The Philadelphia Phillies have traded a former first round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Pirates.Homegrown lefty pitcher Jesse Biddle, recently removed from the 40-man rosterand recovering from Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for the entirety of the 2016 season, was dealt away according to a report by Philly.com’s Matt Gelb.The Phillies had designated the 24-year … Continue reading Jesse Biddle Dealt from Phillies to Pirates
Phillies will be going red in 2016
The Philadelphia Phillies will feature red uniform jerseys for certain home games during the 2016 season.The club has announced that the red jerseys are scheduled to be worn a half-dozen times, during mid-week afternoon games. The debut of the new red home uniform jersey will take place early in the year, on Thursday, April 14th in a scheduled 1:05pm … Continue reading Phillies will be going red in 2016
Cole Hamels returns to Philly area to work with kids
A former Philadelphia Phillies pitching great and World Series hero was back in the area last week.The Phils’ 2002 1st round MLB Amateur Draft pick, Cole Hamels spent parts of 10 seasons in red pinstripes. Hamels became the 2008 NLCS and World Series MVP, and a key member of the core group of players who built a quasi-dynasty, … Continue reading Cole Hamels returns to Philly area to work with kids
Looking ahead to Phillies 2016 outfield mix
On April 6th, 2015 for Opening Day against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies starting outfield consisted of Ben Revere in left, Odubel Herrera in center, and Grady Sizemore in right field.Six months later, on October 4th, the Phillies closed out the season hosting the Miami Marlins with a starting outfield of Darin Ruf in left, Aaron Altherr in center, and Jeff Francoeur in right field. During … Continue reading Looking ahead to Phillies 2016 outfield mix
Philography: Kevin Stocker
Philography: Kevin Stocker - He was an often overlooked but extremely vital piece to the ‘Macho Row’ NL pennant winners of the 1993 season.
