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By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have purchased the contract of veteran RHP Andrew Bailey from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com. In a corresponding move, left-hander James Russell has been designated for assignment. Bailey, 31, was 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 1.200 WHIP ratio in five […]
By: Brandon Apter, contributor The 2016 Phillies season will focus a ton on development of the young talent within the organization. At the big league level, Maikel Franco and Odubel Herrera are two players that are likely to play a part in the teams' future, but in the minors, each affiliate is stocked with a […]
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have had a unique start to the 2016 season. After their four-game season-opening series with the Syracuse Chiefs was initially altogether cancelled due to snow, the IronPigs moved two of the games to Coca-Cola Park Friday, as part of a double-header. But as Rob Vaugh of 69 News WFMZ notes, their […]
In a solemn clubhouse following a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on June 9, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel voiced concern over the left knee of catcher Erik Kratz, who had been injured during the game. Speaking with Comcast SportsNet, the skipper clearly believed that Kratz would miss an extended period of time. “His [left] […]
(Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) If you fell asleep before last night's eighth inning, I feel sorry for you because you missed a helluva comeback. To sum things up, the Phillies got runners on base and they scored those runners. Crazy right? Along with compliments of an Erik Kratz three-run bomb, the Phillies pulled out a split […]
According to an article written by CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel feels no threat with the new promotion of Ryne Sandberg. The hall of famer Sandberg was appointed to the third base coaching position for the big league club this morning following the Phillies' house cleaning within the coaching staff. With Charlie […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson Triple-A relief pitcher Justin DeFratus needs a little help on Twitter, Phils fans. As of this very moment, Justin needs 217 followers to reach his goal, and that's where you come in! Yes, YOU. Fellow IronPig relief pitcher (pitcher of the month in the Phillies organization) Michael Schwimer, also known as […]
