Roman Quinn returned from the injured list Monday to boost the Phillies bench, but how long will he be active until he gets hurt again? Phillies outfielders have been dropping like flies in the last month with the depth running thinner every day. Jay Bruce was the most recent one to succumb to injury as […] Phillies get Roman Quinn back to boost bench, but for how long? – That…

The Phillies made a move to boost a dreadful bench, sending cash considerations to the Yankees for infielder Brad Miller. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com and other beat writers reported Thursday evening that the Phillies acquired infielder Brad Miller from the Yankees for cash considerations. They stated that Miller will join the team’s bench for the […] Phillies boost bench by acquiring infielder Brad Miller from Yankees – That Balls Outta…

After an inconsistent 2018 season, Hector Neris is solidifying himself as the closing pitcher the Phillies so desperately need. Even after bouncing back in the second half of the 2018 season, confidence in Phillies reliever Hector Neris was still shaky. He blew save after save early on, and even when he did convert a save, […] Phillies: Hector Neris becoming the closer they need – That Balls Outta Here –…

The Phillies have been decimated by injuries, and have needs at multiple positions. What do they need most at the trade deadline? The trade deadline may be almost two months away still, but the Phillies have some pressing needs that should be addressed sooner rather than later. The injury bug has bit the Phils hard […] Ranking the Phillies’ biggest trade needs this season – That Balls Outta Here –…

With another major bullpen injury, the Phillies have signed a veteran reliever. The Phillies have signed veteran reliever Fernando Salas to a minor league deal in order to bolster their bullpen depth, according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Adams says Salas will likely report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and be an emergency option as […] Phillies sign Fernando Salas to bolster bullpen depth – That Balls Outta Here –…

The Phillies called up outfield prospect Adam Haseley to replace Andrew McCutchen. Haseley should play him over Jay Bruce as the trade deadline approaches. With Andrew McCutchen going down for the year Monday night with a torn ACL, the Phillies have selected the contract of Adam Haseley from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Though the team acquired […] Phillies should play Adam Haseley until he gives a reason not to – That…

The Phillies’ worst fears were realized with Andrew McCutchen now out for the year with a torn ACL. How does the team move from here? Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported Tuesday evening that Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen will miss the rest of the season with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament. The team […] Phillies’ Andrew McCutchen out for the year: How does team proceed? – That Balls…

The Phillies continued their trend of taking college position players in the first round, selecting UNLV shortstop Bryston Stott No. 14 overall. After weeks of deciphering what the Phillies would do with the No. 14 pick this year, we finally have an answer as the team selected redshirt junior UNLV shortstop Bryston Stott. Stott is […] Phillies take polished college shortstop Bryson Stott in 2019 MLB Draft – That Balls…

The Phillies got swept in a measuring stick series this weekend against the Dodgers. Here are a few things this series revealed about the Phillies That was ugly. The Phillies had a measuring stick series this weekend against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. They got swept. Here are a few things this series revealed about […] Phillies learn valuable lessons from a tough series in L.A. – That Balls Outta…

The Phillies completed their trade with the Mariners for outfielder Jay Bruce, who will join the team when they face the Padres in San Diego. After news that the Phillies were close to acquiring outfielder Jay Bruce broke Saturday afternoon, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported Sunday morning that the deal is now complete. […] Phillies rumors: Trade for outfielder Jay Bruce complete – That Balls Outta Here –…