Writer: Matt Rappa
Former Philadelphia Phillies 3B/OF Cody Asche has signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals, the club announced Thursday evening via Twitter.
The brand identity and logo of the “76ers Gaming Club (GC),” one of 17 teams in the new esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, was officially unveiled Thursday by the Philadelphia 76ers organization.
According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Philadelphia Phillies are among four clubs thus far involved in “preliminary communication” to acquire Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.
Making his first major league appearance in nearly 850 days, right-hander Henderson Alvarez will debut in Philadelphia Phillies (58-90) pinstripes in the interleague series finale against southpaw Sean Manaea and the Oakland Athletics (65-83) Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies (56-89) and right-hander Jake Thompson will aim for their sixth series sweep Thursday evening in the finale against RHP Jose Urena and the Miami Marlins (68-77) at Citizens Bank Park.
As RHP Jake Thompson makes his fifth start of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies (53-87) will look to rebound against the Washington Nationals (86-54) and ace RHP Max Scherzer Friday evening in the second of a four-game set at Nationals Park.
Philadelphia Phillies (53-85) rookie RHP Ben Lively, acquired via trade from the Cincinnati Reds on Dec. 31, 2014 for veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd, showcased not only his arm but also his bat in Tuesday evening’s matchup against RHP Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets
Upon the highly-anticipated major league debut of No. 4 club prospect J.P. Crawford, the Philadelphia Phillies (52-85) will face right-hander Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets (59-78) Tuesday evening in the second of the three-game series at Citi Field.
The Philadelphia Phillies (51-84) will look to capture the series victory in their final road contest against the Miami Marlins (67-68) this season at Marlins Park. The Phillies recall RHP Jake Thompson from Triple-A to start opposite RHP Jose Urena, who leads the Marlins in wins (12).
Behind RHP Aaron Nola, the Philadelphia Phillies (51-83) will look to secure their 12th series win Saturday evening in the third of a four-game set against RHP Dan Straily and the National League Wild Card-hopeful Miami Marlins (66-68) at Marlins Park.
