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View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 6, Marlins 3 WP: Ken Giles (4-2, 1.82 ERA) LP: Bryan Morris (3-2, 3.38 ERA) Philadelphia, PA - Thanks to a strong outing from rookie southpaw Adam Morgan, and clutch, late hitting from Jeff Francoeur, the Philadelphia Phillies (30-62) were able to snap their five-game losing streak by defeating […]
View image | gettyimages.com According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the Philadelphia Phillies have signed catcher Erik Kratz to a minor league deal. Kratz, 35, played with the Phillies for three seasons, 2011-2013. He will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, per Zolecki. Over 120 combined games in red pinstripes, the Telford, Pennsylvania-native […]
View image | gettyimages.com Playing their first game at Citizens Bank Park since July 2, the Philadelphia Phillies (29-62) will look to snap their five game losing streak as they oppose 22-year-old right hander Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins (38-51). Starting Pitching Matchup: Miami Marlins (38-51) Philadelphia Phillies (29-62) RHP Jose Fernandez LHP […]
View image | gettyimages.com In an exclusive interview with Bob Nightengale, Major League Baseball columnist for USA TODAY Sports, Hall of Fame, right-handed starting pitcher Pedro Martinez shared his opinion regarding having to face performance enhancing drug and steroid users during his days on the mound. "How did I feel like pitching in the […]
View image | gettyimages.com ESPN.com reporter Tim Kurkjian joined the Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney podcast Wednesday to discuss the latest rumors regarding the fast-approaching, July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Listen to Podcast
View image | gettyimages.com "Between the Lines" is a weekly aggregation series, sharing links and highlights of other pieces around the web regarding the Philadelphia Eagles and the rest of the National Football League. DeMarco Murray, RB New Philadelphia Eagles Running Back DeMarco Murray Draws Respect From Rivals The Sports Journal, Patriot-News, Stefan Modrich | […]
View image | gettyimages.com Final: American 6, National 3 WP: David Price (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Clayton Kershaw (0-1, 18.00 ERA) Cincinnati, OH - The 86th installment of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game ended in favor of the American League (41-43-2), as they topped the National League (43-41-2), 6-3. Angels outfielder Mike Trout, who is native to Millville, New Jersey, became the […]
View image | gettyimages.com The 86th edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be held tonight at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tonight will be Cincinnati's fifth Mid-Summer Classic, and their first since 1988 at Riverfront Stadium, which ended in favor of the American League, 2-1. Starting Pitching Matchup: American League (40-43-2) National […]
View image | gettyimages.com Final: Giants 4, Phillies 2 WP: Chris Heston (9-5, 3.39 ERA) LP: Chad Billingsley (1-3, 6.75 ERA) SV: Santiago Casilla (23) San Francisco, CA - Making just his 19th career start, Giants' right hander Chris Heston threw phenomenally against the Philadelphia Phillies (29-62) in Sunday's series finale matinee. The Phillies have […]
View image | gettyimages.com Coming off of his previous start Tuesday evening, where he earned his first major league victory in over two seasons, Phillies' right hander Chad Billingsley will take the mound in a Sunday afternoon matinee for the final game prior to the Mid-Summer Classic. Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (29-61) San Francisco […]