Reading won and clinched the second half division title.  They had already clinched the wild card playoff berth if needed, but won the division outright.  And, I am among the minority who insist that Reading won the first half division title. (see below) Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/30/2019 →

Reading has already locked up a playoff berth.  They still have a chance to win the second half division title.  They are ahead of Trenton by 3.0 games and play a 4-game series against the Thunder this weekend.  Hartford is 4.0 games back and cannot win or tie for the division title because the two teams ahead of them are playing each other and there is no scenario of wins or cancellations that will propel them to the title. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/29/2019 →

The Phillies’ Arizona Fall League attendees have been announced.  The Phillies will send six of their top 30 prospects – Alec Bohm 3B/1B (No. 1); Spencer Howard, RHP (No. 4); Mickey Moniak, OF (No. 8); JoJo Romero, LHP (No. 10); Nick Maton, SS/2B (No. 14); Connor Seabold, RHP (No. 30) as part of the Scottsdale Scorpions.  They will join prospects from the Braves, Mets, Giants, and Blue Jays.  The Phillies have to send at least one more pitcher, and may send another player who would be on a taxi squad.  If Spencer Howard is promoted to the Phillies, he will likely be replaced on the Scottsdale roster. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/28/2019 →

Reading lost and Trenton won.  The Phil’s lead is 2.5 games.  Both teams have 6 games remaining, including 4 with each other in Trenton this weekend.  The elimination number (1) on Reading’s home page can’t be right.  I calculate their magic number to be three.  Hartford lost, so the Phils have clinched the second best record in their division, so they have secured a playoff spot regardless how the division race plays out.

The GCL Phillies West game was cancelled after it was rained out in the top of the fifth inning.  Thant cancellation clinched the division championship.  Both the Phillies and the Tigers West have 4 games remaining.  The Tigers trail by 4.5 games.  Congratulations to The Phillies West! Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/27/2019 →

Reading won and maintained their 3.5 game lead over Trenton who also won.  Their magic number is one.  Both teams have seven games remaining.  They finish the season with 4 games in Trenton.  Hartford won but was eliminated.

The GCL Phillies West swept a double header while second place Tigers West also won.  The Phillies have a 5.0 game lead with five games remaining.  Their magic number is one. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/26/2019 →

Reading won and maintained their 3.5 game lead over Trenton who also won.  Their magic number is two.  Both teams have eight games remaining.  They finish the season with 4 games in Trenton.  Note, that Hartford is 5.5 games back and their elimination number is one.

The GCL Phillies West did not play and have a 4.5 game lead.  With seven games remaining, their magic number is three. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/25/2019 →

The GCL Phillies West did not play.  Tigers West won.  We have seven games remaining, the Tigers have six.  The Phillies have a 4.5 game lead.  Their magic number is three.

Reading lost and maintained their 3.5 game lead over Trenton who also lost.  Their magic number is three.  Both teams have nine games remaining.  They finish the season with 4 games in Trenton. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/24/2019 →

The GCL Phillies West won.  Tigers West beat Phillies East and with six games remaining, the West has a 5.0 game lead over the Tigers West and their magic number is three.

Reading lost and maintained their 4.5 game lead over Trenton who won.  Their magic number remains four with 10 games remaining.  They finish the season with 4 games in Trenton. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/23/2019 →

The GCL Phillies West lost. With eight games remaining, they have a 5.0 game lead over the Tigers West and their magic number is four.

Reading won and maintained their 4.5 game lead over Trenton.  Their magic number is four with 11 games remaining.  They finish the season with 4 games in Trenton. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/22/2019 →

The GCL Phillies West swept a double header from the second place team in their division and sits in pretty good shape for the division and overall record.  They are in the midst of a seven-game winning streak.  With nine games remaining, the Phillies have a 5.5 game lead over the Tigers West and the second-best record in the GCL.  Their .698 winning percentage is one game behind the Orioles’ .711.

Reading was rained out and cancelled, but they have a 4.5 game lead over Trenton.  With 12 games remaining, their magic number is five.  They finish the season with 4 games in Trenton. Continue reading Threshers Recap – 8/21/2019 →