Phillies vs. Braves Preview: Aaron Nola Takes on Atlanta’s Max Fried, Whit Merrifield Starts in LF

  The Philadelphia Phillies (0-1) will look to bounce back from Friday’s demoralizing Opening Day shellacking by the Atlanta Braves (1-0). Atlanta will send Max Fried to the mound. The Fightins will counter with Aaron Nola. One notable change for the Phillies, manager Rob Thomson has penciled in Whit Merrifield. Merrifield will start in left […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Mar 2024
Phillies vs. Braves Preview: Lineups, Probable Pitching Matchup, Betting Odds, and More for 2024 Opening Day

The Philadelphia Phillies begin their quest for a third consecutive postseason appearance on Friday, March 29 when they welcome the hated Atlanta Braves to Citizens Bank Park for Opening Day. The Phillies will send newly extended co-ace Zack Wheeler to the mound for his first ever Opening Day start. He will battle Atlanta’s Spencer Strider. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Mar 2024
Phillies Set to Face Old Friend Spencer Strider on Opening Day 2024

Opening Day 2024 should be one heck of a pitching matchup when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 28 at Citizens Bank Park. Earlier this week the Phillies announced righty Zack Wheeler will take the mound for his first ever Opening Day start. Wheeler’s start ends a six-game Opening Day start […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Mar 2024
Wheels Up! Zack Wheeler Penciled in as Phillies 2024 Opening Day Starter

There’s big news coming out of Clearwater, Florida after the Philadelphia Phillies 5-5 tie with the Toronto Blue Jays in Grapefruit League play. Aaron Nola’s Opening Day start streak has finally come to an end. As announced by Phillies’ manager Rob Thomson, newly extended pitcher Zack Wheeler will be the Opening Day starter for the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Mar 2024