For the teams of Major League Baseball in the 2024 season, those injuries seem more frequent and more cruel than usual. Star players and prospects are dropping like flies, filling up the Injured List in both MLB and in Minor League Baseball.
35 years ago the ending came at last for Michael Jack Schmidt
The ending for Mike Schmidt had come at last. It came too fast, 35 years ago this week, in a season that had begun with so much promise. And it passed too slow over those agonizing final weeks.
Opening Day 2024 arrives in Major League Baseball
The day has finally arrived for baseball fans across the country and around the world. Major League Baseball begins its 148th season of play this afternoon.
Phillies 2024 pre-season top prospects
Andrew Painter remains at the top of my list, Mick Abel (picture accompanying) may be closest to the big leagues, and there are a number of new faces dotting the current Phillies top prospects group.
The Phillies’ Bryce Harper Era
Harper's first five seasons have resulted in a National League pennant and two postseason appearances for the team, highlighted by two playoff series wins over Atlanta. The player has won an NL MVP, an NLCS MVP, one NL All-Star berth, and two Silver Slugger Awards.
MATT VEASEY 