Spring Training is always an exciting time for any team. As the old saying goes, hope springs eternal, and all 30 teams are full of hope. Pitchers and catchers report for the Philadelphia Phillies on February 11th, and like the other teams, there will be a lot of intrigue surrounding the club for the following six weeks. Let’s take a …
The 2019 campaign was a disappointing one for Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Expectations were high for the twenty-six-year-old, especially after pairing him with Bryce Harper. And while Hoskins started off the season in dramatic fashion – a grand slam on Opening Day – his season quickly went downhill from there. He finished 2019 batting .226/.364/.454 with 29 home …
A disappointing Phillies season draws to a close – disappointing is a huge understatement – and the team will once again find themselves on the outside looking in come October. And while a lot of fans are talking doom and gloom and dwelling on all of the negatives this year, there were quite a few positives that should give even …
The possibility of the Phillies missing the playoffs this year will be summed up to them falling short in all the moments that mattered. There have been a handful of must-wins series since the All-Star Break, which the Phillies have failed to win. The 2019 season will have an asterisk next to it due to all the injuries, but this …
It’s been six years since he last managed a game in the Phillies dugout. Now, the winningest – and some would argue best – manager in Phillies history is back in red pinstripes once again, this time as the hitting coach. Yes folks, Charlie Manuel, the man who led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series title, is moving from his …
The Phillies have been falling short of fan expectations since dropping out of 1st place in the division early in the summer. The 2019 season has had a lot of high highs and low lows. The unsung hero of the 2019 season has been Rhys Hoskins. Since being called up in late 2017 and quickly making a name for himself, …
There’s been a lot of negativity surrounding the Phillies this summer, and understandably so. After all, this team was supposed to be one of the favorites to come out of the National League and compete for the World Series. But injuries, inconsistencies in all aspects of the game – offense, pitching, and defense – and key guys playing a lot …
The 2019 Phillies are a totally revamped team from the 2018 squad. So, how have things compared through their first 40 games of the season? Well, this year they are 24-16 with a +42-run differential in their first 40 games. 2018? Ironically enough, they were the exact same – 24-16 with a +42-run differential. With all of the offseason acquisitions, …
We discussed overreactions to the Phillies after just two series of play, including needing a true closer. When there is a big name out there that would guarantee improvements, though, is it really unnecessary? The Phillies’ season got off to a euphoric start, finishing the opening two series with a 4-1 record, the Bryce Harper hype in full bloom, and …
Spring Training games for the 2017 Phillies are just a mere 5 days in, as at the time of this writing, they are in the middle of a contest with the Tampa Bay Rays down in Clearwater, Florida. Although it has only been a small showing, some of the up-and-coming young talent in Phillies camp have shown early signs of making this …
