Davey Lopes, the first base coach for the Phillies' long-awaited breakout into the postseason in 2007 and then for their run to the World Series title in 2008, died Wednesday. …
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Phillies activate Orion Kerkering, demote Kyle Backhus
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsThe Phillies are welcoming back a veteran arm, as the team announced that Orion Kerkering was being activated to the 26-man roster from the 15-day injured list Tuesday afternoon. Kerkering …
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Phillies prospect watch: Checking in with Dante Nori, Aidan Miller, Gage Wood
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsNot long after the Phillies started the 2026 season, their affiliate minor league teams did the same. Perhaps less so than prior seasons, there don't seem to be many prospects …
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Over the last 13 MLB seasons, the Phillies have had just four outfielders make an All-Star team: Nick Castellanos (2023), Kyle Schwarber (2022), Odubel Herrera (2016) and Dom Brown (2013). …
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Trip to Coors Field sets Phillies back in right direction
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsThe Phillies' season opening series loss set a somber tone for a team looking to make a third straight playoff run. But a walk-off win last week against the Nationals …
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5 thoughts about the Phillies: Has pitching been bad? Or just unlucky?
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsEverything about the Phillies, on paper, suggests this team should not have gone 3-3 in their opening six-game stand at home. The pitching has been among the worst units in …
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The Phillies needed a hero. Edmundo Sosa stepped up with his bat and his glove.
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsEdmundo Sosa was at the plate, down to the Phillies' last out, their last strike even, and with the bases loaded. So why not seize the moment? The next pitch …
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The Phillies' big-name bats looked like they were mostly sleepwalking through the better part of Wednesday down at Citizens Bank Park. Bryce Harper whiffed on a mean Cade Cavalli sinker …
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Phillies rookie Andrew Painter’s MLB debut was worth the wait
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsPHILADELPHIA – The anticipated Major League debut of Andrew Painter didn't just represent a life-changing milestone for the Phils right-hander when he fired in a 96 MPH fastball to Nationals …
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Checking in on recent former Phillies: Harrison Bader, Nick Castellanos, others struggle early
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsThe Phillies are struggling to start the year. It's been less than a week. The season is long. They'll probably be fine. But one has to wonder whether they made …