Writer: Matt Rappa
The Philadelphia Phillies (47-80) will look to capture their 11th series win Saturday evening in the second of a three-game series against the reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs (68-59) at Citizens Bank Park.
Just over 200 days have passed since former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick announced his retirement from the National Football League after 13 seasons.
With just 11 series left to play in the 2017 season — seven at home — the Philadelphia Phillies (46-80) will take on the reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs (68-58) in the series opener Friday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Right-hander Jerad Eickhoff will oppose southpaw Jose Quintana.
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed former Miami Marlins All-Star RHP Henderson Alvarez to a minor-league deal. Alvarez, 27, will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and could earn up to $750,000 if he reaches the majors this season, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman.
The Philadelphia Phillies (45-77) and Miami Marlins (60-62) will partake in a single-admission, twin-bill doubleheader Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Right-handers Dan Straily and Aaron Nola will square off in the first game, followed by Jose Urena and Nick Pivetta in the latter half.
Prior to embarking on a seven-day, seven-game west coast trip, the Philadelphia Phillies (43-71) will look to split their four-game series against the New York Mets (52-62) in Sunday’s finale matinee at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies (42-71) will aim to snap their five-game home losing skid to the New York Mets (52-61) Saturday evening in the third of the four-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Right-hander Aaron Nola will oppose Mets southpaw Steven Matz.
The Philadelphia Phillies (42-70) will look to rebound in the second of a four-game series Friday evening as they take on RHP Seth Lugo and the New York Mets (51-61) at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies rookie RHP Nick Pivetta will make his 17th career start and his seventh at home.
The Philadelphia Phillies (40-69) will take on veteran right-hander Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves (51-59) Tuesday evening in the first of a brief two-game series at SunTrust Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies (39-69) will look to avoid their 70th loss and 10th sweep of the season in Sunday’s series finale matinee against RHP Jeff Hoffman and the Colorado Rockies (64-47) at Coors Field.
