Matt Veasey BASEBALL

Hunter Pence, Ian Happ would be perfect fits for Phillies bench at trade deadline

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BoRv7wMGTux80cS7V-6bCQ',sig:'k1jU1pxz9cppku_mnm8hu1a_LuHHySzHOV4GU5lSmjo=',w:'594px',h:'393px',items:'1140378948',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHunter Pence has refreshed his career at home in TexasThe majority of chatter and rumor involving the Philadelphia Phillies as the 2019 trade deadline approaches has revolved around pitching, and for good reason. The Phillies are probably going to need to find a pair of new starting pitchers … Continue reading Hunter Pence, Ian Happ would be perfect fits for Phillies bench at trade deadline

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Phillies bats go cold during a 5-1 loss on a hot Saturday night in Pittsburgh

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0AoFPb-hS6NG-A1wj19fNw',sig:'puwbV7QOnGjnxjrRjUYAINvwbJo0KE-Kxbkj_LeAegw=',w:'594px',h:'416px',items:'1156961898',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJoe Musgrove gave the Pirates a strong starting effortThe Pittsburgh Pirates (46-51) pitching cooled off the Philadelphia Phillies (51-48) bats on a steamy, hot summer night at PNC Park to give the hosts a 5-1 victory.With the win, the Bucs rewarded the sellout crowd who showed up to pay … Continue reading Phillies bats go cold during a 5-1 loss on a hot Saturday night in Pittsburgh

Matt Veasey BASEBALL

Phillies get reliever Mike Morin from Twins for cash considerations

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'sXlRR27BTCBdJXNmMZg0cQ',sig:'Ck4CyaD4VLw2V8svI_6ggBGZFQOeZQBMCsIES-7naDg=',w:'594px',h:'475px',items:'1163077375',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies swapped cash to Twins for reliever Mike MorinThe Philadelphia Phillies announced a trade this morning in which the club acquired right-handed relief pitcher Mike Morin from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Morin had been DFA’d by Minnesota three days ago.Morin is a 28-year-old Minnesota native who … Continue reading Phillies get reliever Mike Morin from Twins for cash considerations

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Two struggling teams meet in Friday night opener between Phils and Pirates

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'GEQ44NJySbBtVglHEWURVQ',sig:'Ty8eWa4LzSP1HaWZJ10bI9uGV7xHx0isjhizG9UiMIA=',w:'594px',h:'397px',items:'50962959',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});Phils and Bucs both struggling as they open series on Friday nightThe Pennsylvania in-state rivalry between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates has lost much of its luster since the Bucs were moved to the NL Central Division for the 1994 season.Prior to that time it was one … Continue reading Two struggling teams meet in Friday night opener between Phils and Pirates

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Phillies and Pirates rekindle cross-state rivalry with weekend series

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'1r0scsB0TsRVNFQDv1qYYg',sig:'arVseH1gk2vtXw6uWD2E3flsSaHQDD6zhpXrZOproZA=',w:'594px',h:'297px',items:'86094101',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies will spend a steaming hot July weekend at PNC ParkThe Philadelphia Phillies (50-47) will be spending the next three days at one of the most beautiful ballparks in the game when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (45-50) for a weekend series.The Pirates are struggling, losers in five … Continue reading Phillies and Pirates rekindle cross-state rivalry with weekend series