Writer: Matt Rappa
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the hire of former YouTube Quantitative Analyst and Statistician Andy Galdi as their director of baseball research and development, according to a team press release. Galdi, 30, will reportedly "oversee all baseball analytics, including data visualization and reporting, statistical research, and data infrastructure." […]
(Photo: Leonardo Colagrossi/Instagram) PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have signed 19-year-old infielder Leonardo Colagrossi to a professional contract, according to FIBS (Italian Baseball Softball Federation). For three seasons, from 2013-2015, Colagrossi participated in the Italian Academy of Baseball and Softball in Tirrenia and focused his studies on biochemistry. On Nov. 23, the Angel Service Nettuno […]
Embed from Getty Images The Washington Nationals have signed 16-year veteran right-hander Bronson Arroyo to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training, according to FOX Sports. Arroyo, who turns 39 four weeks from Wednesday, was 7-4 with a 4.08 ERA and a 1.291 WHIP ratio in 14 starts during the 2014 season […]
Former Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has not wasted any time getting acclimated with his new organization, the Boston Red Sox. On Oct. 26, Amaro joined the 115-year organization to become their first base coach, outfield instructor and assistant baserunning coach for the 2016 season. One of the highlights from this past weekend's Red […]
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA – With Phillies pitchers and catchers due to report to Clearwater, Florida, in just 26 days, some of the acquisitions made by new Phillies general manager Matt Klentak this offseason will soon be able to showcase their abilities and talents in spring training. One name to pay close attention […]
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Harrison is not expected to be ready for Spring Training, and is 'unlikely to pitch anytime soon,' according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Harrison, 30, was acquired from the Texas Rangers on July 31 in the seven-player trade that included 2008 World Series Most […]
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA – Each winter, fans are given the opportunity to vote online for their favorite former Phillie to be inducted into the Wall of Fame during the upcoming season. Last year, 2008 World Series Champion Pat Burrell was voted in by fans in a ballot that included: manager Jim Fregosi; pitchers […]
Embed from Getty Images The Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline, which traditionally takes place on July 31, has been pushed back to Aug. 1 for the 2016 season, according to USA TODAY. At the MLB owners meetings on Thursday, Commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters that the move was made due to the fact […]
Brown signing autographs at the 30th annual Phillies Phestival held on May 19, 2014, at Citizens Bank Park. (Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia) PHILADELPHIA – Three months have passed since former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown was outrighted off of the team's 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Brown, 28, elected free agency exactly one […]
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have signed veteran Jake Fox to a minor league deal, according to Baseball America. Fox, 33, will provide depth for the Phillies' minor league system in multiple ways, considering he is capable of playing the catcher, first base and left field positions. Fox last appeared […]
