Phillies’ Chase Utley Leads List of 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame First Ballot Candidates

This past weekend, in the tiny village of Cooperstown, New York, the scorebook on the 2023 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductions was officially closed.  Former Philadelphia Phillies’ star third baseman Scott Rolen, along with 19-year veteran Fred McGriff, were inducted into baseball’s hallowed hall.  The bronze plaques have been placed and now the attention […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 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
Flailing Phillie of the Week(end): Trea Turner

It certainly seems there isn’t a worse player on the Phillies right now than the guy that seems immune from riding the bench.

Paul Bowman  •  23 Jul 2023
Phillies Lineup Today: Bryce Harper Back as DH vs. Cleveland

The Philadelphia Phillies lineup is out for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians from Progressive Field in Cleveland.  A night after debuting at first base, Phils’ slugger Bryce Harper will once again be the designated hitter.  The Phillies will look to put an end to a three-game losing streak on Saturday against Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 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 Lineup Today: Bryce Harper in the Lineup vs. Brewers After Crazy Strikeout

The Philadelphia Phillies lineup is out for Thursday’s rubber match against the Milwaukee Brewers.  After a bizarre at-bat on Wednesday night, Bryce Harper remains in the Phillies lineup batting fourth and DH’ing. Here’s a look at the Phillies lineup today versus the Brewers and how they fair against the Brewers’ starter. Phillies Lineup vs. Brewers […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Jul 2023
Watch: Bryce Harper Strikes Out on Six Pitches…Without Swinging the Bat

  Quiet the odd scene on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper struck out on six pitches. No, the strikeout wasn’t odd, but the way it happened certainly was.  In the 6th inning of a tied game, Harper stood at the plate and watched six straight pitches go by.  Not […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Phils’ Medical Staff Recommends Tommy John Surgery for Andrew Painter

  Talk about timing, a day after Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations shot down the idea of top pitching prospect Andrew Painter be a factor in 2023, the team announced they’re recommending Painter undergo Tommy John surgery.  Painter, 20, will consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, July 24, according to a statement from […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Top Prospect Andrew Painter No Longer an Option in 2023

The news is not good on Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter. The 20-year-old pitching phenom, who was considered by many a near-lock for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation, no longer factors in the teams’ 2023 plans, according to president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski.   Speaking with MLB.com on Tuesday afternoon, Dombrowski […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023