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Dave Dombrowski finds himself at a crossroads this offseason, one that he knows well from his lengthy history as an executive in MLB. After building a championship-caliber roster that has reached the World Series and advanced to the playoffs three years in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball operations is under great pressure […]

The New York Mets have eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of their NLDS series, advancing to the National League Championship Series against the winner of the series between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. As of Wednesday, the Dodgers have forced a deciding Game 5 against the Padres in a dominating […]

The Philadelphia Phillies avoided an 0-2 hole in the NLDS against the New York Mets on Sunday, coming back to win 7-6 in Game 2. The NL East champions showed serious guts after an early deficit and thrived off the electric atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park. But, it wasn’t all pretty early on and Phillies […]

There’s something special about spotting one person in a sea of 45,000. When Nick Castellanos’ son Liam is at the ballpark, that’s usually the first place the eldest Castellanos looks when he pulls off a dazzling move on the diamond. Their latest father-son encounter came after Castellanos stroked a walk-off single to lift the Philadelphia […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered Game 1 of the NLDS with high hopes at Citizens Bank Park, and everything looked great after Kyle Schwarber sent a solo dinger into the right field stands in the bottom of the first inning. Despite a brilliant performance from starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, the Phillies were bested by the New […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays were recently involved in an incident that saw Nick Castellanos intentionally hit with a pitch. The pitcher, Edwin Uceta, has been suspended for three games and fined, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta receives a three-game suspension and fined for intentionally throwing […]

Tempers flared between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday night after Nick Castellanos was drilled by a 96 mph sinker from Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta amid a 9-4 Phillies win. Castellanos exchanged words with Uceta after taking the pitch to the left hip, leading to both benches and bullpens pouring onto the Citizens […]

Things got heated between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays. When Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos came up to bat with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning and a runner on second with a 9-4 lead, Rays reliever Edwin Uceta threw pitch that was just a bit too inside. Castellanos was […]

A streaky Nick Castellanos is something Philadelphia Phillies fans have come to expect during his time with the ballclub, but they also know him to be a man of the people. The two-time All-Star is not shy about expressing himself and often does so while fully exuding the cool factor that so many youngsters appreciate. […]

The Major League Baseball season is a grind that is not for the weak. With a 162-game slate squeezed into a six-month window, there are bound to be bumps in the road for MLB’s best teams and biggest stars. Enduring a bad week at the plate is one thing, but months of inconsistent play can […]

President of the United States of American Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would not seek reelection and dropped out of the race for the election in November. In comes Philadelphia Phillies star Nick Castellanos who strikes again as he hit a home run after the news broke in the win against the Pittsburgh […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently across the pond ahead of their two-game London Series against the New York Mets, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the London Stadium, the home of West Ham United. Ahead of the series opener, Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos joined the MLB Network crew to speak about what he’s […]

Today’s MLB slate is brimming with excitement, featuring a mix of pitching duels and potential high-scoring affairs that promise to captivate baseball fans giving bettors some great MLB daily props to place their money on. Among the standout matchups, the Arizona Diamondbacks visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium is particularly noteworthy. The Dodgers, […]

While the Philadelphia Phillies look to once again have a solid season like last year where they won 90 games and made some noise in the postseason, there is one element that needs to be locked in if the team wants success. At the current moment, Phillies star Nick Castellanos is in a slump, but […]

There’s no worse feeling in sports than a deep, dark slump in the batter’s box. With MLB games being played almost every day, once you start struggling, it feels like there’s no place to hide. One bad game can turn into five almost instantly and before long, fans are calling for you to be benched, […]

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos was having a rough go of it when he stepped up to the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the bottom of the ninth inning on Saturday. The 32-year-old came into the game hitting just .160, which is not what the Phillies had in mind when they signed him […]

Nick Castellanos went yard early in the spring training matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins. It was a fantastic home run from the veteran outfielder. However, after rounding the bases he couldn’t help but notice the bat boy, his son, slacking on the job. As a result, Castellanos went full dad mode at […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies gear up for another season, outfielder Nick Castellanos shared his candid thoughts ahead of spring training on the heightened expectations surrounding the team. Castellanos delved into a discussion that quickly centered on postseason ambitions, notably the World Series—a topic that has become a focal point even before the season’s first pitch. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies decided to keep one of their most promising pitchers recently when they signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year deal reportedly worth upwards of $172 million. Nola turned down more money to stay with the Phillies, in the city he called the “most comfortable place for him.” Star slugger Bryce Harper has also […]

