Adonis Medina to be added to Phillies 40-man roster prior to Rule 5 Draft deadline

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'k04jtLMsQ01y0c5gPaVSvw',sig:'we1SPdUeDodsdzJ-CdD6ATUbkTniM2f_VTWkeKS3F0Y=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1001825444',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAdonis Medina is one of the consensus Phillies top five prospectsAll teams in Major League Baseball have until 8:00PM EST on Tuesday, November 20 to set their 40-man roster in anticipation of the Rule 5 Draft, which will take place on December 13.Players who were signed when they were … Continue reading Adonis Medina to be added to Phillies 40-man roster prior to Rule 5 Draft deadline

David Bell, former Phillies third baseman, named as new Cincinnati Reds skipper

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'wDVRZUDMShBSya59WDDP3g',sig:'ItuGNcuZzXZzlNQ9rd-65Bv9wufe_LYRBCaJm_tGPm4=',w:'400px',h:'594px',items:'51072849',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBell started at third base for the Phillies from 2002 through July 2006The Cincinnati Reds have announced that former Philadelphia Phillies third baseman David Bell has been named as their new manager. Bell will be introduced to the Cincinnati fans and media at a Monday press conference.The 46-year-old Bell signed … Continue reading David Bell, former Phillies third baseman, named as new Cincinnati Reds skipper

Rockies draw close enough to earn their own ‘Magic Number’

Pat Valaika hustles one of his two key hits in Rox victoryThe Colorado Rockies defeated the host San Diego Padres on Sunday by an 8-4 score at Petco Park. In so doing, the Rockies lowered their 'Magic Number' to just six in order to clinch the second NL Wildcard playoff berth.Colorado sits with an 84-72 … Continue reading Rockies draw close enough to earn their own ‘Magic Number’

Cardinals sweep their way back into the NL Wildcard race

Molina (R) settles pitcher Martinez (L) in Cards key winWhat a difference four days have made for the Saint Louis Cardinals. After being swept this past weekend by the arch-rival and NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs, it seemed their season was over.National League standings following games of Sunday, September 17, showed the Cardinals with a 77-72 … Continue reading Cardinals sweep their way back into the NL Wildcard race

Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number

Hendricks was in control in beating the Cards on SaturdayThe Chicago Cubs downed their historic arch-rival Saint Louis Cardinals by a 4-1 score on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.With the victory, the Cubbies lowered their 'Magic Number' to clinch their second consecutive NL Central Division crown to 10 over the Cards, and to 11 over … Continue reading Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number