Articles by Andrew Shipotofsky (122)
#450824142 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (36-48) lost in the eleventh inning to the Marlins (41-43) after tying the in the eighth inning on back to back home runs by Marlon Byrd and Cody Asche. Tonight, the Phillies looked to tie the series at a game a piece by sending ace Cole Hamels (2-5 […]
#451447110 / gettyimages.com After losing the first three games on the four game series against the Atlanta Braves (44-38), the Phillies (36-46) looked to rebound and prevent the sweep. The Phillies sent rookie right-hander, David Buchanan (4-4 4.86 ERA) to the hill. Buchanan won his last three starts and entered today looking for his […]
#479588617 / gettyimages.com Last night, the Phillies (36-44) opened a four game series with a 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves (42-38). After giving up four early runs, Kyle Kendrick (3-8 4.22 ERA) settled down and went eight innings striking out career high eight batters. In the first game of today’s doubleheader, Roberto Hernandez […]
#450788224 / gettyimages.com Late last night, in the 14th inning, Chase Utley turned on a fastball right down the middle to walk the Phillies (36-42) off with a 5-3 win over the Marlins (39-40). With that win, the Phillies split the series with the Marlins. Cole Hamels (2-4 2.84 ERA) started the game against […]
#450836944 / gettyimages.com Phillies have announced that they have a deal to bring in Grady Sizemore,32, on a minor league deal. The Red Sox released Sizemore last week and the Phillies were rumored to be in talks with him. Sizemore was a three time all star in his early career, until the injury bug […]
#166326081 / gettyimages.com Another one bites the dust. Today, the Phillies announced the release of outfielder Tyson Gillies. This announcement comes two weeks after the Phils dropped him from the 40-man roster. He cleared waivers two weeks ago and had remained in the Phillies’ system until today’s release. Gillies, 25, was playing for Leigh […]
#450732250 / gettyimages.com After winning their fifth game in a row, the Phillies (34-38) are on quite a roll winning nine of their last 11 games. Last night, it was A.J. Burnett (5-6 3.89 ERA) who came up huge for the Phillies. Burnett pitched a complete game of one run ball, and added a […]
#450785344 / gettyimages.com The Phillies (32-38) just completed a sweep of the Atlanta Braves (36-35) for the first time since 2011. Tonight the Phillies move on to St. Louis to face the Cardinals (39-33). The Phillies will send rookie right-hander, David Buchanan (2-3 5.97 ERA), to the hill. Buchanan took the win in his […]
#492016573 / gettyimages.com Cody Asche is expected to return to the big leagues tomorrow. Asche hit the DL on May 22nd with a hamstring injury. Before hitting the DL, Asche was a very hot hitter, having 16 hits in his last 50 at-bats, including two homers, four doubles, and 11 RBISs. That raised his […]
#450663772 / gettyimages.com Coming of a franchise moment yesterday with Jimmy Rollins becoming the hits leader, the Phillies (29-38) looked to take the rubber match against the Chicago Cubs (28-39). A.J. Burnett (4-6 4.17 ERA) got the start for the Phillies coming off a win versus the Padres. Burnett was opposed by Travis Wood […]