Wright returns to Mets after four-month absence in series opener vs. Phillies

  View image | gettyimages.com Philadelphia, PA – Having won three consecutive games, the Philadelphia Phillies (50-74) will seek to continue their momentum, as they open a four-game series against the first-place New York Mets (67-56). Mets third baseman David Wright will be playing in his first game tonight since suffering a right hamstring strain […]

Matt Rappa  •  24 Aug 2015
Nola, Giles blank Marlins as Phillies secure series victory

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 2, Marlins 0 WP: Aaron Nola (4-1, 3.59 ERA) LP: Adam Conley (1-1, 4.88 ERA) SV: Ken Giles (10) Miami, FL – In the Sunday afternoon, series finale matinee with the Miami Marlins (50-74), rookie starting pitcher Aaron Nola tossed a career-high shutout eight innings on the mound […]

Matt Rappa  •  23 Aug 2015
Phillies vie for 50th win of season, series victory behind Nola

  View image | gettyimages.com Miami, FL – Searching for their 50th victory of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies (49-74) will call upon rookie right hander Aaron Nola this afternoon in the series finale of a four-game set with the Miami Marlins (50-73). Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (49-74) Miami Marlins (50-73) RHP Aaron Nola LHP […]

Matt Rappa  •  23 Aug 2015
Bradford, Murray strong in debut as Eagles rout Ravens

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Eagles 40, Ravens 17 Philadelphia, PA – In their second preseason game of the 2015 season, the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) put up a well-rounded, solid effort in opposition of John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens (1-1). Sam Bradford and DeMarco Murray took the field together on offense for the […]

Matt Rappa  •  22 Aug 2015
Harang looks to return to form against Nicolino, Marlins

  View image | gettyimages.com Miami, FL – Tonight in the third meeting of the four-game set with the Miami Marlins (50-72), the Philadelphia Phillies (48-74) will seek to win their 20th game since the Mid-Summer Classic, and the 21st road game overall for the 2015 season. Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (48-74) Miami Marlins […]

Matt Rappa  •  22 Aug 2015
Fiers spoils Utley’s debut with Dodgers, throws 11th no-hitter in Astros history

Final: Astros 3, Dodgers 0 WP: Mike Fiers (6-9, 3.63 ERA) LP: Brett Anderson (7-8, 3.52 ERA) Houston, TX – In the debut of second baseman Chase Utley with the Los Angeles Dodgers (67-54), right hander Mike Fiers of the Houston Astros (67-56) made history at Minute Maid Park by throwing the 11th no-hitter in franchise […]

Matt Rappa  •  21 Aug 2015
Eickhoff masterful in debut as Phillies top Marlins to even series

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 7, Marlins 1 WP: Jerad Eickhoff (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Kendry Flores (1-2, 4.97 ERA) Miami, FL – Exactly three weeks after being acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies (48-74), in the deal that sent left handers Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman to the Texas Rangers, right hander Jerad […]

Matt Rappa  •  21 Aug 2015
Jerad Eickhoff poised for major league debut against Marlins

Miami, FL – Tonight against the Miami Marlins (50-71), the Philadelphia Phillies (47-74) will get a first look at one of the returns they acquired last month from the Texas Rangers in the Cole Hamels trade, as right hander Jerad Eickhoff makes his major league debut. Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (47-74) Miami Marlins (50-71) RHP […]

Matt Rappa  •  21 Aug 2015
Williams struggles, Sweeney makes big-league debut as Phillies drop series opener to Marlins

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Marlins 9, Phillies 7 WP: Brad Hand (3-3, 4.46 ERA) LP: Jerome Williams (4-9, 6.10 ERA) SV: A.J. Ramos (21) Miami, FL – After allowing eight runs over the first two innings against the Miami Marlins (50-71), the Philadelphia Phillies (47-74) went on to score five unanswered runs but […]

Matt Rappa  •  20 Aug 2015