Phillies Spring Training: Ranger Suarez Returns from WBC

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez has left Team Venezuela and the 2023 World Baseball Classic after experiencing tightness in his left forearm. The righty will be shut down for a few days before trying to continue his throwing program.  Relax, the Phillies and Suarez believe this is nothing more than a slight hiccup.  The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Mar 2023
Phillies Rule 5 Draft Pick Set to Report Spring Training

Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 Draft pick Noah Song has been transferred by the United States Navy from active duty to select reserves allowing the 25-year old to pursue his baseball career. A product of the United States Naval Academy, Song was originally selected in the 4th round of the 2019 MLB June Amateur Draft by […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Feb 2023
Phillies Spring Training: Five Things to Keep an Eye on as Full Squad Workouts Begin

While many of the Phillies regulars have been in Clearwater since last week, we are officially on the eve of the first full squad workout of 2023 Spring Training.  It will be an interesting Grapefruit League campaign for the defending National League Champions. Here are five (more) things to keep an eye on heading into […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Feb 2023
Phillies Ink a Pair of Broadcasters to Contract Extensions

The Philadelphia Phillies have inked a pair of broadcasters to contract extensions.  Play-by-play broadcasters Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke have signed extensions to keep them on television and radio through most of the decade.  The Athletic’s Matt Gelb was first with the story.   McCarthy is 15-years into his second stint with the Phillies.  The 54-year […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Feb 2023
Philadelphia Phillies Arbitration Round Up

The Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration with a quartet of players, the team announced late last week. First baseman Rhys Hoskins, utilityman Edmundo Sosa, pitcher Ranger Suarez, and pitcher Gregory Soto agreed to one-year deals.   Hoskins is set to make $12 million next season, his final arbitration eligible year.  The newly acquired Soto will make $3.925 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Jan 2023
Phillies Sign Reliever Craig Kimbrel

It’s a Festivus Miracle! According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a deal with free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel. The length and dollars on the deal have not been reported. The deal is a one-year deal worth a reported $10 million. Kimbrel , 34, spent the 2022 season with the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Dec 2022
World Series Game 2: Houston Wins 5-2 to Even the Series

The Houston Astros scored 3-runs in the first inning off Phillies starter Zack Wheeler and rode 6.1 1-run innings from Framber Valdez en route to a a 5-2 victory in World Series Game 2. The Astros win tied the series at one-game apiece. The Astros jumped on Wheeler with three doubles in the first four […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Oct 2022
2022 World Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros

It’s hard to believe, but the Philadelphia Phillies (9-2) are four wins away from the third World Championship in franchise history.  The path to another title runs through the two-time defending American League Champion Houston Astros (7-0).  In fact, Houston has represented the AL four of the last six seasons.   The series, a rematch of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Oct 2022
World Series Game 1 Preview: Aaron Nola vs. Justin Verlander

It’s hard to believe , but here we are talkin’ Philadelphia Phillies baseball at the end of October. Fans are hanging on every pitch and every at-bat of the Fightin’s quest to bring home a third baseball World Championship.  But in their way will be the two-time, reigning and defending American League Champion Houston Astros.   […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Oct 2022