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#175019414 / gettyimages.com Phillies pitching prospect Jesse Biddle will make his return to affiliated baseball tonight for Clearwater as they take on the Daytona Cubs at Bright House Field. Jesse Biddle will start for single-A Clearwater tonight. First game with affiliated team since June 23. — Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) August 6, 2014 This news […]
#452226894 / gettyimages.com To no one's surprise, the Phillies have called upon David Buchanan to fill the spot in the rotation made vacant by the ailing Cliff Lee. Matt Gelb has reported that Buchanan was scratched from his latest Ironpigs start in preparation for a Wednesday start in Philadelphia against the Astros. No corresponding roster […]
#452994936 / gettyimages.com Welcome to Monday Night Mailbag. Throughout the day, Philliedelphia readers on facebook and twitter have been submitting their questions about the Phillies. It is a frustrating time to be a Phillies fan and there are likely a few more years of it to come. But, without further ado, let's get started. […]
Photo: The Zo Zone There has been a lot of focus on first-round pick, Aaron Nola. In the second round of this year's draft, the Phillies selected another pitcher, left-hander Matt Imhof. Imhof, known for his deceptive delivery, went 10-4 with a 2.45 ERA over 15 starts this past season with Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. Obviously, […]
#167984700 / gettyimages.com The Phillies went into this season's draft with a goal to select players that could move quickly through their system. First-round pick Aaron Nola is doing just that. After starting in Clearwater, Nola is reportedly being promoted to Double-A Reading. #Phillies first round pick RHP Aaron Nola will be promoted from […]
#476758479 / gettyimages.com With Cliff Lee going on the disabled list, the Phillies recalled Cesar Jimenez from Triple-A. To fill Jimenez's spot on the IronPigs roster, the Phils promoted Cuban pitcher, Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, to Triple-A. The Phillies have promoted Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez to Triple A. He has found success and health as reliever. […]
#452936138 / gettyimages.com Let's forget about the depression over no moves being made at the deadline for a minute and focus on a player that could, perhaps, be hitting his stride. We all know the issues Ben Revere has. He can't hit for power, is impatient at the plate and takes bad routes to […]
#450588320 / gettyimages.com The Phillies (47-60) and Mets (51-56) conclude their series with a 12:10 matinee this afternoon. The two teams have split the first two games, with both contests seeing each team victorious by six runs. On Monday, AJ Burnett struggled in a 7-1 loss. Last night, Cole Hamels was stellar yet again […]
#495051423 / gettyimages.com The Phillies have won 46 games and lost 60. They are in last place, 12.5 games out of first. The Mets (51-55), though a little better, sit in fourth, 7.5 games back. In Phillies/Ruben land at this point, it seems like no one will be traded. Lee isn't healthy, Papelbon won't […]
Photo: Wikipedia Commons While Sixers fans look toward the coming season with Nerlens Noel on the courtalong with MCW, KJ McDaniels and others, a former Sixers lottery pick has reportedly agreed to terms with an Atlantic Division Rival. Traded to the Pacers at the deadline last season, Evan Turner was the Sixers first round draft […]