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Philadelphia, the Fightins have a starting pitching problem. Heading into Spring Training there were questions about the viability of the backend of the Phillies’ pitching rotation. Would lefty Cristopher Sanchez take the next steps in his development and become a bonafide No. 4 or No. 5 pitcher? Sanchez had a solid 2023 posting a […]
The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves on Tuesday as 2024 Spring Training winds to a close. The Phils optioned the following players to Triple-A Lehigh Valley: RHP Kolby Allard RHP Max Castillo INF Rodolfo Castro 1B/DH Darick Hall Hall has spent the better part of the past two seasons with the Phillies […]
Opening Day 2024 should be one heck of a pitching matchup when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 28 at Citizens Bank Park. Earlier this week the Phillies announced righty Zack Wheeler will take the mound for his first ever Opening Day start. Wheeler’s start ends a six-game Opening Day start […]
Uh oh! Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is dealing with back stiffness and is effectively shut down until Tuesday, according to Fightins’ skipper Rob Thomson. The 31-year-old first baseman complained of back discomfort after last Thursday’s game against the Boston Red Sox in Clearwater. Back issues have plagued Harper in the past; however, current […]
The first games of the 2024 Grapefruit League season are upon us. The Phillies will kickoff the Grapefruit League season with a pair of games this weekend with one on the road and one at home. The Fightins open the spring campaign on Saturday in neighbor Dunedin agains the Toronto Blue Jays before welcoming […]
It was a good day for Philadelphia Phillies’ infielder Alec Bohm. The 27-year-old won his arbitration case against the club and will make $4 million for the 2024 season. The Phillies were seeking $3.4 million before an arbitrator ruled in Bohm’s favor. MLB insiders are hinting that a contract extension could be in the near […]
The Philadelphia Phillies will be down a key piece of their club when position players report for Spring Training on February 19. OF Brandon Marsh underwent a knee procedure and will not start Spring Training on time, the team announced on Friday. Phillies OF Brandon Marsh underwent successful left knee arthroscopic debridement surgery with Dr. […]
The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves over the past two days. On Monday, the Phillies claimed infielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the New York Yankees. Not to be out done, on Tuesday the team acquired reliever Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. Right-handler Andrew Bellatti […]
The Phillies are bringing in quite a few players who saw strong performances in the upper levels of the minor league system last year.
Some sad news from the world of baseball, former Major League manager Jimy Williams has passed away at the age of 80. pic.twitter.com/PCjSK3XhE4 — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) January 29, 2024 Williams spent over a decade as a Major League manager with the Toronto Blue Jays (1986-1998), Boston Red Sox (1997-2001), and Houston Astros (2002-2004) […]
