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Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner is enduring a massive slump in the first year of his decade-long extension, but his manager Rob Thomson and teammate Nick Castellanos still believe in him and are providing support. The 2-time All-Star is in his 10th MLB season, and his first with the Phillies. Turner came to Philadelphia […]

After receiving a day off from the lineup, Nick Castellanos entered the second game of the Philadelphia Phillies’ road series against the Miami Marlins looking to break out of a slump. He was named to his second All-Star game this season but was terrible in July. It took until the very end of the game […]

Well, that’s one way to lose a game. The Philadelphia Phillies were doing a good job holding down the Cleveland Guardians. In the sixth inning, though, disaster struck. Zach Wheeler induced a routine pop-up into center right field. Three players converged towards the ball… but none of them were able to come down with it. […]

A critical miscommunication error in the sixth inning of Saturday’s game cost the Philadelphia Phillies, as the Cleveland Guardians scored the game’s lone run on the play. The game was scoreless with two outs in the bottom of the sixth when a routine pop up to shallow right turned into a run for the Guardians. […]

Philadelphia Phillies stud Nick Castellanos is more well-known for his offense rather than his defense, but you can’t say he’s not versatile. For the first time in Castellanos’ career Monday, he played center field. The best part? It literally came at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. While no fly balls came his way, the slugger […]

It’s Sunday 6/25 and we have a great slate of baseball starting at 12:10 P.M. ET in Detroit as the Detroit Tigers play host to the visiting Minnesota Twins for game three of their three-game series. There is a chock-full of great value on today’s prop bets so let’s take a look at our MLB […]

Nothing is given in professional sports. And the Philadelphia Phillies are certainly learning of this unfortunate reality. After coming off a Cinderella run during the 2022 postseason that heartbreakingly came up short against the eventual World Series champion Houston Astros, the Phillies have sputtered in 2023. Through the first two months of the season, they […]

Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner took a line drive to the head against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night and had to spend the night in a Denver hospital for observation. The Rockies announced Sunday that Feltner was diagnosed with a skull fracture and placed him on the 15-day injured list. Feltner suffered the injury […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a magical 2022 season. Despite narrowly clinching a playoff berth via the Wild Card, they went on to upset the entire National League and reach the World Series. It was a tremendous postseason effort that has Phillies fans excited for the 2023 campaign. Bryce Harper is expected to miss the first-half […]

4,746 days. That’s how long Philadelphia Phillies fans had to wait for the next World Series game at Citizens Bank Park. Needless to say, they brought all the energy and the team didn’t disappoint, spanking the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 3 on Tuesday night. Following the victory, outfielder Nick Castellanos applauded the Philly crowd […]

The Philadelphia Phillies continue their march in the MLB Playoffs as they will face off against the San Diego Padres in the NLCS. Philadelphia narrowly snuck into the postseason but have upset both the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves en route to this matchup with San Diego. Neither the Padres nor the Phillies hold […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will square off with the San Diego Padres for a trip to the World Series in the NLCS. Almost no one thought the Phillies would be here, and yet they are. As a long-suffering fan base finally gets winning baseball again, outfielder Nick Castellanos is still getting used to Phillies fans. According […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter their NLDS tilt against the Atlanta Braves with so much motivation to prove their naysayers wrong. Now it’s Nick Castellanos’ turn to play with an added fire in his eyes following an impressive Game 1 performance which saw him go 3-5 from the plate with 3 runs batted in. Castellanos scuffled […]

In Game 1 of the NLDS, the Philadelphia Phillies took a one-game lead over the Atlanta Braves. Right fielder Nick Castellanos played a large role in them winning the first game of the series. Castellanos and the Phillies went into the ninth inning with a 7-3 lead over the Braves. But a disastrous final inning […]

Nick Castellanos was activated from the 10-day IL on Tuesday, per Matt Gelb. Castellanos, who was dealing with an oblique injury, has endured a down 2022 season for the most part. Nevertheless, he’s a dangerous offensive bat that is capable of turning things around in a hurry. On the season, Castellanos has blasted 13 home […]

The Philadelphia Phillies still cannot shake the injury bug. Nick Castellanos will now be on the injured list following an oblique issue he felt in the Phillies’ 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies announced that Nick Castellanos will be placed on the 10-day IL following an MRI that revealed a strain in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies can smell the postseason now. They are 63-49 after winning a thrilling away game against the New York Mets, holding them to one run and beating them in extra innings. A season that once looked like another mediocre campaign is starting to show some real promise. They are in the driver’s seat […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing some excellent baseball of late, winning five of six games on their road trip after a 3-1 victory over the defending champion Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The Phillies got to 56-48 with the win, putting them a half-game up on the St. Louis Cardinals for the third and final Wild […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make the impossible happen. The unfortunate injury to Bryce Harper a month ago should’ve signaled the end of their season. Instead, the scrappy team is still fighting their way to a Wild Card spot in the brutal National League. They are continuing to buy time for their star to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having a rough second half of the season. After losing star hitter Bryce Harper to an unfortunate injury, the team has started slipping down the standings. One of the culprits for this slide is one of their big acquisitions in the offseason, Nick Castellanos. The frustration between Nick Castellanos and Phillies […]

