Tag: Philadelphia Phillies

The Padres made the biggest deal of the MLB trade deadline by picking up Juan Soto. San Diego also added Josh Bell and Brandon Drury. (Image: Rob Tringali/MLB/Getty)

MLB Trade Deadline: The Five Biggest Moves on a Busy Tuesday for Baseball

Contenders across Major League Baseball made a flurry of moves on Tuesday, as teams raced to beat the MLB trade deadline and fill holes before the final push for the playoffs. One deal in particular dominated the conversation today, but it was far from the only impactful move. Here’s a […]

Wander Franco will miss up to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his injured right wrist. (Image: Getty)

MLB Injury Report: Wander Franco Needs Wrist Surgery, Out 5-8 Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco could miss nearly two months after suffering a wrist injury in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Franco will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday, with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash saying the 21-year-old star will miss five-to-eight weeks. Franco adds […]

The Philadelphia Phillies placed Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list after he broke his thumb on Saturday. (Image: Orlando Ramirez/USA Today Sports)

MLB Injury Report: Bryce Harper Fractures Thumb, Foot Trouble for Acuna

Bryce Harper fractured his left thumb after Blake Snell hit him with a fastball during the fourth inning of Philadelphia’s 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday — an injury that could change the course of the Phillies’ season. The Phillies placed Harper on the 10-day injured list […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the 2022 season. (Image: Getty)

Philadelphia Phillies Fire Joe Girardi in Bid to Revive Playoff Hopes

The Philadelphia Phillies announced the firing of Joe Girardi on Friday after the team started the 2022 season 22-29 under his leadership. The Phillies currently sit 12 games behind the New York Mets in the NL East race, with DraftKings Sportsbook giving Philadelphia +1600 odds of winning the division. Phillies […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers face each other five more times to end the season with an NL Wild Card berth on the line. (Image: Jeff Hanisch/USA Today Sports)

NL Wild Card: Brewers, Phillies, Marlins, Giants, Cards, Reds on Bubble Watch

Six teams in the National League are fighting for the final four spots in the postseason during this year’s special, expanded playoffs. As a result of the pandemic-shortened season, the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals are all on the NL […]

Baseball Betting Forecast: Philadelphia Phillies (Over/Under 86.5 Wins)

Baseball Betting Forecast: Philadelphia Phillies (Over/Under 86.5 Wins)

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be an above-average team competing in a division with as many as four possible playoff contenders. Their win total for the upcoming season is projected at 86.5, ranking third-highest in the National League East, and the same as their rival New York Mets. The […]