Phillies News and Notes: Alec Bohm Arbitration Decision Announced, Whit Merrifield Joins the Fightins, and More!

It was a good day for Philadelphia Phillies’ infielder Alec Bohm. The 27-year-old won his arbitration case against the club and will make $4 million for the 2024 season. The Phillies were seeking $3.4 million before an arbitrator ruled in Bohm’s favor. MLB insiders are hinting that a contract extension could be in the near […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Feb 2024
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rumors: Free Agent Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Reportedly Meeting with the Phillies

  The latest Yoshinobu Yamamoto rumors include the hometown Philadelphia Phillies! The Phillies are set to meet with the prized free agent pitcher sometime this week, reports MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. The following seven teams are among the teams that remain in play for international free-agent RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per @JonHeyman:#RedSox#Phillies#BlueJays#Dodgers#SFGiants#Mets#Yankees pic.twitter.com/TtnfykP78d — MLB Deadline […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Dec 2023
Philadelphia Phillies Clinch a 2023 MLB Postseason Berth

  The 2023 Philadelphia Phillies have accomplished the first phase of their preseason objective, returning to the postseason.  Thanks to Johan Rojas’ walk off single in the 10th inning, the Phillies have clinched a spot in the 2023 MLB Postseason.  The Phillies join the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers in the National […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Sep 2023
Phillies Roster Move: Phillies Activate Brandon Marsh for 2023 Little League Classic

  The beard is back, bay-bay! Prior to Sunday’s 2023 Little League Classic, the Philadelphia Phillies announced the club has recalled OF Brandon Marsh from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.  The Phillies do not have to make a corresponding move until Monday due to MLB rules permitting a 27th player for Sunday’s game. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Marlins: Phillies Lineup vs. Marlins SP Sandy Alcantara

  The Philadelphia Phillies open up a crucial three-game set on Friday night in Miami against the Miami Marlins.  The Fish, 51-38, have a 2.5 game lead over the Phillies in the NL East standings and own the first NL Wild Card spot. Miami will start Sandy Alcantara who’s struggled this season, especially against the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Jul 2023
Phillies Roster Update: Darick Hall Recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley

The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled 1B Darick Hall from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the team announced prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals.  In a corresponding move, the Phils’ optioned 1B Kody Clemens to the IronPigs. Hall is in the lineup and playing first base in Sunday’s game. It will be Hall’s first at-bats […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Jul 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (20-21) at San Francisco Giants (18-23): Game 42 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a two-game losing streak on Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants.   The Phillies call on Zack Wheeler to play stopper in this case.  Wheeler is 3-2 with a 3.80 ERA this season.  He is looking to build off of a 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R appearance last […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (20-19) at Colorado Rockies (16-24): Game 40 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to sweep the Colorado Rockies and extend their winning streak to a season high six games on Sunday afternoon in Denver.   The Phillies will finally have their normal rotation intact heading into the series finale.  RHP Aaron Nola will make his seventh start of the season and his second against […]

Mike Lipinski  •  14 May 2023
Official: Phillies Activate Ranger Suarez from IL

In an expected move, the Philadelphia Phillies have activated left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list.  Suarez will make his first start of the 2023 season on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies.  In a corresponding move, the Phillies have optioned RHP Luis Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.   Suarez injured his left […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 May 2023