Articles by Matt Rappa (1744)
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor FORT MYERS, Fla. — For the first and likely only time of 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies (14-8-3) will oppose their former general manager and current Boston Red Sox (11-14-0) first base coach Ruben Amaro Jr. Sunday afternoon at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Right-hander Jerad Eickhoff, who is expected to […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 4, Blue Jays 4 ❖ Attendance: 8,537 CLEARWATER, Fla. — In a game which featured four home runs—two for both sides—the Friday evening matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies (14-7-3) and Toronto Blue Jays (15-4-3) at Bright House Field concluded in a 4-4 tie. Third […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Twins 7, Phillies 5 ❖ Attendance: 8,028 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Facing right-hander Phil Hughes and the split-squad Minnesota Twins (11-9-1), right-hander Jerad Eickhoff received a no-decision despite striking out seven batters in his spring debut as the Philadelphia Phillies (14-6-2) fell 7-5 Tuesday afternoon at […]
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco batting against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor CLEARWATER, Fla. — Returning to action following their only off-day of spring training on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies (11-4-2) will wear green jerseys […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor TEMPE, Ariz. — Former Philadelphia Phillies minor-league southpaw Rob Rasmussen has retired with aspirations of pursuing a degree in business, according to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com. Rasmussen, 26, was 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP ratio in four Cactus League appearances this spring […]
Phillies non-roster invitee outfielder Cedric Hunter in the on-deck circle during the top of the second inning at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida, on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. (Photo: Brandon Apter/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 5, Rays 2 ❖ Attendance: 6,382 PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Thanks to a four-run, eighth-inning […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies are in search of acquiring a right fielder, according to ESPN.com baseball columnist Jayson Stark. "With Aaron Altherr out for most of the year, they need somebody who can actually play quite a bit," said Stark on the March 15 […]
Panoramic shot of Charlotte Sports Park, the spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays since the 2009 season, on Sunday, March 13, 2016. (Photo: Brandon Apter/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Losing their first game in over a week Monday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies (10-4-2) will look to rebound as […]
Phillies right-hander David Buchanan alongside catcher Carlos Ruiz on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Bright House Field. (Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned right-handers Alec Asher and David Buchanan to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, according to Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal. Asher, 24, […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor SARASOTA, Fla. — With just three weeks remaining until Opening Day—Monday, April 4, against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark—the Philadelphia Phillies (10-3-2) will look for their 10th win out of their last 11 contests as they oppose right-hander Yovani Gallardo and the Baltimore Orioles […]