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The Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a marquee NL matchup on Saturday evening. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Phillies prediction and pick. The Phillies and Dodgers play Game 1 of the series on Friday night on Apple TV+. Dodgers-Phillies Projected Starters Roki Sasaki vs. Aaron Nola Roki […]

The 2024 season was a rough one for Taijuan Walker, as he recorded a horrific 7.10 ERA and 1.721 WHIP. It was so bad that Philadelphia Phillies fans booed him in spring training this year, along with the pre-game introductions in his 2025 debut against the Colorado Rockies. However, the 32-year-old pitcher put on a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Two NL contenders clash at Citizens Bank Park as we continue our MLB odds series while making a Dodgers-Phillies prediction and pick. Dodgers-Phillies Projected Starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Jesus Luzardo  Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-0) with a 2.70 ERA Last Start: Yamamoto went five […]

The Chicago White Sox’s rebuild is nearly complete, but there is still one star left on the team. It seems like just a matter of time until the White Sox trade Luis Robert. The centerfielder had a great spring training, and now that the regular season has begun and the White Sox are again struggling, […]

Philadelphia Phillies star JT Realmuto has been in the big leagues for over a decade, and he’s undoubtedly one of the best catchers in the sport. But, somehow, ESPN’s latest rankings of the top 100 players in the Majors had Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki much higher than Realmuto on their list, putting him […]

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zach Wheeler placed ninth on the recent ESPN Top 100 and second among starting pitchers. After finishing second in the National League Cy Young race last year, it is an expected high ranking for Wheeler. But for one National League rival, it is not high enough. Padres third baseman Manny Machado says […]

The Rockies make the trip to Philadelphia to face the Phillies! These two teams are headed in opposite directions this season. The Rockies have been struggling and are not projected to do much else, while the Phillies are seen as a contender. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Phillies prediction and […]

Zack Wheeler continues to show why he’s one of the most dependable arms in baseball — and why the Phillies were right to lock him down with a hefty extension this past offseason. On Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Wheeler delivered a masterclass in a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, striking out 10 […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Phillies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rockies-Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies are not without problems in the early stages of this season. Their offense has been inconsistent, and it seems clear their hitters are pressing. It’s only the first week, so there is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a hot 3-1 start to the season, and they’ve been getting incredible production from an unheralded source. 29-year-old Edmundo Sosa is ripping the cover off the ball, drawing the attention of slugger Kyle Schwarber after a game-winning hit on Monday. “He goes about it the right way. He’s a […]

Not a week has elapsed since the 2025 MLB Opening Day but there’s already controversy swirling in the big leagues. At the center of it all is the “torpedo bat,” which gained fame after the New York Yankees pummeled the Milwaukee Brewers for nine home runs last Saturday. But it has also gained notoriety to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a 2-0 start in 2025 after back-to-back wins over the Washington Nationals, but they might be without two key players in Sunday’s series finale. Shortstop Trea Turner and catcher J.T. Realmuto are both dealing with injuries that could keep them out of the lineup at Nationals Park. Turner was […]

Though the 2025 MLB season just officially opened up, one member of the Philadelphia Phillies is already on the proverbial trade block in third baseman Alec Bohm. Now granted, there have been rumors of a Bohm deal since the 2024 MLB season ended, with his name a popular one during the winter, but as the […]

It is an NL East showdown as the Philadelphia Phillies face the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Nationals prediction and pick. In the first game of the series between the Phillies and the Nationals, the Nationals took the early lead. Keibert Ruiz hit a home run in the […]

ESPN personality Erin Dolan made waves on MLB Opening Day — and not just for her usual betting insights. Dolan, the rising star and ESPN betting analyst, showed off a stunning throwback Phillies jacket to support boyfriend Alec Bohm as he and the Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their 2025 season on the road against the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers racked up $1 billion in deferred payments to assemble a star-studded team. After winning the World Series last season, the Dodgers will field an even stronger squad in 2025. The expectation is that Los Angeles will run away with the championship this season. But the outcome is not so clear cut […]

It is opening day in the Nation’s Capital as the Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Nationals prediction and pick. The Phillies went 95-67 last year, winning the NL East. Still, it would be a quick exit from the playoffs for the Phillies. They would […]

The Philadelphia Phillies finished with a 95-67 record in 2024, winning the NL East for the first time in 13 years. This season the Phillies are considered one of the biggest threats to the Dodgers’ World Series hopes, as the team boasts an excellent, deep rotation and All-Star-caliber players throughout the lineup. Although Kyle Tucker […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be favored to win the World Series once again, but it won’t be easy for them. The Dodgers are predicted to have challenges from at least three other teams. The Braves, Phillies and Mets are considered the biggest threats to the Dodgers, per ESPN baseball insiders. Atlanta, Philadelphia and New […]

