Phillies vs. Nationals: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

The Philadelphia Phillies (61-51) continue their 10-game homestand with a four-game series against NL East rivals the Washington Nationals (49-63).  The Phillies have won their past two series, against the Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals.  The Nats are coming into South Philly on a five-game winning streak including a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Aug 2023
Phillies Farm Report: Top Prospect Griff McGarry Named Eastern League Pitcher of The Month, Promoted To AAA Lehigh Valley

The Phillies reportedly had many teams contacting them at the deadline about prospects like Mick Abel and McGarry.

Paul Bowman  •  04 Aug 2023
Phillies News: Cole Hamels Retires

Cole Hamels announced Friday afternoon that he will be retiring alongside Padres teammate Craig Stammen (via Bob Nightengale of USA Today). The former Phillie hurled his last full season in 2019 with the Cubs, and went 7-7 with a 3.81 ERA. He last pitched in a game for Atlanta in 2020, and signed late in […]

Maranda Jo Shinn  •  04 Aug 2023
MLB Trade Deadline Grades: Final Grades on the Phillies 2023 Trade Deadline

  The 2023 MLB trade deadline came and went without Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski making a massive deal.  A self-professed wheeler and dealer, Dombrowski went with a rather subdued approach in 2023 by adding starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen and light hitting infielder Rodolfo Castro. But that’s not to say his moves […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Aug 2023
Phillies Pitching Rotation: Michael Lorenzen Set for Thursday Start, 6-Man Rotation Looming

  Newly acquired Philadelphia Phillies’ starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen will get to work quickly.  The 2023 All-Star is set to make his Phillies debut in the series finale against the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon in South Florida, according to manager Rob Thomson.  The 31-year-old was acquired ahead of the 2023 Major League Baseball trade […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
Phillies Trade Rumors: Bailey Falter Traded to Pittsburgh for Rodolfo Castro

  In a move made right before the 6:00 PM Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies have dealt left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to Pittsburgh in exchange for utility infielder Rodolfo Castro.  Baseball scribe Jayson Stark was the first to report the trade. Biggest Pirates-Phillies trade since Antonio Bastardo for Joely Rodriguez? https://t.co/7MicalDX12 — […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
MLB Trade Deadline: History Says the Philadelphia Phillies Biggest Trades (of the last 20-years) Happen on July 29

  If there was ever a day on the calendar that would be a near lock for the Phillies to make a trade it’s July 29.  Over the past twenty-plus years, the Philadelphia Phillies have made four franchise altering trades on this date.  One trade sent a franchise cornerstone to “baseball heaven” and ultimately Cooperstown, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2023
Phillies Roster News: Rule 5 Draft Pick Noah Song Designated for Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 Draft pick Noah Song (Boston) has been designated for assignment, the team announced on Saturday afternoon.  The move comes a day after Song finished his minor league rehabilitation assignment.  Song, a United States Naval Academy graduate, was selected in the Rule 5 Draft from the Red Sox earlier this offseason.   The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Phillies Top Prospect Andrew Painter Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

  Philadelphia Phillies top prospect RHP Andrew Painter underwent successful Tommy John surgery, the team announced late Tuesday evening. The procedure was performed by renowned orthopedist Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.  Painter also underwent an ulnar nerve transposition during the procedure.  The 20-year-old will report to Clearwater by the end the week to begin […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jul 2023