Before Matt Klentak became general manager, many had criticized the Phillies organization for the apparent lack of interest in advanced analytics. However, a little more than a year after becoming the general manager, Matt Klentak has rallied the Phillies, specifically regarding analytics. A new, advanced computer system called, “PHIL” was developed by the Phillies organization, and the process accelerated, following …

After many changes have been made in recent weeks, especially following the 40-man roster being set, many believe that Cody Asche is the odd man out. Philadelphia Phillies general manager, Matt Klentak has been on a roll with making roster moves, and he may very well be making one more, sooner than we think. Today, four players on the current …

Just five days after being designated for an assignment, Phillies reliever, Jimmy Cordero was traded to NL East rivals, the Washington Nationals. There has not yet been any official announcement as to whether the Phillies will receive cash or a player to be named at a later time. In 2015, at age 25, Cordero was acquired by the Phillies from …

After a breakout 2016 season, many have begun to question whether or not Phillies starting catcher, Cameron Rupp presents himself as a possible candidate to put up for trade this offseason. To answer this question, let’s breakdown all aspects and see if we can come to a verdict in the end, with the intent to determine whether or not Rupp …

Phillies general manager, Matt Klentak and his aides have been meeting with executives and player agents from outside of the organization, evaluating young talent that is already in the system, as they search for upgrades. However, time is of the essence, as they try to determine who should be shielded from next month’s Rule 5 draft. In just six days, …

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies organization officially announced that in relief for Steve Henderson, long-time pinch-hitter, and former Phillies player, Matt Stairs will take over as Phillies hitting coach next season. Stairs has been a fan favorite in the Greater Philadelphia Area ever since his dramatic, game-winning home run at Dodgers Stadium, in Game 4 of the 2008 NLCS. For …

After yet another season of missing out on the postseason, it should restore some faith within Phillies fans to know that things are looking good for right-handed pitcher, Aaron Nola. The 2016 season was a rather disappointing one for Nola, after being forced to miss the final few months of the season, due to a low-grade sprain of his right …

Over recent years, we have seen great changes within the world of sports. After the implementation of instant replay in the MLB, it seems as though more changes are on the way. On October 18, Darren Rovell of ESPN.com confirmed that the MLB will reportedly switch uniform manufacturers, transitioning from Majestic Athletic to Under Armour for the 2020 MLB season. …

The end of an era is upon us. In 2005, Ryan Howard burst on the major league scene, as he powered his way to becoming the National League Rookie of the Year in just a half-season. One year later, he had one of the greatest seasons in franchise history. A season where Howard earned himself a team-record after belting 58 …

Though it has turned out to be quite a long summer for Phillies center fielder, Odubel Herrera, there is no question that he has had the best year of his career thus far. Back in July, Herrera was selected to his first ever All-Star game, as a result of tearing it up the entire first half of the 2016 season. …