The Philadelphia Phillies powered their way past the Miami Marlins by a 7-4 score on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, tying the Fish for second place in the NL East standings.The Fightin’ Phils used three home runs, including a grand slam from Maikel Franco‘s suddenly percolating bat, to rally from an early 2-0 deficit.Vince Velasquez provided manager Pete Mackanin‘s … Continue reading All signs trending upwards for Phillies
Phillies 2017: Rotation Depth a Strength, But There’s No Ace
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially begun the six-week spring training process down in Clearwater, Florida. One of the likely areas of strength for this year’s version of the Fightin’ Phils would appear to be the starting pitching rotation.A pair of veteran arms on short-term deals, a bulldog surprise, and a handful of talented youngsters give the club … Continue reading Phillies 2017: Rotation Depth a Strength, But There’s No Ace
Pharm Report: AA Reading Fightins
The Phillies ‘AA’ level minor league club, the Reading Fightin' Phils, have bolted out to a first place lead in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League.The Fightin' Phils are 29-14, on a four game winning streak which has them 2.5 games up on the Hartford Yard Goats farm team of the Colorado Rockies organization.This is the 50th anniversary … Continue reading Pharm Report: AA Reading Fightins
Jonathan Papelbon to D.C.? Now that’s Natitude!
The Phillies have completed the long awaited and much speculated trade of flamboyant but efficient closer Jonathan Papelbon, sending him to the division-rival Washington Nationals.The deal moves Papelbon from the bottom to the top of the National League East into the very position that he believed he was going when he first signed with the … Continue reading Jonathan Papelbon to D.C.? Now that’s Natitude!
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