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This year’s inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame have made their cap logo choices for their plaques. Or, more accurately, four of the inductees have made their choices. For a fifth inductee who is deceased, the choice was made by his family. In case you somehow missed it, Dick Allen, who passed away in 2020, and Dave Parker were elected by the Classic Era Committee … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame Cap Logo Choices Announced, with Two Surprises

The Philadelphia Phillies found a hidden gem at the trade deadline last year when they acquired pitcher Moisés Chace from the Baltimore Orioles. That deal saw Gregory Soto go to the Orioles, and Chace and Seth Johnson came to the Phillies. Johnson appeared in the majors for the Phillies last season. Meanwhile, Chace worked his way onto the 40-man roster this offseason. Chace … [Read more...] about Anticipating a Breakout Season for an Up-and-Coming Phillies Player

The Philadelphia Phillies have made many trades this century. Some of those trades have been their best in that time frame. Others have been the Phillies worst trades in that span. At the time, these deals may have looked great for the Phillies. However, when all was said and done, these moves aged poorly. The Phillies have made a few blockbuster deals in this span. Some trades … [Read more...] about The Five Worst Trades The Phillies Have Made Since 2000

After looking at the Philadelphia Phillies best free agent signings since 2000 it is time to look at the worst. The Phillies have made many moves in free agency this century. Some of not worked out as well as the team would have liked. The contracts given to these players varied widely—some were short-lived as the Phillies quickly moved on after realizing their mistake, while … [Read more...] about The 5 Worst Free-Agent Deals for the Phillies Since 2000

Several Philadelphia Phillies players have a lot at stake this spring training. Pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater on February 12, with the team’s first game scheduled for February 22 against the Detroit Tigers. Three of the organization’s four Top 100 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline, will participate as non-roster invitees. With multiple competitions for 26-man … [Read more...] about Key Phillies Spring Training Roster Battles to Watch