Former Twins closer Blake Parker added to Phillies bullpen mix

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qkCXXXYLTb1RNo_ekA5Rjw',sig:'2ELDpPa110rGBnXnLbubJHTONitJK8v89cIKGCKZBVA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1163028094',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBlake Parker adds closing experience to Phillies bullpen mixIn their continuing search for upgrades to help their inconsistent bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies signed former Minnesota Twins closer Blake Parker on Tuesday. He is expected to be in uniform for the series opener with the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank … Continue reading Former Twins closer Blake Parker added to Phillies bullpen mix

Phillies get reliever Mike Morin from Twins for cash considerations

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'sXlRR27BTCBdJXNmMZg0cQ',sig:'Ck4CyaD4VLw2V8svI_6ggBGZFQOeZQBMCsIES-7naDg=',w:'594px',h:'475px',items:'1163077375',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies swapped cash to Twins for reliever Mike MorinThe Philadelphia Phillies announced a trade this morning in which the club acquired right-handed relief pitcher Mike Morin from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Morin had been DFA’d by Minnesota three days ago.Morin is a 28-year-old Minnesota native who … Continue reading Phillies get reliever Mike Morin from Twins for cash considerations

MLB 2019 Power Rankings: Minnesota Twins take over the top spot

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'dLI_H9SUQRlQxhV7oe8_zw',sig:'IYx3XRXDnDNmb7jHDObp6QaUBYFnv398mVvs1YB1NFo=',w:'594px',h:'368px',items:'1146973991',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});The Minnesota Twins outfielders celebrate another victoryThe Philadelphia Phillies have sat pretty much right in the middle of the MLB Power Rankings since I began producing them for 2019.From June 1 (15th), through June 15 (14th) and on to July 1, when they ranked in the #18 slot … Continue reading MLB 2019 Power Rankings: Minnesota Twins take over the top spot

MLB Power Rankings: Houston Astros take over the top spot on June 15

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'fSw7GDiRRyV1NHxJtdVwaA',sig:'s0EMkv04L8MUqiiQ5Au1PyYnt_hReF2X448Cm51sRlU=',w:'594px',h:'453px',items:'869209296',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHouston Astros take over top spot with the June 15 rankingsWhen my first MLB Power Rankings for the 2019 season were released two weeks ago on June 1, I took some guff from a couple of Phillies fans who thought that I was nuts for ranking the club in … Continue reading MLB Power Rankings: Houston Astros take over the top spot on June 15

2019 MLB Power Ranking: Los Angeles Dodgers control top spot on June 1

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'WZtW56oDQ1xl7HYPoJa5jQ',sig:'gueSCKf2Vk9cyqrh6YG26PIB-lG_gYEf3FEb87VaK9g=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1054089512',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsTwo-time defending NL champion Dodgers at top of rankingsWhen my final 2018 MLB Power Rankings were released eight months ago on October 1, 2018, the Phillies were tied with the Cincinnati Reds at 21st overall. With these first 2019 rankings, they are in a higher slot – but … Continue reading 2019 MLB Power Ranking: Los Angeles Dodgers control top spot on June 1