Roster Moves: Ranger Suarez and Johan Camargo Activated, Appel and Moniak Sent Down

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor The Philadelphia Phillies announced a series of roster moves on Saturday afternoon. Pitcher Ranger Suarez and infielder Johan Camargo have been activated from the injured list.  In a corresponding move, pitcher Mark Appel and outfielder Mickey Moniak have been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jul 2022
Philadelphia Phillies Recall Bailey Falter, Designate Oscar Mercado for Assignment

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor The Philadelphia Phillies made a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon, recalling pitcher Bailey Falter and designating Oscar Mercado for assignment. The Phillies have recalled LHP Bailey Falter from Lehigh Valley (AAA) and he will start tonight’s game vs STL. OF Óscar Mercado […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jul 2022
For Mark Appel, A Move to the Bullpen Has Reignited His Career

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, moved from starter to reliever and it reignited his career. Appel is likely to make his Major League Baseball debut over the weekend against the San Diego Padres.

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jun 2022
Farm Report: Mark Appel Promoted to the Big Leagues

Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, has been promoted to the Big Leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Appel will be available out of the Phillies bullpen on Saturday against the San Diego Padres.

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jun 2022
Phillies Recall Maton, Sanchez; Designate Quinn

The Phillies added pitcher Cristopher Sanchez and infielder Nick Maton on Wednesday, as the team placed Jean Segura on the 10-day IL and designated Roman Quinn.

Sports Talk Philly  •  01 Jun 2022
The Phillies Future is Really Not Too Far Away

The 2008 parade down Broad Street might not feel so long ago, but if you go to Citizens Bank Park for a game right now, the only reminders of that team you may see on the field are Chooch and Ryan Howard. Around them is an assembled cast of characters that were supposed to be […]

Rich Wilkins  •  24 May 2016
Phillies Monday Mailbag: hot start, Rhys Hoskins, trade deadline

Phillies prospect Rhys Hoskins chats with first baseman Emmanuel Burriss during the Futures Game in Reading (Philliedelphia/Frank Klose) It's time once again for the weekly Phillies mailbag.  We answer your questions and talk about them Tuesday afternoon on The Sports Bash With Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN Atlantic City.  You can listen online at 973espn.com. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 May 2016
Phillies Monday Mailbag: Adam Morgan, Mark Appel, Offensive Woes

Embed from Getty Images   It's time for the weekly Phillies mailbag.  We answer your questions and talk about them Tuesday afternoon on The Sports Bash With Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN Atlantic City.  You can listen online at 973espn.com. Does the Luis Garcia call up mean Brett Oberholtzer is going into the starting rotation […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  25 Apr 2016
Mark Appel and What’s Wrong With MLB’s Draft

For the third straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted the top pitching arm in the pre-draft rankings, nabbing Mark Appel at #8 overall in the draft. This makes sense for a team that hasn't had a winning season since Barry Bonds left town in 1992. This is how you rebuild. Too bad Appel didn't sign. […]

Rich Wilkins  •  16 Jul 2012