A recent report suggested the Philadelphia Phillies could trade OF/DH Nick Castellanos prior to the 2024 season. Although rumors continue to swirl, Philadelphia is reportedly not interested in dealing Castellanos away, per Buster Olney of ESPN. “Phillies source: they aren’t interested in moving Nick Castellanos. They consider him an important part of the team and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have come close to winning a World Series in the last two years as a result of adding a lot of star players in recent memory, but they are reportedly open to the idea of trading Nick Castellanos after a streaky postseason, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Nick Castellanos get $20 […]

Coming into the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies were the head and shoulder favorites to, at the very least, win the pennant and represent the NL in the World Series. However, after last night’s Game 7, that proved not to be true. The Phillies were stunned, losing their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a deep run to the World Series in the 2022 MLB Playoffs as a Wild Card team, and they were looking to go a step further this season. They got things started off with a sweep against the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card round, and they followed that up by […]

After beating their NL East rival, the Atlanta Braves, in the National League Divisional Series (NLDS) in four games, the Philadelphia Phillies seemed to be the favorite to, at the very least, make it back to the World Series. After all, they were getting ready to face a young, inexperienced Arizona Diamondbacks team that lost […]

Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies really put a lot of thought in their wardrobe choices on Tuesday ahead of their do-or-die showdown with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a spot in the World Series. After Bryce Harper opted to wear a Philadelphia 76ers jersey of Patrick Beverley–probably as a tribute to the City of Brotherly […]

Following a Game 2 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, it seemed as though the Philadelphia Phillies were already booking a one-way ticket to the World Series. But the MLB playoffs rarely work that way; the Diamondbacks, fueled by their home crowd, ended up taking home a 2-1 walk-off win in Game 3, […]

What the Philadelphia Phillies are currently doing in the postseason continues to be a record-breaking run that seems like there is no slowing down in sight. Another mark was set Tuesday night in the win to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, 10-0, this time by outfielder Kyle Schwarber. After hitting two yesterday, the 30-year […]

There is no hotter hitter on the planet right now than Nick Castellanos. The Philadelphia Phillies right fielder is crushing the baseball and leading a hungry Phillies squad back to the World Series. Castellanos continued his heroics in the MLB playoffs with his fifth home run in three games after he launched a solo shot […]

Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies continue to sizzle at the plate in the 2023 MLB playoffs. They flashed their flaming bats once again Monday night during Game 1 of the 2023 National League Championship Series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Castellanos each hitting solo homers for the […]

October truly is a magical month for baseball, and the Philadelphia Phillies have managed to make that month their own for the past two seasons. Bryce Harper has already made history after the Phillies won another game in which he homered, a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, and Nick Castellanos, coming […]

Nobody in baseball history had ever hit multiple home runs in back-to-back postseason games before Nick Castellanos did it in Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS. The Philadelphia Phillies right fielder slugged four homers across two games to help lift the Phillies past the mighty Atlanta Braves in the MLB playoffs once again. After […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are dancing on their own after beating the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS again. The whiny, 104-win squad fell to the Phillies in four games in their opening playoff series for the second straight season, this time with Nick Castellanos submitting a historic performance. While Bryce Harper’s massive home runs/clapback against Orlando […]

They say that lightning never strikes twice, but in the Philadelphia Phillies’ case, they appear to have caught lightning in a bottle for the second consecutive season. Facing an Atlanta Braves team that looked unassailable during the 2023 regular season, the Phillies took on the challenge and came away victorious, sealing a 3-1 series victory […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking their NLDS Game 2 loss to the Atlanta Braves personally. Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos both pulled up to Citizens Bank Park before Game 3 rocking some Colorado football gear. Harper wore a Deion Sanders-themed t-shirt while Castellanos rocked a Colorado hoodie with “Prime” across the chest. They […]

The City of Brotherly Love has long yearned for another taste of baseball glory, and the Philadelphia Phillies are on the cusp of delivering just that with the return to the MLB Playoffs. After a remarkable surge to get to the World Series in 2022, the Phillies, with their heavy-hitting lineup and newfound determination, have […]

The first game of the NL Wild Card Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins was an intense dogfight. Nick Castellanos took center stage from the first pitch up to the last drive of the game. But, it was not his two doubles and drive in the dying seconds that made him trend on […]

The Philadelphia Phillies battled the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday evening with Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper among those drawing the attention of fans. The Phillies were ranked incredibly high in the latest MLB power rankings and looked to assert their dominance at home against a promising Miami team. Phillies hero Bryce […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for another deep postseason run and one of their star bats is peaking at the right time. Outfielder Nick Castellanos drove in four runs and clubbed a 454-foot home run that ended up being the game-winner in a 5-4 Phillies victory over the New York Mets on Thursday. Castellanos […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have the next elite defender that the typical baseball fan doesn’t know about. Johan Rojas has captured the hearts of Philly fans and could soon secure an everyday spot as the playoffs approach. Originally brought up to plug up a roster dealing with injuries, he could now be their starting center fielder […]