The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired a hard-throwing left-handed reliever in Samuel Coonrod. The Phillies bullpen has lacked power arms in recent years. And coming off of one of the worst seasons in baseball history, Coonrod may just be the cure for their ailing bullpen. However, Coonrod’s name may not be one that will make a …
If you’re wondering where Francisco Morales fits in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, it’s likely that you have seen him in the minors. But it’s not unusual for a player to make a transition to a new position after spending several years in the minors. In fact, Kris Bryant and other players have made this transition. …
After missing the start of the season due to injury, the Philadelphia Phillies are turning to catcher Rafael Marchan on a rehab assignment. He missed spring training and game action this year, and has struggled to produce at the back-up position. His struggles come at a time when the team is already thin at the …
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Andrew Bellatti in free agency on November 7, 2018. The right-hander made three major-league appearances last season with the Marlins. While his walk rate has been high, he has made up for it with 15 strikeouts. However, these numbers are not sustainable. Bellatti last had a 7.4 K/9 mark in 26.2 …
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Kent Emanuel on the 60-day injured list. The 28-year-old reportedly underwent a procedure to correct an internal brace in his left elbow, which prevented Tommy John surgery. Despite his illustrious career, Emanuel will be out until at least 2022. In his first season in the big league, Emanuel posted …
As a pitcher, JoJo Romero has developed an excellent reputation for his fast, curving pitches. He was drafted in the 2016 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies and has quickly risen through the minor leagues to become a top prospect for the 2020 season. The following season, he will likely be a regular in the …
Connor Brogdon was a pleasant surprise during the 2019 Spring Training, when the Philadelphia Phillies were looking for another left-handed reliever. After a rough start to the season, Brogdon has been on a tear of late. His 1.69 ERA and 0.84 WHIP have earned him a spot in the rotation. However, he is facing a …
The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed free agent reliever Ryan Sherriff off waivers. Sherriff will join a bullpen that desperately needs a left-handed hurler. He is a safe bet at zero risk and could bring some stability to an already-shaky bullpen. He was signed on a one-year contract with no team guarantees, so he’s an excellent …
The Philadelphia Phillies had high hopes for a healthy Bailey Falter late in the 2021 season, but things did not turn out as planned. After a 12-day stay in a Marriot hotel room, Falter lost weight, strength, and stamina and was demoted to the bullpen. His 4.91 ERA and 6.61 FIP led the Phillies to …
The Jose Alvarado Philadelphia Phillies are one of the best teams in baseball. The Phillies are looking to improve their bullpen this year and Alvarado could help them do that. Alvarado has been a solid pitcher in his first two seasons with the team. He threw 93.2 innings and struck out 109 batters, posting a …
