Writer: Matt Rappa

Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Behind veteran RHP Jeremy Hellickson, the Philadelphia Phillies (39-46) will look for their fourth series sweep and 40th win of the season as they take on rookie RHP Tyrell Jenkins and the National League-worst Atlanta Braves (28-56) Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank […]

Embed from Getty Images   By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Phillies 5, Braves 1  ❖  Attendance: 18,426 PHILADELPHIA — It took just 29 batters faced and 92 pitches for Philadelphia Phillies (39-46) rookie RHP Zach Eflin to get through the Atlanta Braves' (28-56) offense Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Thanks to […]

Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — In their second-to-last home game before the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies (38-46) will look to secure their third straight series finale in opposition of RHP Mike Foltynewicz and the National League-worst Atlanta Braves (28-55) Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Starting for the […]

Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (37-46) — who have won six of their last eight games — will open their final home series before the All-Star break behind RHP Jerad Eickhoff in a Fourth of July matchup against rookie RHP Joel De La Cruz and the […]

(Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Halfway through their season, the Philadelphia Phillies did not waste any time in agreeing to contracts with prospects on the opening day of the international signing period. According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, five international prospects — three shortstops, a catcher and right-handed pitcher — have […]

kowarski/Flickr Creative Commons By: Matt Rappa, contributor  PHILADELPHIA — Despite agreeing to a three-year, $27 million contract with unrestricted free agent Jerryd Bayless on Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly are not finished in looking to add guard depth to their roster for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The latest to be linked to the franchise — which […]

Frank Klose/Philliedelphia By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — With the 2016 regular season nearly halfway complete — 10 games ahead of concluding the unofficial first half with All-Star festivities scheduled to take place in San Diego, California starting Sunday, July 10 — the Philadelphia Phillies (35-45, .438) sit 12.5 games behind the Washington Nationals for […]

Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 4, Diamondbacks 3  ❖  Attendance: 19,645 ARIZONA — The Philadelphia Phillies (34-45) were 0-41 when trailing after eight innings, while the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-44) were 30-0 when leading after eight. Both streaks came to an end early Wednesday morning in the second of the […]

Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor ARIZONA — The final leg of the Philadelphia Phillies' (32-45) nine-game road trip (2-4) begins Monday evening as they take on left-hander Robbie Ray and the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-42) in the first of a three-game series at Chase Field. Returning to the mound for the first […]