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4.2K1WhimsyChase Utley inspired me as a little leaguer
With the Little League World Series closing out this weekend, our writers are sharing some memories of playing youth baseball and softball....
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3.0KPostsSeries Preview: Chicago Cubs (68-58) at Philadelphia Phillies (46-80), Aug. 25-27
The Phillies bring in the reigning world champs for a weekend set during “Players Weekend.” This should be yet another good test...
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3.2KPodcastsPlaying the Rube: A Baseball Experiment – Chapter 7 – Grasping at Bartolos
The Phillies won a world championship in 2008. Then Ruben Amaro Jr. was named general manager. The Phillies didn’t win another world...
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4.5K3AnalysisOK, so what can we make of Rhys Hoskins so far?
In June 2015, Maikel Franco became a man on fire, crushing balls deep into the seats, causing excitement with every plate appearance....
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5.8K9AnalysisThe Phillies are creating internal options at third base
One player who has played down to the record of the 2017 Phillies is third baseman Maikel Franco. He’s slashing .224/.276/.389 in...
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4.1K8AnalysisThere’s something there with Nick Pivetta, but the results aren’t good
After giving up six runs in the first two innings of a shortened start Tuesday evening, Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta is...
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4.3KRaising QuestionsDoes Jake Thompson have a future in Philly?
Things didn’t go well for Jake Thompson the last time he wore a Phillies uniform. Coming off five scoreless innings in his start against...
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4.0KPodcastsPhillies Nation Podcast: Episode 21 – Taking stock of the future + Corey Seidman
The 21st episode of the Phillies Nation Podcast is live! Rhys Hoskins, Nick Williams and Jorge Alfaro are in the majors and...
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4.6K3CommentaryLet’s get the Phillies in the 2018 Little League Classic
If you were paying attention to the rest of baseball this weekend, you might have noticed something pretty cool. The Pirates played...
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5.8K9OpinionPhillies need to focus on free agent pitchers, not position players
This past offseason, General Manager Matt Klentak wanted to bolster his corner outfield spots, both being two of the weakest positions in...
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4.4K2AnalysisHow is Mark Leiter Jr. suddenly a strikeout pitcher?
So yeah, it’s been twice now in the past two weeks that some team has totally abused a Phillies starting pitcher early...
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5.2KIn MemoriamDarren Daulton’s greatest moments
This weekend was meant for Phillies alumni to gather in one place and exchange stories – probably the same ones every year...
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7.4K3Minor LeaguesThe other guys: A quick look at some lower-level prospects
The Phillies have a pretty deep farm system, but for the most part all anyone ever hears about are the big names,...
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Playing the Rube: A Baseball Experiment – Chapter 6 – The Darkest Timeline?
The Phillies won a world championship in 2008. Then Ruben Amaro Jr. was named general manager. The Phillies didn’t win another world...
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5.0K8WhimsyLet’s give the Phillies better nicknames
Major League Baseball unveiled on Wednesday uniforms players will wear the weekend of Aug. 25-27, which is “Players Weekend.” What is “Players...
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