Articles by Tim Kelly (1038)
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While trading catcher Carlos Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers was the most high-profile transaction that the Phillies made Thursday, it wasn't the only move that became public Thursday. According to Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, the Phillies have relieved multiple scouts of […]
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro may be doing a lot of packing over the next few days. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Following the trade of franchise icon Carlos Ruiz, the Philadelphia Phillies don't seem to be wasting any time in welcoming the man who the club hopes will be their next […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While many Philadelphia Phillies fans cried upon learning that the team had traded long-time catcher Carlos Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, former Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis and current ace Clayton Kershaw reportedly viewed the situation in a different, yet very similar way. […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor According to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz. Sources: The Phillies have traded Carlos Ruiz to the Dodgers. — Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) August 25, 2016 Ruiz had spent his entire career with […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor If Jeff Francoeur's goal is to play for every team in the National League East before the end of his career, he took another step in that direction Wednesday night. Prior to the Sept. 1 waiver trade deadline, the Miami Marlins announced that […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor As his Philadelphia Phillies career winds down, first baseman Ryan Howard will reach a unique milestone by playing in this evening's Phillies game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. According to Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Wednesday will be […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While it's anyone's guess as to what Tim Tebow's attempt to play Major League Baseball will produce, the Philadelphia Phillies won't leave any stone unturned, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki: Do not expect another round of Tebowmania in Philadelphia. But, the Phillies will have […]
Philadelphia Phillies prospects Dylan Cozens and Rhys Hoskins are competing for an award and quite a sum of cash. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Philadelphia Phillies prospects Dylan Cozens and Rhys Hoskins are are chasing much more than Darin Ruf's Reading Fightin' Phils single season record for home runs as their season […]
Philadelphia Phillies prospect Roman Quinn bats during Game one of the team's future's series during Spring Training 2016. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor The Philadelphia Phillies may eventually end up with more starting caliber outfielders than they can play, but the organization appears to be doing everything in their power to maximize […]
By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Following what turned out to be an extremely memorable first game back in Philadelphia, baseball card company Topps has added a card highlighting two of the best moments from Utley's return: his standing ovation/two home runs and him standing next to long-time teammate Ryan Howard on first base. The […]