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Bullpen microcosm for Phillies' season

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:07:36 EDT

The Phillies boasted baseball's best bullpen over the past month when they welcomed the Astros to town Monday. But there were still questions in search of answers, those only attainable through more reps and more playing time

Phils can't corral Astros after lengthy delay

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:34:03 EDT

Sparked by red-hot Jose Altuve's two-out, two-run single,, the Astros erupted for five runs with two outs in the fourth inning -- moments after a 1-hour, 52-minute rain delay ended -- and ran away from the Phillies, 13-4, on Monday night at soggy Citizens Bank Park to improve to 36-12 on the road this season and 8-0 against the National League.

Moniak leads 6 Phils on Top 100 Prospects list

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:53:10 EDT

MLBPipeline.com's midseason Top 100 Prospects list is defined by youth (eight of the top 10 players are 20 or younger) and headlined by more hitters (each of the top 11) and international players (each of the top eight) than ever before.

Phillies fan makes excellent one-handed catch

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:35:23 EDT

Phillies fan makes excellent one-handed catch

Ruppapalooza to benefit Pa. SPCA chapter

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:54:05 EDT

Ten years ago as a sophomore in college, Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp adopted a dog from the Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (SPCA). On Thursday, he's hosting the first Ruppapalooza to benefit the Pennsylvania chapter of the SPCA.

Pivetta aims to keep AL-best Astros in check

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:35:13 EDT

Just as Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez took the mound against his former organization in Monday's series opener, so too will Astros starter Charlie Morton on Tuesday when he opposes rookie righty Nick Pivetta at Citizens Bank Park.

Sanchez spins a gem for Lakewood

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:31:04 EDT

In many ways, Monday belonged to Ronald Acuna. The Braves' top prospect made the largest jump of any player in MLB Pipeline's freshly revamped Top 100 Prospects list and went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBIs in a win for Triple-A Gwinnett.

Phillies' Top 30 Prospects list

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:01:24 EDT

Who do the Phillies have in the pipeline? Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Philly's Top 30 Prospects on MLBPipeline.com's Prospect Watch.

4-run inning latest indication of surging bats

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 19:10:01 EDT

Maybe all the Phillies needed was a break. A break from the losing. The dormant offense. The malaise of the first half.

Williams backs Eickhoff with HR for series win

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:02:05 EDT

The Phillies may have the fewest wins in the Major Leagues, but they scored two big ones this weekend against the sagging Brewers.

Fan with cystic fibrosis gets VIP experience

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:36:22 EDT

From the day he was born, Jake Duffy has dealt with challenges. But you wouldn't know it, especially not Sunday, when the 7-year-old and his family stepped foot on the lush Citizens Bank Park grass.

Phillies Minor League review for July 17-23

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:26:48 EDT

A review of what the Phillies' Minor League affiliates did last week.

Tocci drives in five for Reading

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:31:39 EDT

Max Schrock took full advantage of Double-A Midland's doubleheader, collecting a total of five hits and six RBIs in the two wins over Corpus Christi on Sunday.

Klentak expects 'a lot of activity' pre-Deadline

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:54:14 EDT

Phillies general manager Matt Klentak is expected to trade Pat Neshek before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, but will there be others?

With Deadline looming, Hellickson struggles

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:14:08 EDT

The clock is ticking for Jeremy Hellickson and the Phillies.

Neshek defies normal usage in Phillies' 'pen

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:45:08 EDT

When a player has a standout season like Pat Neshek, it's often more important to discern why he's been successful instead of simply appreciating his success.

Phils erase 7-run deficit but come up short

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:24:29 EDT

It didn't fall easily, but the Brewers' longest losing streak of the season did finally fall.

Nola strikes out 8 in stretch of 9 hitters

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:12:51 EDT

Two years to the day removed from his Major League debut, Aaron Nola did something in Friday night's 6-1 win over the Brewers that he'd never done in his Major League career. In one trip through the Brewers batting order, he faced nine hitters and struck out eight of them.

Galvis, Phils hand Crew 6th straight loss

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 01:04:25 EDT

Make it a six-pack of losses for the Brewers, who are mired in their longest skid of the season after a 6-1 loss to Aaron Nola and the Phillies on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

Lively featured in prospect duel of the day

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:42:23 EDT

Here's a look at top prospects to watch in today's Minor League action.

Crawford notches four hits for IronPigs

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:09:14 EDT

The Braves' farm system is loaded with talented young arms, and that was easily apparent on Saturday as Luiz Gohara and Lucas Sims led Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett to wins with dominating performances on the mound.

Kendrick activated, keeps focus on field

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 01:24:48 EDT

Howie Kendrick has a little more than one week to show contenders he is healthy and capable of helping them make the postseason.

Kingery, Hoskins power IronPigs to win

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:12:25 EDT

It's not a secret that when Touki Toussaint is right he can miss bats with the best of them. That was the case on Friday, as the Braves' No. 11 prospect matched his career highs with 11 strikeouts in eight innings as he recorded his second straight double-digit strikeout performance for Class A Advanced Florida.

Neshek headlines Phillies' trade candidates

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:57:07 EDT

Pat Neshek is the Phillies' only good bet to be traded before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline. The Phillies have a host of players they could move, but sources have told MLB.com that Neshek remains the most likely (and perhaps only player) to be traded in the next 11 days.

Rookie raking: Williams finds groove at plate

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:20:34 EDT

He had little to say, but a wide smile broke out across Nick Williams' face when he heard his name mentioned alongside Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins.

Phils' offense comes alive with 20 hits in win

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:40:05 EDT

Solo home runs, they say, don't usually beat you. Nick Pivetta was reminded of that on Wednesday afternoon, as the right-hander surrendered a pair of homers, and little else over 5 1/3 innings and the Phillies' did the rest, rolling to a 10-3 win over the Marlins at Marlins Park.

Late homers by Franco, Williams power Phils

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:44:17 EDT

The return of Vince Velasquez provided a boost to Philadelphia on Tuesday night, but it was a homer by Maikel Franco in the eighth inning that pushed the Phillies to a 5-2 win over Miami at Marlins Park.

Velasquez flashes velocity in return from DL

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:43:54 EDT

Back on the same mound he sustained a right elbow flexor strain two months ago, Vince Velasquez made a statement in the Phillies' 5-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday night at Marlins Park.

Galvis Phils' Heart and Hustle Award winner

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:04:11 EDT

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association revealed the 30 preliminary winners of the 2017 Heart and Hustle Award on Tuesday. The honor is the only one voted on by former players, and is bestowed each year upon the active player who most represents a passion for the game of baseball, and best embodies the values, spirit and tradition of the game.

Hernandez productive in return to lineup

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:50:01 EDT

Phillies manager Pete Mackanin didn't wait to insert Cesar Hernandez atop the lineup in the club's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Marlins Monday night, and it paid immediate dividends.

Perkins and Herrera jump for catch, and hug

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 22:23:30 EDT

Perkins and Herrera jump for catch, and hug

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