A grand welcome to the Phillies starting lineup for Jay Bruce

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'pkO3BBLAQaRoaY_m31PZIQ',sig:'OGmHb32-jzx_xy-yCuDh7YM7jiYCFXo4xClwkzQk8Kc=',w:'594px',h:'423px',items:'1148078841',caption: true ,tld:'co.nz',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJay Bruce greeted after his 5th inning grand slam in San DiegoMan, did the Philadelphia Phillies (34-27) ever need this kind of a game? At Petco Park in San Diego, the offense finally awoke after a week-long slumber. As a result, the Phillies drubbed the host Padres by a … Continue reading A grand welcome to the Phillies starting lineup for Jay Bruce

Adam Haseley suddenly finds himself starting for Phillies, ready or not

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'6NILILH_RCtJslmBFaJ7xg',sig:'Fy9fFTX_Wlw_GKWg11bqLhg5aQjn9HV1gnm_oa0cHas=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1126506738',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsSeries of unfortunate circumstances propel Haseley to the bigsThere has been no official announcement from manager Gabe Kapler, general manager Matt Klentak, or anyone else in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.But there is no other way to look at the present situation regarding the Phillies injury-depleted outfield. Against all odds, Adam … Continue reading Adam Haseley suddenly finds himself starting for Phillies, ready or not

Phillies begin addressing needs by acquiring Jay Bruce from Seattle

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_ZgMHj6BTsVsisraKDUxqQ',sig:'RwKb4oq0r8_BvZmzBXny8oDSnD1Dv6lLO7IShYameos=',w:'594px',h:'447px',items:'1139760252',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJay Bruce brings a needed veteran lefty power bat to Phillies mixIt is no secret that Philadelphia Phillies general manager Matt Klentak has been investigating ways in which to upgrade the roster of his first place ball club.The starting rotation, bullpen, and the Phillies bench are all areas … Continue reading Phillies begin addressing needs by acquiring Jay Bruce from Seattle

Phillies looking to add a lefty bat

The rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies escaped the cellar of the National League East Division in the 2016 season. Despite improving by seven games in the standings, the club continued to show significant shortcomings.The greatest area of short-term concern for the Fightin’ Phils remains with offensive production from the lineup. The 2016 Phillies were the worst offensive … Continue reading Phillies looking to add a lefty bat

In Cincy, ‘V’ is for ‘Votto’, and ‘Victory’

It has been 73 years since St. Louis Cardinals' Hall of Famer Joe 'Ducky' Medwick hit .374 with 31 homers and 154 rbi to lead the National League in all three categories, in the process becoming the last man to win the 'Triple Crown' in the senior circuit.It has been 15 years since the Cincinnati … Continue reading In Cincy, ‘V’ is for ‘Votto’, and ‘Victory’