Many still feel Velasquez would be better as a relieverAfter spending the last 10 days on the disabled list, Vince Velasquez returns to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be activated in time for tonight’s scheduled 7:10pm EDT series finale with the division-rival New York Mets at Citi Field.The right-hander will be trying to show that he is … Continue reading Vince Velasquez still trying to prove he is a long-term starting pitcher
Phillies to send rookie Enyel De Los Santos to mound on Tuesday night
Rookie Enyel De Los Santos take mound Tuesday nightThanks to a congested schedule leading up to the MLB All-Star break, the Phillies had some tough organizational decisions to make and questions to answer regarding their starting pitching rotation.The club chose to answer those questions by giving yesterday’s start to Drew Anderson and tomorrow’s start to Enyel De Los … Continue reading Phillies to send rookie Enyel De Los Santos to mound on Tuesday night
Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation
Nick Pivetta's struggles continued on Friday nightThe Phillies crushed the host Pirates by a 17-5 score on Friday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The win moved the team into first place by percentage points in the National League East Division standings.It also marked the 15th victory over the club’s last 22 games. Even more recently, the Phils … Continue reading Nick Pivetta continues to struggle at back of Phillies rotation
Not ready to commit to the Phillies as 2018 contenders just yet
Phillies need one or two pieces to stay in contentionIt’s the day after Independence Day, and an off-day on the Major League Baseball schedule for the Philadelphia Phillies. The team leaves today on an 11-game road trip leading up to the MLB All-Star Game. It will be July 20 before home fans get to see the … Continue reading Not ready to commit to the Phillies as 2018 contenders just yet
No June swoon, but Phillies cracks beginning to show
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