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Phillies: 2021’s Decision Time
| 2 Comments on Phillies: 2021’s Decision TimeThis Phillies article covers how final personnel decisions are complex and difficult to accurately predict with only 90 percent of available and decipherable information.
Read more »Phillies Release Two Veteran Pitchers; Decisions Pending on Others
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies announced they released veterans Hector Rondon and Ivan Nova, while we await the decisions on other veterans.
Read more »Phillies Prospect Mickey Moniak Heads to Triple-A After Opening Some Eyes
| Leave a CommentOnce an afterthought, Phillies prospect Mickey Moniak opened some eyes in Grapefruit League play, and has made himself a real contender for the future.
Read more »What if Everything Goes Right for the Phillies?
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Ben Ballier, Sports Talk Philly Staff We are roughly two weeks away from Opening Day…
Read more »The 2021 Phillies March to May
| 6 Comments on The 2021 Phillies March to MayThis article covers the surprise candidate –who was visible to me in February– and the five-man competition for the Phillies center field job, which might continue into May or beyond.
Read more »Two Secondary Effects of the Phillies Offseason That Are Being Severely Overlooked
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Ben Ballier, Sports Talk Philly Staff The Phillies bullpen was a glaring weakness in 2020,…
Read more »Phillies: Odd Arm Wins Role for 2021
| 2 Comments on Phillies: Odd Arm Wins Role for 2021This article covers the four Phillies relievers for the closer’s role and the five hurlers –mostly flamethrowers– for the last relief-corps slot, and it reveals the pluses and minuses of each with final cuts on the immediate horizon.
Read more »Phillies Mailbag: Moniak, Howard, and Spring Broadcasts
| Leave a CommentThis week’s Phillies mailbag looks at the Spring broadcast schedule, Mickey Moniak’s shot at the roster, and Spencer Howard’s chances of being a reliever.
Read more »Even With Haseley Down, Herrera Has No Clear Path to Phillies Roster
| Leave a CommentEven though the Phillies have lost Adam Haseley perhaps for Opening Day, there still may not be a path to the Opening Day roster for Odubel Herrera.
Read more »Zach Eflin is Developing into one of MLB’s Premier Breakout Candidates
| Leave a CommentZach Eflin is now poised to become a legitimate #3 starter in the Phillies rotation.
Read more »2021 Phillies: Girardi’s Motivational Plans
| 2 Comments on 2021 Phillies: Girardi’s Motivational PlansThis article covers the Phillies rotation competition for two or three slots and five outfielders battling for four spots, plus Girardi may be posturing to motivate his pitchers.
Read more »Phillies Announce an 8,800-Fan Capacity for First 19 Games
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies announced that Citizens Bank Park will be open to 8,800 fans for the first 19 home games.
Read more »Phillies World Series Pitching Coach Dubee Returns to Coaching
| Leave a CommentFormer Phillies pitching Coach RIch Dubee has joined the Saugerties Stallions, a New York-based collegiate summer league for those with NCAA eligibility.
Read more »After Sunday’s Road Loss, Phillies Return to Clearwater, Fans, TV
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies Grapefruit League home Opener will put the Phillies back on television and in front of fans.
Read more »Phillies: Spending Middleton’s Money for 2021
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the Phillies acquisitions besides JT Realmuto and Didi Gregorius, and it compares the costs to other rotation and bullpen pieces signed during the offseason.
Read more »NBC Sports Philadelphia Announces Phillies Spring Television Schedule
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies broadcast Schedule for Spring Training 2021.
Read more »Why Phillies Fans Should Be Energized for a Dombrowski-Run Ball Club
| 1 Comment on Why Phillies Fans Should Be Energized for a Dombrowski-Run Ball ClubUpon being hired by the Phillies in December, President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski instantly became the catalyst for hope and change in a Phillies organization that was sputtering.
Read more »Report: Phillies “Likely” to Have Fans in Stands in 2021
| Leave a CommentThe City of Philadelphia has declared it “likely” that there will be Phillies fans at Citizens Bank Park this summer.
Read more »Girardi Shares That Realmuto Has Fractured Thumb
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Read more »Phillies Reload 2021’s Bullpen
| Leave a CommentThis article covers an in-depth view of the Phillies relief corps, their roles, and the competition from in-house candidates plus the non-roster invitees who will probably make the team.
Read more »Under-The-Radar Phillies Spring Training Storylines to Follow
| Leave a CommentAll eyes will be on the popular Phillies returning such as Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto, but there is also a plethora of intriguing low-profile individuals that could be impact players for the Phillies in more ways than one.
Read more »On First Day of Camp, Phillies Add Lefty Watson
| 1 Comment on On First Day of Camp, Phillies Add Lefty WatsonThe Phillies reportedly have signed veteran left-handed reliever Tony Watson to a minor league deal.
Read more »Powder Blue Podcast: 2021 Pitchers and Catchers Edition
| Leave a CommentFrank Klose and Geoff Mosher discuss the return of Odubel Herrera, the return of Didi Gregorius, the return of Brad Miller, and how the new Phillies pitching staff will fare in 2021.
Read more »Phillies Invite Herrera, 30 More to Spring Training, Sign Mathis
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies announced their minor league invitations to Spring Training, which included outfielder Odubel Herrera and newly-signed catcher Jeff Mathis.
Read more »Phillies Released Revised Spring Schedule; Ballpark Loses Name
| 1 Comment on Phillies Released Revised Spring Schedule; Ballpark Loses NameThe Phillies released a new schedule for 2021 Grapefruit League action, and it appears it will take place at a ballpark with a new name
Read more »Report: Phillies Close to Bringing Back “Bamboo” Brad Miller
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies are reportedly “closing in” on a contract with utility player Brad Miller.
Read more »Phillies: 2021’s Rotation Strategy
| 2 Comments on Phillies: 2021’s Rotation StrategyThis article covers the seven starters the Phillies will rely on to handle the 162-game workload and hopeful expectations for their innings limit after a 60-contest season.
Read more »Phillies Add Veteran Bat Joyce, Veteran Reliever Kintzler
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies have added veteran outfielder Matt Joyce and veteran reliever Brandon Kintzler on minor league deals.
Read more »Selling 2021’s Phillies to Middleton
| 4 Comments on Selling 2021’s Phillies to MiddletonThis article covers five available relief pitchers the Phillies may have interest in if they decide to sign a free agent to a one-year contract.
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