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 →

Spring training is completed.  The roster is set.  Still a few question marks left though.  How long can Walker fill in for Suarez?  Is Strahm really ready?  Is the bullpen better than, or even as good as last season?  Will Marsh hit enough against lefties to get most of the starts in CF?  Will the offense be as good with Schwarber, Turner, and Castellano finishing the spring below the Mendoza line?  Can the Phillies repeat a 95-win season? Continue reading Phillies Discussion 3/24/2025 →

Phillies Spring Training continues to plod to its conclusion.  The Phillies came into camp with very few roster questions.  Maybe one or two slots in the bullpen and maybe the same regarding the bench.  Injuries to Matt Strahm and Westin Wilson have likely guaranteed that the questions for both are now two.

Continue reading Phillies Discussion 3/11/2025 →

Sorry.  I held off on publishing a new Phillies Discussion when I learned late last week that Paul Skenes was scheduled to pitch on Monday.  (Romus, Darick was also making the trip to Clearwater.)  I was happy to learn Sunday night that the Phillies were starting what amounted to eight of their expected opening day starters.  Then it rained all day.  Continue reading Phillies Discussion 2/25/2025 →

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First Phillies Discussion of 2025.  Hope you all enjoyed your holidays.  Happy New Year! Continue reading Phillies Discussion 1/2/2025 →

The Phillies acquired Miami Marlins LHP Jesus Luzardo for #3 prospect SS Starlyn Caba and OF prospect Emaarion Boyd. Continue reading Phillies Trade #3 Prospect 12/22/2024 →