Phillies Injury News: Ranger Suarez Scratched from Start in the 2023 Little League Classic

  The Philadelphia Phillies will be making a tweak to their starting rotation for this weekend’s series finale against the Washington Nationals in the 2023 Little League Classic.  Starting pitcher Ranger Suarez has been scratched from his start due to right hamstring soreness, the team announced on Friday night. Zack Wheeler will start instead; he […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Nationals: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

After a two-game series split against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies (66-55) will face off against NL East bottom dwellers, the Washington Nationals (55-67), for a three-game series starting Friday evening in Washington, DC. A unique twist to the series, the Phillies and Nats will depart DC after Saturday’s game for Central PA […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Aug 2023
Phillies Minor Leagues: A Trio of Phillies Prospects Promoted Including Justin Crawford

  A trio of Philadelphia Phillies minor league prospects have been promoted a level, the organization announced on Tuesday.  The most notable player is OF Justin Crawford, the No. 3 ranked prospect in the Phillies system according to MLB Pipeline.  Crawford has been promoted from Low-A Clearwater to High-A Jersey Shore.  Infielder Bryan Rincon will […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Aug 2023
2024 MLB Free Agency: Five Position Players the Phillies Could Target in Free Agency

One thing the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies season has shown is the teams’ need for a right-handed bat capable of hitting with some power.  For better or worse, first baseman Rhys Hoskins was that guy and the Phillies have been searching to replicate his production in the lineup.  The Phillies were rumored to be after such […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Blue Jays: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

After a disappointing series loss to the Minnesota Twins, the Philadelphia Phillies (65-54) travel to the great country of Canada on Tuesday to begin a quick two-game series against the American League’s Toronto Blue Jays (66-54).  Both games are set for 7:07 PM/EDT from SkyDome Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.  The Phillies enter the series […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Aug 2023
Bryce Harper Injury: Phils’ Harper is Day-to-Day with Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter/first baseman Bryce Harper left Thursday’s 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals due to mid-back spasms, according to Phils’ manager Rob Thomson.  The former two-time NL MVP is listed as day-to-day and potential injured list trip is unknown.  He will not be in the Phils’ lineup on Friday in the series opener […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
MLB Top 100 Prospects: Four Philadelphia Phillies Prospects Land on Updated MLB Pipeline Top 100 List

MLB Pipeline, the official prospect ranking system of Major League Baseball, has updated their Top 100 prospect rankings to include the first-half-plus of the 2023 season.  Four Philadelphia Phillies prospects were named in the Top 100 including a fresh face to the franchise,   Here’s where the Phils’ prospects landed on the updated list.    No. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
Michael Lorenzen No Hitter: Phillies Newest Acquisition No-Hits the Washington Nationals in Home Debut

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen followed up his Phils’ debut in spectacular fashion.  The 31-year-old trade deadline acquisition threw the 14th no-hitter in Phillies history on Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals.  Lorenzen struck out five in the Phillies first no-hitter since Cole Hamels in 2015. Lorenzen’s no-hitter came in his second start in Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Twins: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

The Philadelphia Phillies (64-52) close out a 10-game home stand with a three-game series against the AL Central leading Minnesota Twins (60-57).  The Phillies enter the series having won their past four series, including the five-of-seven on during the latest home stand.  The Twins come to South Philly on a three-game losing streak, losing three-of-four […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023