Matt Veasey BASEBALL

Minnesota Twins visit Citizens Bank Park for first time since 2010

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_7MkzayhTGlZAL4nnkr_fQ',sig:'PCrzp44Q3HPs3qAgXkp_0mvXaziHNWLySXYrjlmoJ5A=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1134769764',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsFirst-year manager Rocco Baldelli leads the Twins into PhillyThe Philadelphia Phillies (4-1) return home following a brief but eventful two-game series split with the division rival Washington Nationals down at Nationals Park in our nation’s capital earlier this week.The pair of emotional games in D.C., especially Tuesday night’s … Continue reading Minnesota Twins visit Citizens Bank Park for first time since 2010

Matt Veasey MINORS, PHILLIES

Alec Bohm at top of latest Phillies Top 20 Prospects rankings

The Phillies Nation official Top 20 Philadelphia Phillies prospect ranking is being updated here based on a survey of select members of our current staff taken as Spring Training wound down back in late March. Taking part in the survey were Editorial Director Tim Kelly, lead writer Matthew Veasey (yours truly) and staff writers Alec Whitaker and Drew Rhoades. We each presented … Continue reading Alec Bohm at top of latest Phillies Top 20 Prospects rankings

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Max Scherzer stands in the way of Phillies continuing unbeaten start to 2019

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'lVAOQRNnQRdaro2KAfjGWA',sig:'_BKf59VOQ7QnOKOFzJG5_u9IouT96fUP5weueHXUwgQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'980895004',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMax Scherzer presents a big hurdle for unbeaten PhilliesThere has been much warranted hoopla surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies (3-0) visit to the nation’s capital for two games against the Washington Nationals (1-2) this week.Much of the talk and excitement is understandably focused on the return of Bryce Harper to face … Continue reading Max Scherzer stands in the way of Phillies continuing unbeaten start to 2019

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Bryce Harper and wife Kayla announce first child coming this summer

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Z9kuhkjbQn1T85tmP7E26g',sig:'gXI11zuMb_CLNkJlv3w7AFJKG5LupQo7inQI_WGoF8U=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'624766654',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBryce and Kayla Harper expecting  first child in August 2019In most of the interviews given by Bryce Harper in the aftermath of his agreeing to a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies the topic of family was a central theme.“Beyond the money, years were important to … Continue reading Bryce Harper and wife Kayla announce first child coming this summer

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

National League East report: 3/28 – 3/31

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_Gq6oS7bThB8_ZhldNsBtg',sig:'EssUMIlhUlF9PNR3wi7MJv8cDBrljGZ_lboAEdFlTYs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1016601952',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsFreddie Freeman and Atlanta start defence of their NL East crownI’ll be providing a weekly update scheduled to release every Monday during the regular season, highlighting the happenings within the National League East Division.The Philadelphia Phillies swept the defending division champion Atlanta Braves in the 2019 season-opening series … Continue reading National League East report: 3/28 – 3/31