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Former Twins closer Blake Parker added to Phillies bullpen mix

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qkCXXXYLTb1RNo_ekA5Rjw',sig:'2ELDpPa110rGBnXnLbubJHTONitJK8v89cIKGCKZBVA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1163028094',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBlake Parker adds closing experience to Phillies bullpen mixIn their continuing search for upgrades to help their inconsistent bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies signed former Minnesota Twins closer Blake Parker on Tuesday. He is expected to be in uniform for the series opener with the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank … Continue reading Former Twins closer Blake Parker added to Phillies bullpen mix

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Giants stomp into South Philly as surprise Wildcard contenders

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'4E8mnomLS71CNoXvL97Ddg',sig:'6AUNdvsCsodHv4jw9SVbvcQS5FHZzgDzlvPPP1GhyIs=',w:'594px',h:'401px',items:'1033384214',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});Bruce Bochy is in his final season as Giants skipperThe Philadelphia Phillies (55-50) and San Francisco Giants (54-52) are each squarely in the hunt for a National League Wildcard playoff berth with just nine weeks remaining in the 2019 MLB regular season.However, the two teams came to that … Continue reading Giants stomp into South Philly as surprise Wildcard contenders

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With nine weeks to go, Phillies remain in Wildcard contention

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'tY1L5YCtSex-8NG7rt1bsQ',sig:'h9Khjea5IOAcWV9JLS--m0zI4v5mBHWqXpW-BhQUPTc=',w:'594px',h:'412px',items:'1038885824',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsGabe Kapler's team is a clear Wildcard contender - for nowOne week ago, I began a countdown as the Phillies attempt to push for a 2019 playoff berth, their first in eight years. That countdown began at ’10’, as in there were just ten weeks remaining in the regular … Continue reading With nine weeks to go, Phillies remain in Wildcard contention

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Phillies crush Braves by 9-4 to salvage series finale at Citizens Bank Park

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'VfytLtFkS9pvzMJzwXI1Rw',sig:'2UnZrKJaE08Jrc2hK0jEZzTps7NYbIFSSPSkxAbL08c=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1154813491',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJ.T. Realmuto blasted a grand slam as one of four Phillies homersThe host Philadelphia Phillies (55-50) used the long ball, blasting four home runs to power past the Atlanta Braves (62-43) and salvage the series finale with a 9-4 victory on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.Atlanta took the first … Continue reading Phillies crush Braves by 9-4 to salvage series finale at Citizens Bank Park

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How do the Phillies match-up with the Braves?

  Following a half-decade of losing baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies are trying desperately to build their roster back to a truly competitive level. Ownership opened their wallets this past off-season, shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade the starting lineup. Last summer, the Phillies surprised many by taking and holding first place in … Continue reading How do the Phillies match-up with the Braves?