Since being traded, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Austin Hays has solidified his role as an everyday starter. Initially, it was anticipated that Hays would platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field. However, a day after the trade, Phillies manager Rob Thomson indicated Hays would be the starting left fielder. So far Marsh has been primarily playing center field instead of … [Read more...] about Phillies Outfielder Solidifies Role Since Being Traded
Phillies Have No Need to Call Up Former Second Round Pick
Some Philadelphia Phillies fans and pundits have said that former second-round pick Scott Kingery should be called up after a miserable July that saw the team lack success at the plate. In 90 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season Kingery has a .275/.326/.526 line with 22 home runs and 55 RBI, along with 18 stolen bases and 106 strikeouts. He also has a .337 BABIP and a … [Read more...] about Phillies Have No Need to Call Up Former Second Round Pick
Phillies Miserable July
The Philadelphia Phillies miserable month concluded with the team getting swept at home for the first time in two years. In addition, it was the first time in 62 series that the Phillies had been swept. That is a franchise record. It also marked the end of a 171-game streak without losing four in a row. That is the second-longest streak in franchise history. The Chicago White … [Read more...] about Phillies Miserable July
Phillies Acquire White Sox Reliever
As first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Chicago White Sox reliever Tanner Banks. The Phillies are sending infield prospect William Bergolla to the White Sox. This comes after Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Phillies wanted to add another bullpen arm. This comes after the team traded for relief pitcher Carlos Estévez on … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire White Sox Reliever
Orioles Secure Second Phillies Reliever in Deadline Deal
After acquiring reliever Seranthony Domínguez from the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, the Baltimore Orioles have added lefty reliever Gregory Soto to their bullpen. As the trade deadline comes to an end, Baltimore added a second Phillies reliever to their pitching staff, acquiring the two-time All-Star on Tuesday. We have made the following trade: … [Read more...] about Orioles Secure Second Phillies Reliever in Deadline Deal