Remembering the legendary Roy Halladay on the 10 year anniversary of Doc’s perfect game.
Category: Philadelphia Phillies
Keeping The Status Quo: Phillies Make Minimal Moves To Bullpen
Philadelphia Phillies fans had to endure months and months of Bryce Harper “will he/won’t he” speculation last offseason. This year, the Phillies udnerwent more personnel changes, beginning with hiring manager Joe Girardi. They addressed some of their roster issues with …
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Embrace the Chaos: Curt Schilling
In the final installment of Embrace the Chaos, we look at Curt Schilling‘s Hall of Fame resume. More to the point, Schilling is the cautionary tale of what happens when a celebrity doesn’t know when to shut his mouth. His post-career pratfalls …
Embrace the Chaos: Scott Rolen
Or, How the writer came around on a guy who until about two weeks ago had no chance of making his ballot. Embrace the Chaos, this time looking at Scott Rolen.
Phillies bolster pitching staff with Zack Wheeler signing
Just a couple hours after rumors began circulating of the Philadelphia Phillies being serious players for free agent pitcher Zack Wheeler, speculation became fact.
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Phillies introduce Joe Girardi: What to expect from the new boss in Philadelphia
The choice has been made, and it’s a welcomed one.
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Label or not, Hector Neris is the Phillies closer
Between injuries, poor performance and new faces, the Phillies bullpen has been anything but consistent in 2019. Hector Neris has been the exception.
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For whom the Odubel tolls: Where do the Phillies go from here?
Things have gone from bad to worse for Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Odubel Herrera in 2019—but the implications for his team and teammates are also far-reaching.
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The Bryce of fame
Bryce Harper is one of the biggest celebrities in baseball, a popular face and brand with a command of the media not unlike LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers. Unlike LeBron and A-Rod, though, Harper has not lived up to the …
Dick Allen was better than we’ve forgotten
Dick Allen turned 77 Friday. His once-thought complicated legacy has faded and what remains is one of the strongest bodies of work for a player with a career cut short by injuries. Now, he’s a man trapped between obscurity and …