Writer: Matt Rappa
Catcher Jorge Alfaro, the Philadelphia Phillies’ fourth-ranked prospect by MLBPipeline.com, tripled in his Venezuelan Winter League season debut with the Tiburones de La Guaira (7-8) in a matchup against the Caribes de Anzoategui (8-9) on Thursday.
Forecasted weather conditions pushed up the second game of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians by one hour. Having previously managed a World Series contest affected by rain, Joe Maddon recalled Game 5 against the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.
Three days after forward Elton Brand announced his intent to retire, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially requested waivers on the 17-year veteran.
Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Todd Pratt reportedly interviewed with the organization’s Single-A affiliate, the Lakewood BlueClaws, for a coaching position with the team on Wednesday, according to Zach Gelb.
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Mets 17, Phillies 0 ❖ Attendance: 35,093 FLUSHING, N.Y. — On the heels of the tragic death of fellow National League East divisional opponent RHP Jose Fernandez, the Philadelphia Phillies (70-86) and New York Mets (83-73) met on Sunday for their final […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor FLUSHING, N.Y. — Making his fourth start of the season will be Philadelphia Phillies (69-85) rookie RHP Alec Asher as he opposes southpaw Sean Gilmartin and the New York Mets (82-72) in the third of a four-game set Saturday evening at Citi Field. Gilmartin […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Mets 10, Phillies 5 ❖ Attendance: 37,873 FLUSHING, N.Y. — A matchup that took three hours and 40 minutes to play between the Philadelphia Phillies (69-85) and the National League Wild Card-hopeful New York Mets (82-72) ended in favor of the home team […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor FLUSHING, N.Y. — The Philadelphia Phillies' (69-83) final road trip of the season will get underway in the first of a four-game set against rookie RHP Seth Lugo and the division-rival New York Mets (80-72) Thursday evening at Citi Field. Southpaw Adam Morgan and […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (67-83) will begin their second-to-last home series of the season as they oppose RHP James Shields and the Chicago White Sox (72-78) in the first of a two-game series Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies starting pitchers have […]
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies (67-82) rookie right-hander Alec Asher will take the mound for his 10th career start in the series finale against the Miami Marlins (73-75) Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Asher, 24, will oppose seven-year veteran RHP Andrew Cashner, who is […]
