MLB Trade Deadline: Phillies Trade Deadline Needs, Potential Partner Teams, and Trade Targets

  The 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline, set for August 1 at 6:00 PM/EDT, is quickly approaching.  As of the time of publishing, the Philadelphia Phillies (52-42) hold a 0.5 game lead over Milwaukee and Miami for the final NL Wild Card spot.  Winners of 21 of their last 29 games, the Phillies will […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies vs. Brewers: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More

  The Philadelphia Phillies (51-42) return to the diamond on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series against the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers (52-42).  The Phillies enter the series after winning three-of-four from the San Diego Padres in dramatic fashion over the weekend.  Milwaukee began their second half of the 2023 MLB season by […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Jul 2023
Phillies News: Bryce Harper to Play First Base This Week

  The day is finally coming, Philadelphia Phillies‘ slugger Bryce Harper will play first base during the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager Rob Thomson.  Harper has played first base twice in his 12-year MLB career, once with the Phillies and once with Washington. Harper’s return to the field will allow the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Cristian Pache to Undergo Elbow Surgery

  Philadelphia Phillies‘ outfielder Cristian Pache will undergo elbow surgery on Monday, July 17 according to multiple reports.  Pache, who was placed on the injured list prior to the Phillies’ weekend series against San Diego, will have an old screw removed.  Manager Rob Thomson expects Pache to return this season. Cristian Pache is having surgery […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jul 2023
Major League Debut Is Day Of Firsts For Phillies Prospect Johan Rojas

For many players, it takes some time to get acclimated to MLB action. That did not seem to be the case for center fielder Johan Rojas.

Paul Bowman  •  16 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Noah Song Rehab Goes Well In AA Debut

The Phillies 2023 Rule 5 Draft pick continued to work his way back from injury – and potentially into MLB playoff contention.

Paul Bowman  •  15 Jul 2023
Phillies Transactions: Phils to Promote Johan Rojas, Drew Ellis

Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Johan Rojas and Drew Ellis are being called up to the major leagues in relief of a few injuries.

Maranda Jo Shinn  •  14 Jul 2023
Phillies vs. Padres: Probable Pitchers, Advanced Stats, and More

The Philadelphia Phillies (48-41) return from the 2023 MLB All-Star break to begin a crucial four-game series against the San Diego Padres (43-47) from Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia.  A crucial series to start the unofficial second half of the season, the Phillies and Padres are two teams going in drastically different directions.  Over […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Jul 2023
2023 MLB All-Star Game: Craig Kimbrel Closes Out the NL’s First Win in 11-Years

  Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson once again leaned on closer Craig Kimbel on Tuesday night.  Albeit, in a drastically different situation.  Kimbrel –making his 9th MLB All-Star Game appearance– did something no other National League pitcher has done in over a decade, close out a win in the Midsummer Classic.  The Senior Circuit reigns […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Jul 2023