Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qKILq2k-SdlHIi7aCcB9mw',sig:'A-XgVzIurMYivEL-ssEXsWhYxIgH4WgDwMNBvvbkChs=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'646489040',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBonifay spent two seasons on the Texas Rangers coaching staff in 2016-17Sources have reportedly told Matt Gelb of The Athletic that the Philadelphia Phillies will name Josh Bonifay as their new farm director.The likelihood is that a formal announcement will not come until after the World Series has ended. That … Continue reading Josh Bonifay will reportedly become the new Phillies farm director
Jake Thompson dealt by Phillies to Milwaukee Brewers
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'aXtj8SabTANzALlM-lzL5w',sig:'5sMm5IsedsRN2_zMIe-qScHD-eq3Qu_kWWM5WkLJlaY=',w:'594px',h:'441px',items:'858741362',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJake Thompson dealt from Phillies to Milwaukee BrewersThe Philadelphia Phillies “traded” pitcher Jake Thompson to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. In exchange the Phillies received…cash. Not an intriguing prospect named “Cash”, just plain cash, as in money.In effect, the Phillies sold Thompson to a National League Wildcard playoff rival. There is … Continue reading Jake Thompson dealt by Phillies to Milwaukee Brewers
Texas Rangers ride back into AL Wildcard race
The Rangers have ridden back into the AL playoff raceThe Texas Rangers have been champions of the American League West Division in four of the last seven years. In eight of the last nine they have either won the division or finished as the runners-up.But for much of the 2017 campaign, the Rangers struggled. Jeff Banister‘s … Continue reading Texas Rangers ride back into AL Wildcard race
MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
It’s the weekend after the 2017 MLB All-Star Game break. Teams are finally back in action after a four-day layoff for the start of the traditional “second half” of play.A look at the Major League Baseball standings through games of Friday night, July 14 reveals that 17 teams are either in a playoff position, or are within a … Continue reading MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
Nick Williams promoted to big leagues by Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are promoting outfield prospect Nick Williams for his first big league opportunity this weekend.The promotion for Williams comes as a direct response to left fielder Howie Kendrick being placed on the Disabled List. The hamstring injury disables the nearly 34-year old for a second time already this season. Kendrick previously was out of the lineup from mid-April … Continue reading Nick Williams promoted to big leagues by Phillies
