The Philadelphia Phillies had lost five of their previous six games and ten of the prior 15. In second place and just 1.5 games off the NL East Division lead on September 8, the club had dropped to third place and 4.5 out entering Friday's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Phillies woke up … Continue reading Doubleheader sweep gives Phillies life in postseason race
Phillies to play shorthanded during most important week in years
The Philadelphia Phillies have battled through this weird and wild COVID-affected 2020 MLB regular season for two months. Thanks to a late-August, early-September hot streak, the club has put themselves into a playoff position and remains in contention for an NL East crown. While there are three weeks remaining in the schedule, the Phillies ultimate … Continue reading Phillies to play shorthanded during most important week in years
LA and Philly: A perfect match
Larry Andersen arrived in Philly at the 1983 trade deadline in a move to bolster the bullpen, and became one of the most beloved Phillies of all-time.
Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay
"Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay" is a new book released earlier in 2020 by Phillies MLB.com beat writer Todd Zolecki, and is a must-read for all baseball fans.
Arrieta, Howard are the keys to Phillies ultimate 2020 success
The Phillies have reached the halfway mark of the 2020 MLB season. To challenge for a division crown they need Jake Arrieta and Spencer Howard to step up.
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