Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Time to turn off the lights, Clearwater And now, we wait for Opening Day. Spring training games are mercifully done, so now the games that are about to be played are going to count. I can’t wait. On to the links. Phillies news: In injury news, Matt Strahm had an injury that prevented him from pitching yesterday, one that made me truly … [Read more...] about Rise and Phight: 3/25/2025
Who is going to be the Phillies’ 2025 MVP?
Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Wheeler and Harper are the obvious bets, but will someone else step up? On paper, the Phillies are stacked with plenty of superstars who could lead the team to the postseason. Each season brings new life to the conversation and month by month, new leaders emerge. During the rollercoaster that is a full MLB season slumps, hot streaks and … [Read more...] about Who is going to be the Phillies’ 2025 MVP?
Why aren’t we more excited for Opening Day with the Phillies?
Photo by Steve Boyle/MLB Photos via Getty Images We should be more excited! Opening Day for the Phillies is rolling in this Thursday. Usually, the return of regular season baseball is akin to a friend coming home from college. You haven’t seen him or her in months and once the reunion is here, it’s like that friend never left. Baseball is about to become a regular part … [Read more...] about Why aren’t we more excited for Opening Day with the Phillies?
New Way, José?
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Alvarado pulls some pitches from his past as he looks to the future I recently got an e-mail informing me that a watch company was reissuing a long out of production model from 1982. An analog-digital dual watch, with all sorts of wonderfully outdated features, like an alarm built right in. For some reason I felt this odd pull to it, … [Read more...] about New Way, José?
Kody Clemens makes team, seemingly finalizing Opening Day roster
Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images It’s been written in the stars Well, there you have it. The final battle of spring training has been concluded and we have a victor. Kody Clemens has made the Phillies as their 26th man. The team has drawn trade interest in Buddy Kennedy, Dave Dombrowski said, and will try to get him to a club. If not, he’ll be DFA’d on Thursday.— … [Read more...] about Kody Clemens makes team, seemingly finalizing Opening Day roster