New York Mets a 3-2 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets would add an additional run to turn a 2-0 ninth inning deficit into a 4-2 win punching their ticket back to South Philadelphia for a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2024 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  03 Oct 2024