Articles by Brandon Apter (1888)
Jesse Biddle's first start in Lehigh Valley with the Ironpigs wasn't good. In just 2 2/3 innings, Biddle allowed seven runs on five hits, walking six while registering just one punch-out. His most recent start, a big rebound in many ways, was good enough to earn him International League Pitcher of the Week honors.
Phillies top prospect, J.P. Crawford (Photo: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia) With the Phillies on pace to have one of, if not their worst season to date, the only thing fans can really look towards is the future. Believe it or not, it looks pretty bright. Through trades and development, the Phillies have compiled a nice slew […]
Photo: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia With the Double-A Eastern and Western Division All-Stars tied at four a piece at the end of the ninth at the Eastern League All-Star Game in Portland, Maine, the PA announcer at Hadlock Field informed the crowd that the game would be decided by a sudden death home run derby. Yes, […]
While MLB's Midsummer Classic may have ended on Tuesday night, on Wednesday, the Triple-A All-Star Game took place in Omaha, Nebraska, home of the Royals Triple-A team, the Storm Chasers. The lone representative from the Ironpigs for the International League was infielder Tyler Henson. Hitting just .263 on the season, Henson was drafted by the […]
This week has been quite an adventure for Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon. On Monday, All Star media day, he spoke to the media and said it was time for the Phillies to "you-know-what or get off the pot". He hasn't exactly been shy about his urge to be dealt, but the way he's handled […]
Just one week ago, Ruben Amaro spoke to the media and made some interesting comments regarding the teams' current second base situation. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was asked if Utley will be the Phillies regular second baseman again upon his return on Tuesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. "Not for me he's not," Amaro […]
The Phillies traded Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers for young talent. They dealt Marlon Byrd for the same thing. The most intriguing trade piece the Phillies have still remains in red pinstripes, but for how long? In 2012, the Phils signed Hamels to a six-year, $144 million contact extension, locking up their ace for […]
Jonathan Papelbon, the Phillies franchise leader in saves, has not been shy about wanting to be traded. At All-Star media day this week, Papelbon said the Phillies need to "you-know-what or get off the pot" referring to the front office. The Phillies closer went on to say the Phillies need to make a decision […]
When David Buchanan and Severino Gonzalez got called up to Philadelphia, someone needed to fill a spot in the rotation for the Ironpigs. While some may have thought Zach Eflin deserved the promotion, instead the Phillies went with Jesse Biddle. Biddle, 23, was the Phillies first round pick in 2010 and hasn't lived up to […]
Update: RHP Jonathan Pettibone will have right shoulder surgery (an interval closure) performed by Dr. Craig Morgan on July 22. — Phillies (@Phillies) July 8, 2015 The Phillies subtracted Kevin Correia and Sean O'Sullivan from their rotation this week and added young arms Severino Gonzalez and David Buchanan. With the team attempting to give […]