Nola has become an ace for Phillies(Photo: By Arturo Pardavila III via Wiki Commons)This 2018 season has been a true breakout campaign for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola. In his fourth year at the MLB level, Nola has shown that he can be that rarest of commodities – a true ace.The 25-year-old right-hander was chosen by … Continue reading Phillies should not shut Aaron Nola down with just two starts remaining
Fangraphs ranks Citizens Bank Park poorly for “walkability”
Citizens Bank Park isn't an easy place to walk to for fans(Photo: Matthew Veasey)If you’ve ever been to Citizens Bank Park you know that it is a gorgeous ballpark. Tremendous sight lines, a 360-degree open main concourse that allows you to have a view of the action as you walk around nearly the entirety, and some of … Continue reading Fangraphs ranks Citizens Bank Park poorly for “walkability”
Phillies can only hurt themselves by finishing the 2018 season strong
Phillies need roster changes to become true contenders(Photo: Keith Allison via Wiki Commons)As recently as one month ago it was a foregone conclusion that the Philadelphia Phillies would finish with a winning record in the 2018 season.On August 18 the Phillies were 68-55 and just one game behind the Atlanta Braves in the loss column … Continue reading Phillies can only hurt themselves by finishing the 2018 season strong
Phillies receive strong relief from rookie Victor Arano
Phillies 2018 rookie reliever Victor Arano(Photo: Ian D'Andrea via Wiki Commons)The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the youngest overall rosters in Major League Baseball. One of the more anonymous but successful of those youngsters this season has been relief pitcher Victor Arano.A 23-year-old right-hander originally signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers out of his native Mexico … Continue reading Phillies receive strong relief from rookie Victor Arano
Mid-September 2018 MLB Power Ranking
Terry Francona's Tribe clinch the AL Central once again(Photo: Arturo Pardavila III via Wiki Commons)This past week was the final full week of summer in the 2018 Major League Baseball regular season. The teams are now fully immersed in the stretch run, those final pivotal battles to determine division champions and wildcard playoff participants.One team, the … Continue reading Mid-September 2018 MLB Power Ranking
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