The 2025 MLB season is just about to start, and with that in mind, we will look at the odds for the most significant World Series favorites and see how much of a chance they have. Let’s continue our MLB odds series with a 2025 World Series winner prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The experts over at The Athletic have gathered ’round the proverbial roundtable to make their predictions for the 2025 MLB season and the results are in. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are your World Series favorites, according to their preseason poll. All 33 of the outlet’s MLB writers […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates both have high expectations coming into this season. For Philly, they won the National League East last year but lost to the rival Mets in the NLDS. There is excitement around the Buccos because of their new star pitcher, Paul Skenes. In a preseason poll, experts from The Athletic […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without All-Star left-hander Ranger Suárez to begin the 2025 season, as manager Rob Thomson confirmed Sunday that Suárez is expected to open the year on the 15-day injured list due to a lingering back issue. “We don’t want this thing to linger,” Thomson said, via MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. “So if […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are once again seeking a return to October in 2025. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies’ brass have assembled a deep and talented roster, but there’s still one major hole in their lineup. That hole resides in center field, where the team has lacked an impact player since the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for the 2025 campaign, where they are hoping to be a top playoff contender in the National League. However, the team and their fans were dealt quite a scare on Sunday morning when MLB reporter Bob Nightengale erroneously reported that their star first baseman, Bryce Harper, had died. One […]

The Philadelphia Phillies boast a strong starting rotation in 2025 as new addition Jesus Luzardo is slotted in between staff ace Zack Wheeler and dependable veteran Aaron Nola. The team also has high hopes for its fifth starter. However, Ranger Suarez’s sore back is jeopardizing his availability for the start of the season. Suarez first […]

Though Philadelphia Phillies star Brandon Marsh has been dealing with an injury, he is set to have a breakout season this upcoming season due to the team’s recent move. With the Phillies preparing for Opening Day, they have announced their plans to make Marsh more of a focus on both sides of the ball. The […]

Philadelphia Phillies’ 2024 All-Star starting pitcher Ranger Suarez is reportedly battling a stiff back, per ESPN. The 29-year-old will not make his next spring training start as a result, but it remains to be seen if the back concern will impact his regular season availability. Suarez enjoyed a breakout season in 2024. He pitched to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have filed a lawsuit against sports analytics companies Zelus Analytics and its parent company, Teamworks Innovations, accusing them of violating an exclusivity agreement regarding proprietary baseball analytics. The dispute centers around the Titan Intelligence Platform, a data-driven tool that provides teams with crucial insights into player evaluation, trade analysis, roster construction, and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to enter the 2025 season with legitimate World Series aspirations. Avoiding too much injury trouble will be of the utmost importance, though. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com revealed three important updates on Tuesday, via X, formerly Twitter. “Brandon Marsh (bruised left knee) will play on Tuesday. Max Kepler (bruised lower back) […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the 2025 season with high expectations. While the National League East will be a competitive division with the New York Mets acquiring Juan Soto and the Atlanta Braves getting Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider back from injury, the Phillies believe they’re a championship-caliber team. Philadelphia will begin the season on […]

Trade rumors have been running rampant regarding San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease with Opening Day right around the corner. Although there is speculation that a deal will come to fruition, word around the league is multiple teams are potentially interested in the 29-year-old pitcher, including the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies were recently added to […]

Philadelphia Phillies players Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh were removed from a spring training game on Sunday, per MLB.com. Both players sustained injuries while working in the outfield. Kepler bruised his back after colliding with the outfield wall in the first inning. Marsh fell on the warning track in the same inning. He bruised his […]

Although all eyes are on the the Los Angeles Dodgers’ abundance of riches, the Philadelphia Phillies could own the best pitching rotation in baseball. Zack Wheeler is one of the top hurlers in the game. Aaron Nola is extremely durable and pretty effective. Christopher Sanchez is a rising talent who tossed two complete games last […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have featured a quality team in recent seasons, but they have not earned a World Series victory since 2008. In all reality, Philadelphia has featured championship-caliber teams over the past few years. The ball club has been unable to take care of business in October, though. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave […]

The Philadelphia Phillies may have to start the 2025 season without one of their most reliable bullpen arms. Left-handed reliever Matt Strahm is dealing with an impingement and bone bruise in his left shoulder, putting his Opening Day availability in doubt. Strahm, 33, has been a critical piece of the Phillies’ bullpen, particularly after a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the 2025 MLB season with high expectations and a roster built to contend for a championship. While the team has steadily improved in the regular season, their postseason performances have fallen short, leaving fans wondering if this core can finally deliver a World Series title. With a mix of established stars […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a major commitment to Trea Turner when they signed him to an 11-year, $300 million contract before the 2023 season. At the time, the organization believed Turner could remain at shortstop for at least five to eight more seasons. However, as Turner enters his third season in Philadelphia, questions about his […]

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is known for his competitive nature. That has come to light during spring training, as skeptics doubt his future at shortstop. Turner is determined to prove the doubters wrong and he feels it is important that he does so this season. “Oh, yeah. Always,” Turner said via The Athletic. “That’s […]