Writer: Matt Rappa
View image | gettyimages.com "Between the Lines" is a weekly aggregation series, sharing links and highlights of other pieces around the web regarding the Philadelphia Eagles. DeMarco Murray, RB DeMarco Murray held back due to sports science (ESPN/Phil Sheridan) Newly acquired running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, DeMarco Murray, was held from participating in […]
View image | gettyimages.com After logging 2,090 games and 18,080.1 innings in the field over 15 seasons in red pinstripes, shortstop Jimmy Rollins will be returning to South Philadelphia tonight for the first time in a different uniform. Rollins, 36, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 19 in exchange for minor […]
View image | gettyimages.com Final: Braves 6, Phillies 2 WP: Julio Teheran (7-6, 4.59 ERA) LP: Adam Morgan (2-3, 4.46 ERA) Philadelphia, PA – This afternoon in the series finale with the Atlanta Braves, rookie s0uthpaw Adam Morgan surrendered four runs on seven hits and three walks in just five innings on the mound, as […]
View image | gettyimages.com Having won eight out of their last nine games played at Citizens Bank Park, and 12 of 14 games overall since the Mid-Summer Classic, the Philadelphia Phillies (41-64) will look to sweep their division rival Atlanta Braves (46-58) this afternoon in a Sunday series finale matinee. Opposing rookie southpaw Adam […]
View image | gettyimages.com Making his Texas Rangers debut tonight at Globe Life Park at Arlington, former Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels earned a no-decision after allowing five runs on eight hits and walk in seven and two-thirds innings on the mound. Hamels' blockbuster trade to the Rangers was made official late Friday morning, just […]
View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 12, Braves 2 WP: Aaron Nola (2-1, 3.38 ERA) LP: Matt Wisler (5-2, 4.44 ERA) Philadelphia, PA – Trailing by one run in the bottom of the fourth inning with two outs and two runners on, catcher Cameron Rupp blasted his second-career home run. The Phillies never looked back […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Phillies (40-64) will look for their ninth series victory of the season tonight, and their fourth since the July 14 Mid-Summer Classic in Cincinnati, Ohio, as they face the division rival Atlanta Braves (46-57). Tonight's game will feature a matchup between 22-year-old right handed rookies: Aaron Nola on […]
View image | gettyimages.com One of the key players from the 2008 World Series Championship team, Pat Burrell, has been inducted as the 37th member of the Philadelphia Phillies' Wall of Fame. Former manager of his, and last year's recipient of the honor, Charlie Manuel, introduced Burrell before the fans, as well as the […]
View image | gettyimages.com Long-time second baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies' organization, Chase Utley, could be on the move according to 'light buzz' heard from Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com Phillies have traded one club icon in Hamels. Will Chase Utley be dealt? I am hearing some light buzz of the Cubs having interest. — […]
View image | gettyimages.com A trade which seemed to take years to finalize, has reportedly been made official. According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman deal, sending them to the Texas Rangers, is 'finally official'. Remember that Cole Hamels deal you thought got done like 38 hours ago? Finally official. […]