Bour adds a lefty power bat to the Phillies mixThe Philadelphia Phillies have acquired first basemanĀ Justin BourĀ in a waiver trade from the Miami Marlins according to multiple reliable sources this afternoon, including MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.Bour turned 30 years of age back on May 28. He was selected originally by the Chicago … Continue reading Justin Bour obtained by Phillies in waiver trade with Marlins
Roman Quinn should add a dynamic speed element to Phillies attack
The dynamic Quinn adds major speed to Phillies attackAfter struggling to score runs for most of the first three months of the season, the Phillies offense is finally heating up with the warmer summer weather.Through June 16 the Phillies had scored five or more runs just 26 times, a little more than 38%, over their … Continue reading Roman Quinn should add a dynamic speed element to Phillies attack
Defense a major problem as Phillies fight to hold on to NL East lead
Defense not a Phillies strong suit at presentFans who have followed the Philadelphia Phillies closely this season continue to shake their heads in amazement that the club remains tied for first place in the National League East Division in late July.Those fans who do more than simply watch news highlights and follow the results and … Continue reading Defense a major problem as Phillies fight to hold on to NL East lead
Not ready to commit to the Phillies as 2018 contenders just yet
Phillies need one or two pieces to stay in contentionItās the day after Independence Day, and an off-day on the Major League Baseball schedule for the Philadelphia Phillies. The team leaves today on an 11-game road trip leading up to theĀ MLB All-Star Game. It will be July 20 before home fans get to see the … Continue reading Not ready to commit to the Phillies as 2018 contenders just yet
Manny Machado in town, hopefully not for final time in 2018
Will Machado find himself back in Philly this month?The Philadelphia Phillies open a quick two-game set with the Baltimore Orioles tonight at the still-sweltering hot Citizens Bank Park. While game time temperatures are expected in the mid-80's, the "real feel" will be in the low-90's for much of the night.But the weather won't be the … Continue reading Manny Machado in town, hopefully not for final time in 2018
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