Articles by Matt Rappa (1744)
View image | gettyimages.com DETROIT – Since parting ways with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 30, 2013 as their pitching coach, Rich Dubee had not returned to coach in the major leagues — until today. Dubee, 58, will reportedly be named as the pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers, according to Jason Beck of […]
BOSTON – Playing in his NBA debut as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, and being the third overall pick of this year's draft, Jahlil Okafor did not disappoint. The rookie's efforts ultimately were not enough, however, as the Sixers dropped their season opener to the Boston Celtics, 112-95, despite being nearly even in every […]
View image | gettyimages.com PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have officially announced the hiring of Matt Klentak as the team's new vice president and general manager. Klentak, 35, is the team's 11th and youngest general manager in franchise history, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
(Photo: @AndrewHarts) KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ahead 3-1 after seven innings of play in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, it appeared as though the Kansas City Royals were World Series-bound for the fourth time in franchise history. Even FOX Sports, the network airing both series, was convinced. During the bottom of the […]
View image | gettyimages.com PHILADELPHIA – Former manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, 2008 World Series Champion Charlie Manuel, joined Anthony Gargano Friday morning on 97.5 The Fanatic. Discussed topics included Manuel's reported interest in managing again, particularly with the Washington Nationals, Chase Utley's controversial slide and Kim Ng possibly becoming the next Phillies' general […]
View image | gettyimages.com PHILADELPHIA – Former Philadelphia Phillies right hander Curt Schilling joined Mike Missanelli on 97.5 The Fanatic Thursday afternoon to discuss a wide variety of topics, ranging from the postseason, to the six-time All-Star's controversial tweet sent during the Democratic debate. One of the topics of discussion was the possibility of […]
View image | gettyimages.com PHILADELPHIA – First baseman Ryan Howard, one of the two remaining players from the 2008 World Series Championship team, has completed his 12th season in red pinstripes. Philliedelphia's latest installment of "Season in Review" will take the look at the contributions from "Big Piece" during the 2015 season.
View image | gettyimages.com Final: Blue Jays 6, Rangers 3 WP: Aaron Sanchez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Cole Hamels (0-1, 2.70 ERA) SV: Roberto Osuna (1) TORONTO – Making his 15th career postseason appearance, the first of which being on the brink of elimination, left hander Cole Hamels suffered the defeat as a result […]
(Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia) PHILADELPHIA – According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Miami Marlins will conduct a second interview with Phillies bench coach Larry Bowa on Thursday for their open managerial position. Salisbury writes: [Bowa] had previously interviewed for the position in 2012 when the Marlins hired Mike Redmond. Redmond was fired this season and […]
PHILADELPHIA – According to Kevin Callahan of the Courier-Post, the Philadelphia Phillies will sign Cinnaminson, New Jersey native LHP Jeff Singer to a minor-league deal Thursday morning at Citizens Bank Park. Singer, 22, appeared in 13 games with the Camden Riversharks this past season, allowing 51 hits, 32 runs (29 earned), 30 walks and five […]