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: Phils Throw Away Another One in San Fran

An ill-advised throw by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh in the 3rd inning allowed the San Francisco Giants to score an extra run, it would prove to be the deciding run as the Phils fell to the Giants 4-3.   Phillies starter Zack Wheeler allowed four earned runs to score over six innings of work […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 May 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
Bailey Falter Optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley

The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned left-handed starter Bailey Falter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the team announced.  In a corresponding move, the Phillies have recalled right-hander Erich Uelmen from the IronPigs.  Falter, 26, fell to 0-7 on the season after Monday’s 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.  The lefty surrendered six runs, all unearned, the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 May 2023
Phillies Final: Phillies Rally Late to Beat the Rox, 6-3

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper’s 2-run double in the 8th inning proved to be the game winner on Friday night.  The Phillies took the series opener from the Colorado Rockies, 6-3.   Phillies starter Taijuan Walker and Rox Austin Gomber starter engaged in a pitching duel through six innings in the usually homer friendly confines […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (18-19) at Colorado Rockies (16-22): Game 38 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies make another trip to the West Coast –their second in as many weeks– to kick off a six-game road trip against the Colorado Rockies.   The Phils are rolling into Colorado on a three-game win streak including a two-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays.  The Rockies are playing their best baseball of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies Injury News and Notes

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub: LHP Ranger Suarez (left elbow strain)– Suarez will make another rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 7 at Syracuse (Blue Jays). If all goes well, Suarez will rejoin the rotation according to Phils’ skipper Rob Thomson. The lefty […]

Mike Lipinski  •  05 May 2023
Phillies Final: Phillies Take Game One in 2022 World Series Rematch

The Philadelphia Phillies used the longball, home run robbing defense, and excellent starting pitching enroute to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in the opener of the 2022 World Series rematch.   Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was spectacular.  The struggling ace finally put together an outing that is expected from an ace.  Nola’s line […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Apr 2023
A Postseason Berth Looms for the Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are—hopefully—bound for a destination not visited since October 7, 2011. The MLB postseason looms for the Phillies who enter the final series of the regular season with a magic number of one. It’s simple, a Phillies win or a Brewers loss means the return of “Red October” to the City of Brotherly […]

Mike Lipinski  •  03 Oct 2022