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There’s BIG news coming out of New York City (no, not THAT news), Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper took live batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since his late-November Tommy John surgery.   Harper took swings from Phils’ hitting coach Kevin Long at Yankee Stadium and “felt great” afterwards according to Phillies manager […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a series of roster moves in an attempt to solidify the bullpen, the team announced on Tuesday. RHP Yunior Marte has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and ,in a corresponding move, the Phillies have selected the contract of RHP McKinley Moore.  Moore will join the Phillies for Tuesday night’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies begin the defense of their National League Pennant on Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas against the American League’s Texas Rangers in the first of a three-game set from GlobeLife Field.  Here’s a look at the Phillies-Rangers Series: When: March 30 & April 1-2 Where: GlobeLife Field in Arlington, Texas Start Times: Game […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a move to solidify outfield depth on the eve of the 2023 MLB regular season.  President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced the acquisition of Oakland Athletics outfielder Cristian Pache in exchange for minor league pitcher Billy Sullivan. The Phillies moved injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins to the 60-day IL […]

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins is set to undergo ACL reconstruction surgery on Thursday, the team announced.  Hoskins injured the knee attempting to make a play during a Grapefruit League game on March 23.  Recovery time for an ACL reconstruction is 6-to-12 months.  Hoskins, 30, has likely played his final games in Phillies pinstripes.  […]

Well, Scott Kingery won’t be making the Philadelphia Phillies Opening Day roster.  The Phils reassigned a slew of players including Kingery before Monday’s Grapefruit League game against Toronto.  Kingery slashed .340/.415/.447 with a homer, two stolen bases, and four RBIs in 47 Grapefruit League at-bats in a bid to make the Big Club as a […]

The pair were named the standout of the minor leaguers in spring training this year.

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper will not start the 2023 regular season on Major League Baseball’s 60-day injured list, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told Sports Radio 94WIP on Tuesday. “We’re going to keep our options open,” the Phils’ president added, leaving the possibility of a Harper return before June looking like a possibility.   […]

Uh oh.  Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez has suffered a setback in his return from injury according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki.  Suarez, who has been out of action since feeling pain in his left forearm during the World Baseball Classic, experienced inflammation in his left elbow prior to a scheduled bullpen session on Wednesday.  […]