PinnedJust SayingWho will Phillies target in free agency? By Larry Shenk Media sources report the Phillies have begun interviewing for a new president, or general manager, or both. Or, no one as the possibility exists that there will be no new hires for now. The Phillies, like most teams, have needs…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
2 days agoMajor Ownership AnniversaryFor the first 60 years of the Phillies franchise, 10 different groups owned the team. The revolving door finally ended after the 1943 season. Gerry Nugent, who became the owner in 1932, was so financially unstable that the National League intervened, forcing Nugent to sell the team to William Cox…Baseball3 min readBaseball3 min read
Published in Phillies Insider·3 days agoDown On The FarmFive young catchers are the first in a series of young prospects who stand out in the Phillies minor league system. Next week: infielders. By Steve Potter Rafael Marchan — 23 years old — Birthdate : 2/25/99 — signed as an international free agent — 7/3/15 — San Cristobal, Venezuela…Baseball4 min readBaseball4 min read
Nov 17Phils MVP ParadeSix different Phillies have won the award with five finishing in second place. Baseball’s final major awards for 2022 will be announced tonight. The BBWAA first awarded the MVP after the 1931 season. One writer in each city with a team filled out a 10-place ballot, with 10 points for…Baseball5 min readBaseball5 min read
Nov 16Phillies Cy Young ParadeCy Young Awards to be announced tonight. Four different Phillies pitchers have won the Award. Three others finished second. The Cy Young Award as voted by the Baseball Writers Association of America was established in 1956. One pitcher in the majors received the honor. …Baseball3 min readBaseball3 min read
Nov 15DOWN ON THE FARMAndrew Painter, a 19-year-old righthander, dominated at three different Phillies levels in 2022, his first full minor league season. Full recap of pitching leaders follows. Appearances : Brian Marconi — REA/LHV — 53 Nick Duron — LHV — 52 Matt Seelinger — REA/LHV — 47 Michael Kelly — LHV —…Baseball3 min readBaseball3 min read
Published in Phillies Insider·Nov 8Down On The Farm22-year-old CF Johan Rojas led all Phillies minor league hitters in hits, runs and stolen bases. Full recap of 2022 leaders follows. Plate Appeances : Johan Rojas — JS/REA — 556 Ethan Wilson — JS/REA — 536 Jhailyn Ortiz — REA — 505 Josh Ockimey — REA/LHV — 483 Aldrem…Baseball3 min readBaseball3 min read
Nov 42 Painful Web GemsWhen you reach the postseason, anything can happen. Sometimes a game is decided by a key hit, pitch, defensive play or luck. Sometimes a lesser- known player becomes a hero. The Phillies experienced two web gems in Game 5’s 3–2 nail-biting loss. To Phillies fans they were painful. Trey Mancini…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
Published in Phillies Insider·Oct 26Another TrophyBryce Harper joins list of Phillies who have been named NLCS MVP. Who was the first? Baseball has two Most Valuable Player Awards in the postseason, one for the League Championship Series and the other for the World Series. In each case the award is presented to the player “deemed…Baseball3 min readBaseball3 min read
Published in Phillies Insider·Oct 18More Postseason HistoryLike all clubs the Phillies have tasted the thrill of victory and agony of defeat in their National League Championship Series history. 1976 Phillies (101–61) vs. Reds (102–60) October 9, in Philly. Mike Schmidt’s first-inning sacrifice fly puts Phillies up, 1–0. Reds score next six runs, 6–3. October 10, Jim…Baseball6 min readBaseball6 min read
