The Phillies ended a 5-game losing streak with two wins over the Chicago Cubs this past weekend.  Luzardo and Nola pitched very well in both victories.  They are off today and start a 6-game homestand with 3-game series against Washington and Arizona.  The Diamondbacks’ series is important because they could be a team with whom the Phillies will be contesting a wild card berth.  The Phillies trail the Mets by four games and are 2.5 games ahead of last place Atlanta and Miami.   Continue reading Phillies Discussion 4/28/2025 →

The Phillies completed a home stand with a 4-3 record against the Giants and Marlins that frankly should have been better.  They travel to New York to face the Mets in a three-game series that will complete a stretch of 16 games in 16 days in which they currently have a 6-7 record.  Continue reading Phillies Discussion 4/21/2025 →

The Phillies returned from their road trip with a disappointing 2-4 record.  They had a chance to bury the Braves and blew it.  They had a chance to salvage the trip against the Cardinals and were shut out twice.

The Phillies’ difficulty with starting pitchers continues.  Through 15 games, opponents’ starters have compiled a line of 80.0 IP, 73 hits, 22 runs, 20 earned runs, 25 walks, 74 Ks, 3 HR, and a 2.25 ERA.  If you overlook their success against Glasnow and Sale, opposing starters have a 1.13 ERA against the Phillies.

Continue reading Phillies Discussion 4/14/2025 →

The Phillies continued their good start to the season with their third series win and a 7-2 record.  They go into Atlanta to play a 1-8 Braves team.  While a sweep would be nice, another series win would be acceptable.  Continue reading Phillies Discussion 4/7/2025 →

The Phillies are off to a good start winning 2 of 3 from the Nationals and winning the home opener against the Rockies.  And the Braves are 0-5, yippee! Continue reading Phillies Discussion 3/31/2025 →