Watch: Newest Phillies Pitcher Michael Lorenzen Talks Joining the Club

Newest Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen is going from a team 13-games under .500 to a team that is tied for the top NL Wild Card spot.  The transition from the woeful Detroit Tigers to the defending National League champions isn’t lost on the 31-year-old pitcher.  He’s excited for the opportunity to play in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
Phillies Trade Rumors: Phillies Acquire Tigers’ Michael Lorenzen

  We’ve got Phillies trade news! According to multiple reports, the Phillies and Detroit Tigers have completed a deal to send starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen to South Philadelphia.  As tweeted (X’d?) by Morosi, Phils’ infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee will to be part of the deal.  Lee is ranked N0.5 in the Phillies system according to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
2023 MLB Trade Deadline: Standing Pat At Trade Deadline May Be Wisest Move For Phillies

The simple reality for Philadelphia is that they players they have need to play to the level they are capable of. Adding won’t ensure that.

Paul Bowman  •  31 Jul 2023
Phillies Lineup Tonight: Trea Turner Drops in the Lineup vs. Pirates’ Quinn Priester

  Despite turning out some fantastic plays in the field, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner has been struggling at the plate.  After two-days off, Turner returned to the Phils’ lineup on Friday and promptly went 0-for-5 from his customary spot in the two hole.  Phils’ manager Rob Thomson dodged questions about Turner’s spot in the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2023
Phillies vs. Pirates: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

  The Philadelphia Phillies (55-47) travel across the Pennsylvania Turnpike to begin a three-game weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (47-55) on Friday night.  It will mark the last full series before the 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline on August 1 at 6:30 PM/EDT.   Both teams are coming off of series wins, the Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jul 2023
Phillies vs. Orioles: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More

  The last time the Philadelphia Phillies (53-46) faced the best team in the American League the result was a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays.  The Phils will once again have an opportunity against the Junior Circuit’s best, the upstart Baltimore Orioles (61-38).  The O’s visit the Phils for a three-game series beginning […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Jul 2023
Phillies Lineup Today: Bryce Harper to Make First Start at First Base

Slugger Bryce Harper is making his first defensive start of the season for the Philadelphia Phillies this Friday evening at first Base.

Maranda Jo Shinn  •  21 Jul 2023
Phillies vs. Brewers: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More

  The Philadelphia Phillies (51-42) return to the diamond on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series against the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers (52-42).  The Phillies enter the series after winning three-of-four from the San Diego Padres in dramatic fashion over the weekend.  Milwaukee began their second half of the 2023 MLB season by […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Jul 2023
Phillies News: Bryce Harper to Play First Base This Week

  The day is finally coming, Philadelphia Phillies‘ slugger Bryce Harper will play first base during the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager Rob Thomson.  Harper has played first base twice in his 12-year MLB career, once with the Phillies and once with Washington. Harper’s return to the field will allow the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jul 2023