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It’s difficult to critique the Philadelphia Phillies. They feature a loaded offense, a good enough bullpen, and a high-ceiling for the starting rotation. On paper, the Phillies should be one of the best teams in the National League in 2024. But is there a fatal flaw for this team? Something that must be addressed before […]

While Aaron Nola had plenty of interested teams in free agency, the star pitcher decided to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. But before his deal came together with the Phillies, the Atlanta Braves tried to steal Nola away from the only team he has ever known. Nola confirmed that the Braves were one of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed strong seasons in back-to-back years, but they have not won a World Series since 2008. Philadelphia made a number of moves this offseason, including re-signing Aaron Nola and recently bringing in veteran utility man Whit Merrifield. So can Bryce Harper and the Phillies make another competitive run in 2024? There’s […]

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos recently did a very honest interview in which he confirmed the team’s pursuit of starting pitcher Aaron Nola, who re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, and confirmed that the team pursued another starting pitcher in a trade, but eventually passed on the deal. “We pursued Aaron Nola,” Alex Anthopoulos said, […]

Aaron Nola recently agreed to a seven-year, $172 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Nola was a popular free agent this offseason, but ultimately decided to return to Philadelphia. Nola recently addressed his decision, per The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The priorities were where we wanted to set up our family,” Nola said. “At the end of […]

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 […]

Aaron Nola decided to stay in the City of Brotherly Love and continue playing for the Philadelphia Phillies despite reportedly getting bigger offers from other teams in MLB free agency, per Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. “Nola met with other teams and turned down more $ to remain in Philly. Teams love Nola for […]

In the whirlwind of negotiations and rumors surrounding Aaron Nola’s future with the Philadelphia Phillies, the dust has settled, and the ink is dry on a historic new deal. A reunion that seemed improbable just weeks ago is now a reality, as Nola cements his status as the highest-paid pitcher in Phillies history with a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ strength over the last two seasons lies in the brute strength of their lineup. With an elite batting core and a rotation full of studs, it’s tough to beat this team in a seven-game series. However, their star-studded rotation is in danger of being depleted. Star pitcher Aaron Nola is a free […]

The New York Yankees look like they’re poised to make some big moves this offseason. After an incredibly disappointing 2023 campaign, the Yanks are already looking at two star pitchers in the free agency period, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Pitching hasn’t necessarily been the biggest problem in the Bronx, but a splash in free […]

There are some big name free agents who are on the market this offseason across the MLB, and among the biggest of the bunch is Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola. There’s still a very good chance that Nola returns to Philadelphia in free agency, but there are a ton of teams that are showing interest […]

The Philadelphia Phillies failed to sign Aaron Nola to a contract extension before the 2023 season and now they will face stiff competition to retain him. Numerous other teams are considering Nola as a priority in free agency, as reported by Ken Rosenthal: “The Phillies remain engaged on Nola, and a number of other clubs […]

The St. Louis Cardinals had a terrible 2023 season, finishing 71-91. With the offseason upon us, the Cardinals need to upgrade their roster, as well as replace retiring starting pitcher Adam Wainwright. The team has a clear need for pitching, as evidenced by their near-the-bottom 4.79 team ERA. The Cardinals reportedly are looking to add […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a strong 2023 MLB season after fighting their way to the NLCS. The Phillies came up short against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seven-game series but have a promising future. As MLB Free Agency looms, the team is figuring out if they will resign Aaron Nola. The latest rumor holds that […]

Aaron Nola is a free agent. The 30-year-old starting pitcher projects to be one of the most sought-after players in MLB free agency. He has established a reputation as an ace-caliber pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies. So will Nola leave Philadelphia after spending his entire career with the team up to this point? Nola broke […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had just finished another strong run. While they were not able to win it all in the 2023 MLB season, Aaron Nola and the Phillies managed to go seven games deep in the National League Championship Series. Now back to the drawing board, the Phillies seem to have the potential to part […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a qualifying offer to SP Aaron Nola on Monday. 1B Rhys Hoskins, who missed the 2023 season due to injury, did not receive the offer, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The qualifying offer sits at $20.325 million for all players in 2023. Nola now has the decision to […]

In the wake of their exhilarating World Series victory, the Texas Rangers are not resting on their laurels. They are actively pursuing top free agents to ensure the triumph is a foundation, not a finale, with pitcher Aaron Nola and closer Josh Hader as their top targets to fortify a burgeoning dynasty. As teams converge […]

The sting of the Philadelphia Phillies’ loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS lingers, but the front office isn’t wallowing. With an eye toward future success and a World Series title, the Phillies are reportedly targeting free agent Blake Snell to replace ace Aaron Nola, who is likely on his way out after contract […]

