Vince Velasquez still trying to prove he is a long-term starting pitcher

Many still feel Velasquez would be better as a relieverAfter spending the last 10 days on the disabled list, Vince Velasquez returns to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be activated in time for tonight’s scheduled 7:10pm EDT series finale with the division-rival New York Mets at Citi Field.The right-hander will be trying to show that he is … Continue reading Vince Velasquez still trying to prove he is a long-term starting pitcher

Phillies to send rookie Enyel De Los Santos to mound on Tuesday night

Rookie Enyel De Los Santos take mound Tuesday nightThanks to a congested schedule leading up to the MLB All-Star break, the Phillies had some tough organizational decisions to make and questions to answer regarding their starting pitching rotation.The club chose to answer those questions by giving yesterday’s start to Drew Anderson and tomorrow’s start to Enyel De Los … Continue reading Phillies to send rookie Enyel De Los Santos to mound on Tuesday night

Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation

Nick Pivetta's struggles continued on Friday nightThe Phillies crushed the host Pirates by a 17-5 score on Friday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The win moved the team into first place by percentage points in the National League East Division standings.It also marked the 15th victory over the club’s last 22 games. Even more recently, the Phils … Continue reading Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation

What do the Phillies have at the back of the rotation?

Zach Eflin hopes to be long term member of Phils rotationThe Philadelphia Phillies have been experiencing a number of problems over the past two months. Since April 25, the team has struggled along with a 20-24 record.Fingers have mostly been pointed at an offense that is now 12th of the 15 National League clubs in … Continue reading What do the Phillies have at the back of the rotation?

Phillies will need another starting pitcher if they want to make playoffs

Aaron Nola has been a Phillies rotation bright spot in 2018Last Friday night, the Phillies opened a weekend series with the visiting Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park with a 7-3 victory.That win, behind the pitching of Aaron Nola, lifted the Fightin' Phils record to 17-9 in the early going of the 2018 MLB regular … Continue reading Phillies will need another starting pitcher if they want to make playoffs