NLDS Game 2 Recap: Phillies Win a Wild One on Nick Castellanos’ Walkoff to Even the NLDS

  Through 5-½ innings things continued to look bleak in South Philadelphia. The New York Mets raced out to a dominant 3-0 lead thanks to a 2-run homer from Mark Vientos in the third inning and a solo homer from Pete Alonso in the sixth inning. The Philadelphia Phillies offense continued to stall and Phils […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2024
Philadelphia Phillies: Fans react to Nick Castellanos HR on 4th of July

Nick Castellanos had a deep shot in today’s disappointing performance by the team with World Series aspirations.

David Malandra Jr  •  04 Jul 2024
After Demotion to Triple-A, What Is Next for Phillies Outfielder Johan Rojas?

Johan Rojas struggled to produce at the plate this season. Both his offensive shortcomings and roster flexibility resulted in his demotion to Triple-A.

Matt Gregan  •  18 Jun 2024
Phillies Rumors: Latest Nick Castellanos Trade Rumors from the MLB Hot Stove

  Another day, another MLB Hot Stove rumor surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies. And this one would be a MAJOR shakeup to the teams’ core. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports the Phillies COULD be open to trading OF Nick Castellanos during the offseason. That would be a major “wow” moment for the franchise if it were to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Nov 2023
200 Home Run Club: Nick Castellanos Hits His 200th Career Home Run

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos became the 34th active Major League player to join the 200 home run club on Wednesday night.  Castellanos’ homered twice in the Phillies 7-0 win over the Washington Nationals. The Phillies All-Star is slashing .277/.317/.467 with 19 homers and 70 RBIs so far in 2o23. Castellanos reached the 200 home […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Aug 2023
2023 MLB All-Star Game: Craig Kimbrel Closes Out the NL’s First Win in 11-Years

  Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson once again leaned on closer Craig Kimbel on Tuesday night.  Albeit, in a drastically different situation.  Kimbrel –making his 9th MLB All-Star Game appearance– did something no other National League pitcher has done in over a decade, close out a win in the Midsummer Classic.  The Senior Circuit reigns […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Jul 2023
2023 MLB All-Star Game Rosters: Nick Castellanos to Represent the Phillies on 2023 NL All-Star Roster

Nick Castellanos’ reward for his torrid start to the 2023 MLB regular season is a trip to Seattle, WA and the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.  The Philadelphia Phillies outfielder was announced as a reserve member on the NL All-Star Game roster on Sunday afternoon.  This is Castellanos’ second MLB All-Star Game selection.  Castellanos’ All-Star Game […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Jul 2023
Phillies Final Score: Phils Crush Three Homers in 8-5 Win over Chicago Cubs

Nick Castellanos, Edmundo Sosa, and Josh Harrison homered for the Philadelphia Phillies in an 8-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night on the Northside of Chicago.  Two of the three Phillies home runs came in the 2nd inning off of Chicago Cubs starter Drew Smyly.  Sosa got the Phils’ scoring started hitting a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jun 2023
Phillies Spring Training: Five Things to Keep an Eye on as Full Squad Workouts Begin

While many of the Phillies regulars have been in Clearwater since last week, we are officially on the eve of the first full squad workout of 2023 Spring Training.  It will be an interesting Grapefruit League campaign for the defending National League Champions. Here are five (more) things to keep an eye on heading into […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Feb 2023