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Shortstop Trea Turner is one of the most-coveted free agents in this year’s Hot Stove season, and it’s not difficult to see why. Turner is one of the best-hitting middle infielders in today’s game, hitting for an .809 OPS while hitting 21 home runs and driving in 100 runs. Moreover, Turner stole 27 bases (out […]

The Philadelphia Phillies went on a tear at just the right time, as they made it all the way to the World Series despite only getting into the postseason by the skin of their teeth with an 87-75 record. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and the rest of the Phillies lineup came through when it matters […]

Bryce Harper received his timetable after undergoing Tommy John surgery. After an initial report stated Harper could return to “hitting competitively” in May, the Phillies revealed that they are expecting Harper to return as a DH by the All-Star break. The team added that he could possibly return to the outfield towards the end of […]

Bryce Harper underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, per Jim Salisbury. Salisbury also reports that a person with knowledge of the situation said Harper’s surgery went well. “(Bryce Harper) Could be back hitting competitively by mid-May,” Salisbury added. Harper previously elected to receive surgery, but it was unknown what kind of procedure he would undergo. This […]

The Philadelphia Phillies surprised the entire baseball world by making it all the way to the World Series, even pushing the eventual champion Houston Astros to six games. The Phillies went all the way from an 87-win Wild Card team to a team that came oh-so-close to nabbing the sport’s biggest trophy. And now, the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were this season’s Cinderella team if you will. After beginning the season 21-29, they went on a tear, completely turning things around and making the postseason. In October, they continued to win. They defeated the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS before taking out the star-studded San Diego Padres in the NLCS. It […]

Bryce Harper, who was strictly limited to DH duties due to injury during the postseason, has elected to undergo surgery on his elbow, per Todd Zolecki. According to Zolecki, Harper will have UCL surgery next week. The Philadelphia Phillies’ slugger’s timetable for 2023 is unknown, as it has yet to be revealed whether he’s receiving […]

Trea Turner is set to receive no shortage of attention in MLB free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers will remain linked to the shortstop as they attempt to re-sign him. Teams such as the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves may also find themselves in the Turner sweepstakes. But the Philadelphia Phillies […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to be big spenders in free agency once again. Although numerous reports are linking them to Los Angeles Dodgers star Trea Turner, they also have eyes for Boston Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts. “Phillies are believed to have real interest in Xander Bogaerts,” according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are wasting no time in reloading after their failed World Series run. The reigning NL champions are pursuing one of the biggest names on the market right now: shortstop Trea Turner. While they haven’t been involved in the Aaron Judge sweepstakes, though, that whole free agency dance could still benefit Philly. A […]

The end of the Philadelphia Phillies’ incredible run means that it’s time for Bryce Harper to heal up. The superstar outfielder had to occupy the designated hitter spot due to a UCL injury. He provided immensely valuable hitting as the Phillies shocked the world. Now, Harper will look to recover in the offseason. According to […]

Trea Turner is destined to be a coveted free agent this offseason. He profiles well for a number of different teams. However, a recent report hinted at Turner’s desire to join the Philadelphia Phillies, per David Grzybowski. “I am all in on signing Trea Turner,” the Athletic’s Jayson Stark said via NBC Sports Philadelphia. “There […]

Trea Turner is a superstar in every sense of the word. He hits for average, slugs for power, steals bases, and plays quality defense. You can just ask Jon Hamm how talented Turner truly is. As a result, he is destined to receive a massive payday in MLB free agency. But which team should the […]

Kyle Schwarber’s first season with the Philadelphia Phillies was a smashing success, and while the club fell short of a World Series victory, there was plenty to be excited about. A few days after the conclusion of the World Series, Schwarber sent a heartfelt message out to Phillies fans, thanking them for their support during […]

The Philadelphia Phillies magical postseason run did not come to the end that the team was hoping for. After barely sneaking into the playoffs as the six seed in the National League, the Phillies dominated in the postseason, and unexpectedly found themselves in the World Series against the Houston Astros. Unfortunately, the Astros ended up […]

The Philadelphia Phillies season came to a crushing end, as they watched the Houston Astros win the World Series in Game 6 after beating them by a score of 4-1. After going up 2-1 in the series, Philadelphia’s lineup went ice cold, and their pitching staff was unable to completely shut down the Astros lineup, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies fairytale World Series run came to a crushing end in Game 6, as the Houston Astros officially clinched the title with a 4-1 victory in front of their home crowd. It was a tough way to end the season for the Phillies, who improbably went from just barely sneaking into the playoffs […]

The Philadelphia Phillies held a one-run lead in Game 6 of the World Series heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. After allowing two baserunners on, Zack Wheeler was pulled from a game that saw him blank the Houston Astros for much of the evening. It all unraveled in a hurry, with relief pitcher […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the World Series to the Houston Astros, and Bryce Harper knows very well they have no one to blame but themselves. Speaking to reporters after the 4-1 defeat in Game 6, Harper didn’t elaborate on the reason for their loss. Instead, he emphasized they just didn’t get the job done. Plain […]

