Williams (L), Hoskins (R) keys in Phillies new lineupFor a fifth consecutive season, the Philadelphia Phillies will finish at or near the bottom of the overall Major League Baseball standings.But over the past month, something is obviously different. What had become a doormat team is once again beginning to live up to the “Fightin’ Phils” … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies are no longer a pushover
Future at first, outfield should be competitive for Phillies
Cozens (L) and Hoskins (R) pushing for a shot with PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies moved yesterday to DFA both reliever Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders. This should prove to be the beginning of a changeover in the roster and lineup.The baseball industry has recognized for more than a year now that the Phillies minor league system has greatly improved. … Continue reading Future at first, outfield should be competitive for Phillies
MLB 2017 All-Surprise Team
We are now more than two full months into the 2017 MLB regular season. At this point, sustained success can usually be considered more than a simple hot streak.A look across the statistical leader boards of Major League Baseball reveals some surprising names. As fans vote for their favorites to appear in the starting lineups at … Continue reading MLB 2017 All-Surprise Team
All signs trending upwards for Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies powered their way past the Miami Marlins by a 7-4 score on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, tying the Fish for second place in the NL East standings.The Fightin’ Phils used three home runs, including a grand slam from Maikel Franco‘s suddenly percolating bat, to rally from an early 2-0 deficit.Vince Velasquez provided manager Pete Mackanin‘s … Continue reading All signs trending upwards for Phillies
Phillies 2017 corner outfield: Talented kids vs mediocre veterans
The Philadelphia Phillies opened spring training this week to begin what should prove to be an extremely interesting 2017 season.The team has suffered through five consecutive non-winning seasons on the field. The front office has now completely turned over the roster of players from their previous winning era.It is clear to every true Phillies fan, as well … Continue reading Phillies 2017 corner outfield: Talented kids vs mediocre veterans
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