In a season of low points, the Phillies hit rock bottom last night in Baltimore.
in a 19-3 loss to the Orioles, Phillies pitchers gave up eight home runs, having to turn to outfielder Jeff Francoeur to throw two innings to help get the Phillies out of this mess...
Just as it seemed the Philadelphia Phillies were building momentum, they once again were stopped dead in their tracks, dropping a season-worst seven in a row. And just as before, it's a lack of consistent production from the offense that persists...
Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon got out of some trouble in the ninth and closed the door for the save in tonight's 3-2 win over the Pirates. With that save, Papelbon became the Phillies' all-time saves leader with 113, breaking a tie with Jose Mesa...
The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2015 regular season.
The club made the following transactions today:
Infielder Andres Blanco and outfielder Jeff Francoeur had their contracts selected; outfielder Jordan Danks was optioned to Lehigh Valley (AAA); right-handers Chad Billingsley and Jonathan Pettibone were placed on the 15-day disabled list and left-hander Mario Hollands
While the Phillies pitching might actually be pretty decent, their offense is going to struggle to score runs all season long.
Taking a look at what their lineup might look like on opening day doesn't exactly have Phillies fans too excited and I am sure the Nationals pitching staff staying up late at night...
According to FOX Sports' MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal the Reds are set to acquire Marlon Byrd from the Phillies. Rosenthal hears that prospect right-hander Ben Lively is one of the players headed back to Philadelphia in the deal. Rosenthal also tweets that the Reds will receive a significant amont of money in the deal to cover Byrd’s remaining salary...
The Phillies signed outfielder Jeff Francoeur to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Francoeur had just two hits in 28 plate appearances this past season with the Padres, spending the large bulk of the year in Triple-A...