Writer: Brandon Apter
The Phillies traded Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers for young talent. They dealt Marlon Byrd for the same thing. The most intriguing trade piece the Phillies have still remains in red pinstripes, but for how long? In 2012, the Phils signed Hamels to a six-year, $144 million contact extension, locking up their ace for […]
Jonathan Papelbon, the Phillies franchise leader in saves, has not been shy about wanting to be traded. At All-Star media day this week, Papelbon said the Phillies need to "you-know-what or get off the pot" referring to the front office. The Phillies closer went on to say the Phillies need to make a decision […]
When David Buchanan and Severino Gonzalez got called up to Philadelphia, someone needed to fill a spot in the rotation for the Ironpigs. While some may have thought Zach Eflin deserved the promotion, instead the Phillies went with Jesse Biddle. Biddle, 23, was the Phillies first round pick in 2010 and hasn't lived up to […]
Update: RHP Jonathan Pettibone will have right shoulder surgery (an interval closure) performed by Dr. Craig Morgan on July 22. — Phillies (@Phillies) July 8, 2015 The Phillies subtracted Kevin Correia and Sean O'Sullivan from their rotation this week and added young arms Severino Gonzalez and David Buchanan. With the team attempting to give […]
The Phillies losses are piling on top of each other, but there have been a few bright spots this season, including the impressive play of second baseman, Cesar Hernandez. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke to the media in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening and mentioned that Hernandez is the best option at […]
After Monday's game, the Phillies outrighted Sean O'Sullivan off of the 40-man roster. Today, they recalled Hector Neris to take his place. The team continued their starting rotation shuffle on Tuesday afternoon, designating Kevin Correia for assignment and recalling Severino Gonzalez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. RHP Kevin Correia was designated for assignment and RHP […]
On Monday evening, the final MLB All-Star rosters were announced and the lone Phillie on the list was closer, Jonathan Papelbon. Through the Phillies struggles this year, Papelbon has been an anchor in the bullpen, saving all 14 of his save opportunities. Being selected to his sixth All-Star Game was a great moment for the […]
View image | gettyimages.com Before hitting the disabled list with a hamstring injury, Jerome Williams was 3-7 with a 6.43 ERA and 1-6 with an 8.06 ERA in his last nine starts. On Tuesday night, Williams will begin his rehab in hopes of returning to the Phillies rotation with a fresh start. RHP Jerome […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Phillies fought back from several deficits and finally tied the game in the seventh on a Freddy Galvis RBI-single to send the game to extra innings. Unfortunately, Brewers first baseman Adam Lind drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th, givingMilwaukee the win and the sweep of the Phillies […]
View image | gettyimages.com With five games remaining in the first half of the Threshers season, they were five games behind the Daytona Tortugas. On Wednesday night, they completed an improbable comeback, erasing the five-game deficit with a sweep of Daytona to win the FSL North First Half Title and clinch a playoff spot […]
