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
Phillies Find Reliable Late-Game Option in Postseason Push
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering is becoming trustworthy in high-leverage situations. This season Kerkering has a 5-2 record with a 1.96 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 60 outings. Kerkering has also made two starts this season as an opener during bullpen games. In addition, Kerkering has a 2.27 FIP and a 1.01 WHIP this season. To add Kerkering has a 49 ERA- this … [Read more...] about Phillies Find Reliable Late-Game Option in Postseason Push
Phillies Pitcher Needs to Regain Form Ahead of October
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola needs to regain form heading into the postseason. Nola is having a decent season overall but has had a rough stretch lately. In 30 starts this season, he has a 12-8 record with a 3.62 ERA and 174 strikeouts. 18 of those starts have been quality starts, which is tied with Chris Sale for the third-best among qualified National League … [Read more...] about Phillies Pitcher Needs to Regain Form Ahead of October
Phillies to Get Pair of Infielders Back from Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting infielders back from the injured list soon. On Saturday the Phillies sent Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa on rehab assignments with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Bohm has been on the injured list with a left hand strain. It is anticipated that he will be activated before the Phillies series against the Milwaukee Brewers, and he is technically eligible … [Read more...] about Phillies to Get Pair of Infielders Back from Injured List