PhilliesLast-place Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton, promote bench coach Don KellyThe decision comes with Pittsburgh riding a seven-game losing streak that saw its record fall to 12-26.
PhilliesLast-place Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton, promote bench coach Don KellyThe decision comes with Pittsburgh riding a seven-game losing streak that saw its record fall to 12-26.
PhilliesPhillies great Mike Schmidt opens up about difficult fans and an anonymous WIP call“I listened to talk radio all the time,” Schmidt admitted. “It kept me miserable all the time!”
PhilliesPhillies great Mike Schmidt opens up about difficult fans and an anonymous WIP call“I listened to talk radio all the time,” Schmidt admitted. “It kept me miserable all the time!”
Temple OwlsFormer Phillie Jeff Manto got his ‘butt back to school.’ Now he’ll graduate from Temple 40 years after leaving.Manto left Temple for a baseball career 22 credits shy of a degree. He always planned to graduate someday, but one knowing heckler “sparked the interest” more than 20 years ago.
Temple OwlsFormer Phillie Jeff Manto got his ‘butt back to school.’ Now he’ll graduate from Temple 40 years after leaving.Manto left Temple for a baseball career 22 credits shy of a degree. He always planned to graduate someday, but one knowing heckler “sparked the interest” more than 20 years ago.
PhilliesTrea Turner jump-starts Phillies’ offense in 7-0 win over the RaysTurner opened the scoring in the third inning and was a key cog in the Phillies' five-run fourth inning that broke the game open.
PhilliesTrea Turner jump-starts Phillies’ offense in 7-0 win over the RaysTurner opened the scoring in the third inning and was a key cog in the Phillies' five-run fourth inning that broke the game open.
PhilliesAlec Bohm is finding his groove at the plate; Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh continue their platoonBohm ended his home run drought during Tuesday's win against the Rays. With right-hander Shane Baz on the mound, Rojas got the start in center field over Marsh.
PhilliesAlec Bohm is finding his groove at the plate; Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh continue their platoonBohm ended his home run drought during Tuesday's win against the Rays. With right-hander Shane Baz on the mound, Rojas got the start in center field over Marsh.
PhilliesAroon Escobar once was ‘afraid of playing.’ A ‘Mamba Mentality’ helped him become a rising Phillies prospect.Escobar was afraid of mistakes early in his career. He found inspiration in Kobe Bryant’s book, which helped him learn “if you fail, there will be another opportunity.”
PhilliesAroon Escobar once was ‘afraid of playing.’ A ‘Mamba Mentality’ helped him become a rising Phillies prospect.Escobar was afraid of mistakes early in his career. He found inspiration in Kobe Bryant’s book, which helped him learn “if you fail, there will be another opportunity.”
PhilliesThree home runs, quality start from Zack Wheeler lead Phillies past Rays, 8-4Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos each hit opposite field home runs. Wheeler needed only 84 pitches over seven innings and had nine strikeouts.
PhilliesThree home runs, quality start from Zack Wheeler lead Phillies past Rays, 8-4Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos each hit opposite field home runs. Wheeler needed only 84 pitches over seven innings and had nine strikeouts.
PhilliesNew to the Phillies’ bullpen, Taijuan Walker focuses on being ‘ready to pitch whenever’Walker became a reliever when Ranger Suárez returned from the injured list. A return to the starting rotation remains a possibility.
PhilliesNew to the Phillies’ bullpen, Taijuan Walker focuses on being ‘ready to pitch whenever’Walker became a reliever when Ranger Suárez returned from the injured list. A return to the starting rotation remains a possibility.
Phillies‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Justin Crawford on the challenge of triple A, preparing for a call-up, and moreThe Phillies surprised many by starting the 21-year-old Crawford at Lehigh Valley. So far he has answered the call. He discussed that and more on “Phillies Extra.”
Phillies‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Justin Crawford on the challenge of triple A, preparing for a call-up, and moreThe Phillies surprised many by starting the 21-year-old Crawford at Lehigh Valley. So far he has answered the call. He discussed that and more on “Phillies Extra.”
PhilliesPhillies prospect Dante Nori grew up collecting baseball cards. Now he’s chasing his own rookie cards.Nori is in low-A Clearwater and has yet to play 50 minor-league games. But he could one day reach the majors. On his climb there, he’s collecting himself.
PhilliesPhillies prospect Dante Nori grew up collecting baseball cards. Now he’s chasing his own rookie cards.Nori is in low-A Clearwater and has yet to play 50 minor-league games. But he could one day reach the majors. On his climb there, he’s collecting himself.
PhilliesBryce Harper is ‘frustrated on a bigger level’ by his start, but knows a breakout is coming Harper’s swing is still a work in progress. “There’s not a whole lot of slug there,” manager Rob Thomson says. “But it’s going to be there.”
PhilliesBryce Harper is ‘frustrated on a bigger level’ by his start, but knows a breakout is coming Harper’s swing is still a work in progress. “There’s not a whole lot of slug there,” manager Rob Thomson says. “But it’s going to be there.”
PhilliesTaijuan Walker heads to Phillies’ bullpen; Bryce Harper ends home run drought Walker will fill a long relief role for now. He could emerge as a late-inning option or he could wind up later this season in a six-man rotation.
PhilliesTaijuan Walker heads to Phillies’ bullpen; Bryce Harper ends home run drought Walker will fill a long relief role for now. He could emerge as a late-inning option or he could wind up later this season in a six-man rotation.
PhilliesRanger Suárez gets roughed up in his return as Phillies fall to Diamondbacks in 10 innings Suárez allowed seven runs and failed to get through the fourth inning. The Phillies climbed back from a six-run deficit but Arizona held on.
PhilliesRanger Suárez gets roughed up in his return as Phillies fall to Diamondbacks in 10 innings Suárez allowed seven runs and failed to get through the fourth inning. The Phillies climbed back from a six-run deficit but Arizona held on.
