The baseball offseason continues. Continue reading Weekly Discussion (11/27/22) →

The baseball offseason continues.  Rumors abound but big name free agents haven’t begun switching teams. The biggest stories so far are the big contracts relievers are getting to re-sign with their former teams and who’s not being tendered a contract. Continue reading Weekly Discussion (11/20/22) →

Well, I’ve run out of more descriptive names for the weekly discussion, so we’ll just go with the above. Continue reading Weekly Discussion (11/13/22) →

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 →

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? →

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.

• Left-Handed Pitchers 
  • Ranger Suarez,
  • Bailey Falter,
  • Jose Alvarado,
  • Brad Hand.
• Right-Handed Pitchers
  • Zack Wheeler,
  • Aaron Nola,
  • Kyle Gibson,
  • Noah Syndergaard,
  • Andrew Bellatti,
  • David Robertson,
  • Zach Eflin,
  • Seranthony Dominguez,
  • Connor Brogdon.
• Catchers
  • J.T. Realmuto,
  • Garrett Stubbs.
• Infielders
  • Rhys Hoskins,
  • Jean Segura,
  • Alec Bohm,
  • Bryson Stott,
  • Edmundo Sosa.
• Outfielders
  • Kyle Schwarber,
  • Matt Vierling,
  • Brandon Marsh,
  • Dalton Guthrie,
  • Nick Castellanos.
• Designated Hitter
  • Bryce Harper.

The Phillies also announced their starting lineup for tonight’s game behind starting pitcher Zack Wheeler.

Best guess at tonight’s lineup.

1. Kyle Schwarber, LF
2. Rhys Hoskins, 1B
3. J.T. Realmuto, C
4. Bryce Harper, DH
5. Nick Castellanos, RF
6. Alec Bohm, 3B
7. Bryson Stott, SS
8. Jean Segura, 2B
9. Brandon Marsh, CF

They will face RHP Yu Darvish.

The San Diego lineup that will face Wheeler –

1. Jurickson Profar, LF
2. Juan Soto, RF
3. Manny Machado, 3B
4. Josh Bell, DH
5. Jake Cronenworth, 2B
6. Wil Myers, 1B
7. Ha-Seong Kim, SS
8. Trent Grisham, CF
9. Austin Nola, C

These transactions were made to set the roster for the NLCS.  Being reassigned is NOT the same as being optioned.