Vince Velasquez
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff One of the Philadelphia Phillies' major problems this season has been the lack of a consistent fifth starter in the starting rotation. Vince Velasquez opened up the season as the team's fifth starter, going 1-2 with a 3.99 ERA in six starts before he […]
The Phillies clubbed four home runs in the game, including three in the first three innings, to salvage the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-3, at Rogers Centre.
By Stephen Gallo, Sports Talk Philly Staff Cincinnati, OH. — Major League Baseball fans everywhere rejoice! Real, meaningful baseball has returned. For the next six months, the sights and sounds of baseball will engross our lives. For our Philadelphia Phillies, the 2017 season is a crucial one. Wins and losses remain important, as […]
Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is struggling, but the team is unlikely to send him to the minors (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) It is time once again for a Phillies 97.3 ESPN Monday Mailbag. We take your questions every Monday and then we talk about them during the Sports Bash with Mike Gill on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 […]
The Phillies have announced that pitcher Vince Velasquez has been placed on the 15-Day DL with a right biceps strain. Velasquez left his last start on Wednesday's loss after just two pitches with a significant dip in velocity. Taking his place on the roster is relief pitcher Luis Garcia from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. .@Phillies place […]
Vince Velasquez left his start Wednesday vs. the Cubs with an injury (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) The Phillies got some bad news just two pitches into the game. Phillies starter Vince Velasquez was only one batter into the game when something was not right. Velasquez called for the trainer and departed the game immediately and was relieved by Brett […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Ten games into the season, we are catching a glimpse of what could be the next successful era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball. One that doesn't include six-time All-Star second baseman Chase Utley, 2008 World Series MVP left-hander Cole Hamels, nor 2007 National League MVP […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Having won four of their last five games, the Philadelphia Phillies (4-5) will look for their second consecutive series victory of the season as they face southpaw Drew Pomeranz and the last-place San Diego Padres (3-6) in a Thursday matinee. Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez, […]