Hoskins has disappeared over the last two weeksHe wasn’t selected to play in the actual MLB All-Star Game this year. But as one of baseball’s most exciting young sluggers, Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins was invited to participate in the Home Run Derby the day prior to that game at Nationals Park.Hoskins put on a strong showing, beating top-seeded Jesus … Continue reading Young star Rhys Hoskins needs to emerge quickly from recent slump
Phillies management will face tough choices in fixing lineup and roster issues
Phillies offense and defense have been poor in 2018The Philadelphia Phillies are showing signs that the offensive and defensive struggles which have plagued the team all season may finally be ready to derail hopes for an unexpected 2018 playoff berth.Friday night’s 2-0 shutout at the hands of the NL West cellar-dwelling San Diego Padres served to … Continue reading Phillies management will face tough choices in fixing lineup and roster issues
Swept by Padres a year ago, Phillies return to Petco Park in first place
Host Padres swept the Phillies a year ago at this timeThe Philadelphia Phillies will open a three-game weekend series with the San Diego Padres on Friday night. It will be important for them to recall what happened on their last visit to Petco Park last August and ensure that the same results do not repeat.A year … Continue reading Swept by Padres a year ago, Phillies return to Petco Park in first place
Justin Bour obtained by Phillies in waiver trade with Marlins
Bour adds a lefty power bat to the Phillies mixThe Philadelphia Phillies have acquired first baseman Justin Bour 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
Phillies acquire all-star catcher Wilson Ramos at the non-waiver trade deadline
Ramos was voted he AL All-Star starting catcher this yearAs the 2018 MLB trade deadline was approaching on Tuesday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a deal to acquire nine-year veteran catcher Wilson Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays.Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports first broke the news early on Tuesday afternoon via Twitter that club was “deep into … Continue reading Phillies acquire all-star catcher Wilson Ramos at the non-waiver trade deadline
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