To fashion the worst Philadelphia Phillies season since 1972, a deficiency in talent and results from the 2015 starting pitching rotation was a key element. However, mixed in with those deficiencies were a few notable bright spots.Fifteen different pitchers took the mound at the start of a game for the Phillies this past season. Thirteen of those made … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report card: Starting pitchers
Phillies 2015 top moments
As the season came to an end at Citizens Bank Park last weekend, the staff at TBOH was polled on their choices for our TBOH 2015 Phillies Award winners, as well as for their favorite moment from the season. From among our half-dozen staffers, it was pretty clear that Cole Hamels no-hitter at Wrigley Field on July 25th … Continue reading Phillies 2015 top moments
Aaron Nola being shut down by Phillies
With just 16 games remaining in the 2015 regular season, and with three off-days built into the balance of their schedule, the Phillies have to be seriously contemplating shutting down rookie starting pitcher Aaron Nola.Since joining the rotation for a July 21st start at Citizens Bank Park against the Tampa Bay Rays, Nola has proven across … Continue reading Aaron Nola being shut down by Phillies
Aaron Nola lives up, Phils offense down, to reputation
In the eagerly anticipated MLB debut by the Phillies top-ranked pitching prospect, Aaron Nola, the young man lived up to all expectations.Unfortunately for him and the 28,000+ fans who showed up at Citizens Bank Park for "Nola Night", the team's offense lived down to 2015 expectations as well. The result was a 1-0 defeat to the … Continue reading Aaron Nola lives up, Phils offense down, to reputation
Aaron Nola to make his Phillies debut
The Phillies today officially announced that Aaron Nola, their top pitching prospect, will make his eagerly anticipated Major League Baseball debut next Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays in an interleague game at Citizens Bank Park.Nola, the club's top pick at 7th overall in the 2014 MLB Amateur Draft out of Louisiana State University, is … Continue reading Aaron Nola to make his Phillies debut
