As we head full steam ahead to October, the Phillies are in a prime position to be one of the Wildcard teams from the National League. The 2022 season has been anything but a banner year for the team with several ups and downs. Early season struggles saw the Phils part way with former manager Joe Girardi, and then an …

The Phillies aren’t the only ones with a playoff drought on the line this September. Their second baseman, Jean Segura, has never played meaningful baseball in October in his 11 year big league career. It’s personal for him––he’s been waiting his entire career for the opportunity to make an impact in the postseason, and his play recently has been indicative …

In 2019, the Phillies held the 14th pick in a loaded MLB Draft. Some of the top players picked––Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr., Andrew Vaughn, and Alex Manoah––are currently viewed as a future face of their respective franchises. With their first selection, the Phillies opted to take SS Bryson Stott out of UNLV in hopes he, too, would become part …

The Time Has Come Bryce Harper is set to make his return Friday. The Phillies are activating the star right-fielder, turned DH (for the season), who hasn’t played since June 25th. Although the Phillies have felt Harper’s absence, they have held down the fort without him. Philadelphia went 32-20 while Harper was out with a broken thumb. Harper played the …

Depleted Outfield Throughout the season, the Phillies outfield has become increasingly depleted. They have been dealing with the injury bug all season. This continued over the last week as we lost Schwarber and Marsh to injuries. Schwarber exited last Thursday’s loss in discomfort. Luckily he didn’t have to make an appearance on the injured list, but he has been missing …

With just 43 games left to play, the Phillies end their road trip with a 3-3 record, just before they return home to Citizens Bank Park to face the New York Mets.  This series has potential to make or break the team’s confidence, as the Mets are a tough team to beat. In their most recent series vs the Mets, …

Rob Thomson. The bullpen. The resurgence of JT Realmuto. Rhys Hoskins’ hot streaks. Nick Castellanos is getting better. The return of Jean Segura. The defense and emergence of Alec Bohm (future Gold Glover).  So many things have gone right for the Phillies since they began their hot streak at the beginning of June. The overall improvement and belief that the …

I took my seat in section 116 just behind the Phillies dugout, in the sweltering 90 degree heat last Thursday evening. The electric sounds of Citizens Bank Park were overwhelming, in the best possible way. Fans were everywhere, eagerly awaiting the newest editions of Noah Syndergaard and Brandon Marsh to take the field. Photographers prepared to take their best closeups …

Wild Card Race The Phillies find themselves in the thick of the National League Wild Card race. Although the past two seasons they have been in the playoff race, this feels like the year they get over the hump and break the 10-year playoff drought. Currently, Atlanta sits atop the wild card standings. They are then trailed by the Padres, …

The Phillies trailed the Braves 4-3, with two outs in the 8th inning. The count was 3-2 with rookie Bryson Stott at the plate, and runners on first and second. Ping. The ball flew up, up, up and out! As the ball landed in the right field seats, ecstatic cheers rushed throughout the park as the Phils just took the …