Tag: Phillies

With the Phillies reaching the halfway point of 81 games on July 5, this article covers the pitching and offensive rankings and the predictions at that point for the National League East in that order.

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler’s name was noticeably…

Embed from Getty Images   By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber and starting pitcher…

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Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper was selected as…

This article covers Phillies manager Rob Thomson’s unique bullpen rotation, and only an example –example– of acquisitions, high and medium, and their costs in dollars and prospects.

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Saturday was a big day for Phillies prospect Griff…

Embed from Getty Images Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber has been named the National League Player of the Month for…

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor The Philadelphia Phillies made a pair of roster moves…

Embed from Getty Images Per NBCSN’s Jim Salisbury, the Phillies are calling up power hitting 1B Darick Hall from Triple-A…

With the Phillies down their MVP, Bryce Harper, what is next?

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper will need surgery to repair a broken thumb. Harper is expected to return to the lineup in six-to-eight weeks.

While I have no issue with any fan who wants to surrender their hard-won foul ball to a kid or anyone else, I find the social enforcement of this newfangled tradition unsettling, telling, and sad.  And I want to explain – right now, so there will be no misunderstanding later – why I’m never giving your kid the ball I catch no matter what.

This article covers many other conclusions a fan can reach about the current Phillies status if they don’t react immediately and emotionally.

Phillies take 3 from 4 from Padres but lose 2021 NL MVP Bryce Harper indefinitely to a broken finger * Nick Castellanos heating up with Braves, Cards on deck * Bullpen shines as Mark Appel gets his call-up

Phillies take 3 from 4 from Padres but lose 2021 NL MVP Bryce Harper indefinitely to a broken finger * Nick Castellanos heating up with Braves, Cards on deck * Bullpen shines as Mark Appel gets his call-up

Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper was hit by a pitch Saturday by San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell. Harper fractured his thumb.

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.

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.

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels is reportedly looking to make a comeback for the 2023 MLB season. Hamels, who won the 2008 World Series MVP Award, hasn’t thrown a pitch in the Major Leagues since September 2020.

Jersey Shore BlueClaws pitcher Griff McGarry struck out a career high 13 in the ‘Claws 5-3 win over Brooklyn. McGarry is the 8th ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies system according to MLB.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper has been unveiled as one of the top votegetters in the National League. Harper leads all National League designated hitters in votes for the MLB All Star Game in Los Angeles.

One of the more surprising and roller coaster storylines has been the one for center fielder Matt Vierling. With the many other surprises from the team both positive and negative, he is more known for his commercial with CarShield rather than the value he brings as a ball player. 

Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose discuss the successful week Phillies against the Marlins and the Nationals, as the Phillies take 6 out of 8.  Among the topics of discussion this week:
How will the Phillies fare against the Rangers and Padres this week?
What to do about Corey Knebel and Jose Alvarado and the bullpen in general?
The worry around Zach Eflin’s kne

This article covers what rival fanbases think of the Phillies, the comparisons of their foes’ overall stats to the Fightins, and a realistic view of the offense, defense, rotation and bullpen.

Recently demoted relief pitcher James Norwood has been traded to the Boston Red Sox, the Phillies announced on Saturday afternoon. Norwood was 1-0 with an 8.31 ERA in 20-appearences for the Phillies in 2022 before being designated for assignment.

The Phillies optioned outfielder Mickey Moniak to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalled infielder Yairo Muñoz.

Is making Seranthony Dominguez the closer the best option for the Phillies?

The Phillies designated for assignment the contract of James Norwood and purchased the contract of pitcher Michael Kelly.