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You simply cannot deny that the Phillies have improved under Don Mattingly’s watch. Since Mattingly took over as interim manager after the firing of Rob Thomson on April 28th, the Phillies have gone 33-17 and resurrected their chances at defending their NL East division crown. That record is the best in MLB over that span […]
The Philadelphia Phillies could make a big splash in the trade market ahead of the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline.Philadelphia has a couple of needs, and once again, third base is a need, as the Phillies could look to replace Alec Bohm. Replacing Bohm has been mentioned for years, but ahead of this year’s deadline, […] The post Phillies Named Best Fit for $151M Gold Glove Infielder to Fill Major Need appeared first on HEAVY .
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Alan Rangel did his part in the Phillies' loss to Washington.
Bryce Harper gave Brandon Marsh an effective pep talk.
This video of a Phillies fan proudly giving the double birds to Juan Soto Richard Harkaway-style made the rounds on Monday: In my opinion, this is a real nice video. This is what it’s all about. I truly believe this is a normal, healthy way to make an opposing player feel unwelcome in your favorite […] The post This New Yorker Saying the Phillies Have a “Trash Fanbase” Shows a Fascinating Lack of Self-Awareness appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Atlanta Braves are set to take on the San Diego Padres in a NL showdown out west this week in a three-game set. Atlanta is coming off a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers and still has a comfortable lead in the NL East, but the Phillies continue to surge in MLB. It’s been […] The post Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim Lineup Decision vs. Padres appeared first on HEAVY .
Blake Butera did not downplay the magnitude of this series. While he said this one counts the same as the rest, the players are aware of what is at stake in this 4 game set against the Phillies. This is a major measuring stick series for this group which surprisingly finds themselves in wild card […]
With the New York Mets coming off the series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, fans have been wondering about updates regarding star Francisco Lindor and his calf injury. As Lindor looks to make an injury recovery for the Mets, manager Carlos Mendoza provides a crucial update. Speaking before the start of the series against the […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza lays out next step in Francisco Lindor injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As rain batters much of the Northeast, it'll be a challenge to get in a game at all in the nation's capital on Monday night.
Here are the lineups for game 1 in Washington. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Nationals:
Who is starting for the Phillies on Monday night?
The Phillies beat the Mets 6-2 on the latest edition of NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball, improving their record to 42-35, moving into the second NL Wild Card spot, and shrinking the Braves’ division lead to just 6.5 games. The win capped a weekend of excellent play from the Phillies, who just keep stacking wins and […] The post Let’s Get John Kruk to Wear a Suit More appeared first on Crossing Broad .
On Monday, the New York Mets will open up a series with the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field.They are coming off a 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.Bo Bichette (who started at shortstop) finished with two strikeouts in four at-bats.New York Mets Announce Bo Bichette DecisionFor Monday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.Via […] The post New York Mets Announce Bo Bichette Decision Before Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .
June 22nd: The Phils made all these moves official today. They recalled Rangel and reinstated Backhus from the IL, with Lazar optioned and Wilson designated for assignment. June 21st: The Phillies are designating right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Lefty Kyle Backhus is expected to rejoin the club. Righty Max […]
In a rubber match for the series yesterday afternoon, the Nationals hung around against the Rays, taking a 3-2 lead into the 7th inning, but were unable to hold onto it, as a Jonny DeLuca 2-run blast off Orlando Ribalta in the bottom of the 7th gave the Rays a 1-run lead they would hold […]
The Phillies’ previous opponent was expected to be a contender but is mired in last place. Now, they’ll head south to take on a Nationals team that many expected to finish in last place but instead finds itself in the mix for a playoff spot. It seems unlikely that the Nationals will remain in that […]
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryce Harper has been on a tear over his last two games. Turns out the hidden secret has simply been a heavier bat. Harper has been using a 35-ounce bat through the Phillies’ last two wins. While he isn’t committed to staying at that weight all season, he has certainly noticed […] The post The heavy secret behind Phillies star Bryce Harper’s cycle, follow-up masterpiece appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phillies are down in D.C. for four against the Washington Nationals beginning Monday. The Nationals have been a bit of a surprise this year. They have one of the best offenses in MLB. Their .741 team OPS is the fifth-best in MLB. To put that into perspective, the Phillies are 25th at .696. What’s […]
The Phillies had a real nice weekend series against the Mets. Bryce Harper hit for his first career cycle. Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez shoved. The home team took two of three from a cratering Mets team that could’ve been them in an alternate universe, improving to 42-35 and just 6.5 games back from Atlanta […] The post Just How Much Does Kyle Schwarber Own the Mets? Let’s Check the Stats appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Being the highest-paid player on a Major League Baseball team seems like a sweet gig, minus the pressure. Aaron Judge of the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers are thriving, while others struggle.
The lack of quality hitting prospects is starting to show up in these days of summer as offenses struggled outside of Lakewood. Worcester 12, Lehigh Valley 3 Hey! We had an old friend alert as Kolby Allard got the start for the IronPigs and actually pitched not too shabby. He allowed seven runs in five […]
A while back, as part of this question of the day series, I asked the question about the Phillies and conceding the NL East. Times were dire then with the team mired in that horrid slump that cost the manager his job and put the Phillies in a huge hole. The question was legitimate with […]
It’s always nice to beat the Mets. It’s even nicer to beat them in back to back games. It’s even nicer to beat them by hitting home runs and pitching well like they did Sunday night. Playing the game on Sunday Night Baseball for a national audience, the offense clicked into gear yet again, riding […]
The New York Mets’ season from hell continues. On Sunday night, the Mets lost once more, ending their three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies on a low note in a 6-2 defeat. The Phillies wasted no time making their mark on the game, as they went ahead by five runs after just two innings — […] The post Juan Soto sends strong message to Mets after series loss to Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .