Articles by Matt Rappa (1744)
(Photo: Arturo Pardavila III/Flickr Creative Commons) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philadelphia Phillies (29-33) — having lost five consecutive games to the division-leading Washington Nationals (38-24) — will start southpaw Adam Morgan as they look to salvage the series finale Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park. The Phillies hope to avoid being […]
pic.twitter.com/20tihTxqhN — mickey moniak (@MickeyMoniak) April 15, 2016 By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — With the latest mock draft by Baseball America suggesting the Philadelphia Phillies have La Costa Canyon High School outfielder Mickey Moniak as their "favorite" to select first overall in Thursday's First-Year Player Draft, the 18-year-old was asked Wednesday by San […]
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — With less than 24 hours until the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in Secaucus, New Jersey, tensions are rising as to who the Philadelphia Phillies will select with the first overall pick. It will be the first time since 1998 that the Phillies have owned the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Cubs 8, Phillies 1 ❖ Attendance: 28,650 PHILADELPHIA — A 21-minute rain delay prevented the series finale between the Philadelphia Phillies (29-31) and MLB-best Chicago Cubs (41-17) from getting underway, but once it did, it did not last long for Phillies' right-hander Vince Velasquez as […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Behind right-hander Vince Velasquez, the Philadelphia Phillies (29-30) will oppose 14-year veteran RHP John Lackey and the MLB-best Chicago Cubs (40-17) in the series finale Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The matinee will conclude a 10-game homestand for the Phillies, who have lost […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Replacing an All-Star in Carlos Ruiz as the starting catcher was no easy task for Cameron Rupp, considering how much he is beloved by Philadelphia Phillies fans who still chant "Chooch" during each of his plate appearances. Rupp earned the role this spring after batting .343/.425/.714, […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — One day removed from turning 23 years old, Philadelphia Phillies (27-29) right-hander Aaron Nola will take the mound for his 12th start of the season as he opposes right-hander Wily Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers (26-30) in the final meeting of a four-game set […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Having lost seven consecutive games, the Philadelphia Phillies (26-28) will send one of their most effective pitchers this season to the mound — right-hander Vince Velasquez — in the second of a four-game set against right-hander Jimmy Nelson and the Milwaukee Brewers (25-29) Friday […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (26-27) — amid a six-game losing streak and having dropped 10 of their last 12 contests — will begin a four-game series against right-hander Chase Anderson and the Milwaukee Brewers (24-29) Thursday evening at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have fallen […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (26-26) — who have lost 10 of their last 12 games against the Washington Nationals (32-21) at Citizens Bank Park and nine of their last 11 overall this season — will look to salvage the series finale Wednesday evening while in […]