Phillies second baseman Jean Segura breaks a Pete Rose postseason record. The ninth-inning Philadelphia Phillies comeback victory in Friday’s Wild Card Series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals was impressive in more ways than one. After first baseman Rhys Hoskins struck out to start the frame — with the Phillies trailing 2-0 — the team’s win expectancy was only … [Read more...] about Phillies’ Jean Segura bests Pete Rose in all-time MLB postseason feat
Aaron Nola proves he is a big-game pitcher, leads Phillies to NLDS
Aaron Nola shuts down Cardinals as Phillies sweep Wild Card Series The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-0, on Saturday night to advance to the National League Division Series. Bryce Harper’s second-inning solo home run — followed by Kyle Schwarber’s fifth-inning sacrifice fly RBI — were all the runs the Phillies needed in the […] Aaron Nola proves he is … [Read more...] about Aaron Nola proves he is a big-game pitcher, leads Phillies to NLDS
Phillies to face Braves in postseason for first time since 1993 NLCS
The Phillies have a tougher opponent ahead in the division-rival Braves. As Edmundo Sosa caught the final Wild Card Series out Saturday night, Philadelphia Phillies fans rejoiced about the team’s first postseason series win since 2010. Now, for the first time since the 1993 National League Championship Series, the Phillies and Atlanta Braves will square […] Phillies to face … [Read more...] about Phillies to face Braves in postseason for first time since 1993 NLCS
Jean Segura lifts Phillies to improbable comeback victory against Cardinals
Behind Jean Segura, the Phillies stunned the Cardinals to take a 1-0 Wild Card Series lead. Exactly 11 years ago, the best season in Philadelphia Phillies franchise history ended with heartbreak after a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 of the 2011 National League Division Series. After waiting more than 4,000 days to […] Jean Segura lifts Phillies to improbable … [Read more...] about Jean Segura lifts Phillies to improbable comeback victory against Cardinals
Rob Thomson’s ‘Topper’ nickname meaning reminiscent of Phillies legend
Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson’s work ethic reminiscent of Roy Halladay The Philadelphia Phillies will not be where they are today without interim manager Rob Thomson. Having joined the Phillies after the 2017 season as bench coach — after spending nearly three decades with the New York Yankees organization in various roles — Thomson was named interim […] Rob Thomson’s … [Read more...] about Rob Thomson’s ‘Topper’ nickname meaning reminiscent of Phillies legend