Writer: Matt Rappa
Embed from Getty Images Nearly 30 weeks after resigning from the Philadelphia Phillies organization as its 52nd manager in franchise history, Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg is reportedly returning to the organization in which he played for 15 seasons: the Chicago Cubs. Sandberg, 56, has been named an ambassador of the Cubs, […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration with RHP Jeanmar Gomez by agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Gomez, who turns 28 next month, was 2-3 with a 3.01 ERA and a 1.326 WHIP ratio over 65 games and 74 2/3 innings last […]
Embed from Getty Images Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera has left the Tiburones de La Guaira of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League in order to prepare himself 'physically, mentally and spiritually' for spring training. Herrera was reportedly asked by the Phillies to stop playing ahead of his scheduled Feb. 1 flight back to the United States, according to […]
(Photo: Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Wednesday morning that they have invited nine players as non-roster invitees to major league spring training, which begins next month in Clearwater, Florida. RHP: Mark Appel, Zach Eflin, Jake Thompson C: Andrew Knapp, Gabriel Lino, Logan Moore 1B: Brock Stassi SS: J.P. Crawford OF: Nick […]
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – Former Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 prospect, right-hander Lincoln Holdzkom, has passed away at the age of 33 after being involved in a California car accident Sunday morning, according to Stuff.co.nz. Holdzkom was a 2012 participant of the World Baseball Classic as a member of the New Zealand Diamondblacks. He […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia 76ers are "in talks" with Mike D'Antoni to join Brett Brown's staff as their associate head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. D'Antoni could join the Sixers' bench "later this month," according to Wojnarowski, as he has been in discussion with both Brown and new team […]
View image | gettyimages.com Update: Dec. 12, 2015: The Ken Giles trade to the Houston Astros has been made official. The Phillies will receive right-handers Mark Appel, Vince Velasquez, Thomas Eshelman, Harold Arauz and left-hander Brett Oberholtzer. Minor-league infielder Jonathan Arauz will also be sent to Houston as part of the transaction, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. […]
View image | gettyimages.com Former Phillies outfielder Brian Bogusevic has signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Bogusevic, 31, began last season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, despite slugging .611 in 36 spring training at-bats. The Oak Lawn, Illinois native was not recalled […]
View image | gettyimages.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in signing free agent right-hander Doug Fister, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Phillies are looking at doug fister. Good buy-low candidate. Philly also needs veteran for rotation. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 9, 2015 Fister, 31, was 5-7 with a […]
View image | gettyimages.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-handed reliever David Hernandez, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Sources: #Philies agree with RHP David Hernandez, pending physical. Drafted by Phils execs MacPhail, Jordan during their time with #Orioles. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2015 The contract is reportedly […]
