Phillies will need another starting pitcher if they want to make playoffs

Aaron Nola has been a Phillies rotation bright spot in 2018Last Friday night, the Phillies opened a weekend series with the visiting Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park with a 7-3 victory.That win, behind the pitching of Aaron Nola, lifted the Fightin' Phils record to 17-9 in the early going of the 2018 MLB regular … Continue reading Phillies will need another starting pitcher if they want to make playoffs

2018 Philadelphia Phillies preview and predictions

Phillies should take a step forward in 2018 seasonThe Philadelphia Phillies are set to open the 136th season in franchise history this afternoon. Down in Atlanta, Georgia, the Fightin' Phils will take on the NL East Division rival Atlanta Braves in the first of a scheduled 162 games.There are a great many changes in the … Continue reading 2018 Philadelphia Phillies preview and predictions

Jake Arrieta is the perfect player at the perfect time for Phillies

Phillies sign free agent pitcher Jake ArrietaIn a move that was rumored for weeks, the Philadelphia Phillies won the race to sign the top free agent on the market this off-season.That signing not only bolsters the starting pitching rotation immediately. It also signals that the club is clearly ready to move towards a return to … Continue reading Jake Arrieta is the perfect player at the perfect time for Phillies

The 2018 state of the Phillies

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5nIeMcomQKlvhzfdzW14oQ',sig:'2JEKsBeH6Di94Dk5BLm_c0itNXV1VmT5FNwrcJIItJc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'659924792',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies controlling owner John Middleton (L) plans next steps forwardPhiladelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers reported for the official start of spring training on Wednesday.While much of the Delaware Valley and broader Phillies Nation were celebrating Valentine's Day, the first steps towards the 2018 season were being taken down … Continue reading The 2018 state of the Phillies

Rejuvenated Phillies keep Dodgers stumbling towards NL West crown

Hoskins four RBI pace Phils past Dodgers (Photo: LA Times)I had the pleasure of taking in the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.Let me tell you, this was not the same Phillies team that sputtered through the 2017 season's first four months. It also was … Continue reading Rejuvenated Phillies keep Dodgers stumbling towards NL West crown