Struggling Phillies open mid-June series with resurgent Nationals

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rgke1KfiTwBqEw0GJXPNGA',sig:'b0jJ700LsRv2Y1ovVYRHh8jhYBRw7WMfhX6MOpsiX3o=',w:'594px',h:'387px',items:'664105004',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMany fans in both towns now conflicted over Werth and HarperThe struggling Philadelphia Phillies (39-32) continue with their road show, this time opening a four-game series with the rejuvenated Washington Nationals (33-38) on Monday night in our Nation’s Capital.The Phillies are coming off a humbling Father’s Day experience … Continue reading Struggling Phillies open mid-June series with resurgent Nationals

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

National League East Report: 4/8 – 4/14

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'4BB_BiNDT79AFO7dNLPiXw',sig:'o1wtuX-QoEUeb1luF1oG9zHWbJFCcx7Gr6UvcD7HSk0=',w:'594px',h:'382px',items:'1142107416',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js Rookie first baseman Pete Alonso has helped the Mets get off fast The early going in the National League East Division has already made for some tremendous head-to-head excitement and we’re only in the opening weeks. A division race which many predicted would be dog-eat-dog over six … Continue reading National League East Report: 4/8 – 4/14

John Middleton will prove to be the key should Phillies quickly return to contention

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'a7J7SE8mSvFFwFBj_eK1sA',sig:'ooeFomVGdbHEMelwmrGSY3XEd9BfP1McQKo4u6MHZ-M=',w:'594px',h:'435px',items:'484729970',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js(Controlling owner Middleton needs to open the pocketbook wide)For much of this past summer the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be a team and an organization on the rise. The club bolted to first place and sat atop the National League East Division standings for more than a month. The teams … Continue reading John Middleton will prove to be the key should Phillies quickly return to contention

Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year

This coming Monday evening on the MLB Network, baseball’s official National League Rookie of the Year Award winner will be announced.  It says here that if the voters get it right, not only will they give the honor to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, but they will give him that award with a unanimous vote.There was a time when … Continue reading Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year