Phillies now have chance to figure out how good Aaron Altherr is

With Howie Kendrick out, the Philadelphia Phillies have a chance to see Aaron Altherr play every day.

Jason Ferrie  •  20 Apr 2017
Phillies fall to Bruce powered Mets

Embed from Getty Images   By Nick Mandarano, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Final: New York 5, Philadelphia 4  ❖   NEW YORK, NY — Vince Velasquez pitched 5.2 innings of shutout baseball before Jay Bruce went deep to finally put the Mets on the board. Today's outing was undoubtedly the best for Velasquez in 2017, but yet again […]

Nick Mandarano  •  19 Apr 2017
Pat Neshek Leaves Phillies for Birth of Child; Ben Lively Gets Call

Embed from Getty Images   Another Phillies prospect has joined the big league club.   This time is right-handed starter Ben Lively.   The Phillies announced that right-handed reliever Pat Neshek has taken a paternity leave and that Lively will fill that spot on the Phillies roster.   The promotion is Lively's first to the big leagues. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  19 Apr 2017
Phillies eye series win as Velasquez faces Gsellman, Mets

Behind right-hander Vince Velasquez, the Philadelphia Phillies (5-8) will look for continued success as they oppose RHP Robert Gsellman and the New York Mets (7-7) Wednesday evening at Citi Field.

Matt Rappa  •  19 Apr 2017
Phillies promote Leiter Jr., place Kendrick on DL

With Howie Kendrick headed to the DL, the Phillies are promoting right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. from Triple-A.

Brandon Apter  •  18 Apr 2017
Phillies look to Eflin for quick turnaround

Embed from Getty Images   By Nick Mandarano, Sports Talk Philly Staff   NEW YORK — The Phillies, who have lost five of their last six games, will aim to rebound against the Mets on the road. In their last meeting, the Mets took the sweep. Tonight, however, the Phillies will look to Zach Eflin as they attempt […]

Nick Mandarano  •  18 Apr 2017
Phillies Outfielder Howie Kendrick Could Hit the DL

Embed from Getty Images   When the Phillies posted the starting lineup for tonight's game against the New York Mets, Daniel Nava was in the starting lineup batting second.  This was a clear sign that something was up with starting left fielder Howie Kendrick, who was also not in Sunday's lineup in Washington, D.C..  Tuesday afternoon it […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  18 Apr 2017
Clay Buchholz out 4-6 months after flexor tendon surgery

The Philadelphia Phillies announced potential season-ending surgery today for RHP Clay Buchholz.

Tim Kelly  •  18 Apr 2017
Phillies Mailbag: Bryce Harper’s Walkoff, Ken Giles, Infielders

Scott Kingery is a highly-regarded second base prospect (Brandon Apter/Sports Talk Philly) It is time once again for the 97.3 ESPN Phillies Mailbag!  Submit your questions to me on Twitter at @FrankKlose or via email to [email protected], and I will answer them here for you and discuss them on the air during The Sports Bash […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  18 Apr 2017