Articles by Matt Rappa (1744)
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor ST. LOUIS — Coming off of back-to-back series sweeps — amid a six-game winning streak — the Philadelphia Phillies (15-10) will look for continued success as they hit the road to face right-hander Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals (12-13) Monday evening in the first […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (14-10) will look to secure their second series sweep of the season as they oppose right-hander Danny Salazar and the Cleveland Indians (10-11) Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies — who have won five straight games and eight of their […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 4, Indians 3 ❖ Attendance: 23,636 PHILADELPHIA — Thanks to a three-RBI performance from shortstop Freddy Galvis, the Philadelphia Phillies (14-10) were able to secure their third consecutive series victory — and fifth consecutive win overall — as they defeated the Cleveland Indians (10-11) Saturday […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (13-10) will look for their third consecutive series victory and fifth straight win overall as they oppose right-hander Trevor Bauer and the Cleveland Indians (10-10) Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Bauer will make his first start of the season in […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 4, Indians 3 ❖ Attendance: 18,677 PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (13-10) have won their fourth consecutive game, thanks to an 11th inning walk-off home run by first baseman Ryan Howard, the sixth of his 13-year career and his first since May 28, 2014. […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — In their first meeting against the Cleveland Indians (10-9) since May 15, 2013, the Philadelphia Phillies (12-10) will look to extend their three-game win streak as left-hander Adam Morgan makes his season debut Friday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Morgan, 26, was recalled from […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor MIAMI — Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon has been suspended 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball for testing positive for two performance-enhancing substances: exogenous testosterone and clostebol. The reigning National League batting champion signed a five-year, $50 million contract extension with a $14 […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philadelphia Phillies (11-10) and right-hander Aaron Nola will look for their first series sweep of the season Thursday afternoon in the series finale against right-hander Tanner Roark and the division-leading Washington Nationals (14-6) at Nationals Park. A win would put the Phillies […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is taking the league by storm with eye-catching defensive plays in the field and his powerful offensive bat, which has produced a .291/.333/.519 slash with five home runs and 14 runs-batted-in through the club's first 21 games of […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 3, Nationals 0 ❖ Attendance: 24,186 WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the fourth time of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies (11-10) pitching staff has shut out their opponents, defeating left-hander Gio Gonzalez and the division-leading Washington Nationals (14-6) 3-0 Wednesday evening at Nationals Park. In […]