The Philadelphia Phillies have not had a legitimate left-handed starting pitcher in their rotation since trading away Cole Hamels in 2015.
Phillies pitching X factors or non-factors?
Let's assume for the sake of argument that the 2020 Philadelphia Phillies will be able to count on the top two pitchers in their starting rotation to produce results at levels competitive with any in the game. As the month of May draws to a close and June begins in the coming season, Aaron Nola … Continue reading Phillies pitching X factors or non-factors?
Phillies beaten by lowly White Sox in 15 inning series opener
The Philadelphia Phillies (57-52) got a strong first start from newcomer Jason Vargas, but blew a two-out, two-strike lead, ultimately losing a 4-3 game to the Chicago White Sox (47-60) in 15 innings at Citizens Bank Park. With the loss, the Phillies will drop one game back of the Cubs and Nationals, who each won, in the National … Continue reading Phillies beaten by lowly White Sox in 15 inning series opener
How Phillies GM Matt Klentak channeled “Hoosiers” at the trade deadline
In the classic 1986 film “Hoosiers”, Gene Hackman stars as basketball coach Norman Dale, who takes the reigns of a rural Indiana high school team in the early-1950’s. Hackman/Dale is an old-school coach, even for those long-ago days. He uses a number of tough-love methods, trying to mold his team into a winner despite a … Continue reading How Phillies GM Matt Klentak channeled “Hoosiers” at the trade deadline
As 2019 MLB trade deadline arrives the Phillies remain linked to arms
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'AsqSukATQ5dqia9yGalukg',sig:'lxvyWs087D4huj8-TkoWgrBKfl4LyhnBKE6IJujcptU=',w:'594px',h:'395px',items:'90885645',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsFolks at the MLB Network will be busy on trade deadline dayThe 2019 trade deadline has finally arrived in Major League Baseball, and the Philadelphia Phillies continue to be linked to a number of players.Two pitchers with the same first name are among the more frequently mentioned when … Continue reading As 2019 MLB trade deadline arrives the Phillies remain linked to arms
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