Writer: Matt Rappa
New Astro Ken Giles arrived in camp today ready to go #AstrosST pic.twitter.com/l96DctFvgq — Houston Astros (@astros) February 18, 2016 Kissimmee, Fla. – Former Philadelphia Phillies closer Ken Giles spoke to the media for the first time of the new season Thursday at the Houston Astros' spring training facility. "I'm hoping to start ramping it […]
Embed from Getty Images CLEARWATER, Fla. – With just one day remaining in the Philadelphia Phillies' offseason, as pitchers and catchers report ahead of their first workout on Feb. 18, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer notes two absences from the locker room at Bright House Field—eight-year veteran southpaw Matt Harrison and recently-acquired right-hander […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies were one of 13 teams that attended the showcase of 32-year-old Cuban outfielder Alexei Bell in Mexicali on Monday, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The other attending teams included just one other National League East rival, the Miami Marlins, in addition to the following: Arizona […]
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the ballot of 12 candidates eligible to be named the 38th inductee of the organization's Wall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 12. Steve Bedrosian, RHP (1986-89) Larry Christenson, RHP (1973-83)* Jim Fregosi, Manager (1991-96)* Gene Garber, RHP (1974-78)* Jim Konstanty, RHP (1948-54)* Fred […]
Embed from Getty Images MIAMI – Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Delmon Young was arrested late Sunday night in Miami, Florida, under accusations of "choking and threatening to kill a valet attendant" and "using ethnic slurs," according to Andy Slater of 940-AM WINZ. The incident started when a valet attendant at the Viceroy hotel refused […]
Embed from Getty Images TORONTO – Two former Phillies starters—southpaw J.A. Happ and right-hander Gavin Floyd—could fill out two-fifths of the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation for the 2016 season. Jon Heyman of MLB Network first reported on Jan. 4 that the 2015 American League East Champions have agreed to a deal with Floyd, the […]
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA -The medical and performance staff of the Philadelphia Phillies has signed an agreement with CoachMePlus to provide their applied sports science platform, according to a team press release. CoachMePlus works with professional and collegiate sports teams to manage their athletes’ sports performance data. A company grounded on expertise, innovation […]
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-hander Edgar Ibarra to a minor league contract, according to Baseball America. Ibarra, 26, was signed as an amateur free agent by the Minnesota Twins on Jan. 2, 2006. He made his major league debut last season on June 2 with the Los […]
Embed from Getty Images With pitchers and catchers due to report to spring training in just over two weeks, remaining time in the Major League Baseball offseason is quickly running out—especially for free agents. There are currently 13 former members of the Philadelphia Phillies who have yet to sign with a new club for […]
(Photo: @MattGelb) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies unveiled on Monday their new alternate red jerseys that they will don six times during Citizens Bank Park Business Persons Specials this upcoming season. The first of the six scheduled dates is Thursday, April 14, against the San Diego Padres in a 1:05 p.m. matinee. According to a […]
