Many still feel Velasquez would be better as a relieverAfter spending the last 10 days on the disabled list, Vince Velasquez returns to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be activated in time for tonight’s scheduled 7:10pm EDT series finale with the division-rival New York Mets at Citi Field.The right-hander will be trying to show that he is … Continue reading Vince Velasquez still trying to prove he is a long-term starting pitcher
Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation
Nick Pivetta's struggles continued on Friday nightThe Phillies crushed the host Pirates by a 17-5 score on Friday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The win moved the team into first place by percentage points in the National League East Division standings.It also marked the 15th victory over the club’s last 22 games. Even more recently, the Phils … Continue reading Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation
Not ready to commit to the Phillies as 2018 contenders just yet
Phillies need one or two pieces to stay in contentionIt’s 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 the 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
Should Phillies bring home Cole Hamels?
Could the Phillies bring back former hero Cole Hamels?As the month of June draws to a close, this weekend also marks the exact halfway point to the 2018 Major League Baseball regular season.One month from this weekend, the MLB non-waiver trade deadline will arrive. The Philadelphia Phillies, emerging from a half-decade of irrelevance, are once … Continue reading Should Phillies bring home Cole Hamels?
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