Nola gets 1st win, Phillies pound Cubs to complete sweep

  After Saturday marked a historical and rare first in the career of Cole Hamels, the next generation of Phillies pitching picked up a first of his own on Sunday.  Backed by plenty of run support, including an RBI of his own in the fourth, Aaron Nola cruised to his first major-league victory with 7 2/3 solid innings […]

Kevin Durso  •  26 Jul 2015
Phillies bid for another sweep as Nola faces Cubs

  View image | gettyimages.com In what could have been his final start as a Phillie, Cole Hamels fired the 13th no-hitter in franchise history, the first of his career. From the seasoned veteran lefty whose time in Philly make be coming to a close to the highly-touted rookie right-hander just starting out. Aaron Nola takes […]

Kevin Durso  •  26 Jul 2015
The time is right for Nola to get call from Phillies

  View image | gettyimages.com With the seventh pick in the 2014 MLB Draft, the Phillies selected Aaron Nola, a right-hander on the fast track to the majors. The fast track reaches its conclusion on July 21, 2015, just over a year from his debut in professional baseball. Nola is with the Phillies for his […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Jul 2015
Scouting Report: Scott Kingery, 2B

The Phillies continued to attempt to build an infield of the future, adding Scott Kingery to the organization with their second round pick at 48th overall. Kingery joins Cornelius Randolph as the Phillies second selection on Day 1 of the three-day Draft. Here is a scouting report on Kingery.

Kevin Durso  •  08 Jun 2015
Scouting Report: Cornelius Randolph, SS

With the 10th overall pick in Monday's first round of the 2015 MLB Draft, the Phillies selected shortstop Cornelius Randolph out of Griffin High School in Georgia. Here is more on the newest Phillie.

Kevin Durso  •  08 Jun 2015
2015 MLB Draft Preview: 10 players the Phillies could target with the 10th pick

  View image | gettyimages.com The MLB First Year Player Draft does not experience the same hype as the other drafts in the major sports.  Baseball is a different breed. Players need years of development and no one is major-league ready immediately. Over 1,000 players will be selected in the draft over hundreds of rounds, […]

Kevin Durso  •  08 Jun 2015
Nola Struggles in Debut; Gonzalez Solid in Relief

Aaron Nola throws his first professional pitch.  Picture courtesy Baseball Betsy (@BaseballBetsy) Phillies first round draft pick, Aaron Nola, made his professional debut tonight for the Clearwater Threshers as they squared off against the Lakeland Tigers.  Nola looked strong to start, tossing two scoreless innings, before having issues in the third. He was pulled after […]

Brandon Apter  •  23 Jun 2014