The Phillies made two waiver claims and cleared five players off their 40-man-roster.
The Phillies claimed RHP Luis Ortiz and LHP Andrew Vasquez off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Both are relievers. Continue reading Phillies Claim Two Pitchers
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve posted an Important Dates section in the weekly discussion article. This week, different dates were posted for some of the upcoming events.
With the end of the world series on Saturday, some became firm. Others were revealed as different from past CBAs. Continue reading Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
It is that time of year when everyone becomes a general manager (or president of baseball operations) and begins recommending or endorsing roster moves to prepare for the next season. This annual exercise includes guessing how many and which free agents will be pursued and how much money is available to sign them. This will be pinned on the site for a couple weeks. Continue reading 2022 Offseason Roster and Payroll Information
The Phillies’ journey through the 2022 postseason has ended. They advanced farther than even the most ardent fans could have unreasonably expected. I’m sure no one is more disappointed than the players. Congratulations to the team for giving us such a wonderful season and meaningful games in September, October, and November. Continue reading Congratulations to the 2022 Phillies
The Phillies continue their first playoff journey since 2011. Continue reading Phillies’ Playoffs 2022, World Series
There are two camps when it comes to Phillies’ first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Those who want to trade him. And, those who don’t. The purpose of this text is to delve into the options and process of a Rhys Hoskins decision. Continue reading Trade Hoskins! or Trade Hoskins?
This season, I noticed a different approach in the Phillies’ offseason acquisition of new personnel and the disposition and assignment of said personnel.
In past seasons, we would see the Phillies sign a bunch of minor league free agents during the early offseason and then release a lot of them by the end of spring training. Continue reading A Different Approach?
That’s likely not an accurate quote. I probably just as easily could have inserted “Hoped, Were Told, Read, or Prayed” for “Thought”. Continue reading They Are Who We Thought They Were
The Phillies continue their first playoff journey since 2011.
They swept their best of three wild card round in St. Louis and punched their ticket to the NLDS. They chopped the legs out from under the Atlanta baseball team taking the best of five series in four games, clinching at home.
Now, they’ll travel to San Diego for an NLCS between the two lowest seeds who each had to advance out of the wild card round. The seven-game series will follow the 2-3-2 format.
Television schedule (times for games one and two only)
Tuesday, October 18
Game 1: Phillies at San Diego at 8:03 PM on FS1/Fox Deportes
Wednesday, October 19
Game 2: Phillies at San Diego at 4:35 PM on Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes
Thursday, October 20
Off Day
Friday, October 21
Game 3: San Diego at Phillies at 7:37 PM on FS1/Fox Deportes
Saturday, October 22
Game 4: San Diego at Phillies at 7:45 PM on Fox/Fox Deportes
Sunday, October 23
Game 5: San Diego at Phillies (if necessary) at 2:37 PM on FS1/Fox Deportes
Monday, October 24
Game 6: Phillies at San Diego (if necessary) at 8:03 PM on FS1/Fox Deportes
Tuesday, October 25
Game 7: Phillies at San Diego (if necessary) at 8:03 PM on Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes
And, then on to Houston.
RHP Zack Wheeler will be the starter in game one, RHP Aaron Nola in game two, and TBD after that.
San Diego is countering with RHP Yu Darvish in game one, LHP Blake Snell in game two, and TBD after that.
The Phillies announced their playoff roster this morning, 13 pitchers and 13 position players.
The Phillies also announced their starting lineup for tonight’s game behind starting pitcher Zack Wheeler.
Best guess at tonight’s lineup.
They will face RHP Yu Darvish.
The San Diego lineup that will face Wheeler –
These transactions were made to set the roster for the NLCS. Being reassigned is NOT the same as being optioned.
| 10/18/22 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP David Robertson. |
| 10/18/22 | Philadelphia Phillies reassigned RHP Nick Nelson to the minor leagues. |
The Rule 5 Draft will be held on December 9th during the baseball’s 2022 Winter Meetings in San Diego. Last year, the major league portion of the draft was canceled due to Manfred’s lockout. Continue reading Phillies’ Rule 5 Class, 2022
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