Baseball is finally back. Meaningless Spring Training games start today. This afternoon, the Phillies will begin their Grapefruit League action with matchups against the Tigers in Lakeland and the Yankees in Clearwater. Lefty hurler Michael Plassmeyer is slated to get the start against the Tigers with reliever Nick Nelson opening against the Yankees. With the split squad, it’s likely we’ll …
The World Baseball Classic is taking place from March 7th to the 21st this year. Phillies fans are looking forward to watching it because many of the team’s beloved players have an active role on different rosters. Catcher JT Realmuto, Outfielder Kyle Schwarber, and Shortstop Trea Turner are on the roster for Team USA this year. Unfortunately, previously committed Bryce …
Philly Rob is licking his lips with anticipation as he overlooks the team’s first true practice today in Clearwater. Championship aspirations can be see all over everyone’s faces, after getting a taste of success last season. The guys look loose, and know exactly what Philadelphia is expecting of them as the city yearns for a championship after three straight heartbreaks …
Dave Dombrowski. The Phillies President of Baseball Operations has a long history of making franchise-altering moves to push a team over the hump. While Dombrowski’s latest addition may not be “franchise-altering,” it certainly gives the Phils’ one of the most talented bullpens they’ve ever assembled. On Saturday, the Phillies acquired LHP Gregory Soto and INF Kody Clemens from the Detroit …
As the calendar turns from 2022, the city of Philadelphia will undoubtedly look back on the year’s unforgettable moments reminiscing a magical run in October. Baseball is back in a big way––the Phillies, who began the year 22-29, broke their decade-long playoff drought and came just two wins away from winning the World Series. The Bank was filled with 46,000 …
Well, it looks like Dave Dombrowski wasn’t finished his Christmas shopping just yet. On the evening of December 23, the Phillies agreed to terms with reliever Craig Kimbrel on a one-year $10 million contract, according to Ken Rosenthal. It’s no secret Kimbrel is not the same dominant closer he once was with the Braves, Padres, and Red Sox––the latter of …
With the Christmas season upon us, Dave Dombrowski has been deeply invested in holiday shopping. For the lineup, he wrapped Trea Turner and his 11-year $300 million contract up nicely to start the offseason. The Phillies’ President of Baseball Operations proceeded to gift the starting rotation a little bit of depth, signing Taijuan Walker to a 4-year $72 million. The …
Expectation is a dangerous prospect. In the wrong hands, it can be debilitating, a crippling weight, a promise broken by potential, a level never reached. In the right hands, however, expectation can be a beautiful motivator. This afternoon, when the Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent shortstop Trea Turner to an 11-year, $300 million contract, they showed just what kind of hands …
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 …
After falling behind by three runs after seven innings of play, the Phillies found themselves in a bit of a hole with only six outs left to try and climb back in the game. Cameron Rupp stepped up to the plate with runners on second and third, and representing the tying run, with one out in the top of the …
