Phillies take a flyer on lefty starting pitcher Drew Smyly

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BLWXXSyzQXJYOjfqx7-tOw',sig:'X8h8K-65MZxDmcac7M1cSOHJO3XyG5-bDPZPcekOPCQ=',w:'594px',h:'389px',items:'1147318100',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsDrew Smyly still has not returned to form after TJ surgeryThe Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with 30-year-old free agent starting pitcher Drew Smyly, according to numerous reliable sources.Smyly is expected to step into the club’s starting rotation quickly. That could mean as soon as this weekend … Continue reading Phillies take a flyer on lefty starting pitcher Drew Smyly

Jake Arrieta has bone spurs on his elbow, could be lost to surgery

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ElOmljo_R698wjvTmBkUzg',sig:'dIXj8l2zuRWVFyF8aL35LSMEuGjcjg0atKHkrL1WbLo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1151715656',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsOn Saturday night in Queens, Jake Arrieta was downright horrendous in his starting assignment at Citi Field against the New York Mets.The Phillies 33-year-old right-hander was torched by the Mets batters for 11 hits which produced six runs, five of those earned, and he was almost constantly in trouble.In the bottom of … Continue reading Jake Arrieta has bone spurs on his elbow, could be lost to surgery

Jay Bruce comes through again, Phillies walkoff Mets in 10 innings

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'cvh2TbUxTG5XQKs63F5GOw',sig:'2zn2nH11Z8KYvC9XfDx3HysKWxtmUmGG0CO0ZmCxG8E=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1152244359',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJay Bruce about to get doused after his Wednesday walkoffThe Philadelphia Phillies (42-38) completed their first walkoff victory of the season, downing the New York Mets (37-44) by a 5-4 final score on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia. With the win, the Phillies remain tied for … Continue reading Jay Bruce comes through again, Phillies walkoff Mets in 10 innings

Nationals look to deliver a knockout blow to staggering Phillies in series finale

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qzBo1HB5SblYUTZMPIoM5g',sig:'mrGRiDQfDBNqgkkxn00PwKRNSS8Cm5ri6fvVgw8xhk4=',w:'594px',h:'411px',items:'1134546862',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsNationals fans have welcomed Bryce Harper back with open armsThe Philadelphia Phillies (39-34) are looking a bit like a boxer who has built a nice lead on the judge’s scorecards, winning the first handful of rounds, only to get nailed with a haymaker by the opposition and suddenly … Continue reading Nationals look to deliver a knockout blow to staggering Phillies in series finale

Braves walkoff Phillies in series opener at SunTrust Park

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'N1kKdJD7QulxYCDaL-QyOQ',sig:'64eXAuqGnmnbvYMFgb63vXbM7JafmaG0bNgldXs08rA=',w:'594px',h:'422px',items:'1156004833',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBrian McCann mobbed at home plate after game-winning hitThe Atlanta Braves (41-29) showed a ton of heart, taking the opening game of a key road series by a 9-8 score on Friday night over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies (38-31) at SunTrust Park.The Phillies led almost the entire night, and appeared to … Continue reading Braves walkoff Phillies in series opener at SunTrust Park