Tag: Philadelphia Phillies

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 […]