The Philadelphia Phillies added more depth to their infield options in a minor trade with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Coming to the Phils is 26-year old infielder Taylor Featherston, who filled a utility infielder role with the Halos during his rookie season in Major League Baseball a year ago.During that 2015 campaign, Featherston appeared in … Continue reading Hard to see why Phillies traded for Taylor Featherston
Philography: Granny Hamner
Philography: Granny Hamner - As the 1950's dawned the Phillies were developing a young, exciting club. Hamner was right in the middle of that excitement, literally, as the 22-year old starting shortstop for what appeared to be an up-and-coming contender.
Darren Daulton making a difference
A Philadelphia Phillies icon remains active in the community through his charitable foundation.In 1993, the Phillies astounded the baseball world with their magical worst-to-first season. That squad, nicknamed ‘Macho Row’, had a clear leader in team captain Darren Daulton.Known affectionately as ‘Dutch’, the left-handed hitting catcher would play in parts of 14 seasons with the Phillies. He made … Continue reading Darren Daulton making a difference
Phillies will once again honor local teachers
The Philadelphia Phillies will once again take an evening to celebrate the importance of teachers this coming season.On Friday, May 13th, 2016 during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Phils will honor 10 local teachers at Citizens Bank Park on Teacher Appreciation Night. This will be the 16th annual celebration of the educational profession by … Continue reading Phillies will once again honor local teachers
Phillies implement sports science platform
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed an agreement with an athlete management system company to help track player health status.Per a press release received via email from Annette Wong, Marketing Associate for CoachMePlus, the company: “has signed an agreement with the medical and performance staff of the Philadelphia Phillies to provide their applied sports science platform.”The CoachMePlus system will … Continue reading Phillies implement sports science platform
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