Tag: Phillies
Report: Phillies Could Shop in Big Free Agent Shortstop Class
| 1 Comment on Report: Phillies Could Shop in Big Free Agent Shortstop ClassAccording to Jon Heyman of MLB.com, the Phillies could stop in the free agent shortstop class that includes some big names.
Read more »Powder Blue Podcast – Phillies 2021 Postmortem: Now What?
| Leave a CommentIn the latest edition of the Powder Blue Podcast, Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose discuss: what went wrong with the big club in 2021, including the organizational disfunction noted in Matt Gelb’s The Athletic report, injuries, and more.
Read more »Phillies: More-than-bargained-for 2021
| 1 Comment on Phillies: More-than-bargained-for 2021This article covers the Opening Day expectations revised in mid-September by many fans regardless of their predictions, and 2022’s positives produced by the trading deadline.
Read more »Phillies: 2021’s September Drama
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the September many Phillies fans did not envision or expect on Opening Day but must now negotiate its potential disappointment or elation during the final regular-season week.
Read more »Phillies, MLB: Alternatives to Snap Judgements
| 3 Comments on Phillies, MLB: Alternatives to Snap JudgementsThis article provides a different look at the Phillies drive for the National League pennant and MLB fans’ quick and easy conclusions.
Read more »Phillies, NL East: 2021’s Missing Pieces
| Leave a CommentThis article compares the lost-for-the-season stars from the Phillies, Braves and Mets, as the National League East pennant race is winding down.
Read more »Phillies, MLB: Pitching Roles’ Breakdown
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the Phillies hurlers in basic MLB situations for September and the standard rankings for a complete pitching staff regardless of any in-season month.
Read more »Phillies: Not So Fast, 2022
| 6 Comments on Phillies: Not So Fast, 2022This article covers the Phillies situation going forward with 2022 on the horizon, and how fragile leads of five games are with the next two series ahead for the Fightins.
Read more »Phillies Activate Eflin, Alvarado, as Hoskins Returns to the IL
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies returned Rhys Hoskins to the injured list on Thursday, and activated pitchers Zach Eflin and Jose Alvarado
Read more »Freddy Galvis, Sam Coonrod Return to Phillies
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies activated infielder Freddy Galvis and reliever Sam Coonrod from the 10-day injured list.
Read more »Phillies Shake Up Front Office in Player Development Areas
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies announced a major shakeup of their baseball operations on Tuesday afternoon.
Read more »Phillies, NL East: 2021’s New National Predictions
| 2 Comments on Phillies, NL East: 2021’s New National PredictionsThis article covers the current national predictions for the Phillies and their NL East rivals for the divisional pennant, plus it shows the rankings for their rotations, bullpen, pitching, offense and defense in the National League and the MLB.
Read more »Phillies Activate Hoskins; Send Bohm to Minors
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies activated first baseman Rhys Hoskins and optioned third baseman Alec Bohm to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Read more »Phillies: September’s Pluses for 2021-22
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the players Phillies manager Joe Girardi will have available for the rotation, the relief corps, the offense, defense and bench to compete with the Braves and Mets for the National League East pennant in September.
Read more »Cole Hamels is Shut Down; Will Not Pitch in 2021
| Leave a CommentDodgers starter Cole Hamels will not pitch for the Dodgers in 2021 after suffering a shoulder injury.
Read more »Medina, Falter Return to the Phillies
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies activated left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter and recalled pitcher Adonis Medina ahead of Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Read more »Phillies: 2 Difference-Makers for 2021 and Beyond
| Leave a CommentThis article covers two differences for the 2021 Phillies that were not present in 2018, 2019, and 2020, but these factors are improving the odds of serious October baseball.
Read more »Phillies: 2021’s New NL East’s Chase
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the Phillies deadline moves compared to their National League East rivals, and the reasons for the unique trades in the NL West and the American League East.
Read more »With Deadline Passed, Phillies Will “Revisit” Idea of Cole Hamels
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies landed three players at the July 30 MLB Trade Deadline, and will consider starter Cole Hamels for stretch run
Read more »Phillies Reacquire Freddy Galvis
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies reacquired shortstop Freddy Galvis in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
Read more »Report: Phillies Close to Landing Rangers Starter, Closer
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies are reportedly close to a deal to land the Opening Day starter and current closer of the Texas Rangers.
Read more »Phillies Linked Again to Buxton as Deadline Approaches
| 1 Comment on Phillies Linked Again to Buxton as Deadline ApproachesAccording to a report, the Phillies are one of the teams interested in Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton.
Read more »Report: Phillies Making a “Hard Push” for Rangers Starter
| Leave a CommentAccording to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Phillies are making a strong push for Texas Rangers starter Kyle Gibson
Read more »Phillies Swap Minor Leaguers with the Pittsburgh Pirates
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies swapped minor leaguers with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, acquiring left-handed pitcher Braden Ogle.
Read more »Report: Phillies Shopping, But Have Few Top Prospects to Trade
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies have been quiet so far this trade deadline. The issue, according to a report, is that the Phillies have little in trade capital.
Read more »Rafael Marchan Removed from Reading Lineup as Phillies Approach Deadline
| 1 Comment on Rafael Marchan Removed from Reading Lineup as Phillies Approach DeadlinePhillies prospect Rafael Marchan has been pulled from Double-A Reading’s lineup as the trade deadline approaches.
Read more »Phillies Reportedly Are a Potential Suitor for Rockies Starter Gray
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies reportedly may be a suitor for Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray.
Read more »Phillies Lose Out on Starter Anderson to Mariners After Medical Snag
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies and Pirates were close to a deal for lefty starter Tyler Anderson; instead Anderson has been traded to the Mariners
Read more »Reports: Phillies Close to Adding Starter from Pirates
| Leave a CommentAccording to reports, the Phillies are close to acquiring starting pitcher Tyler Anderson from the Pittsburgh Pirates
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