Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s controversial all-time leader with 4,256 hits, passed away at age 83 this morning. No cause of death was given. The news was confirmed by his agent, Ryan Fiterman. The Reds are heartbroken to learn of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose. pic.twitter.com/zOlU9NreWR — Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 30, … [Read more...] about Pete Rose, MLB’s All-Time Hit King, Has Passed Away
How The Philadelphia Phillies Postseason Rotation Should Be Ordered
The Philadelphia Phillies postseason rotation order should be set up in a specific way. With the Phillies having a bye to the NLDS, they did not have to adjust their rotation for the final weekend of the regular season. This gives everyone extra rest before the postseason. It is clear that NL Cy Young Award contender Zack Wheeler will start Game 1 of the NLDS on October 5. … [Read more...] about How The Philadelphia Phillies Postseason Rotation Should Be Ordered
Phillies Second Base Platoon Option is Looking Strong
After clinching the National League East title and a first-round bye the Phillies are preparing for the National League Divison Series. The Phillies are deciding how their NLDS roster should be constructed. This should include implementing a second base platoon for the postseason. Bryson Stott and Edmundo Sosa have platooned off and on at second base during the regular season. … [Read more...] about Phillies Second Base Platoon Option is Looking Strong
Phillies Win NL East Title For The First Time Since 2011
The Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL East division title for the first time since 2011. A 6-2 win against the Chicago Cubs on Monday secured the division title, which appeared a foregone conclusion even after a series loss to the New York Mets over the weekend. Aaron Nola got the win on the mound. Nola has a 1.62 ERA and a 6.57 strikeout-to-walk rate in seven potential … [Read more...] about Phillies Win NL East Title For The First Time Since 2011
Two Phillies Approaching Return from IL as October Nears
Two Philadelphia Phillies are approaching a return from the injured list, as Austin Hays and Spencer Turnbull will be going on rehab assignments with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this weekend. Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Hays will play on Saturday and Sunday while Turnbull is scheduled to pitch Sunday. Lauber also noted that Phillies manager Rob Thomson … [Read more...] about Two Phillies Approaching Return from IL as October Nears