Maikel Franco

The Phillies parted ways with infielders Cesar Hernandez and Maikel Franco

The Phillies could let both third baseman Maikel Franco and second baseman Cesar Hernandez go instead of tendering them a contract on Monday.

Embed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff The power of the bamboo! The Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the New York Mets in walk-off fashion for the second game in a row. Jean Segura lined a three-run home run just over the wall in left field to cap the […]

The Phillies clubbed four home runs in the game, including three in the first three innings, to salvage the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-3, at Rogers Centre.

A pair of home run in the first two innings helped start a strong night at the plate, as the Phillies bounced back with a 9-6 win over the Mets in Game 2 at Citizens Bank Park.

Can Maikel Franco keep producing for the Phillies as he was?

    By Stephen Gallo, Sports Talk Philly Staff   Cincinnati, OH. — Major League Baseball fans everywhere rejoice!  Real, meaningful baseball has returned. For the next six months, the sights and sounds of baseball will engross our lives. For our Philadelphia Phillies, the 2017 season is a crucial one. Wins and losses remain important, as […]

Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies (67-82) rookie right-hander Alec Asher will take the mound for his 10th career start in the series finale against the Miami Marlins (73-75) Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Asher, 24, will oppose seven-year veteran RHP Andrew Cashner, who is […]

Embed from Getty Images   By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Pirates 15, Phillies 2  ❖  Attendance: 15, 247 Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies kept tonight's game within striking distance heading into the seventh, but a three-run homer off the bat of Jordy Mercer gave the Pirates a four-run lead and Pittsburgh scored eight […]