MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on top to open August

  The Philadelphia Phillies are as high as they have been all season in the latest 2019 MLB Power Rankings. As the month of August opens, that still only leaves them at 14th overall in Major League Baseball. However, while they rank as middle-of-the-pack in all of baseball, they are the sixth-highest ranked ball club … Continue reading MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on top to open August

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

Could Matt Harvey or Derek Holland be next Phillies pitching reclamation projects?

It is not secret that the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to upgrade their starting pitching rotation. As the 2019 MLB trade deadline approaches, the club has been linked to almost every arm rumored to be on the market. General manager Matt Klentak has not limited his attempts at improving the staff to just the trade … Continue reading Could Matt Harvey or Derek Holland be next Phillies pitching reclamation projects?

MLB 2019 Power Rankings: Minnesota Twins take over the top spot

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'dLI_H9SUQRlQxhV7oe8_zw',sig:'IYx3XRXDnDNmb7jHDObp6QaUBYFnv398mVvs1YB1NFo=',w:'594px',h:'368px',items:'1146973991',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});The Minnesota Twins outfielders celebrate another victoryThe Philadelphia Phillies have sat pretty much right in the middle of the MLB Power Rankings since I began producing them for 2019.From June 1 (15th), through June 15 (14th) and on to July 1, when they ranked in the #18 slot … Continue reading MLB 2019 Power Rankings: Minnesota Twins take over the top spot

As MLB All-Star break arrives, Braves in charge, Nats hot, Phils not in NL East race

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'C7FS3orXR9lcTgAWggLKGw',sig:'q6Ia1xlX8L1zJa_s12o1680Z7sVjxo2Lq-Rtb8JrcYk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1037764108',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThe Braves have taken charge of the NL East at the All-Star breakThe Philadelphia Phillies (47-43) have arrived at the MLB All-Star break in third place in the National League East Division standings. They trail the Atlanta Braves by 6.5 games and are a half-game behind the Washington Nationals, … Continue reading As MLB All-Star break arrives, Braves in charge, Nats hot, Phils not in NL East race