Even if Major League Baseball is able to get a shortened 2020 season underway, COVID-19 will continue to impact the game all year long.
Phillies take a flyer on lefty starting pitcher Drew Smyly
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BLWXXSyzQXJYOjfqx7-tOw',sig:'X8h8K-65MZxDmcac7M1cSOHJO3XyG5-bDPZPcekOPCQ=',w:'594px',h:'389px',items:'1147318100',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsDrew Smyly still has not returned to form after TJ surgeryThe Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with 30-year-old free agent starting pitcher Drew Smyly, according to numerous reliable sources.Smyly is expected to step into the club’s starting rotation quickly. That could mean as soon as this weekend … Continue reading Phillies take a flyer on lefty starting pitcher Drew Smyly
Mickey Moniak beginning to look like a worthy top draft pick
During their recent half-decade plummet to the bottom of the National League standings, the Philadelphia Phillies found themselves picking at a high position in the annual MLB Amateur Draft on a regular basis. The Phillies had such a horrendous season in 2015 that their 63-99 record proved to be the worst in all of Major … Continue reading Mickey Moniak beginning to look like a worthy top draft pick
Phillies could use another strong starting pitcher, and lefty Patrick Corbin fits the bill perfectly
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Red Sox vanquished in ALDS, but they’ll be back
The Boston Red Sox should contend once again in 2018The Houston Astros came from behind, scoring twice in the 8th and once in the 9th inning, then held off a last-ditch rally to down the Boston Red Sox by a 5-4 score on Monday afternoon.The victory advances Houston into the American League Championship Series for … Continue reading Red Sox vanquished in ALDS, but they’ll be back
MATT VEASEY 