Phillies hope to turn it around against last-place Miami Marlins

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ojrKDvR3QsRKvfwb4qsbfQ',sig:'bOYZyYmsWcG66rvqtdhUSuQnr-m20YrSP7o9B87ijHY=',w:'594px',h:'394px',items:'857109468',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsDerek Jeter is trying to turn around the Marlins fortunesThe Miami Marlins (27-46) carry the worst record in the National League, third-worst in all of baseball, and the second-lowest scoring offense in Major League Baseball in to Citizens Bank Park this weekend.On the face, the Fish would appear to … Continue reading Phillies hope to turn it around against last-place Miami Marlins

The two greatest defensive plays in Phillies franchise history

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'iURHLRM0SL9T_GK0JEp3FA',sig:'D8psKSfBWgy0KVUQ0I6UJoHbxfS1rgSs9PCHkL_cN2w=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'83485468',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsCarlos Ruiz tags out Jason Bartlett in 2008 World SeriesFor my money it has always been one of the two greatest defensive plays in Philadelphia Phillies history, both of which were made during situations in which the fielders were facing tremendous pressure.It came during Game 5 of the … Continue reading The two greatest defensive plays in Phillies franchise history

Nationals look to deliver a knockout blow to staggering Phillies in series finale

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qzBo1HB5SblYUTZMPIoM5g',sig:'mrGRiDQfDBNqgkkxn00PwKRNSS8Cm5ri6fvVgw8xhk4=',w:'594px',h:'411px',items:'1134546862',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsNationals fans have welcomed Bryce Harper back with open armsThe Philadelphia Phillies (39-34) are looking a bit like a boxer who has built a nice lead on the judge’s scorecards, winning the first handful of rounds, only to get nailed with a haymaker by the opposition and suddenly … Continue reading Nationals look to deliver a knockout blow to staggering Phillies in series finale

Could Cole Hamels pass back through Philly on his way to Cooperstown?

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Uok3gKC5QXhafGf2iOMLFw',sig:'vNRsS8LfuJ0ODWCXl98PGXvv9qQlGzI7ms333JAooCA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'92181254',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHamels built the foundation of his career over a decade with PhilliesWant the latest in a recent series of hot takes that I’ve been espousing? Here goes: former Phillies star pitcher Cole Hamels is going to one day be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.He is one of 10 … Continue reading Could Cole Hamels pass back through Philly on his way to Cooperstown?

Would Phillies be better with Kingery-Franco than Hernandez-Kingery at 2nd and 3rd?

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'SxhU2iudSo1Wu7f_l2L3KQ',sig:'Us0TZNHa5_BRykyd1djmtTx67l5ekynibpwROmP54Bo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1031720098',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMaikel Franco should be playing third base every dayThings have been going pretty badly for the Philadelphia Phillies over the last three weeks. And it now appears that one former starting position player, third baseman Maikel Franco, may be in the proccess of being given up on by the … Continue reading Would Phillies be better with Kingery-Franco than Hernandez-Kingery at 2nd and 3rd?