Phillies, Aaron Nola Agree to 7-Year Contract Prized free agent right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a seven-year contract worth $170–$175 million, pending a physical. Spotrac later reported that the contract is seven years, $172 million, with an […]
Read MoreTwo Diamondbacks, Two Padres, Three Cubs Earn NL Gold Gloves The Rawlings Gold Glove winners were announced Sunday night. In the National League, three Chicago Cubs, two Arizona Diamondbacks, and two San Diego Padres were among the winners, as was a rookie. In addition, the Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates had one player […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 6, Phillies 5; Series Tied, 2–2 PHOENIX, Oct. 20 — A dramatic eighth-inning pinch-hit homer by Alek Thomas and RBI single by Gabriel Moreno gave the Arizona Diamondbacks three runs in the bottom of the eighth, propelling them to a come-from-behind 6–5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night and evening the best-of-seven NLCS […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 2, Phillies 1; Phillies Lead Series, 2–1 PHOENIX, Oct. 19 — For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won a game in the National League Championship Series. And they did so in the same way 2001 ended for the Diamondbacks — a walk-off single with the bases loaded. This time, the […]
Read More2023 NLCS Game Three — Phillies, Diamondbacks Pregame Manager Notes PHOENIX, Oct. 19 — The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are facing one another Thursday afternoon in Game Three of the NLCS. Currently, the Phillies lead the series, two games to none. Prior to the game, Phillies manager Rob Thomson and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo […]
Read MorePhiladelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves Square Off in the National League Division Series for the Second Straight Season The Philadelphia Phillies took care of business against the Miami Marlins, sweeping the Wild Card series while taking command of both games and winning comfortably. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves take their NL/AL best 104 wins […]
Read MoreA Healthy Jose Alvarado is Beneficial to the Phillies A healthy Jose Alvarado is beneficial for the Philadelphia Phillies and their relief corps. When healthy, he is as effective as any reliever in baseball. He has superb velocity and movement with his pitches. Alvarado has also shown that keen ability to dominate both left- and […]
Read MoreFred McGriff, Scott Rolen — Ordinary, Hardworking Guys — Inducted into Hall of Fame COOPERSTOWN, NY (Jul 23) — The Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, gave their speeches Sunday in the induction ceremony. Both were humble and from the heart, making the room get dusty at the end. McGriff, […]
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