Writer: Brandon Apter
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor The Phillies struck a deal with the Blue Jays today, acquiring infielder/outfielder Jimmy Paredes for cash considerations. Phillies acquire INF/OF Jimmy Paredes from Toronto for cash considerations. Charlie Morton to 60-day DL to make room on 40-man roster. — Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) June 1, 2016 Philadelphia had put on […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor At just 28 years of age, former Eagles safety Walter Thurmond III has decided to retire. He started all 16 games for Philadelphia last season. After 6 NFL seasons, former Eagles, Giants and Seahawks DB Walter Thurmond is retiring at the age of 28, according to source. — […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Nationals 5, Phillies 1 ❖ Attendance: 18,572 Philadelphia, PA – The Phillies offense produced just one run tonight en route to their fifth straight loss and their ninth defeat in the last 11 games. Philadelphia falls to the .500 mark for the first time since they […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Philadelphia, PA – After a surprising start to the season that saw them climb to seven games over .500 at one point, it seems the Phillies are falling back to Earth. After last night's 4-3 loss to the Nationals, it marked the teams' fourth straight defeat […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Nationals 4, Phillies 3 ❖ Attendance: 21,993 Philadelphia, PA – Despite a stellar outing from Jeremy Hellickson, the Phillies lost their fourth straight game tonight with a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the NL East leading Nationals. Philadelphia has now dropped six of their last seven games. […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor The Phillies spent their Memorial Day weekend getting swept by baseball's best team in Chicago. They didn't score more than two runs in either of the three games and the first base platoon seemed to go in favor of Tommy Joseph. The rookie first baseman played two out of […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Cubs 7, Phillies 2 ❖ Attendance: 41,575 Chicago, IL – The Cubs offense overwhelmed the Phillies in Sunday's series finale, completing the weekend sweep and sending Philadelphia to their seventh loss in the last nine games. Chicago's starting pitchers dominated the series, allowing just three earned […]
Embed from Getty Images Chase Utley will go down as one of the best second baseman in Phillies history, there's no doubting that. He was definintely one of the most liked during his time in Philadelphia for his style of play and his part in the 2008 World Championship and 2009 National League Pennant. While with […]
Ben Lively posted a sub-2 ERA in nine starts this season with Double-A Reading (Steven Kiebach/Philliedelphia( By: Brandon Apter, contributor The names you hear most when it comes to Phillies pitching prospects include Mark Appel, Zach Eflin and Jake Thompson. One guy who has been involved in those discussions more this season is Ben Lively. In his second year in the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Phillies outfielder Cody Asche and left-hander Mario Hollands will continue their respective rehab assignments tonight in Triple-A with the Ironpigs. Phils news: OF Cody Asche and LHP Mario Hollands have both had their rehab assignments transferred to Lehigh Valley (AAA). #PhilliesTalk — Marshall Harris (@mharrisCSN) May 27, 2016 Asche is […]
