“Phirst Phillies” is a series of stories about the earliest days of professional baseball in Philadelphia, by Lawrence Knorr. *** Way back...
Good morning! Are you off from work yet? Hopefully you are. Some tidbits: BUCH-SHOT: As reported Tuesday, Clay Buchholz is a member...
Clay Buchholz has a curveball. It isn’t the best curve in baseball, but it has a history. It helped him early in...
This Phillies history post is sponsored by Shibe Vintage Sports. Check them out for the latest throwback sports apparel! *** Who is the...
The Phillies have acquired pitcher Clay Buchholz from the Boston Red Sox. According to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phils...
It’s a beautiful thing when trade throw-ins surprise you. Every baseball team has those one or two guys they threw into a...
Jimmy Rollins has signed a minor-league contract with the Giants. The deal comes with an invitation to spring training; if Rollins, 38,...
Good morning! Let’s deck the halls with baseball news: HAPPY HOLADAY: It’s not Halladay. Nor is it Holiday. The Phillies have signed...
When you think about the Phillies giving Odubel Herrera a new contract worth more than $30 million with the potential for it...
The Phillies won big time in their decision to extend Odubel Herrera to a five-year deal, with the possibility of seven. Sure,...
Nearly every season, at least one player makes the 25-man roster out of spring training that leaves fans asking: “Who?” You know...
Every team has one. The player who approaches every at bat like it’s his last and is as excited to draw a...
On Jan. 21, 2007, the Phillies signed Chase Utley to a seven-year, $85 million contract extension. At the time Utley was 28...
Philadelphia’s own and ESPN.com senior baseball writer Jayson Stark was in town at Shibe Vintage Sports to talk Phillies and all things...
UPDATE (4:34 p.m.): Jim Salisbury reports the five-year deal is for a guaranteed $30.5 million. He could earn an additional $11.5 million...
The 2016 Atlanta Braves were mocked for their inability to score runs, a futility highlighted by a 15-game homerless streak early in...
Good morning! Wednesday was a busy day for the Phillies. Let’s recap: WHITEY’S RETURN: Andres Blanco is back with the Phils on...
In case you missed it, it’s the holiday season, and although the Phils are enjoying their offseason, we want to see you...
Though Andres Blanco reportedly signed a one-year deal to stay in Philadelphia, the Phillies aren’t done finding infielders. They have claimed infielder Richie...
The Phillies have re-signed infielder Andres Blanco to a one-year, $3 million contract, according to Jim Salisbury. Blanco, 32, has spent the...
Baseball America released its Phillies top-10 prospects list Wednesday. Here’s the list: J.P. Crawford – SS Mickey Moniak – OF Jorge Alfaro...
It has become obvious how Phillies General Manager Matt Klentak is trying to build the 2017 major league roster: dumpster diving. You reach...
Good morning! Little in the way of Phils news, so let’s check out the rest of the league: TURN, TURN, TURN: The...
This Phillies history post is sponsored by Shibe Vintage Sports. Check them out for the latest throwback sports apparel! *** Born on December...
Back on Nov. 2, the Phillies had a void at hitting coach after the...
Jim Salisbury reports that John Kruk will join the Phillies television broadcast team on...
It may seem contrary that a rebuilding team acquires five players older than 32...
As the 2016-17 offseason is in full effect, why not take a look at...
The Phillies have re-signed infielder Andres Blanco to a one-year, $3 million contract, according...
While the main club is sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the offseason, some of...
Second baseman Scott Kingery is slated to represent the Phillies in the Arizona Fall...
November is the time of year when the Phillies begin to refine their 40-man...
For those who haven’t realized that off-season baseball leagues are underway, Phillies outfield prospect Herlis...
With the end of the season coming to a close, now is a good time...
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