Nick Pivetta's struggles continued on Friday nightThe Phillies crushed the host Pirates by a 17-5 score on Friday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The win moved the team into first place by percentage points in the National League East Division standings.It also marked the 15th victory over the club’s last 22 games. Even more recently, the Phils … Continue reading Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation
Phillies still squarely in the hunt for Manny Machado
All signs remain that Phillies are in the Machado huntAs the July 31 MLB non-waiver trade deadline approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies seem to be involved in rumors regarding nearly every major player whose name is being bandied about.The biggest and hottest name of all is Baltimore Orioles superstar shortstop Manny Machado.Jon Heyman at Fancred Sports reports today … Continue reading Phillies still squarely in the hunt for Manny Machado
Not ready to commit to the Phillies as 2018 contenders just yet
Phillies need one or two pieces to stay in contentionIt’s the day after Independence Day, and an off-day on the Major League Baseball schedule for the Philadelphia Phillies. The team leaves today on an 11-game road trip leading up to the MLB All-Star Game. It will be July 20 before home fans get to see the … Continue reading Not ready to commit to the Phillies as 2018 contenders just yet
Road trip could be telling for contending Phillies
Phanatic and home fans won't see the team for two weeksWe're now past the Fourth of July, and the Philadelphia Phillies currently are holding a National League Wildcard playoff spot.Thanks to victories in six of their last seven games, the Fightin' Phils trail the first-place Atlanta Braves by just one game in the loss column … Continue reading Road trip could be telling for contending Phillies
Manny Machado in town, hopefully not for final time in 2018
Will Machado find himself back in Philly this month?The Philadelphia Phillies open a quick two-game set with the Baltimore Orioles tonight at the still-sweltering hot Citizens Bank Park. While game time temperatures are expected in the mid-80's, the "real feel" will be in the low-90's for much of the night.But the weather won't be the … Continue reading Manny Machado in town, hopefully not for final time in 2018
MATT VEASEY 