Reading Fightin Phils feature four top Phillies draft picks

Randolph, Moniak, Bohm, Haseley at Reading end of June 2019(photo credit: George Young Jr)Many fans of the Philadelphia Phillies make the trip to FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania at some point. Roughly 75-80 miles northwest of Philly, those fans make the trip to watch the Reading Fightin’ Phils, the club’s Double-A minor league affiliate.Minor league baseball has its own attractions, with … Continue reading Reading Fightin Phils feature four top Phillies draft picks

Jay Bruce comes through again, Phillies walkoff Mets in 10 innings

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'cvh2TbUxTG5XQKs63F5GOw',sig:'2zn2nH11Z8KYvC9XfDx3HysKWxtmUmGG0CO0ZmCxG8E=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1152244359',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJay Bruce about to get doused after his Wednesday walkoffThe Philadelphia Phillies (42-38) completed their first walkoff victory of the season, downing the New York Mets (37-44) by a 5-4 final score on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia. With the win, the Phillies remain tied for … Continue reading Jay Bruce comes through again, Phillies walkoff Mets in 10 innings

Phillies blast four homers for second straight night to rally past Mets

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0nplm5UaRtRbc6u06lAoSA',sig:'yhV8Uk42EUgrAsdzrVQq1coT3NiOXDvhgkt4s1bLmDc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'667847316',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMaikel Franco homers for the second consecutive gameThe Philadelphia Phillies (41-38) defeated the visiting New York Mets (37-43) by a 7-5 score on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.It was a second consecutive offensive explosion that carried the Phillies, with the club powering at least four home runs on successive … Continue reading Phillies blast four homers for second straight night to rally past Mets

Mets are a mess under manager Mickey Callaway as they open series with Phillies

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0k_LFxfWSqpNx59cW1VQHw',sig:'buGY9HaOz5EQDbpmDOQIdXFCajuklloSiKd-FSdSfOE=',w:'594px',h:'410px',items:'1148637924',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMets skipper Mickey Callaway is under serious fire in New YorkThe Philadelphia Phillies (39-38) and New York Mets (37-41) both entered the 2019 season with high hopes. Each team was considered by most evaluators to be a genuine contender for a division crown and a postseason berth. Neither … Continue reading Mets are a mess under manager Mickey Callaway as they open series with Phillies

Marlins send Phillies to sixth straight defeat on a hit that was ten years in the making

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'EMD1_3t6R5BlFRvYjVAKug',sig:'t_cRtakFhzQdc_jHr1kqr7Z2wSMmLfBstrHueQVyanM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1151523322',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsWilkin Castillo waited a decade to deliver the game-winning hitThis is not a recording. The Philadelphia Phillies (39-37) lost (again) on Saturday, this time by a 5-3 score, when their bullpen collapsed (again) to blow a late-innings lead. And this was a second consecutive loss to the Miami Marlins … Continue reading Marlins send Phillies to sixth straight defeat on a hit that was ten years in the making