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Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — In their second-to-last home game before the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies (38-46) will look to secure their third straight series finale in opposition of RHP Mike Foltynewicz and the National League-worst Atlanta Braves (28-55) Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Starting for the […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (37-46) — who have won six of their last eight games — will open their final home series before the All-Star break behind RHP Jerad Eickhoff in a Fourth of July matchup against rookie RHP Joel De La Cruz and the […]
(Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Halfway through their season, the Philadelphia Phillies did not waste any time in agreeing to contracts with prospects on the opening day of the international signing period. According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, five international prospects — three shortstops, a catcher and right-handed pitcher — have […]
kowarski/Flickr Creative Commons By: Matt Rappa, contributor PHILADELPHIA — Despite agreeing to a three-year, $27 million contract with unrestricted free agent Jerryd Bayless on Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly are not finished in looking to add guard depth to their roster for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The latest to be linked to the franchise — which […]
Frank Klose/Philliedelphia By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — With the 2016 regular season nearly halfway complete — 10 games ahead of concluding the unofficial first half with All-Star festivities scheduled to take place in San Diego, California starting Sunday, July 10 — the Philadelphia Phillies (35-45, .438) sit 12.5 games behind the Washington Nationals for […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 4, Diamondbacks 3 ❖ Attendance: 19,645 ARIZONA — The Philadelphia Phillies (34-45) were 0-41 when trailing after eight innings, while the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-44) were 30-0 when leading after eight. Both streaks came to an end early Wednesday morning in the second of the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor ARIZONA — The final leg of the Philadelphia Phillies' (32-45) nine-game road trip (2-4) begins Monday evening as they take on left-hander Robbie Ray and the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-42) in the first of a three-game series at Chase Field. Returning to the mound for the first […]
(Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor MINNESOTA — The Philadelphia Phillies (30-42) have not won a game since June 13. Before that, June 7. During their current season-high eight-game skid, they have been outscored 67 to 22 by their opponents, allowing double digits in runs in half of the defeats. Through their first 41 […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PITTSBURGH — With their pitching staff having allowed more than a dozen runs on 20 hits, five walks and 185 pitches heading to the top of the ninth inning Tuesday evening at PNC Park, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle saw best fit to pitch a […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Twins 14, Phillies 10 ❖ Attendance: 25,714 MINNESOTA — The series opener between the Philadelphia Phillies (30-42) and Minnesota Twins (22-48) was the first game in Target Field history in which both opposing teams scored double digits in runs, according to ESPN Stats & Info. The […]