Writer: Matt Rappa

  View image | gettyimages.com Newly acquired All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will be making his debut tonight for the Toronto Blue Jays, as the Phillies look to win their fourth consecutive series since the All-Star break, and sixth consecutive game overall. Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (38-63) Toronto Blue Jays (50-51) RHP Jerome Williams RHP […]

  View image | gettyimages.com After much speculation, much trade talk, and even some demands out of his mouth, the Philadelphia Phillies have finally traded Jonathan Papelbon. He has waived his no-trade protection to accept a trade to the division-rival Washington Nationals, according to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports. In return, the Phillies will receive […]

  View image | gettyimages.com Coming off of Aaron Nola's first major-league victory Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies (37-63) will look to continue their hot streak tonight at the Rogers Centre, as they open a short, two-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (50-50). Late Monday evening, the Blue Jays completed a trade with the […]

  View image | gettyimages.com The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have acquired two-time World Series champion and former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino, along with cash considerations, in exchange for middle-infielder Josh Rutledge. Today the #Angels have acquired OF Shane Victorino and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for INF Josh […]

(Photo: sjmagazine.net) According to his Twitter account, 2008 World Series champion and perennial skipper of the Phillies, Charlie Manuel, married his longtime girlfriend and fiancée Missy Martin today is Las Vegas, Nevada. Vegas with @missymartin12 7-26-15 pic.twitter.com/7sWM9TqjGm — Charlie Manuel (@CMBaseball41) July 26, 2015 Manuel, the all-time winningest manager in franchise history, was 780-636 (.551) over […]

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 5, Cubs 0 WP: Cole Hamels (6-7, 3.64 ERA) LP: Jake Arrieta (11-6, 2.61 ERA) Chicago, IL – With his name at the epicenter of trade discussion, as the non-waiver trade deadline is less than a week away, Phillies left-handed ace Cole Hamels made history before a crowd […]

  View image | gettyimages.com In what could be his final start as a Phillie, left-handed ace Cole Hamels will take the mound this afternoon at Wrigley Field in opposition of Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs. Many scouts are expected to be in attendance, including those from the Houston Astros who are currently 'staying […]

  View image | gettyimages.com According to Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies have discussed an inter-division trade that would send 11-year veteran closer Jonathan Papelbon to the nation's capital. #Nationals have had trade talks with the #Phillies about Jonathan Papelbon, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me. […]

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 5, Cubs 3 WP: Ken Giles (5-2, 1.85 ERA) LP: Rafael Soriano (0-1, 3.38 ERA) SV: Jonathan Papelbon (17) Chicago, IL – In Friday afternoon's series opener matinee against the Chicago Cubs (51-44), the Philadelphia Phillies (35-63) rallied late, and ultimately came out on top thanks to clutch […]