While Philadelphia Phillies fans still try to process the team’s shocking elimination at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is looking towards another crucial MLB offseason. He addressed the free agency status of Aaron Nola as well as the contract situation of fellow ace Zack Wheeler. Though, he also […]

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in surprisingly familiar territory. For the second straight season, the Phillies are in the NL Championship Series again, this time against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A big reason for their success is their starting pitchers shutting down opposing offenses. Whether it’s Aaron Nola or Zack Wheeler at the mound, other teams […]

Like usual, Citizens Bank Park was rocking for postseason baseball on Wednesday night — and Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies gave the home crowd a whole lot to cheer about. The Phillies manhandled the Atlanta Braves in Game 3, winning 10-2 and setting up a chance to advance to their second straight National League […]

The Baltimore Orioles were one of MLB’s best stories this season. They made their first playoff appearance since the 2016 season when they lost in the wild card round. But they were also one of the best teams in MLB this year too. They won 101 games in 2023; only the Atlanta Braves won more. […]

Aaron Nola’s 2023 season has been full of ups and downs. In what could be the final year of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, Nola pitched a gem of a game on Wednesday. The Phillies ace tossed seven scoreless innings in a series-clinching win and afterward was on the field to deliver some breaking […]

The final wild card series of the 2023 MLB playoffs to begin pits the Philadelphia Phillies against the Miami Marlins. The league’s primetime matchup for the opening round, it’s the only series that features opponents from the same division. The NL East is one of two divisions to send three teams to the playoffs, but […]

The St. Louis Cardinals clinched a losing record by dropping a home contest to the Philadelphia Phillies. Aaron Nola started the 5-4 win, allowing two runs in 4.2 innings. If the Cardinals could get it their way, he will be suiting up for them next year. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said after […]

The New York Mets entered the 2023 season with a ton of hype and expectations. With good reason too. The Mets won a whopping 101 games in 2022, good enough to make a Wild Card appearance. Unfortunately, the Mets lost a three-game series to the San Diego Padres and were quickly eliminated from the postseason. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies shocked a lot of people when they won the National League pennant last season. It wouldn’t be a surprise if they did it again this year en route to another World Series appearance. The Phillies have fantastic odds of making the postseason thanks to their 49-29 record since June which has vaulted […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping to make the playoffs after they made a World Series run last season. One big question mark they are facing for the future is regarding pitcher Aaron Nola. Will the Phillies sign him to a long-term deal or let him walk? Well, Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski opened […]

Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola dominated the Tampa Bay Rays on Independence Day, and he had a blast doing it against his former teammate Zach Eflin. Nola and Eflin were teammates in Philadelphia for seven seasons, and have built a great bond over the years. It meant extra for Nola to defeat his former teammate, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have hit their stride recently. A walk-off home run from Kyle Schwarber against the Los Angeles Dodgers made it six straight wins. But their momentum took a temporary halt in an intense game that featured an ejection of manager Rob Thomson. In the sixth inning of the Phillies’ Saturday matchup with the […]

It’s Monday 6/5 and we have a great slate of baseball starting at 4:05 P.M. ET in Boston as the Boston Red Sox play host to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and are looking to split their four-game series. There is a chock-full of great value on today’s prop bets so let’s take a look […]

Frustrations are mounting for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola as the team fell to 23-27 on the season after Thursday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves. Nola, who looked to right the ship against the division-rival Braves, did the opposite, serving up three home runs to Atlanta in six innings pitched. After the game, the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking up at the Atlanta Braves in the National League West standings, hoping to forge a new path behind the arms of starting pitchers Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and others. With reliever Jose Alvarado sidelined due to injury, the team’s rotation has stepped up, leading the Phillies to three straight wins […]

Will this be Aaron Nola’s final season in Philadelphia with the Phillies? Nola and the ball club were previously engaged in contract extension talks, however, those talks have come to a halt, per Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The news will certainly worry Phillies fans as Nola is set to hit free agency following […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will be looking to replicate their success from last season in 2023 after making a Cinderella run to the World Series. A key piece of their success was right-hander Aaron Nola, a homegrown talent who will more likely than not be on the mound for Opening Day. That being said, Nola does […]

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, […]

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 […]

When Ranger Suarez secured the final out of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres, every single Philadelphia Phillies player celebrated on the field in jubilation. But for Phillies manager Rob Thomson, he was already looking ahead to planning for the World Series. Thomson announced on Wednesday that Aaron Nola will take the mound for […]