Phillies vs. Reds Preview: Phillies & Reds versus Mother Nature II

  The Philadelphia Phillies (2-3) erupted for nine runs on Tuesday thanks in part to Bryce Harper‘s three-homer night. The Fightins will look to win two in a row and bring their record back to .500 on Wednesday afternoon in the three-game series finale against the Cincinnati Reds (3-2). First pitch has been pushed back […]

Mike Lipinski  •  03 Apr 2024
Phillies vs. Reds Preview: Phils & Reds versus Mother Nature, Garrett Stubbs Starts

  The Philadelphia Phillies (1-3) will try to bounce back from a horrific extra innings loss to the Cincinnati Reds (3-1) on Tuesday night. Both teams will be battling an additional opponent, Mother Nature. The Phils and Reds will try to get this one in despite the forecast calling for rain showers during the game. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Apr 2024
Phillies vs. Reds Preview: Bryce Harper is Back in the Lineup against Cincinatti

  The Philadelphia Phillies (1-2) will look to make it two wins in a row on Monday when they welcome the Cincinnati Reds (2-1) to Citizens Bank Park. The Reds enter the series winning two-of-three from Washington in their Opening Weekend series including a comeback 7-6 win on Easter Sunday. Cincy will send lefty starter […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Apr 2024
Phillies vs. Braves Preview: Bryce Harper OUT of Today’s Phillies Lineup with Atlanta Looking to Complete an Opening Weekend Sweep

  The Philadelphia Phillies (0-2) will look to prevent a disastrous Opening Weekend sweep by the Atlanta Braves (2-0) on Easter Sunday afternoon. If the Phillies want to do so, they will have to do it without slugger Bryce Harper. The Phils’ first baseman is out of the lineup one day after taking a dive […]

Mike Lipinski  •  31 Mar 2024
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 Spring Training: Starters Named for Grapefruit League Opening Weekend

  The first games of the 2024 Grapefruit League season are upon us. The Phillies will kickoff the Grapefruit League season with a pair of games this weekend with one on the road and one at home. The Fightins open the spring campaign on Saturday in neighbor Dunedin agains the Toronto Blue Jays before welcoming […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Feb 2024
Phillies News and Notes: Alec Bohm Arbitration Decision Announced, Whit Merrifield Joins the Fightins, and More!

It was a good day for Philadelphia Phillies’ infielder Alec Bohm. The 27-year-old won his arbitration case against the club and will make $4 million for the 2024 season. The Phillies were seeking $3.4 million before an arbitrator ruled in Bohm’s favor. MLB insiders are hinting that a contract extension could be in the near […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Feb 2024
Phillies Roster News: Phillies Sign LHP Kolby Allard

  The Philadelphia Phillies have added a left-handed pitcher via free agency, the team has announced. The Phils have signed LHP Kolby Allard to a one-year deal and added him to the 40-man roster. The Phillies have agreed to terms on a contract for the 2024 season with LHP Kolby Allard. — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Jan 2024