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Frank Klose/Sports Talk Philly By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Another prospect acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies (64-80) in last July's trade with the Texas Rangers is set to make their first major league start in red pinstripes — Colombian native catcher Jorge Alfaro — in the second of a four-game set […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (63-80) — who have lost four of their last five games and 10 of their last 13 — will begin their second-to-last homestand of the season as RHP Jeremy Hellickson opposes RHP Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates (69-72) […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor MIAMI — As they play their 70th road game of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies (62-76) will go for their sixth series sweep of the season, behind veteran RHP Jeremy Hellickson, in opposition of RHP Andrew Cashner and the slumping Miami Marlins (68-71) Wednesday […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor MIAMI — The Philadelphia Phillies (61-76) will vie for their first series win since August 12-14 behind southpaw Adam Morgan, as they oppose RHP Jose Urena and the National League Wild Card-hopeful Miami Marlins (68-70) Tuesday evening at Marlins Park. Morgan will also look […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor MIAMI — Having lost six consecutive games and 10 of their last 12, the Philadelphia Phillies (60-76) and RHP Jerad Eickhoff will begin a three-game road series in opposition of rookie RHP Jake Esch and the Miami Marlins (68-69) during a Labor Day matinee […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Looking to snap their four-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Phillies (60-74) will send RHP Vince Velasquez to the mound in opposition of the Atlanta Braves (52-83) and rookie RHP John Gant Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Similar to his team, Velasquez […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Braves 8, Phillies 4 ❖ Attendance: 17,175 PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (60-74) dropped their fourth straight game as they faced the National League-worst Atlanta Braves (52-83) and rookie RHP Joel De La Cruz in Friday evening's series opener at Citizens Bank Park. […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (60-73) will open their final home series against the National League-worst Atlanta Braves (51-83) as veteran RHP Jeremy Hellickson opposes rookie RHP Joel De La Cruz, who will make his ninth career big league start Friday evening at […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (60-72) will look to avoid being swept for the seventh time this season, as well snap their eight-game losing streak to the division-leading Washington Nationals (77-55) as southpaws Adam Morgan and Gio Gonzalez face off Wednesday evening at Citizens […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Nationals 3, Phillies 2 ❖ Attendance: 16,378 PHILADELPHIA — Behind eight strong innings on the mound by RHP Max Scherzer, the Washington Nationals (77-55) delivered the Philadelphia Phillies (60-72) their 23rd series defeat of the season Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. The […]