Phillies should take a step forward in 2018 seasonThe Philadelphia Phillies are set to open the 136th season in franchise history this afternoon. Down in Atlanta, Georgia, the Fightin' Phils will take on the NL East Division rival Atlanta Braves in the first of a scheduled 162 games.There are a great many changes in the … Continue reading 2018 Philadelphia Phillies preview and predictions
The 2018 state of the Phillies
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5nIeMcomQKlvhzfdzW14oQ',sig:'2JEKsBeH6Di94Dk5BLm_c0itNXV1VmT5FNwrcJIItJc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'659924792',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies controlling owner John Middleton (L) plans next steps forwardPhiladelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers reported for the official start of spring training on Wednesday.While much of the Delaware Valley and broader Phillies Nation were celebrating Valentine's Day, the first steps towards the 2018 season were being taken down … Continue reading The 2018 state of the Phillies
Carlos Santana: bad signing by the Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to terms with veteran free agent first baseman Carlos Santana this past week. Per a report from Phillies insider Jim Salisbury on December 15, the formal signing will take place pending the results of a physical exam. This was a wholly unnecessary signing, and I believe that in the end it … Continue reading Carlos Santana: bad signing by the Philadelphia Phillies
Rejuvenated Phillies keep Dodgers stumbling towards NL West crown
Hoskins four RBI pace Phils past Dodgers (Photo: LA Times)I had the pleasure of taking in the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.Let me tell you, this was not the same Phillies team that sputtered through the 2017 season's first four months. It also was … Continue reading Rejuvenated Phillies keep Dodgers stumbling towards NL West crown
Philadelphia Phillies are no longer a pushover
Williams (L), Hoskins (R) keys in Phillies new lineupFor a fifth consecutive season, the Philadelphia Phillies will finish at or near the bottom of the overall Major League Baseball standings.But over the past month, something is obviously different. What had become a doormat team is once again beginning to live up to the “Fightin’ Phils” … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies are no longer a pushover
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