Phillies, Wheeler Shutdown the Padres to take NLCS Game 1

The Philadelphia Phillies —led by Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber—defeated the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Tuesday night to take a 1-0 Series lead. Wheeler was dominant again. The Phils’ ace threw 7-innings of one hit, no run baseball. Outside of a 24-pitch first where he issued a walk, Wheeler cruised striking out eight to earn the win. Baseball content […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Oct 2022
Kyle Schwarber Added to the 2022 Home Run Derby

By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor The National League’s home run leader is in! Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber will participate in the 2022 MLB T-Mobile Home Run Derby. Schwarber has 28 homers on the season and was selected to his second consecutive MLB All-Star Game on Sunday.  The premier event of the All-Star […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Jul 2022
Kyle Schwarber Named Number One Seed in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber in number one!  “Schwarbs” has been designated as the number one seed in the 2022 T-Mobile Home Run Derby.  The National League home run leader will battle the eighth seeded, St. Louis Cardinals’ legend Albert Pujols in the first […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Jul 2022
How do the Phillies Fix their Outfield Rotation?

Photo: Ian D'Andrea/Wikimedia Commons/Fair Use With Bryce Harper out, the Phillies still remain competitive with a five and three record since he was hit in the hand and only one game out of the wildcard. In that span different guys have stepped up for them, Rhys Hoskins has four home runs in five games and […]

Anthony Esbensen  •  06 Jul 2022
Kyle Schwarber Named National League Player of the Month

Embed from Getty Images Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber has been named the National League Player of the Month for the month of June.  June is his month and everyone knows it. pic.twitter.com/ZsEW1clvjv — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 2, 2022 Schwarber slashed .272/.385/.680 with 12 HRs, 27 RBIs, 6 2Bs, 2 SBs, and a 1.065 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Jul 2022
Kyle Schwarber has Unlocked the Phillies Offense

All-Pro Reels/Wikipedia/Fair Use Back on May 29, I wrote about the Phillies' struggles at the top of the lineup. The consistent inability to set the tone at the top is why the Phillies have been one of the most disappointing offenses in baseball.  Well, a potential switch was clicked, the Kyle Schwarber everyone in Philadelphia […]

Anthony Esbensen  •  07 Jun 2022
The Top of the Lineup is an Issue Again

All-Pro Reels/Wikipedia/Fair Use When the 2021-22 off-season rolled around President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski said at his end of the season press conference that they needed a leadoff hitter. It made perfect sense as the Phillies ranked 28th in wRC+ from the leadoff position in 2021.  He gave a four-year contract to Kyle Schwarber, […]

Anthony Esbensen  •  29 May 2022
Phillies Score Five in the Eighth to Down the Mets

Phillies Score Five in the Eighth to Down the Mets

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Apr 2022