Cafardo: Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco ‘more than available’

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco — once considered one of the club’s untouchable assets as it seeks to return to contention — may be on the trading block after all, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.

Matt Rappa  •  24 Jun 2017
Leiter Jr. strong in starting debut as Phillies top D-backs in opener

Thanks to a six-run, 12-hit offensive outburst, the Philadelphia Phillies (24-48) were able to defeat LHP Patrick Corbin and the Arizona Diamondbacks (46-28) Friday evening in the first of four games at Chase Field. Rookie RHP Mark Leiter Jr. earned his first Major League victory.

Matt Rappa  •  24 Jun 2017
Scout compares Phillies prospect Scott Kingery to Dustin Pedroia

A league scout praises Philadelphia Phillies prospect Scott Kingery. Read that and more Phillies news and rumors on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

Tim Kelly  •  23 Jun 2017
Phillies Place Fien on the Disabled List, Release Saunders, Gomez

Embed from Getty Images   Relief pitcher Casey Fien has not been with the Phillies for very long.  In his short tenure with the Phillies, fans might know Fien best from Tuesday night's extra-inning outing against the St. Louis Cardinals.  Fien entered in the 11th inning with two runners on.  By the time his outing was […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  23 Jun 2017
Leiter Jr. set for first Major League start in opener with D-backs

Behind right-hander Mark Leiter Jr.’s first Major League start, the Philadelphia Phillies (23-48) will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (46-27) and southpaw Patrick Corbin Friday evening in the first of four games at Chase Field.

Matt Rappa  •  23 Jun 2017
Phillies Rumors: Nats among teams interested in Pat Neshek

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek is drawing interest from the Washington Nationals. Read that and more Phillies news on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

Tim Kelly  •  22 Jun 2017
Mark Leiter Jr. to start for Phillies on Friday

The Phillies have tabbed right-hander Mark Leiter as their start for Friday night’s game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks.

Brandon Apter  •  22 Jun 2017
Phillies end five game losing streak behind dominant Nola

Embed from Getty Images   By: Rebecca Serad, Sports Talk Philly Staff  Final: Philadelphia Phillies 5, St. Louis Cardinals 1  ❖  Attendance: 23,623 PHILADELPHIA — Coming into today's game, the Philadelphia Phillies (23-48) were winless in their season series against the St. Louis Cardinals (33-38). They were hoping to pull out a win to put […]

Rebecca Serad  •  22 Jun 2017
Phillies bullpen collapses in extra-inning loss to Cardinals

Embed from Getty Images   By: Rebecca Serad, Sports Talk Philly Staff  Final: St. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 6  ❖  Attendance: 25,037 PHILADELPHIA — For the second night in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies (22-48) lost to the St. Louis Cardinals (33-37) in extra innings. Nick Pivetta had another solid outing, allowing three runs […]

Rebecca Serad  •  21 Jun 2017