Acuna (20) will be a thorn in the Philliessides for years to come(Photo: By Thomson200 via Wiki Commons)In the end, that the Braves first overcame and then pulled away from the Phillies should not have been much of a shock. Atlanta has played far better baseball all season long.My first MLB Power Ranking back on July … Continue reading Phillies must smartly out-spend Braves to keep up with Atlanta’s young talent
2018 Paul Owens Award winners as top Phillies minor leaguers
Paul Owens (center) was with Phillies for half-century(Photo: Matthew Veasey)The Philadelphia Phillies established the annual Paul Owens Award back in 1986 to recognize the top performing player and pitcher in their minor league organization.The award was named in honor of Owens, the 10th person selected to the franchise Wall of Fame back in 1988, the first non-player enshrined there … Continue reading 2018 Paul Owens Award winners as top Phillies minor leaguers
Phillies find their third baseman of the future in the present of Maikel Franco
Franco finally solidifying his Phillies futureEntering the 2018 season the future was beginning to get a bit hazy for Maikel Franco. That future as far as the Philadelphia Phillies were concerned was beginning to get even hazier as the first two months unfolded, and the summer arrived.On June 20, Franco suffered through an 0-4 performance during … Continue reading Phillies find their third baseman of the future in the present of Maikel Franco
Phillies bring Hector Neris back to their bullpen mix
Former closer Neris returns to the Phillies bullpen mixThe Philadelphia Phillies made an interesting roster move on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for their two-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park.Hector Neris, who began the season as the Phillies closer, was recalled from the AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Sent down was infielder J.P. … Continue reading Phillies bring Hector Neris back to their bullpen mix
Phillies add veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera in trade with rival Mets
Cabrera likely to help Phillies at multiple positionsThe initial impression when evaluating the Philadelphia Phillies acquisition of Asdrubal Cabrera in trade from the New York Mets might be that he is a “rental” player.However, Cabrera’s versatility and experience could instead lead the team to bring him back beyond this season. It’s all going to depend on how … Continue reading Phillies add veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera in trade with rival Mets
MATT VEASEY 