After last year’s World Series heartbreak, Dusty Baker wouldn’t let his Houston Astros suffer the same pain. Sure enough, they got the job done this 2022 and the veteran manager made history in the process. The Astros took down the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 behind a big homer from Yordan Alvarez at the bottom […]

The Houston Astros won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2, and so that means a massive payout for superfan Mattress Mack. For those not in the know, Mattress Mack placed a $10 million bet on the Astros to win the World Series. He initially made a $3 million bet at Caesars for Houston […]

It’s win or go home for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday night against the Houston Astros and they’re truly prepared to explore every possible avenue. While Zack Wheeler will start here at Minute Maid Park, manager Rob Thomson said pre-game that Aaron Nola and even Ranger Suarez could […]

The Houston Astros are just one win away from a World Series title ahead of Game 6 on Saturday night at home, but they’ll need to do it without Yuli Gurriel. The first basemen was taken off the roster after suffering a knee injury late in Game 5, with Trey Mancini coming into to replace […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on life support heading into Game 6 of the 2022 World Series. For as good as their unexpected postseason run has been as the number six seed in the National League, the Phillies are on the verge of coming up just short, as they are down 3-2 with the series shifting […]

The Philadelphia Phillies must win to stay alive as they face the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series as we make a Phillies-Astros Game 6 prediction. The Astros defeated the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, with the teams returning to […]

Through five games in the 2022 World Series, the Houston Astros have not received much quality production from the designated hitter position. Overall, three different players have earned at least one start at DH for Houston in the World Series, including David Hensley, who recorded one hit and struck out twice in four at-bats in […]

Zack Wheeler will start Game 6 of the World Series as was originally expected, per Bob Nightengale. The Philadelphia Phillies’ star right-hander has been dealing with arm fatigue, which left him questionable for this outing. But according to Nightengale, Wheeler was “fine” in a recent bullpen session and will take the ball on Saturday in […]

The Houston Astros are 27 outs away from winning their second World Series title in the last six years. In what has been a back and forth series with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Astros won the pivotal Game 5 on the road. They now lead the series 3-2 as it shifts back to Houston. Game […]

The Houston Astros escaped with a 3-2 win in Game 5 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, and they are now just now a victory away from taking home another big league crown. It could have gone in the opposite direction, though, if it weren’t for this insane outfield work in the bottom […]

Kyle Schwarber is not about to be intimidated by the Houston Astros pitching staff. Despite being no-hit in Game 4 of the World Series, the Phillies slugger had no fear as he prepared for Game 5. most career postseason leadoff HR: Kyle Schwarber: 3Derek Jeter: 3Jimmy Rollins: 3 https://t.co/UPogRk5ZFz — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) November 4, […]

Justin Verlander will go down as one of the greatest pitchers to ever play in history, but if you isolate his World Series numbers, it’s going to be hard to justify that claim. Verlander has been known to struggle on the grandest stage of baseball, and it appears that the bright lights of the World […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros are gearing up for Game 5 on Thursday night, and it could end up being pivotal in deciding who wins the 2022 World Series. With the series tied at two games apiece, the Phillies will be turning things over to Noah Syndergaard, while Justin Verlander will get the ball […]

The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies are now tied at two wins apiece and will play Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday. It’s time to examine our MLB World Series odds series and make an Astros-Phillies Game 5 prediction and pick for the World Series. History happened on Wednesday as the Astros […]

Dusty Baker has seen a lot throughout his career as an MLB manager. But through four games of the 2022 World Series, Baker continues to get surprised by what the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are doing. Game 4 only added to the chaos that this series has featured, and it has set the stage […]

Cristian Javier put on his superhero cape on Wednesday and led the charge in the Houston Astros’ Game 4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. However, by the looks of it, fans have some more people to thank for his performance Speaking with Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports after the Astros’ 5-0 […]

The Houston Astros made history Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies by tossing just the second no-hitter in World Series history. It was the first ever combined no-hitter as Cristian Javier tossed six innings and the Astros bullpen did the rest. Don Larsen previously threw a perfect game for the New York Yankees against the […]

Just a day after they got blanked by the Philadelphia Phillies, who launched five home runs off of Lance McCullers Jr., the Houston Astros pitching staff responded in the coldest of ways in Game 4. The Astros completely neutralized the bats of Bryce Harper and company in a 5-0 victory Wednesday night in Philly to […]

The Houston Astros trail the 2022 World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies after losing Game 3 Tuesday night, 2-1. It was an ugly game for the Astros, as their best hitters were silenced and their starting pitcher, Lance McCullers Jr. made history. The problem is it was no the kind of history you want to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a lot of fun during Game 3 of the World Series. Now, Dusty Baker wants his Houston Astros to be the ultimate party pooper as they fight for their survival. Baker and his Astros are now trailing the Phillies 2-1 after a rather forgettable performance in Game 3. Even worse, they […]