Despite all the winning over the last handful of seasons the Phillies have proven to be an imperfect blend of talent. Rob Thomson has proven to be the perfect man to get the most out of that talent.
Philadelphia Phillies Quarter-Century Team
Here in the year 2025, we have ostensibly reached the quarter-century mark of the 21st century. Many columnists at various baseball outlets continue to provide their versions of a “Quarter-Century Team” and this seems as good a time as any to reveal my own.
Mariners, Phillies push to end long postseason droughts
Should either the Mariners or Phillies play poorly over these final three weeks and end up once again missing postseason play it will be considered a major collapse.
Young star Rhys Hoskins needs to emerge quickly from recent slump
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 may fall short in the Manny Machado Derby
Manny Machado (picture: Yahoo Sports)While Rhys Hoskins was getting passed by Kyle Schwarber in the semi-finals of the Home Run Derby last night, it appears that the Los Angeles Dodgers may have also passed the Phillies in the Manny Machado Derby.MLB insider Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports was first out with the story on Twitter this morning:Breaking; The Dodgers appear to … Continue reading Phillies may fall short in the Manny Machado Derby
