The end of an era is upon us as the Phillies have finally traded Cole Hamels after months of speculation. The Lefty will now be a Texas Ranger who also received Jake Deikman and considerations in the deal. In exchange for the former Phillies ace, the Phillies received Matt Harrison and one other, plus some […]
Read more "Hamels traded to Rangers for five huge prospects"Having won 8 of their last 9 coming into the showdown with one of the most prolific teams in the league right now, there was always the chance of an upset. Especially seeing as the Jays were without Reyes and Tulowitzki was listed as doubtful. No matter the odds, it seemed unlikely that the Phillies would […]
Read more "Phillies cause upset in 3-2 win over Blue Jays"Reports from Fox Sports have just come in that former Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon has been traded to the Washington Nationals and will sign for 2016. What the Phils are getting in return however remains unknown. (Check back for updates) Whilst still undisclosed by the team, it appears that Jonathan will indeed have his wish granted […]
Read more "Jonathan Papelbon traded to Washington Nationals"With the deadline ever closing, the speculation over who will sign Phillies ace Cole Hamels continues to grow. As of right now however, according to John Heyman of CBS Sports it’s a two horsed race between the Texas Rangers and L.A. Dodgers. The Cubs are also reportedly interested in the 13th pitcher to pitch no-hitter in […]
Read more "Rangers and Dodgers lead Hamels race"In what many speculated could be the final game Cole Hamels played in a Phillies jersey, the starting pitcher ended with his first career no-hitter against the Cubs, leading the team to a 5-0 win. https://vine.co/v/egHExJP3tZz The game could not have come at a better time for the 31 year old who earned his first […]
Read more "Hitless Hamels: Hamels makes history in defiant 5-0 win"Jeff Francoeur has been a man of rumour recently with Friday’s trade deadline. If his time as a Phillies player is limited, he’s certainly going out with a bang however. The 31 year old launched a two-run homer deep into the 10th inning to give the Phils a 5-3 win over the Cubs despite being […]
Read more "Francoeur homer helps Phillies defeat Cubs"Help us Aaron Nola, you’re our only hope…or something like that. A dismal break has left Phillies fans desperately searching for a source of hope. Aaron Nola may well provide that as he makes his debut on July 21st at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. Nola was the 7th first round pick in the […]
Read more "Aaron Nola set for Phillies debut on Tuesday"After less than two full seasons as Phillies Manager, Ryne Sandberg has resigned during press conference on Friday. Sandberg took over the team in late 2013 following the firing of longtime manager Charlie Manuel. Ryne Sandberg has resigned as manager of the Phillies. Pete Mackanin will serve as interim manager. — Phillies (@Phillies) June 26, 2015 Pete Mackanin will serve […]
Read more "Sandberg resigns, Mackanin becomes new Phillies Manager"With the Phillies already struggling in terms of catching depth and Tommy Joseph out with a concussion, a huge window of opportunity has opened up for the backstops in the Minor League affiliates. It’s an opportunity that Gabriel Lino has taken by the horns as he earns promotion to the Iron Pigs. Gabriel Lino, (who […]
Read more "Is this young prospect the future of the Phillies?"With the Phillies already struggling in terms of catching depth and Tommy Joseph out with a concussion, a huge window of opportunity has opened up for the backstops in the Minor League affiliates. It’s an opportunity that Gabriel Lino has taken by the horns as he earns promotion to the Iron Pigs. Gabriel Lino, (who […]
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