Phillies Injury Updates: The Latest on Marsh, Turner, and Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies have been besieged by a series of injuries as of late. The top team in the National League is currently without three starters in Brandon Marsh, Trea Turner, and JT Realmuto. But don’t fret, the Phillies are likely getting some good news on the injury front in the near future. Here’s the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  14 Jun 2024
Phillies Trade Connor Brogdon to Los Angeles Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies have traded embattled right-handed relief pitcher Connor Brogdon to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club announced on Saturday. The Phillies will receive left-handed pitcher Benony Robles. The Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Benony Robles from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Connor Brogdon. — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 6, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Apr 2024
Phillies Roster Moves: Phillies Option Four Players to Triple-A as Spring Training Comes to a Close

The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves on Tuesday as 2024 Spring Training winds to a close. The Phils optioned the following players to Triple-A Lehigh Valley: RHP Kolby Allard RHP Max Castillo INF Rodolfo Castro 1B/DH Darick Hall Hall has spent the better part of the past two seasons with the Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Mar 2024
Phillies Set to Face Old Friend Spencer Strider on Opening Day 2024

Opening Day 2024 should be one heck of a pitching matchup when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 28 at Citizens Bank Park. Earlier this week the Phillies announced righty Zack Wheeler will take the mound for his first ever Opening Day start. Wheeler’s start ends a six-game Opening Day start […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Mar 2024
Bryce Harper Back Stiffness Prompts Removal from Spring Training Games

Uh oh! Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is dealing with back stiffness and is effectively shut down until Tuesday, according to Fightins’ skipper Rob Thomson. The 31-year-old first baseman complained of back discomfort after last Thursday’s game against the Boston Red Sox in Clearwater. Back issues have plagued Harper in the past; however, current […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Mar 2024
Jimmy Rollins to Open Eleven Social Restaurant in June

Former Philadelphia Phillies‘ shortstop Jimmy Rollins –yeah, say it in your best Dan Baker voice! — is entering the Philadelphia restaurant scene, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the report, J-Roll is partnering with California based restauranteur Matt DeLima to bring Eleven Social, a lounge-style establishment, to Philadelphia. Eleven Social will be located […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Mar 2024
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
Phillies News and Notes: Pitchers and Catchers Report, New Uniforms, and Zack Wheeler Talks Contract Extension

The mitts were poppin’ on Wednesday morning in Central Florida. Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers reported for the first official workout of 2024 MLB Spring Training at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. All the usual suspects were there and ready to move on from a disappointing end of the 2023 MLB season. Zack Wheeler throwing […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Feb 2024
Phillies Pitchers and Catchers to Report on Valentine’s Day

  Baseball is romantic! The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their quest for another MLB Postseason run on Valentine’s Day 2024. Pitchers and catchers will report to Clearwater, Florida on Wednesday, February 14, it was announced on Wednesday. The first full squad workout will take place on Monday, February 19 and the 2024 Grapefruit League season […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Jan 2024