Writer: Brandon Apter
With the trade deadline looming just days away, the rumors swirling around Phillies ace Cole Hamels have heated up to the max. On Monday, we learned that not only were the Dodgers and the Rangers involved in discussions with the Phils about Cole, but also the Diamondbacks and the Astros, both of whom Hamels […]
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is just over a week away and the two big names surrounding the Phillies are Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon. A variety of suitors have shown interest in both Phils pitchers, but it seems as if the Cubs are stepping up their game in hopes of acquiring Hamels. […]
OF Aaron Altherr is hitting .305 since being promoted to Triple-A (Photo: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia) With all of the trade rumors swirling around the Phillies, there may be some more opportunity for their young talent to either advance in the organization or get some time in the big leagues before September call-ups. So far this […]
On Monday night, the Phillies tallied their fourth consecutive victory with a 5-3 win over the Rays. Phils rookie Maikel Franco, hitting a solid .283 this season, went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. After making a spectacular play at third base in the sixth to nab Tim Beckham at first, Franco […]
The Phillies, holders of the worst record in baseball, started the second half of their season strong with a sweep. Sure, it was just the Marlins without Giancarlo Stanton, but a sweep for the 2015 Phillies is a good thing now matter how you splice it. The Phillies had to work hard for it […]
Jesse Biddle's first start in Lehigh Valley with the Ironpigs wasn't good. In just 2 2/3 innings, Biddle allowed seven runs on five hits, walking six while registering just one punch-out. His most recent start, a big rebound in many ways, was good enough to earn him International League Pitcher of the Week honors.
Phillies top prospect, J.P. Crawford (Photo: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia) With the Phillies on pace to have one of, if not their worst season to date, the only thing fans can really look towards is the future. Believe it or not, it looks pretty bright. Through trades and development, the Phillies have compiled a nice slew […]
While MLB's Midsummer Classic may have ended on Tuesday night, on Wednesday, the Triple-A All-Star Game took place in Omaha, Nebraska, home of the Royals Triple-A team, the Storm Chasers. The lone representative from the Ironpigs for the International League was infielder Tyler Henson. Hitting just .263 on the season, Henson was drafted by the […]
This week has been quite an adventure for Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon. On Monday, All Star media day, he spoke to the media and said it was time for the Phillies to "you-know-what or get off the pot". He hasn't exactly been shy about his urge to be dealt, but the way he's handled […]
Just one week ago, Ruben Amaro spoke to the media and made some interesting comments regarding the teams' current second base situation. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was asked if Utley will be the Phillies regular second baseman again upon his return on Tuesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. "Not for me he's not," Amaro […]
