Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Phillies owner John Middleton shows he is clearly not “a potted plant”

Gabe Kapler was fired after two seasons as Phillies manager   On Friday, October 11, 2019, less than two weeks after their once promising season came to an end with a final disheartening defeat that left the club without a winning record for an eighth consecutive season, the Philadelphia Phillies held a press conference. The … Continue reading Phillies owner John Middleton shows he is clearly not “a potted plant”

Matt Veasey BASEBALL

How do the Phillies match-up with the Braves?

  Following a half-decade of losing baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies are trying desperately to build their roster back to a truly competitive level. Ownership opened their wallets this past off-season, shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade the starting lineup. Last summer, the Phillies surprised many by taking and holding first place in … Continue reading How do the Phillies match-up with the Braves?