Down on the Farm: Checking in on the Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospects

Sport Talk Philly’s Michael Lipinski goes “Down on the Farm” and takes a look at how the top prospects in the Phillies farm system are fairing.

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Jun 2022
A Mixed Bag for Andrew Painter in his First High-A Start

Andrew Painter, the Phillies top minor league prospect, made his first start for High-A Jersey Shore on Sunday. Painter showed why he’s the top prospect in the Phils system despite a a so-so outing.

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Jun 2022
Zack Wheeler Reinstated, Scott Kingery Designated for Assignment

Scott Kingery’s return to the Big Leagues is over.  The Phillies have reinstated starting pitcher Zack Wheeler from the paternity list and designated Kingrey for assignment. 

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Jun 2022
Down on the Farm: No. 1 Prospect Andrew Painter Promoted

The No. 1 prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system is on the move. RHP Andrew Painter has been promoted to High-A Jersey Shore, the club announced on Monday.

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Jun 2022
Mickey Moniak Set to Begin His Rehab Assignment

Former #1 overall pick in the MLB Amateur Draft, Mickey Moniak is set to begin his rehab assignment for the Phillies on Friday. The outfielder will report the Single-A Clearwater.

Mike Lipinski  •  20 May 2022
Down on the Farm: A Trio of Prospects Earn Honors

A trio of Phillies minor league prospects have earned Minor League Player of the Month honors for the month of April, the team announced on Thursday.  The awards were bestowed to Lehigh Valley first baseman Darick Hall, Clearwater starting pitcher Andrew Painter, and Corey Phelan.  

Mike Lipinski  •  05 May 2022
Minor League Teams And Players At Risk During Pandemic

Read “Minor League Teams And Players At Risk During Pandemic” and more articles at SportsTalkPhilly.com

Paul Bowman  •  16 Apr 2020
Phillies Sign Pitcher Carlos Zambrano To Minor-League Deal

No….we're not kidding. According to Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies and Carlos Zambrano have come to agreements on a minor-league deal.  Zambrano, a true character on the field and off, last pitched in the Major Leagues with the Miami Marlins last season where he went 7-10 with a 4.49 ERA. Prior to his stint in Miami, Zambrano […]

Erik Seybold  •  15 May 2013
Reading Fightin Phils To House Two Ostriches At Stadium This Season

(Photo: Fightins.com) There will be ostriches in the outfield this season at FirstEnergy Stadium. No…this isn't an April Fool's joke. This is really happening. It seems like the minor league affiliates of the Phillies are getting really creative now-a-days. First the Lehigh Valley IronPigs will offer a pee-controlled video game in their restrooms and now, […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Apr 2013