Yusei Kikuchi with Seibu Lions in Japan(Photo: えすぱにぃ via Wiki Commons)This will be a big off-season for the Philadelphia Phillies as the club tries to take the next step forward in their return to contending status.While controlling owner John Middleton and GM Matt Klentak will certainly be trying to woo familiar big names such as Bryce … Continue reading Japanese lefty pitcher Yusei Kikuchi may be on Phillies radar
As Phillies starting pitchers have faded, so have 2018 playoff hopes
Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta(Photo: Ian D'Andrea via Wiki Commons)The Philadelphia Phillies were carried to the top of the National League East Division standings over the season’s first four months by their starting pitching rotation.All season long the team had struggled to score runs on a consistent basis. They played shoddy defense on an individual and team … Continue reading As Phillies starting pitchers have faded, so have 2018 playoff hopes
This week could mark a last stand for Phillies 2018 postseason chances
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'I5x4BNTLST5rhxEdtxJpuQ',sig:'XK51DzhJAc42BjX4RHQKEJ7XvSIzjUL_qNNbZ-KVbUA=',w:'594px',h:'412px',items:'1029857576',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsKapler's Phillies host the Nationals and Cubs in pivotal homestandThis has easily been the most interesting summer of baseball in Philadelphia in the last five years. Not since a too-little, too-late charge at the second NL Wildcard slot in September of 2012 have the Phillies provided fans with this level of … Continue reading This week could mark a last stand for Phillies 2018 postseason chances
Phillies management will face tough choices in fixing lineup and roster issues
Phillies offense and defense have been poor in 2018The Philadelphia Phillies are showing signs that the offensive and defensive struggles which have plagued the team all season may finally be ready to derail hopes for an unexpected 2018 playoff berth.Friday night’s 2-0 shutout at the hands of the NL West cellar-dwelling San Diego Padres served to … Continue reading Phillies management will face tough choices in fixing lineup and roster issues
Justin Bour obtained by Phillies in waiver trade with Marlins
Bour adds a lefty power bat to the Phillies mixThe Philadelphia Phillies have acquired first baseman Justin Bour in a waiver trade from the Miami Marlins according to multiple reliable sources this afternoon, including MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.Bour turned 30 years of age back on May 28. He was selected originally by the Chicago … Continue reading Justin Bour obtained by Phillies in waiver trade with Marlins
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