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J.P. Arencibia heads into the batting practice cage with the Phillies (Philliedelphia/Frank Klose) When the Phillies signed catcher J.P Arencibia, the plan was that Arencibia would provide organizational depth at catcher. After Carlos Ruiz and Cameron Rupp made it through 2015 without a single disabled list stint, the Phillies figured their luck was not likely to continue through a second […]
Somewhere, Sam Hinkie is grinning ever so slightly. Lady Luck finally looked favorably upon the Sixers at the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening in New York City, and suddenly the organization’s immediate outlook looks a whole lot brighter. The Sixers, represented by beleaguered Head Coach Brett Brown, were awarded the first overall pick in […]
Embed from Getty Images The Eagles are playing the long game, this much we know. Despite some fleeting hope regarding the team's chances at a division title in 2016, the decision to trade up and draft Carson Wentz bought the Eagles' brass some time as they wait for the quarterback of the future to […]
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr swings during a 2016 Spring Training game against the Toronto Blue Jays. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: George Gouvas, Contributor In this week's edition of Phillies Must-Reads, Rule five selection Tyler Goeddel is making the most of a rare opportunity. Also, an update on Aaron Altherr is provided. Those stories and more in […]
Embed from Getty Images Former Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra has been no stranger to controversy in his career. So when he appeared on "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports Radio this morning, one might expect that Dykstra would say something that would make headlines. Already familiar with Dykstra's use of PEDs, Dykstra […]
Embed from Getty Images Starting Pitching Matchup: Miami Marlins (21-18) Philadelphia Phillies (23-17) RHP Tom Koehler RHP Jeremy Hellickson (2-3, 5.14 ERA) (3-2, 4.12 ERA) After a night of very strong pitching from Vince Velasquez and the bullpen along with some timely hits including Tommy Joseph's first major league home run, the Phillies have another […]
By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor While Philadelphia 76ers fans celebrate the team winning the No. 1 pick in June's NBA Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies, who own the first overall selection in June 9th's MLB Draft, apparently are closer to deciding who they will select with their pick. When speaking on a variety of topics this […]
Embed from Getty Images Starting Pitching Matchup: Miami Marlins (21-17) Philadelphia Phillies (22-17) LHP Wei-Yin Chen RHP Vince Velasquez (3-1, 4.40 ERA) (4-1, 2.70 ERA) The Phillies look to get back on the winning side of things after dropping the last two games. Not a great deal has been learned from the losses. It's been […]
Embed from Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have the worst record in Major League baseball, going 9 and 28 in the first six weeks of the season. With the likes of veteran minor leaguers Chase d'Arnaud, Reid Brignac, and Jeff Francoeur available to play, along with the subtraction of Andrelton Simmons, Shelby Miller, Craig Kimbrel, Jason Heyward and Justin Upton over the last […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Philadelphia Phillies part-owner John S. Middleton has been 'the most outspoken' Phillies owner since his father Herb passed away in 1998, yet never spoke publicly about the team until the team introduced president Andy MacPhail during a June 2015 press conference. The funny thing about […]
