Articles by Brandon Apter (1888)
The Phillies (26-36) look build on their 5-2 win last night in game two of their series against San Diego (28-36) tonight at 7:05pm. Behind a strong outing from AJ Burnett and a three-run homer from Marlon Byrd, the Phils started their home stand on a high note, even though it was only their second […]
#495476619 / gettyimages.com The Phillies (25-35) look to close out their series against the Reds (28-32) on a high note today at 1:10pm. After erupting for eight runs on Friday night, the Phillies suffered a disappointing loss yesterday, 6-5, after some costly outs at home plate. Once the Phils finish their game against Cincy, […]
Photo: USA Baseball After picking two pitchers in day one of the draft, the Phillies drafted their first position player in Pepperdine's Aaron Brown. Brown is an interesting selection, as he has not only played the centerfield, but has had plenty of success as a left-handed pitcher. According to MLB.com's scouting report on him, after […]
Photo: The Zo Zone The Phillies kept things on the mound in round two of last night's Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft by selecting 6-foot-5 left-hander, Matt Imhof with the 47th pick. Imhof, known for his deceptive delivery, went 10-4 with a 2.45 ERA over 15 starts this season with Cal Poly-San Luis […]
#170297569 / gettyimages.com With the Phillies stationed in their cellar position in the NL East, fans had the opportunity to direct their focus on the future last night during the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. The Phillies were picking their highest since 2001, when they drafted Gavin Floyd out of Mt. St. […]
The Phillies (24-33), losers of five straight, look to salvage a game against Washington (29-28) tonight in DC. The Nats have taken the first two games of this set in convincing fashion, by scores of 7-0 and 8-2. The Phils did manage to score their first runs since the eighth inning on Tuesday, but it […]
Sometimes getting away from home can be for the best. The pressures of playing in front of the home crowd and not performing can be taxing, especially for a Phillies (24-32) team that has been shutout seven times in their last 27 games. Unfortunately, we saw no change in game one of the three-game series […]
#494490757 / gettyimages.com The Phillies (24-31) depart Philadelphia after a 4-7 homestand that dropped them 6.5 games out of first. Enduring their worst start since 2002, the Phils hope that this road trip will be what they need to rejuvenate their season. It won't be an easy task with the Nationals (27-28) and Reds, […]
The Phillies have swapped pitchers this morning with their Triple-A affiliate. Phillippe Aumont heads down to Lehigh Valley while Ethan Martin joins the big club for the first time this season. The Phillies have optioned RHP Phillippe Aumont to Lehigh Valley (AAA) and recalled RHP Ethan Martin from LV. — Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) June 3, […]
#174038537 / gettyimages.com The Phillies have reportedly signed veteran starting pitcher, Jason Marquis, to a minor league contract. He will report to Clearwater to take part in extended spring training. Marquis, 35, underwent Tommy John Surgery last July and has been working out for teams, sporting an 88-90mph fastball. The Phillies have signed RHP […]