Tag: Phillies
Powder Blue Podcast: Surging Phillies Win 9 of 10; What’s Next?
| Leave a CommentOn this Powder Blue Podcast, Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose discuss the state of the Phillies after winning 9 of 10 games. They look at:
Can they keep up the winning?
Letting the young kids play
How to replace Corey Knebel in the bullpen?
2022 Phillies: June’s Pen Reinforcements
| Leave a CommentThis article covers Phillies hurlers who are beginning rehab assignments and will return to the relief corps by month’s end or before the All-Star break in early July.
Read more »Zack Wheeler Reinstated, Scott Kingery Designated for Assignment
| Leave a CommentScott Kingery’s return to the Big Leagues is over. The Phillies have reinstated starting pitcher Zack Wheeler from the paternity list and designated Kingrey for assignment.
Read more »Kingery, Vierling Return to the Phillies, While Camargo Hits IL
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies added Scott Kingery and Matt Vierling as Johan Camargo hits the injured list and Zack Wheeler the paternity list.
Read more »Phillies: 54-Game 2022
| Leave a CommentThis Phillies article covers additional reasons for Dave Dombrowski, PBO (president of baseball operations), changed managers at this time and not following the 2022 season.
Read more »Emergency Powder Blue Podcast: Joe Girardi Fired
| Leave a CommentGeoff Mosher and Frank Klose react to the breaking news that Joe Girardi has been fired as Phillies manager. We discuss:
Who made the decision: President or ownership? Why Rob Thomson over Dusty Wathan? Does Thomson have a shot at the job long term?
All this and more.
You’re Fired! Joe Girardi Out as Phillies Manager
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia Phillies have fired Joe Girardi, the team announced on Friday. Rob Thomson will act as the interim manager….
Read more »Powder Blue Podcast: Phillies Freefall Into June
| Leave a CommentOn this Powder Blue Podcast, Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose discuss the recent Phillies freefall, including: The poor defense and how to remedy it. Should Joe Girardi’s job be on the line? Is it too early to think about what to do at the trade deadline?
Read more »Phillies Recall Maton, Sanchez; Designate Quinn
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies added pitcher Cristopher Sanchez and infielder Nick Maton on Wednesday, as the team placed Jean Segura on the 10-day IL and designated Roman Quinn.
Read more »Can’t Catch a Break: Phillies Lose Segura to Fractured Finger
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies will now be without Jean Segura, who fractured his finger on Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants
Read more »Let’s Talk About Joe Girardi
| Leave a CommentKeith Allison/Wikimedia Commons/Fair Use With May about to end, the Phillies are over 11 games back from first in the…
Read more »Phillies: Baseball Men Like 2022’s Rotation
| Leave a CommentThis Phillies article covers the starting rotation from top to bottom, and it separates the first three limited pitch-count outings from their early totals to demonstrate how each hurler has done so far.
Read more »Phillies Activate Moniak, Who Will Start Today in Center Field
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies activated outfielder Mickey Moniak from the injured list and immediately started him in center field against the Giants
Read more »Should The Phillies Pay Zach Eflin?
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies avoided arbitration with starter Zach Eflin, adding a mutual option for 2023. Should the Phillies spend some money to keep him around?
Read more »Phillies: 2022’s Priority for July
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the weakest link on the Phillies –an additional late-game fireman or two– which they will most likely address in July: The front-runner has suffered major injuries.
Read more »Bryce is Back! Brycer Harper Returns to the Phillies Lineup
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper returns to the lineup tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Harper missed the last four games after receiving a PRP injection in his injured elbow.
Read more »Mickey Moniak Set to Begin His Rehab Assignment
| Leave a CommentFormer #1 overall pick in the MLB Amateur Draft, Mickey Moniak is set to begin his rehab assignment for the Phillies on Friday. The outfielder will report the Single-A Clearwater.
Read more »How Dave Dombrowski Will Structure the Bullpen
| Leave a CommentPhoto: Arturo Pardavilla III/Wikimedia Commons/Fair Use The Phillies bullpen will always be a polarizing topic and for good reason. Corey…
Read more »Take Advantage! Mets’ Ace Max Scherzer out 6-8 Weeks
| Leave a CommentNew 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.
Read more »Powder Blue Podcast: Phillies Thrive Out West; Have They Turned a Corner?
| Leave a CommentIn the latest Powder Blue Podcast, Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose break down the West Coast Phillies road trip and discuss: The Phillies go 5-2 out West against the Mariners and Dodgers
Read more »2022 Phillies, MLB: Humidor-delayed Hittin’ Season
| Leave a CommentThis Phillies and MLB article covers the possibility that offensive production may –in fact– be deliberate to combine more on-field action and compliment power numbers for half a campaign each.
Read more »2022 Phillies: Mind-over-Heart View
| 2 Comments on 2022 Phillies: Mind-over-Heart ViewThis article covers some missing information and misconceptions regarding the Phillies relief corps: especially emotionally charged conclusions based on one inning of one game of the season.
Read more »Mets Score 7 Runs in the 9th to Stun the Phillies
| Leave a CommentMets Score 7 Runs in the 9th to Stun the Phillies, 8-7 on Thursday Night in South Philly.
Read more »Mets-Phillies: Game 26 Preview
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia Phillies (11-14) will look to stop their three-game skid on Thursday night against the New York Mets (18-9) in South Philadelphia. New York has won four-of-six from Philadelphia this season.
Read more »Phillies vs. Rangers: Game 25 Preview
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia Phillies (11-13) will look to split their two-game series against the Texas Rangers (9-14) on Wednesday night in South Philly. Texas took the first game of the series 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Read more »Powder Blue Podcast: Phillies Go 5-2 Last Week; are they Back on Track?
| Leave a CommentIn this Power Blue Phillies podcast, Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose discuss the four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies, getting no-hit by the New York Mets, and what lies ahead for the Phillies next week
All this and more!
Phillies, NL East: 2022’s Ups and Downs
| Leave a CommentThis Phillies article covers the three main contenders in the National League East and their fan bases coming into and after the season’s beginning.
Read more »Phillies Use Late Surge to Beat New York
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia Phillies scored three runs in the 7th inning and one run in the 8th inning to defeat the New York Mets 4-1 on Saturday night at Citi Field.
Read more »Phillies-Mets: Game 22 Preview
Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor
The Phillies (10-11) will look to get their first hit of the series on Saturday night against the New York Mets (15-6) at Citi Field. The Mets used five pitchers to no-hit the Phillies on their way to a 3-0 win on Friday.