Articles by Matt Rappa (1744)
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — It was a gamble, but it ultimately paid off for manager Pete Mackanin and the Philadelphia Phillies. For just the fourth time in franchise history, a position player batted ninth in the Phillies' starting lineup as they opposed 19-year veteran RHP Bartolo Colon […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has broken many records thus far throughout his 1,476-game Major League career. Howard has set the record for fastest player to reach the 100, 200 and 250 career home run milestones, as well as the fastest to reach […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 5, Mets 4 ❖ Attendance: 20,057 PHILADELPHIA — Thanks to extra-inning heroics by right fielder Peter Bourjos, the Philadelphia Phillies (7-9) avoided being swept for the second time of the season as they opposed veteran right-hander Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets (7-7) […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (6-9) will look to salvage the series against right-hander Bartolo Colon and the reigning National League Champion New York Mets (7-6) Wednesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Over their first 15 games this season, the Phillies' offense has yet to produce a […]
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have purchased the contract of veteran RHP Andrew Bailey from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com. In a corresponding move, left-hander James Russell has been designated for assignment. Bailey, 31, was 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 1.200 WHIP ratio in five […]
Clearwater Threshers third baseman Mitch Walding batting against the Dunedin Blue Jays on Monday, August 17, 2015, at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo: Buck Davidson/Flickr Creative Commons) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA – Clearwater Threshers third baseman Mitch Walding has been named the Offensive Player of the Week of the Florida […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA – In the latest move of shaking up their outfield depth chart, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired 27-year-old outfielder Alfredo Marte from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Dominican Republic native signed a minor […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 3, Nationals 2 ❖ Attendance: 37,378 PHILADELPHIA — Despite giving up a late, extra-innings home run to right fielder Bryce Harper — his sixth consecutive home run at Citizens Bank Park — the Philadelphia Phillies (6-7) would go on to rally back and win […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Nationals 9, Phillies 1 ❖ Attendance: 22,624 PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (5-6) were on the brink of being shutout for the first time of the 2016 season as they faced right-hander Joe Ross and the division-leading Washington Nationals (8-1) Friday evening at Citizens […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Ten games into the season, we are catching a glimpse of what could be the next successful era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball. One that doesn't include six-time All-Star second baseman Chase Utley, 2008 World Series MVP left-hander Cole Hamels, nor 2007 National League MVP […]