That Balls Outta Here

The Philadelphia Phillies starters have pitched less innings in recent years, but changing that trend can lead to improved pitching overall. The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen has often been referred to as the team’s biggest pitching concern and an area in need of an overhaul. But, could the lack of length from the starting rotation be […] Phillies: Innings per game is key for … [Read more...] about Phillies: Innings per game is key for starting rotation

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has granted permission for professional sports to resume; for the Phillies, as early as next Friday. The next big step for Philadelphia Phillies games being played in South Philadelphia took place Wednesday evening, as Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf updated his guidance on professional sports. In collaboration with Pennsylvania’s professional … [Read more...] about Phillies: Gov. Tom Wolf allows professional sports to resume

In 2013, Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick alerted the team that Roy Halladay might need help; that October, Doc checked into a drug rehabilitation center. This Friday, ESPN will feature the life and career of late Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay on the 10-year anniversary of his perfect game against the Marlins — the 20th ever in Major League […] Phillies: Teammates … [Read more...] about Phillies: Teammates sought help for struggling Roy Halladay

The Phillies continue to be one of the classiest organizations in all of sports With little to no income right now the Phillies could easily lay off hundreds of employees, not pay their minor leaguers, and go home with what they could. But that’s not what they do, and it’s not anything they’ve ever done. […] Phillies continue to prove they’re the best organization in sports - … [Read more...] about Phillies continue to prove they’re the best organization in sports

Phillies manager Joe Girardi gave Bartolo Colon’s career a second chance in 2011 with the Yankees; could he offer a third chance in a shortened 2020 season? Right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon may have sat out the entire 2019 season, but the 47-year-old is not thinking about calling it quits just yet. With a likely shortened […] Phillies: Bartolo Colon could help team in … [Read more...] about Phillies: Bartolo Colon could help team in shortened season

On this day six years ago, the Dodgers’ Josh Beckett tossed the first opposing no-hitter against the Phillies in Citizens Bank Park history. From 1980 to on this day six years ago, May 25, 2014, the Philadelphia Phillies had two more World Series championships (2) than the number of times they were no-hit (0). That […] Phillies history: Josh Beckett’s no-hitter, 6 years ago - … [Read more...] about Phillies history: Josh Beckett’s no-hitter, 6 years ago

While the Phillies may be separated physically, they are still keeping in close contact virtually and are thinking ahead to a potential 2020 season. New Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi may have had just a few weeks of exhibition games under his belt before spring training was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the […] Phillies: Joe Girardi preparing for … [Read more...] about Phillies: Joe Girardi preparing for potential 2020 season

Nine years ago on May 25, Wilson Valdez made some Phillies news and history Going into a Wednesday evening game against Cincinnati, Phillies utility infielder Wilson Valdez surely wasn’t thinking of making any kind of Phillies news or history, let alone pitching in the 19th inning. Nine years ago on May 25, Valdez did just […] Phillies news: What happened to Wilson Valdez, … [Read more...] about Phillies news: What happened to Wilson Valdez, father of Phillies prospect Wilson Valdez Jr?

A tough bit of Phillies news coming down this weekend for former starter Ben Lively Former Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively has been playing in the Korean Baseball Organization this season but unfortunately, he’ll be missing some time after making just three starts. According to KBO analyst Jin-Hyeok Jang, Lively suffered a ruptured lateral muscle during […] Phillies news: … [Read more...] about Phillies news: Ben Lively suffers injury playing in the KBO