The Phillies have had unfortunate luck when it comes to first base. Original starter Rhys Hoskins tore his ACL in a spring training matchup against the Detroit Tigers. Darick Hall, Hoskins’ replacement, later tore a ligament in his thumb sliding in second base during a matchup against the New York Yankees. Hoskins remains optimistic for …
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In November, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder and two-time National League MVP Bryce Harper had Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL. The usual recovery time would have had Harper’s return set for some point around the All-Star break. However, it appears that Harper is ahead in his rehab and is striding towards a return sooner …
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Fresh off of a World Series appearance, fans were eager to see how the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation would fair. A big splash in free agency and the rise of a top prospect offered hope for a solid starting rotation. However, injuries to Ranger Suarez and MLB’s sixth ranked prospect Andrew Painter dampened early expectations …
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After vying for just a bench spot, waiver claim Jake Cave not only found a spot on the roster, but also finds himself in the mix of becoming an Opening-Day starter for the NL reigning champs. The Philadelphia Phillies announced their Opening-Day roster, putting an end to a hitters competition that took place this spring. …
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Despite some struggles in the past few seasons, Craig Kimbrel has long been known as one of the most dominant closers. Now he finds himself headed to the seventh team in his career. He has signed a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Phillies. The last time Kimbrel appeared for an NL East team, …
Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper will undergo elbow surgery. His timeframe for return is currently undecided. Harper injured his elbow on a throw in April. He missed about a month. When he came back into the lineup he could only DH. The former MVP was able to continue hitting at a high level even with his throwing arm damaged. Harper was playing well until he broke his thumb in June against the Padres. This injury prevented him from hitting and took him out of the lineup completely.
Phillies Offense Must Take Advantage Of Opportunities 1-21 with runners in scoring position for the Phillies offense must improve immediately. Philadelphia faces elimination against the Houston Astros in the World Series game six. Framber Valdez proves a little erratic, walking Kyle Schwarber, and then getting Rhys Hoskins to ground into a 5-4-3 double play. The …
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Offenses Make Noise Early As WS Now A Best Of Three Best of three, that is what the 2022 World Series now becomes. The Houston Astros look to take advantage of Noah Syndergaard early, as Jose Altuve sends the second pitch of the game all the way to the wall. Brandon Marsh bobbled it, allowing …
The Houston Astros exemplified their pure dominance in game four of the World Series by throwing a history no-hitter.
In A Game Astros Must Win Houston Calls Upon Cristian Javier Game four of the World Series, one the Astros must win, sees Houston call upon Cristian Javier to try and quiet Philadelphia’s power bats. The Phillies ask their number one starter for many years, Aaron Nola, to continue to hold down Houston’s offense. Nola …
How Will Astros Handle Rowdy Phillies Crowd? The atmosphere changes dramatically for the next three World Series games in Philadelphia. . A rowdy Phillies crowd will look for any reason to explode. A nine pitch first inning by Ranger Suarez keeps them stirred up, and then in the bottom of the inning Bryce Harper sent …
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Game 3 Preview Tonight brings Game 3 of the 2022 World Series in Philadelphia between the Astros and the Phillies. The series is currently tied at one game a piece, and the Phillies are looking to jump on the home field advantage for the next three games. Game 3’s matchup tonight brings right-hander Lance McCullers …