Phillies 2016 Wall of Fame nominee Fred Luderus

        Luderus was Phillies starting first baseman during the 1910's The Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame is a wonderful tradition of honoring the great individuals who have made Phillies baseball more enjoyable for fans of the team over its 133-season existence. Beginning with Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts in 1978, the Phillies have … Continue reading Phillies 2016 Wall of Fame nominee Fred Luderus

Sneak peak at Phillies future in today’s Grapefruit League game

The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon in Dunedin, Florida.Manager Pete Mackanin‘s announced starting lineup for the second Grapefruit League game could give Phillies fans an exciting peak at the team’s highly acclaimed rebuilding program.Unfortunately for those fans, the vast majority will not get a chance to see that lineup. The … Continue reading Sneak peak at Phillies future in today’s Grapefruit League game

Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have a number of players who have been around for a few years, and appear to be running out of time with the ball club.After the 2015 season ended it was disappointing outfielder Domonic Brown to whom the Phillies said goodbye. At some point either during or after the coming 2016 season, the club will … Continue reading Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies

Nick Williams could make or break the Phillies rebuild

The Philadelphia Phillies organization is home to one of the top outfield prospects in all of baseball.That prospect is 22-year old Nick Williams, a 6’3″, 195 pound left-handed star in the making who Baseball America recently ranked as the 27th best prospect in the game today, and baseball’s 7th best outfield prospect.Williams was originally selected by … Continue reading Nick Williams could make or break the Phillies rebuild

Ryan Howard holds spring training press conference

The Philadelphia Phillies longtime first baseman delivered what is likely to be his final spring training press conference this afternoon.On a beautiful afternoon in Clearwater, Florida on which the temperatures rose to a warm and comfortable 78 degrees, rains fell in Philly and the temperatures barely reached to the 40 mark.The beat reporters and broadcasters covering … Continue reading Ryan Howard holds spring training press conference