Phillies franchise hits leader Jimmy Rollins returns to Philadelphia

  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 […]

Matt Rappa  •  04 Aug 2015
Morgan struggles against Teheran, Braves in series finale

  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 […]

Matt Rappa  •  02 Aug 2015
Phillies hope to reverse fortunes against Teheran in series finale vs. Braves

  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 […]

Matt Rappa  •  02 Aug 2015
Former Phillie Cole Hamels earns no-decision in Rangers debut

  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 […]

Matt Rappa  •  01 Aug 2015
Rupp’s three-run blast lifts Phillies over Braves, secures ninth series victory of season

  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 […]

Matt Rappa  •  01 Aug 2015
Phillies eye series victory over Braves in matchup between 22-year-old rookies Nola, Wisler

  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 […]

Matt Rappa  •  01 Aug 2015
Former slugging outfielder Pat Burrell inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame

  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 […]

Matt Rappa  •  31 Jul 2015
Cubs may be interested in Chase Utley as trade deadline fast approaches

  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. — […]

Matt Rappa  •  31 Jul 2015
Deal official: Cole Hamels to make Rangers debut Saturday

  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. […]

Matt Rappa  •  31 Jul 2015