Rhys Hoskins
The former Phillies slugger came up through the Phillies minor league system and is playing his first season in another team’s uniform.
While we knew it was coming, the likely finality doesn’t make it any easier. According to reports, the Chicago Cubs and free agent 1B/DH Rhys Hoskins have been in contact regarding a contract. The pair have discussed multiple options including a one-year “prove it” deal and a multi-year agreement. Sources: Cubs and Rhys Hoskins’ […]
The Chicago Cubs believe free agent first baseman/designated hitter Rhys Hoskins is a “good fit” to their lineup, reports The Athletic. The Hoskins rumor comes from two longtime beat reporters, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma, who have covered the Cubs for over twenty combined years. Hoskins became a free agent earlier this month when the […]
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has announced Bryce Harper will move forward as the full-time first baseman for 2024 and beyond, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. The former NL MVP will not be playing the outfield and will focus on his new infield position. Dombrowski spoke with both Kyle Schwarber and […]
As expected, the Philadelphia Phillies extended a qualifying offer to RHP Aaron Nola earlier on Monday afternoon. What’s notable about the move is the Phillies’ player who did not receive a qualifying offer, 1B/DH Rhys Hoskins. Hoskins will now become a free agent and as noted by MLB insider Jon Heyman, there’s a chance […]
The Philadelphia Phillies have released their official roster for the 2023 National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Phillies NLCS roster is the same as the NLDS roster. Yup, no changes, no Rhys Hoskins as had been rumored. The Phillies will carry 13 pitchers and 13 position players for the NLCS. Changes can […]
Injured Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will likely be watching the 2023 MLB Postseason from the best seats in the house, the dugout. Hoskins, who tore his ACL in the waning days of Spring Training, is not likely to return to the Phillies lineup for their upcoming MLB Postseason run. However, the Phillies […]
One thing the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies season has shown is the teams’ need for a right-handed bat capable of hitting with some power. For better or worse, first baseman Rhys Hoskins was that guy and the Phillies have been searching to replicate his production in the lineup. The Phillies were rumored to be after such […]
Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub: INF Alec Bohm (strained left hamstring)- Bohm told the media he believes he could be activated on June 10, the date he is eligible to come off the IL. He strained his hamstring on May 30 against the New York […]
Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub: LHP Ranger Suarez (left elbow strain)– Suarez will make another rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 7 at Syracuse (Blue Jays). If all goes well, Suarez will rejoin the rotation according to Phils’ skipper Rob Thomson. The lefty […]
