Jake Thompson dealt by Phillies to Milwaukee Brewers

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'aXtj8SabTANzALlM-lzL5w',sig:'5sMm5IsedsRN2_zMIe-qScHD-eq3Qu_kWWM5WkLJlaY=',w:'594px',h:'441px',items:'858741362',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJake Thompson dealt from Phillies to Milwaukee BrewersThe Philadelphia Phillies “traded” pitcher Jake Thompson to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. In exchange the Phillies received…cash. Not an intriguing prospect named “Cash”, just plain cash, as in money.In effect, the Phillies sold Thompson to a National League Wildcard playoff rival. There is … Continue reading Jake Thompson dealt by Phillies to Milwaukee Brewers

Finally emerging as an everyday starter, Nick Williams catches fire with Phillies

Williams finally breaking out as an everyday playerFormer Phillies 2008 World Series hero Cole Hamels was traded last night for the second time in three years. The now 34-year-old lefty went from the Texas Rangers to the Chicago Cubs for a couple of lightly regarded prospects in what was more of a salary dump by Texas than anything … Continue reading Finally emerging as an everyday starter, Nick Williams catches fire with Phillies

Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation

Nick Pivetta's struggles continued on Friday nightThe Phillies crushed the host Pirates by a 17-5 score on Friday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The win moved the team into first place by percentage points in the National League East Division standings.It also marked the 15th victory over the club’s last 22 games. Even more recently, the Phils … Continue reading Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation

Phillies will need another starting pitcher if they want to make playoffs

Aaron Nola has been a Phillies rotation bright spot in 2018Last Friday night, the Phillies opened a weekend series with the visiting Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park with a 7-3 victory.That win, behind the pitching of Aaron Nola, lifted the Fightin' Phils record to 17-9 in the early going of the 2018 MLB regular … Continue reading Phillies will need another starting pitcher if they want to make playoffs

Nick Williams promoted to big leagues by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are promoting outfield prospect Nick Williams for his first big league opportunity this weekend.The promotion for Williams comes as a direct response to left fielder Howie Kendrick being placed on the Disabled List. The hamstring injury disables the nearly 34-year old for a second time already this season. Kendrick previously was out of the lineup from mid-April … Continue reading Nick Williams promoted to big leagues by Phillies