Phillies Mailbag: Hoskins, Struggling OF, Pitching Injuries
This 97.3 ESPN Phillies mailbag looks at the departure of Rhys Hoskins, struggles of Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos, and pitching injuries.
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Report: Phillies and Wheeler Agree to Extension
The Phillies and pitcher Zack Wheeler have agreed to a three-year $126 million extension, according to reports from Buster Olney and Matt Gelb.
EHT Gal Who Flipped off Verlander in Philly is a Baseball Lifer
It brought a big smile to my face when I found out Stephanie Di Ianni was the woman in Philadelphia responsible for flipping off Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander outside the Phillies stadium.
Take Note, Phillies: Six World Series Aces, One Home-Grown
Starting pitching is the story of the 2019 World Series. But, as teams like the Phillies should note, most developed elsewhere.
The Infatuation With Valuable
Justin Verlander and Ryan Braun. The respective Major League Baseball most valuable players of 2011 certainly earned their awards. But despite their gaudy statistics, leadership, and tremendous ability, there will always be a debate on what really makes a player deserving of the award. After all, what does 'valuable' mean when it comes to who deserves the coveted yearly award?