Writer: Matt Rappa
(Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor TORONTO — Replacing injured Philadelphia Phillies (30-34) RHP Vince Velasquez — who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right biceps strain on Friday — will be RHP Zach Eflin for his Major League debut in the series finale against RHP Marcus Stroman and the Toronto Blue […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 7, Blue Jays 0 ❖ Attendance: 35,678 TORONTO — The first of a four-game home-and-home series against the Toronto Blue Jays (35-31) ended in favor of the Philadelphia Phillies (30-34) and right-hander Jerad Eickhoff Monday evening at the Rogers Centre. Thanks to solo home […]
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor CARLSBAD, Calif. — Philadelphia Phillies amateur outfielder Mickey Moniak had a weekend to remember, being selected first overall in the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Thursday, followed by less than 24 hours later graduating from La Costa Canyon High School. Being the first high school outfielder since […]
pic.twitter.com/20tihTxqhN — mickey moniak (@MickeyMoniak) April 15, 2016 By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — With the latest mock draft by Baseball America suggesting the Philadelphia Phillies have La Costa Canyon High School outfielder Mickey Moniak as their "favorite" to select first overall in Thursday's First-Year Player Draft, the 18-year-old was asked Wednesday by San […]
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — With less than 24 hours until the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in Secaucus, New Jersey, tensions are rising as to who the Philadelphia Phillies will select with the first overall pick. It will be the first time since 1998 that the Phillies have owned the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Cubs 8, Phillies 1 ❖ Attendance: 28,650 PHILADELPHIA — A 21-minute rain delay prevented the series finale between the Philadelphia Phillies (29-31) and MLB-best Chicago Cubs (41-17) from getting underway, but once it did, it did not last long for Phillies' right-hander Vince Velasquez as […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Behind right-hander Vince Velasquez, the Philadelphia Phillies (29-30) will oppose 14-year veteran RHP John Lackey and the MLB-best Chicago Cubs (40-17) in the series finale Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The matinee will conclude a 10-game homestand for the Phillies, who have lost […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Replacing an All-Star in Carlos Ruiz as the starting catcher was no easy task for Cameron Rupp, considering how much he is beloved by Philadelphia Phillies fans who still chant "Chooch" during each of his plate appearances. Rupp earned the role this spring after batting .343/.425/.714, […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — One day removed from turning 23 years old, Philadelphia Phillies (27-29) right-hander Aaron Nola will take the mound for his 12th start of the season as he opposes right-hander Wily Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers (26-30) in the final meeting of a four-game set […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Having lost seven consecutive games, the Philadelphia Phillies (26-28) will send one of their most effective pitchers this season to the mound — right-hander Vince Velasquez — in the second of a four-game set against right-hander Jimmy Nelson and the Milwaukee Brewers (25-29) Friday […]
