Highlights from Jeffrey Lurie addressing the media

There have been plenty of changes with the Eagles this offseason. From Chip Kelly being in charge of player personnel, to Howie Roseman's reduced role to the departure of LeSean McCoy and Jeremy Maclin, there has been no shortage of headlines with the Eagles in recent weeks. Tuesday afternoon, Jeffrey Lurie spoke to the media […]

Brandon Apter  •  25 Mar 2015
Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez aims to duplicate his success against Astros

Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia.com In yesterday's 5-3 win against the Braves, the Phillies got a first-look at one of their top young arms in 22-year-old Severino Gonzalez. He didn't disappoint, tossing three shutout innings, striking out two in the process. Darin Ruf and Ryan Howard went back-to-back to power the offense. While we likely won't see […]

Brandon Apter  •  25 Mar 2015
Ruf, Howard power Phillies offense behind Gonzalez

    Today, the Phillies squared off against one of their NL East rivals for the first time this spring. The Phils are in a transition stage with their roster as are the Braves. Though their rebuild and retool concept may be different, both teams are aiming to change the future of their respective organizations. […]

Brandon Apter  •  24 Mar 2015
Pitching prospect Severino Gonzalez gets the nod as Phillies visit Braves

Yesterday afternoon, behind starter David Buchanan, the Phillies blanked the Twins 3-0. A two-run home run from Cody Asche was the highlight for the offense while the pitching impressed as well. Buchanan could start the season as the number two starter behind Cole Hamels if he keeps pitching like he is. In 16 spring innings, […]

Brandon Apter  •  24 Mar 2015
Asche’s homer backs Buchanan’s stellar outing against Twins

Behind another great start by David Buchanan and a two-run home run from their starting third baseman, the Phillies shutout the Twins this afternoon, 3-0. The Phillies bullpen continued Buchanan's trend, holding Minnesota scoreless over the final four frames. David Buchanan continued to impress, tossing five shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out […]

Brandon Apter  •  23 Mar 2015
Buchanan aims to continue strong spring against Twins

  View image | gettyimages.com This afternoon at 1:05, the Phillies look to rebound from a 7-6 loss yesterday against the Red Sox, as they host the Twins at Bright House Field. David Buchanan looks to build on his already strong spring stats while former Met starter Mike Pelfrey gets the nod for Minnesota. Buchanan […]

Brandon Apter  •  23 Mar 2015
Rupp stays hot, but Phillies rally falls short against Red Sox

  A late-inning rally by the Phillies fell short after the Red Sox tagged Jerome Williams for five runs this afternoon. Boston went into the fifth inning with a 7-0 lead, but the Phillies chipped away in the seventh and the ninth, but it was too little too late. The Red Sox held off the […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Mar 2015
Williams returns as Phillies visit Red Sox; Hollands MRI reveals tendon tear

    After falling to the Blue Jays yesterday in Clearwater, the Phillies (9-9-2) head to Fort Myers for a 1:05pm matchup with the Red Sox (9-8-1) this afternoon. The Phils and Sox met one week ago, with the Phillies earning a convincing 11-4 victory. Today, Jerome Williams returns for the first time since tweaking […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Mar 2015
Hamels starts while Utley debuts at second and Revere plays left

  View image | gettyimages.com After blowing a lead in yesterday's loss to the Pirates, the Phillies (9-8-1) are back in Clearwater for a 1:05 matchup against the Blue Jays (10-8). With the Texas Rangers and Phillies in talks for a potential Cole Hamels deal, the ace left-hander will look to rebound today after a shaky […]

Brandon Apter  •  21 Mar 2015