Once a highly touted Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect, Mick Abel is now having a career resurgence this season. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told 94WIP this week that Abel would be an option if the team needed to tap into their starting pitching depth due to injuries. Abel is currently on the Phillies 40-man roster after having been Rule 5 … [Read more...] about Phillies Prospect Mick Abel Having A Career Resurgence
Report: Phillies Considered Possible Trade Fit for Cedric Mullins
Jon Morosi of MLB Network named the Philadelphia Phillies as a fit for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins. So far this season, Mullins has a .229/.340/.435 line with seven home runs and 21 RBI in 37 games. He also has a 126 wRC+, a .345 wOBA, and a .253 BABIP, with a 21.6% strikeout rate as well as a career-best 13.1% walk rate this year. Mullins is currently slated to … [Read more...] about Report: Phillies Considered Possible Trade Fit for Cedric Mullins
Nick Castellanos Showing Improved Plate Discipline for Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has improved his plate discipline this season. He has helped the Phillies have the fourth-best walk rate in the majors so far in 2025. Last season, the Phillies had an 8.4% walk rate which ranked as the eighth best in MLB. This season, they have a 10.2% walk rate. Castellanos has also helped the team improve its strikeout rate. … [Read more...] about Nick Castellanos Showing Improved Plate Discipline for Phillies
Phillies Outfielder On A Roll
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has been on a roll lately. Kepler has turned things around after a slow start at the plate. In 31 games this season, Kepler has a .262/.339/.467 line with five home runs and 11 RBI. This season, Kepler has a 122 wRC+ with a .350 wOBA and a .284 BABIP. Furthermore, Kepler has an 18.2% strikeout rate and a 9.9% walk rate in 2025. Kepler … [Read more...] about Phillies Outfielder On A Roll
Phillies Lineup Adjustment Paying Off
The Philadelphia Phillies recent lineup adjustment against right-handed starting pitchers is working out so far. Bryson Stott is the leadoff hitter against right-handed starting pitchers. Kyle Schwarber has moved to the fourth spot in the lineup. Schwarber now hits directly behind Bryce Harper, which was a motivating factor in making the changes. Trea Turner still bats leadoff … [Read more...] about Phillies Lineup Adjustment Paying Off