The Phillies 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon behind a dominating performance by 22-year old Vincent Velasquez was a perfect summation of why the team is back at the .500 mark and showing improved competitiveness thus far in the 2016 season.The performance also highlighted why the Phils are only a .500 team, and … Continue reading Phillies pitching carrying the club’s improvement
MLB 2016 prediction: National League Rookie of the Year
Our staff has just released our predictions for the winners of each division, as well as our postseason predictions, including the 2016 World Series winner. I released my own predictions for the Phillies in the coming season. Now we begin the process of releasing our predictions for some of MLB’s major award winners.Impact rookie ball players are always a fascinating part … Continue reading MLB 2016 prediction: National League Rookie of the Year
Can Phillies be surprise 2016 contenders?
I'm going to be honest with you right from Jump Street here. I'm an old glass-half-full guy, and even I don't really believe that the Phillies can actually contend for the National League East crown in the 2016 season.Going further, I don't believe that the Phillies can contend for a Wildcard playoff spot. I don't … Continue reading Can Phillies be surprise 2016 contenders?
Phillies Christmas tree: Aaron Nola
It was just five months ago that Aaron Nola made his big league debut on July 21st. On that day at Citizens Bank Park, Nola shut down the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing just five hits and one run while striking out a half-dozen Rays’ batters over six innings.That was the first of thirteen starts Nola would make in … Continue reading Phillies Christmas tree: Aaron Nola
Phillies Thanksgiving 2015
The Philadelphia Phillies organization and fan base have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.That statement might seem a bit misguided considering that the Phillies finished with the worst overall record in Major League Baseball during the 2015 season.The Fightin' Phils finished in last place in the NL East for a 2nd straight season, and … Continue reading Phillies Thanksgiving 2015
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