The Philadelphia Phillies have invited a group of former big leaguers to participate in spring training as guest instructors.Continuing a decades-long tradition, the club has decided to bring in seven alumni during the course of 2016 spring training and the Grapefruit League season.This year’s group will feature:Mike Schmidt – the greatest player in Phillies franchise history and … Continue reading Phillies announce 2016 spring training guest instructors
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.
MATT VEASEY 