The Phillies today officially announced that Aaron Nola, their top pitching prospect, will make his eagerly anticipated Major League Baseball debut next Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays in an interleague game at Citizens Bank Park.Nola, the club's top pick at 7th overall in the 2014 MLB Amateur Draft out of Louisiana State University, is … Continue reading Aaron Nola to make his Phillies debut
Philadelphia’s first MLB All-Star Game
The first All-Star Game ever played in Philadelphia was also a first for Major League Baseball. The game, played at Shibe Park on July 13th, 1943 was the first midsummer classic to be scheduled at night.Being a "first" involving the illumination of a ball game in the dark was nothing new for Shibe, which had also been the … Continue reading Philadelphia’s first MLB All-Star Game
Cole Hamels takes mound as trade deadline looms
Cole Hamels is scheduled to take the mound for the Phillies in this afternoon's series finale at Turner Field against the host Atlanta Braves. For the ace lefty, every outing now is possibly the final time that he will pitch in Phillies pinstripes.The MLB non-waiver trade deadline comes at midnight on July 31st. So the team has … Continue reading Cole Hamels takes mound as trade deadline looms
Andy MacPhail hired to lead Phillies rebuild
At an afternoon press conference, the Philadelphia Phillies officially announced that longtime baseball executive Andy MacPhail will take over as the President of the club. MacPhail will take over formally from current President Pat Gillick at the conclusion of the 2015 regular season.This marks the first time in the 132+ year history of the franchise that the club has hired … Continue reading Andy MacPhail hired to lead Phillies rebuild
Ryne Sandberg resigns: What next for Phillies?
"This is a difficult day, a challenging day, and a tough day for myself. But I am stepping down as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies."With that fairly simple, straight-forward statement, Ryne Sandberg resigned his position as the skipper of the Phillies. He leaves the team having guided them to an overall 119-149 record in one full and … Continue reading Ryne Sandberg resigns: What next for Phillies?
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