Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UJ6DifsDT8JblJOudYnQcw',sig:'2lT7GdDgHN01LJ7KdvsnfzC6I4Cl6eKgGfqViWI68I8=',w:'594px',h:'400px',items:'831164684',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js Hector Neris has seized the Phillies bullpen closer role Phillies manager Gabe Kapler began the 2019 season without a named closer at the back-end of his pitching staff. There were a number of options who appeared to be reasonably attractive. The skipper chose to simply use whichever option appeared … Continue reading Phillies search for a closer is over as Hector Neris seizes the role
Cesar Hernandez is holding off critics with a hot start to the 2019 season
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'EMHG-TuxSmlraRZkqr2Xww',sig:'gJseMALJqiBmA43sFbeZKuA4zz361-xomCgutjzqOkY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'949695674',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js Cesar Hernandez has been hitting well for over a month This piece has to begin with a disclaimer. Few writers who cover the Philadelphia Phillies on a regular basis have been more critical of second baseman Cesar Hernandez over the last couple of years than yours truly. If I’ve … Continue reading Cesar Hernandez is holding off critics with a hot start to the 2019 season
Defending NL East champion Braves stay right on Phillies heels in mid-May
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rFGrpVQtQfRzknBtqvAkPg',sig:'iAKVuFxxOg_ZEaoVsyNBYxBxZfrL02bbxd37dsyvB4s=',w:'594px',h:'395px',items:'1046277436',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js Ronald Acuna Jr and the Braves are defending NL East champs One week ago today, the Philadelphia Phillies (27-19) were seven games over the .500 mark in first place in the National League East Division standings. They led the second place Atlanta Braves by three games, and were … Continue reading Defending NL East champion Braves stay right on Phillies heels in mid-May
Scott Kingery returns, Nick Williams shipped out to Triple-A
Nick Williams will get regular playing time at Triple-A Prior to their Sunday series finale with the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies made an interesting roster move. Scott Kingery, the club’s best bench player over the first few weeks of the season and their second baseman of the future, returns to … Continue reading Scott Kingery returns, Nick Williams shipped out to Triple-A
For a second straight series a top opposition prospect bat debuts against the Phillies
Brendan Rodgers was the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft For the second straight series, Citizens Bank Park has been part of the introductory process to Major League Baseball for the top prospect of the Philadelphia Phillies opposition. Earlier in the week, top Milwaukee Brewers prospect Keston Hiura made his big-league debut. The 22-year-old second … Continue reading For a second straight series a top opposition prospect bat debuts against the Phillies
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