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Rick Soisson

Joined: Aug 19, 2017

Rick is a writer who lives in Philadelphia, PA. He has published essays and short stories on a number of electronic platforms, including Broad Street Review, Yahoo News, and Yahoo Sports, as well as in print publications, including Studies in Contemporary Satire, The Other Side, and The Elixir.

Wild Card Series - Texas Rangers v Tampa Bay Rays - Game One

Philadelphia Phillies: The Aaron Nola and Rhys Hoskins obsession watch

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Wild Card Series - Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies - Game One

2 Philadelphia Phillies sticky questions will be winter obsessions

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Championship Series - Philadelphia Phillies v Arizona Diamondbacks - Game Six

Grades for all the Philadelphia Phillies who mattered in 2023

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SSG Landers v Lotte Giants

Shin-Soo Choo and the question of Korean MLB “greatness”

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Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Three

Philadelphia Phillies offensive barrage makes pitching matchup moot

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Wild Card Series - Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Two

Looking back on 5 Philadelphia Phillies predictions for 2023 and seeing what we hit and missed

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May 7, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) rounds third to advance home and score against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Time to re-visit Bryce Harper and that pesky Hall of Fame question

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies sterling pitching stats don’t inspire

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Jun 30, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) crosses the plate to score against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies, ready for a stretch run, bomb St. Louis Cardinals

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May 3, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) watches game action against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies still fightin’ with one hand tied behind their back

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Could it be that the Philadelphia Phillies only need a few tweaks?

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Mar 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) leaves the game against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Aaron Nola and that darned pitch clock

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May 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; The Phillie Phanatic looks on during the seventh inning of a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies: Journeyman Drew Ellis has himself quite a day

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Apr 4, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm (25) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Strahm is key to understanding the Phillies problem

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Apr 16, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Whatever is going on with the struggling lineup?

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Jose Alvarado becoming an ultra-elite reliever?

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