Writer: Brandon Apter
Reading catcher Andrew Knapp has six three-hit performances over the last eight game (Photo: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia) We all know about the Phillies successes since the All-Star break. A 16-5 record since the Midsummer Classic was pretty unthinkable with the way they played in the first half. After making some deals at the deadline and […]
The Phillies continued their post All-Star break hot streak this afternoon in San Diego. A strong performance by starter Jerome Williams paired with another big day at the plate by centerfielder Odubel Herrera gave the Phillies a 3-1 win, their third straight. Herrera, the Phillies Rule-5 selection from this season, extended his hitting streak to 12 games and […]
On paper, a series loss to the Dodgers isn't really surprising for the 2015 Phillies. Though they are playing well, the Dodgers have some of the best pitching in the league and get plenty of contribution from their hitters that include Adrian Gonzalez and Yasiel Puig. The Phils didn't get to face Clayton Kershaw […]
Newly acquired top prospect Nick Williams went 4-for-4 on Wednesday night On Tuesday, both Jake Thompson and Nick Williams fared well in their debuts for Double-A Reading. While Thompson has to wait a bit until his next start on the mound, outfielder Nick Williams was back in the lead-off hole on Wednesday against Trenton and […]
RHP Jake Thompson made his debut for Double-A Reading on Tuesday night (Photo: Frank Klose, Philliedelphia.com) The Phillies dealt for a ton of prospects prior to last week's trade deadline, setting things up for an exciting time in the minor league system . On Tuesday night, newly-aquired right-hander Jake Thompson and outfielder Nick Williams made […]
The Phillies have acquired a plethora of minor league talent over the past year and have a promising future of young prospects to be excited about on the farm. On Tuesday evening while the big league club hosted the Dodgers, the Phillies announced their minor league players of the month. Taking home the honors for […]
Cesar Hernandez has done a great job since taking over the full-time job at second base. He's hitting .278 this season with 14 doubles, 24 RBI's and 40 runs scored. Meanwhile, veteran second baseman Chase Utley, still on the mend from an ankle injury, hit .179 before getting hurt, making it easy for fans […]
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has been scrutinized throughout his tenure. Whether it be bad contracts or trades that haven't panned out, fans are counting down the days until his final days as the Phils GM. When will that be though? Amaro Jr.'s contract may be up at the end of the year, but […]
The Phillies made three trades before the trade deadline this week and stocked the farm with some young talent. They got power right-hander Nick Pivetta for Jonathan Papelbon. They got top prospects Jake Thompson, Nick Williams and Jorge Alfaro for Cole Hamels. Then, right before the deadline, they dealt Ben Revere for minor league […]
View image | gettyimages.com Cole Hamels said goodbye to Philadelphia yesterday in an afternoon press conference before boarding a flight to his new ballpark in Arlington, TX. While seeing Hamels go was a sad sight, seeing him in a Texas Rangers uniform is an even weirder sight. After 10 years in Philadelphia, Cole will […]
