Some have speculated that the most important Phillies players to watch involve those battling for the final places in the starting pitching rotation and in the bullpen. While those are certainly interesting, they are nowhere near the most important situations that I will be watching.
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on top to open August
The Philadelphia Phillies are as high as they have been all season in the latest 2019 MLB Power Rankings. As the month of August opens, that still only leaves them at 14th overall in Major League Baseball. However, while they rank as middle-of-the-pack in all of baseball, they are the sixth-highest ranked ball club … Continue reading MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on top to open August
Phillies need a sweep as they set to meet Tigers in series finale
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ocwk_cVbQgByMWagvEbuDw',sig:'Q2BNw0GFW5g52b_T-jjfXKylNpotNLqg-VJ-7Pbna0U=',w:'594px',h:'400px',items:'1029928898',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsVince Velasquez takes the mound on Wednesday afternoonThe Philadelphia Phillies (53-48) will try to accomplish their goal when this quick two-game series began, putting the finishing touches on a sweep of the Detroit Tigers (30-66) with a win on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park.Last night, the two teams … Continue reading Phillies need a sweep as they set to meet Tigers in series finale
Bullpen stars as Phillies down Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings at Comerica Park
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'k5TeUvu5Scx3TOnIN7In6Q',sig:'pmzcAKBh_O4aHwJNKzzddF8zCpLMahTQcr9J4CzuVCQ=',w:'594px',h:'395px',items:'1039700066',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsRhys Hoskins delivered the game-winning hit in 15th inningThe Philadelphia Phillies (53-48) edged out the host Detroit Tigers (30-66) by a 3-2 score in 15 often frustrating innings on Tuesday night at Comerica Park.The victory, which came in a game that began nearly 40 minutes late due to … Continue reading Bullpen stars as Phillies down Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings at Comerica Park
Tigers host Phillies in Tuesday night opener as trade rumors swirl
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'hUccwIbPQx5hHYJxLae15g',sig:'Dv_VNUcwMFGM7YqoG9vHvRSE0KJO0bzIqeUR7gJHN44=',w:'594px',h:'403px',items:'72168303',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});Phillies and Tigers face off in Tuesday night opener at Comerica ParkThe Philadelphia Phillies (52-48) and Detroit Tigers (30-65) open a quick two-game Interleague series at Comerica Park with a Tuesday night match-up in Motown. The two clubs met previously at the end of April, splitting a two … Continue reading Tigers host Phillies in Tuesday night opener as trade rumors swirl