Phillies Final Score: Brandon Marsh Homers Twice in Phillies 5-1 Win

Brandon Marsh homered twice, driving in three and Ranger Suarez allowed one run over 7.1 innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs, 5-1, in the series opener on Tuesday in Chicago.  Suarez and his magnificent June was once again the story for the Phillies.  After a rough start returning from injury, Suarez has […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Jun 2023
Taijuan Walker to Start Sunday’s Series Finale on Short Rest

The Philadelphia Phillies will start Taijuan Walker on short rest in their Sunday afternoon series finale against the Chicago Cubs.   Walker last pitched on Wednesday in San Francisco and lasted just two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed four hits, four runs, and walked two in just 40-pitches.  In a way, Wednesday’s short outing was a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 May 2023
Phillies Final: Fightins Slug Four Homers, Rout Rox 9-3 in Series Finale

The Philadelphia Phillies used home runs from Trea Turner, Kody Clemens, Brandon Marsh, and Bryson Stott to crush the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in Sunday afternoon’s series finale.   The Phillies were also aided by a tough outing from veteran righty Zack Wheeler.  Wheeler struggled at times, but was able to get through six complete innings.  His […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Apr 2023
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
Take Advantage! Mets’ Ace Max Scherzer out 6-8 Weeks

New York Mets starter Max Scherzer will miss 6-8 weeks with an injury. Now is time for the Phillies to take advantage and make up ground in the NL East.

Mike Lipinski  •  19 May 2022
No Call Dooms Phillies in Colorado

A controversial no call in the 7th inning, followed by C.J. Cron’s three-run homerun propelled the Rockies to a 6-5 come from behind win over the Phillies on Tuesday night in Denver.  The loss is the Phillies third in a row and their 14th in the last 19. Both teams will meet at 3:10 PM/Eastern on Wednesday in the finale of the series. 

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Apr 2022