2019 MLB preview and predictions

Paul Goldschmidt powers up the Saint Louis Cardinals for 2019   With the 2019 Grapefruit and Cactus League schedules drawing to a close this week, all eyes are now squarely focused on Opening Day. All 30 teams in Major League Baseball will be playing in the regular season on Thursday. How will superstars such as Bryce … Continue reading 2019 MLB preview and predictions

Phillies incumbents Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez face pivotal seasons

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BK5wH4XqSRxqccvLW1AunA',sig:'NopfB0EtRk62ZrpwbvRROTPgeR2znvhWESSB-_varMQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1065593434',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHernandez again finds himself in Phillies Opening Day lineupThe starting lineup of position players scheduled to take the field for the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day of the 2019 season bears little resemblance to the one from just a year ago.With Rhys Hoskins returning full-time to first base from left field, just … Continue reading Phillies incumbents Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez face pivotal seasons

Jake Arrieta returning to form will be a major key for 2019 Phillies success

Arrieta had January knee surgery and looks readyIt was just over a year ago, on March 12, 2018, that free agent starting pitcher Jake Arrieta finally found a team for his services. Somewhat surprisingly, that team was the Philadelphia Phillies.His choice was a bit of a surprise in that the Phillies were still trying to find a … Continue reading Jake Arrieta returning to form will be a major key for 2019 Phillies success

Drew Anderson, Jerad Eickhoff provide back-end Phillies rotation insurance

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'FKuFF6AETjZZxof8RwoqQA',sig:'JtTthBgtM10x3xyzWl99JO1vZKbRQQVkLffwokUZpFk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1136819437',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsZach Eflin has had a solid spring at back of Phillies rotationAs the club’s decision-makers have whittled away at the final Opening Day roster decisions over the last week or so, both the starting lineup and starting pitching rotation have solidified.The regular starting lineup will see Rhys Hoskins, Cesar Hernandez, Jean … Continue reading Drew Anderson, Jerad Eickhoff provide back-end Phillies rotation insurance

First two home runs from Bryce Harper lead Phillies to spring romp

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'i0fKjvnuSQdTs3BDx55YPw',sig:'xUApwbwy-brt8vu9AD--kAQs9SdFk3xkF3a4gcAjYG0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1134292799',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBryce Harper homers twice in Grapefruit League victoryIt has happened 184 times over his first seven regular seasons in Major League Baseball and another five times in the postseason. There were even a few launched during spring training. But all of those happened in another uniform.This afternoon for … Continue reading First two home runs from Bryce Harper lead Phillies to spring romp