After a brutal beginning to their 2022 season, the Philadelphia Phillies’ potential is starting to become unlocked. They have won 14 of their last 16 games, which featured a nine-game winning streak. The typical sluggers like Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins are leading the way and have gotten huge moments from the likes of Garrett […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos has made a unique name for himself within MLB. One of the league’s most esteemed hitters, it seems Casty has a knack for hitting the long ball at rather inopportune moments for those commentating on the game. The bizarre trend returned on Memorial Day, as Castellanos clubbed a solo shot […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost 2-0 to the San Diego Padres Thursday afternoon. The loss wrapped up the three-game matchup, and the Padres took the series win 2-1. Despite the disappointing and rather boring game on Thursday, there were a few bright moments for Philadelphia fans off of the field. First, Bryce Harper made a fan’s […]

Bryce Harper is injured? The reigning NL MVP was recently diagnosed with a small UCL tear in his throwing elbow. However, his recent 3-4 performance with a home run against the Dodgers makes it seem as if Harper is just fine. The Phillies are certainly grateful the universal DH. Harper can’t currently throw the ball, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hit a new low for the 2022 season. They blew a six-run, ninth-inning lead at home to the New York Mets to lose in the most embarrassing way. Philly is now 11-15 on the season and dangerously close to last place in the NL East. Here's how the Phillies blew their 7-1 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were not assembled with the most analytical mindset. Their roster is comprised of all the talent they can get, even with obvious flaws. The offseason signings of Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos threw all caution to the wind. Their defensive deficiencies were well known, yet the Phillies added both sluggers to complement […]

Former Marlins CEO Derek Jeter’s surprising departure from Miami reportedly had an underlying impact on Nicholas Castellanos’s free agency. Castellanos ended up signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. But there was apparently a good chance that he was headed to Miami prior to Jeter’s resignation with the Marlins. Phillies OF Nick Castellanos just told me that […]

In mid-March, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year, $100 million deal. Going from the Cincinnati Reds to the Phillies is no small move, meaning that Castellanos and his family were bound to find a house closer to Philadelphia. According to Anthony Gargano of 97.5 The Fanatic, the Castellanos family is headed to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t made the playoffs since 2011, but Larry Bowa believes that will change in 2022. In fact, the former manager and now special advisor for the organization thinks this current group, after signing Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber, could potentially make a World Series run. Via Tim Kelly of Audacy Sports: …I […]

In his Spring Training debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, Nick Castellanos showed that he is in midseason form. He showed that he brought his habit of untimely hits with him to Philly after signing there in free agency. During his second plate appearance of the Phillies’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the broadcast discussed […]

Philadelphia Phillies new star outfielder Nick Castellanos is never one to mince words. The slugger shared his straight forward opinion once again on Wednesday during a press conference. Castellanos was asked about the Phillies fan base, and his response is so blunt that it is almost comical. “If you’re playing well, they’re gonna let you […]

The Philadelphia Phillies landed two of the biggest free-agent hitters this offseason by signing Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos. Both of them can rake, which should reduce the immense workload off of Reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper. There is one major issue when it comes to the Phillies signing them both: their defense. Both Schwarber […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added another dimension to their lineup on Friday as they signed outfielder Nick Castellanos to a five-year, $100 million deal. This move sure has pleased Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper. He has taken notice of the moves that the likes of the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets have made in free agency. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies upgraded their lineup on Friday night by signing All-Star outfielder Nick Castellanos, per Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $100 million over five years. The deal helps the Phillies lineup become far more balanced as they recently signed left-handed hitting Kyle Schwarber. Castellanos represents a powerful right-handed bat that should mesh well with […]

Nick Castellanos broke out as a star at the best possible time. He earned his first All-Star nomination and Silver Slugger last season, making him one of the best players to hit MLB free agency this offseason. The 30-year-old doubles machine is still up for grabs and has many suitors. According to Jon Heyman of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a disappointing 2021 season. For the fourth year in a row, the Phillies failed to live up to the expectations held by their diehard fanbase. The 2021 season marked the forth consecutive season where Philadelphia hovered around .500 all season long. The Phillies finished last season with an 82-80 […]

With the MLB lockout finally over, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make some big moves in free agency. They already added Brad Hand on Monday, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to be their last move. The Phillies have been rumored to a few names throughout the year, and they could potentially land […]

Nick Castellanos is one of many free agents left on the market now that the MLB lockout has officially ended. The slugger is also coming off a tremendous campaign with the Cincinnati Reds, hitting .309 with 34 homers and 100 RBI’s. That being said, Castellanos will certainly be looking for a hefty payday in free […]

As the Chicago Cubs decided to head toward the seller direction before the 2021 trade deadline, their roster has a ton of gaping holes on their squad. They decided not to seriously compete anymore for the wild card berth at the very least as they finished their campaign with a 71-91 record. Kris Bryant was […]