The Union are hoping to kick off August with a much-needed three points against the Chicago Fire. Here’s what you need to know:
The Phillies landed three players at the July 30 MLB Trade Deadline, and will consider starter Cole Hamels for stretch run
The Phillies reacquired shortstop Freddy Galvis in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
The Phillies are reportedly close to a deal to land the Opening Day starter and current closer of the Texas Rangers.
According to a report, the Phillies are one of the teams interested in Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton.
According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Phillies are making a strong push for Texas Rangers starter Kyle Gibson
The Phillies swapped minor leaguers with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, acquiring left-handed pitcher Braden Ogle.
The Phillies have been quiet so far this trade deadline. The issue, according to a report, is that the Phillies have little in trade capital.
The Union have signed Venezuelan midfielder Jesus Bueno to a two-and-a-half year deal:
The Flyers appear to be done for the offseason, outside of re-signing Carter Hart and Travis Sanheim, and are hoping a majority of their acquisitions turn out to be wins on “quality bets.”
Phillies prospect Rafael Marchan has been pulled from Double-A Reading’s lineup as the trade deadline approaches.
The Phillies reportedly may be a suitor for Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray.
Veteran forward Nate Thompson returns to the Flyers as another free agent acquisition, signing a one-year, $800,000 deal.
Entering free agency, one area the Flyers needed to address was adding another goaltender. They did so quickly as free agency opened, signing goalie Martin Jones to a one-year, $2 million deal.
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As the market opens, the Flyers are still not finished yet. They will definitely be signing a goalie, likely on the opening day of free agency on Wednesday. Don’t rule out the addition of another forward as well to provide some added depth in that department. With those things in mind, here are a few candidates at each position that the Flyers could target in free agency.
The Phillies and Pirates were close to a deal for lefty starter Tyler Anderson; instead Anderson has been traded to the Mariners
According to reports, the Phillies are close to acquiring starting pitcher Tyler Anderson from the Pittsburgh Pirates
Another veteran defenseman has been added to the mix. The Flyers have signed Keith Yandle to a one-year deal worth $900,000.
The Union are looking to finalize some transfer business in the coming weeks, as they look set to put pen to paper with an exciting South American attacking duo.
The Flyers announced they have re-signed defenseman Sam Morin to a one-year, $750,000 deal. In addition, they extended qualifying offers to forwards Connor Bunnaman and David Kase, defenseman Travis Sanheim, and goalie Carter Hart. They did not qualify an offer to forward Pascal Laberge.
The Union leave behind some poor performances in Florida, ending the trip on a somewhat sour note in Miami. Here’s what you missed:
Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso are here to discuss the four trades the Flyers made this week, going through each trade, as well as looking at GM Chuck Fletcher’s comments about gaining more energy and changing the mood in the locker room.
This article covers the cost in dollars and prospects to acquire a lights-out closer for manager Joe Girardi because the Phillies want to challenge the Mets for the National League East pennant.
