Philadelphia Phillies
Embed from Getty Images By: Rebecca Serad, contributor Final: Philadelphia Phillies 3, Miami Marlins 1 ❖ Attendance: 18,240 Philadelphia, PA — After losing the first game of the series versus the Miami Marlins (21-18), the Philadelphia Phillies (23-17) came through with just enough offense and solid pitching to pull out a win. Vince Velasquez […]
Embed from Getty Images It's time for the weekly Phillies mailbag. We answer your questions and talk about them Tuesday afternoon on The Sports Bash With Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN Atlantic City. You can listen online at 973espn.com. Does the Luis Garcia call up mean Brett Oberholtzer is going into the starting rotation […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor MILWAUKEE —While the Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation has strung together impressive outings — highlighted by right-hander Vince Velasquez's 16-strikeout shutout over the San Diego Padres on April 14 — one name within their bullpen has quietly succeeded thus far through 17 games this season. That name […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor MILWAUKEE — The Philadelphia Phillies (7-9) will look to snap a seven-game skid against the Milwaukee Brewers (7-9) — as well as a five-game skid in games started by right-hander Aaron Nola — in Friday evening's series opener at Miller Park. The contest will be the first […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — It was a gamble, but it ultimately paid off for manager Pete Mackanin and the Philadelphia Phillies. For just the fourth time in franchise history, a position player batted ninth in the Phillies' starting lineup as they opposed 19-year veteran RHP Bartolo Colon […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has broken many records thus far throughout his 1,476-game Major League career. Howard has set the record for fastest player to reach the 100, 200 and 250 career home run milestones, as well as the fastest to reach […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 5, Mets 4 ❖ Attendance: 20,057 PHILADELPHIA — Thanks to extra-inning heroics by right fielder Peter Bourjos, the Philadelphia Phillies (7-9) avoided being swept for the second time of the season as they opposed veteran right-hander Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets (7-7) […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (6-9) will look to salvage the series against right-hander Bartolo Colon and the reigning National League Champion New York Mets (7-6) Wednesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Over their first 15 games this season, the Phillies' offense has yet to produce a […]
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have purchased the contract of veteran RHP Andrew Bailey from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com. In a corresponding move, left-hander James Russell has been designated for assignment. Bailey, 31, was 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 1.200 WHIP ratio in five […]
Clearwater Threshers third baseman Mitch Walding batting against the Dunedin Blue Jays on Monday, August 17, 2015, at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo: Buck Davidson/Flickr Creative Commons) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA – Clearwater Threshers third baseman Mitch Walding has been named the Offensive Player of the Week of the Florida […]
