Writer: Matt Rappa
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Orioles 8, Phillies 7 ❖ Attendance: 18,376 PHILADELPHIA — Playing in their first game at home since last season's finale on Sunday, Oct. 4, right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies (15-11-3) fell short to the Baltimore Orioles (12-15-5), despite completing a near comeback from after an early, five-run […]
(Photo: Flickr Creative Commons/Adam Chandler) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Fans of the Philadelphia Phillies will soon be able to "eat mor chikin," cool off with a variety of flavors from the Philadelphia-based Rita's Water Ice, as well as venture to the unknown with a Korean fried pork belly sandwich—a few of the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Red Sox 5, Phillies 1 ❖ Attendance: 9,958 FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies (14-9-3) have suffered their fourth defeat out of their last five games, as the offense produced just one run on nine hits against right-hander Steven Wright and the Boston […]
By: Matt Rappa, managing editor FORT MYERS, Fla. — For the first and likely only time of 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies (14-8-3) will oppose their former general manager and current Boston Red Sox (11-14-0) first base coach Ruben Amaro Jr. Sunday afternoon at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Right-hander Jerad Eickhoff, who is expected to […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 4, Blue Jays 4 ❖ Attendance: 8,537 CLEARWATER, Fla. — In a game which featured four home runs—two for both sides—the Friday evening matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies (14-7-3) and Toronto Blue Jays (15-4-3) at Bright House Field concluded in a 4-4 tie. Third […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Twins 7, Phillies 5 ❖ Attendance: 8,028 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Facing right-hander Phil Hughes and the split-squad Minnesota Twins (11-9-1), right-hander Jerad Eickhoff received a no-decision despite striking out seven batters in his spring debut as the Philadelphia Phillies (14-6-2) fell 7-5 Tuesday afternoon at […]
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco batting against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor CLEARWATER, Fla. — Returning to action following their only off-day of spring training on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies (11-4-2) will wear green jerseys […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor TEMPE, Ariz. — Former Philadelphia Phillies minor-league southpaw Rob Rasmussen has retired with aspirations of pursuing a degree in business, according to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com. Rasmussen, 26, was 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP ratio in four Cactus League appearances this spring […]
Phillies non-roster invitee outfielder Cedric Hunter in the on-deck circle during the top of the second inning at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida, on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. (Photo: Brandon Apter/Philliedelphia) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 5, Rays 2 ❖ Attendance: 6,382 PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Thanks to a four-run, eighth-inning […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies are in search of acquiring a right fielder, according to ESPN.com baseball columnist Jayson Stark. "With Aaron Altherr out for most of the year, they need somebody who can actually play quite a bit," said Stark on the March 15 […]
