Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 24: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning during Opening Day game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Has the Phillies’ Aaron Nola already passed his peak year?

Rick Soisson
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Phillies: 3 Trade Targets With Cincinnati Reds

Core-five RBI: The frustrating search for a new MLB metric

Philadelphia Phillies should engage Tampa Bay Rays in trade talks

Mar 9, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery (4) strikes out during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Scott Kingery has officially busted

David Hill
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Philadelphia Phillies short stop Nick Maton (right) is congratulated by third base coach Dusty Wathan (62) after hitting a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports

Is rookie Nick Maton the answer to Phillies pitching woes?

Rick Soisson
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: Odubel Herrera #37 and Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate a win after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 12, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Odubel Herrera gets Bryce Harper’s seal of approval

David Hill
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May 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) hits an infield single during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies cranked up the clown music on Tuesday

David Hill
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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 25: Didi Gregorius #18 celebrates with Bryce Harper #3 and Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the New York Yankees during a spring training game on March 25, 2021 at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

The RBI core-five: The difference between .500 and winning?

Rick Soisson
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 18: Shane Greene #19 of the Atlanta Braves delivers the pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies need to sign Shane Greene

David Hill
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 21: Spencer Howard #48 outfield the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on April 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies take long term view with Spencer Howard

David Hill
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DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on before a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 02, 2021 at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

The dreaded return of Odubel Herrera to the Phillies

Rick Soisson
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Mar 6, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (93) throws the ball back to the infield on the base hit of Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11, not pictured) of the spring training game at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies desperation leads to Odubel Herrera

David Hill
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - CIRCA 1993: Lenny Dykstra #4 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats during an Major League Baseball game circa 1993 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dykstra played for the Phillies from 1989-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Lenny Dykstra with strange brag on Twitter

David Hill
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Philadelphia Phillies short stop Nick Maton (right) is congratulated by third base coach Dusty Wathan (62) after hitting a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports

Let’s see Phillies manager Joe Girardi handle this mess

Rick Soisson
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 18: Mickey Moniak #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park on April 18, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 2-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Mickey Moniak puts center field on the board

David Hill
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Roman Quinn #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts at bat during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 14, 2021 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in center field

David Hill
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 24: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning during Opening Day game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: Two cracks appear in their new, improved surface

Rick Soisson
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CLEVELAND - 1890. The Cleveland Spiders Base Ball Club poses for a team portrait in 1890. Cy Young is in the photo, middle row, third from left. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Phillies Early-season MLB stats fun: Connor Brogdon ties Cy Young

Rick Soisson
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Apr 5, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (19) throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies pitching may just be enough after all

Rick Soisson
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 18: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 18, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Odubel Herrera issue continues for the Phillies

Rick Soisson
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HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 19: Mark Appel of the Astros poses at a press meeting (Phillies). (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Phillies: Can Mark Appel be the next Daniel Bard?

Ryota Nishino
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Brandon Kintzler #27, and Starling Marte #6 of the Miami Marlins celebrate the win against the Washington Nationals by score of 2-1 at Marlins Park on September 20, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Matt Joyce, Brandon Kintzler win Phillies jobs under pressure

Rick Soisson
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 22: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Washington Nationals during the first game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on September 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

J.T. Realmuto finally plays – in a game MLB.com “streams”

Rick Soisson
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK - AUGUST 20: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies signals during the first inning of game one of a double header against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field on August 20, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto still among this spring’s missing

Rick Soisson
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Mar 15, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (2) and shortstop Didi Gregorius (18) at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies hope they have done enough to contend

Bill Felber
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With a third above-average pitch, Eflin could even be a two-slot starter for the Phillies. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images.

The best solution to the Phillies’ injured SP problem

Rick Soisson
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 11: Austin Hays #21 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate his two run home run in the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 11, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Orioles won 10-9 in extra innings. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Phillies and Orioles: Two center field merry-go-rounds

Rick Soisson
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