James Russell
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (6-9) will look to salvage the series against right-hander Bartolo Colon and the reigning National League Champion New York Mets (7-6) Wednesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Over their first 15 games this season, the Phillies' offense has yet to produce a […]
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 […]
Jeanmar Gomez has been stellar in save opportunities for the Phillies in the early going (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) After four games, Philadelphia Phillies fans were near restless. How could a bullpen be so bad? Through 10 2/3 innings the Phillies bullpen had alarming results. The bullpen allowed 18 hits, 10 walks, and allowed 15 earned runs, for a […]
Brandon Apter/Philliedelphia By: Kevin Durso, editorial assistant Final: Tigers 6, Phillies 5 ❖ Attendance: 8,382 CLEARWATER, Fla. — As the spring starts to wind down, you start to look for players who are going to be regulars to have an impact. The Phillies got that on Saturday afternoon. Freddy Galvis homered, Odubel Herrera and Cameron Rupp drove in […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Kevin Durso, editorial assistant CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies (14-7-3) have been near the top of the Grapefruit League standings for much of the spring, stringing together a solid month. Much of that success has been led by Maikel Franco, who continued his torrid spring with his eighth home run on […]
