Philadelphia Phillies (20-21) at San Francisco Giants (18-23): Game 42 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a two-game losing streak on Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants.   The Phillies call on Zack Wheeler to play stopper in this case.  Wheeler is 3-2 with a 3.80 ERA this season.  He is looking to build off of a 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R appearance last […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (20-19) at Colorado Rockies (16-24): Game 40 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to sweep the Colorado Rockies and extend their winning streak to a season high six games on Sunday afternoon in Denver.   The Phillies will finally have their normal rotation intact heading into the series finale.  RHP Aaron Nola will make his seventh start of the season and his second against […]

Mike Lipinski  •  14 May 2023
Official: Phillies Activate Ranger Suarez from IL

In an expected move, the Philadelphia Phillies have activated left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list.  Suarez will make his first start of the 2023 season on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies.  In a corresponding move, the Phillies have optioned RHP Luis Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.   Suarez injured his left […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies News: Fightin’s and Jose Alvarado Avoid Arbitration

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Jose Alvarado have agreed to a one-year contract, the organization announced on Friday morning.  The agreement, worth a reported $3.45MM, allows the Phillies and Alvarado to avoid arbitration.   Alvarado, 27, went 4-2 with a 3.18 ERA, 81 Ks, and a 1.216 WHIP last regular season for the big club.  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Feb 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
For Mark Appel, A Move to the Bullpen Has Reignited His Career

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, moved from starter to reliever and it reignited his career. Appel is likely to make his Major League Baseball debut over the weekend against the San Diego Padres.

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jun 2022
Farm Report: Mark Appel Promoted to the Big Leagues

Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, has been promoted to the Big Leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Appel will be available out of the Phillies bullpen on Saturday against the San Diego Padres.

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jun 2022
Farm Report: Phillies Prospect K’s 13 in Latest Outing

Jersey Shore BlueClaws pitcher Griff McGarry struck out a career high 13 in the ‘Claws 5-3 win over Brooklyn. McGarry is the 8th ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies system according to MLB.

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Jun 2022
Bryce Harper Leads NL DH All Star Voting

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper has been unveiled as one of the top votegetters in the National League. Harper leads all National League designated hitters in votes for the MLB All Star Game in Los Angeles.

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Jun 2022