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The Curious Case of Scott Kingery
| Leave a CommentScott Kingery seems to be having the worst luck since signing for the Phillies—is there any hope of him redeeming himself in time for next season?
Read more »Phillies: Addressing 2020’s Frequent Conclusions
| 1 Comment on Phillies: Addressing 2020’s Frequent ConclusionsThis article covers information to challenge easily reached conclusions of many Phillies fans after the 2020 season concluded.
Read more »Phillies First Baseman Hoskins Undergoes “Tommy John” Surgery
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies announced that first baseman Rhys Hoskins underwent “Tommy John” surgery to address a sprained UCL in his non-throwing elbow
Read more »Klentak Out as Phillies General Manager
| Leave a CommentPhillies general manager Matt Klentak has “stepped down” after failing to make the playoffs in five major league seasons.
Read more »Despite Report, Only One Voice Matters About the Phillies GM
| 1 Comment on Despite Report, Only One Voice Matters About the Phillies GMDespite reports that Phillies general manager Matt Klentak will be retained, there is only one opinion that matters: Phillies CEO John Middleton.
Read more »Phillies: 2020’s Right or Wrong Expectations
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the Phillies who the faithful wanted the front office to trade, demote, or designate for assignment before and during the truncated 2020 campaign and examples of other developing players.
Read more »The Gang Completes Their First Season Under Joe Girardi
| 1 Comment on The Gang Completes Their First Season Under Joe GirardiWhat can we make of Joe Girardi’s initial impact on the Phillies in a season that was chaotic for every MLB team?
Read more »Report: Klentak Could Be Let Go “Early Next Week”
| Leave a CommentAccording to Jim Bowden of the Athletic, the Phillies are expected to dismiss general manager Matt Klentak if the Phillies miss the playoffs
Read more »Phillies Put Hembree on IL; Moniak, Rosso Return as Harper Starts
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies made roster moves ahead of Monday’s game against the Washington Nationals; Bryce Harper will play
Read more »2020 Phillies: Win-related Path to October
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the Phillies schedule, rotation and lineup for their final games before the postseason, plus it points out the number of victories needed for a playoff berth.
Read more »Medina Shows Flashes in Big League Debut; Optioned to Lehigh Valley
| Leave a CommentA deeper look inside the big league debut for Phillies righty Adonis Medina.
Read more »Adonis Medina “Lined Up” for Sunday Start With Phillies
| Leave a CommentPhillies prospect Adonis Medina is “lined up” to make his major league debut Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Read more »Is Mickey Moniak a Mid-September Call-Up?
| Leave a CommentFormer first overall pick Mickey Moniak is joining the Phillies, reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Read more »Phillies Sign Two Veterans to Minor League Deals
| Leave a CommentAccording to multiple sources, the Phillies have signed first baseman Greg Bird, 27, and catcher Jonathan Lucroy, 34, to minor league contracts. Both players will be added to the 60-man player pool and assigned the alternative training site in Lehigh Valley.
Read more »Phillies: Bullpen’s Plan B for 2020
| Leave a CommentThis article presents the current bullpen rotation Phillies manager Joe Girardi is using to win a postseason berth and possibilities for him in the playoffs.
Read more »Phillies Mailbag: Playoffs, Pitching, Bullpen Woes
| Leave a CommentThis week’s Phillies mailbag looks at the playoffs, starting pitching struggles, and the continued bullpen issues
Read more »Hoskins Will Hit the Injured List; Realmuto Will Not
| Leave a CommentPhillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins got some bad injury news, while the news was better for catcher J.T. Realmuto.
Read more »Middle Finger Issues: Starter Zack Wheeler Will Miss Next Start
| Leave a CommentA middle finger debacle led to Phillies starter Zack Wheeler to miss his scheduled start Friday against the Marlins
Read more »2020 Phillies, NL East: Current National Predictions
| Leave a CommentThis article compares the NL East contenders in July and their national forecast then to the revised predictions now and the clubs’ present situations.
Read more »Eflin Pitching Much Better Than Results Have Shown
| Leave a CommentBreaking down Zach Eflin’s weird 2020 season and why he is better than his base numbers indicate.
Read more »Phillies Need to Improve Against RHP to be a Playoff Team
| Leave a CommentIn order to secure a spot in the playoffs, the Phillies must improve their hitting performances against RHP down the stretch.
Read more »Phillies Lose Two Outfielders in Saturday’s Loss
| 1 Comment on Phillies Lose Two Outfielders in Saturday’s LossThe Phillies found themselves down two outfielders after Saturday’s loss to the New York Mets
Read more »Phillies: 2020’s NL East Rotation Surprises
| Leave a CommentThis article compares the Phillies starting staff to those of their three competitors for the NL East pennant, and how health affects their current situation.
Read more »Spencer Howard Picks Up First Big League Win
| Leave a CommentHaving last pitched 11 days prior, Spencer Howard picked up his first major-league win Monday night against the Washington Nationals in an 8-6 Phillies victory.
Read more »Phillies Add Suarez, Bruce as Grullon is Designated, Kingery Hits IL
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies activated pitcher Ranger Suarez and outfielder Jay Bruce, while placing infielder Scott Kingery on the IL and designating Deivy Grullon for assignment
Read more »Phillies Add Veteran Reliever Phelps in Trade With Brewers
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies have acquired reliever David Phelps from the Milwaukee Brewers for three players to be named.
Read more »Will the Phillies Make a Trade Before the Trade Deadline Today?
| Leave a CommentWill the Phillies Make a Trade Before the Trade Deadline Today? The Phillies have a few needs, but supply is limited.
Read more »Phillies Add Moniak to 60-Player Pool Ahead of Trade Deadline
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies added outfielder Mickey Moniak to their 60-player pool one day ahead of the August 31 trade deadline.
Read more »2020 Phillies: The Pitching Trade, Behind and Ahead
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the unmade acquisitions for 2019 and 2020 many Phillies fans insisted would increase the franchise’s opportunity to play serious October baseball.
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