Worley Shows Phillies’ Depth
Vance Worley is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA (one earned run in 12 innings) in two starts this season, which should have the Phillies feeling pretty good about their starting pitching depth. It’s likely...
View ArticleSmoother Road Ahead?
I wrote earlier this month about a tough 20-game stretch for the Phillies against teams with winning records: 3 vs. Atlanta 3 at Florida 3 at Atlanta 2 at St. Louis 2 vs. Colorado 3 vs. Texas 4 vs....
View ArticleKendrick, Halladay to Pitch Doubleheader
Rich Dubee confirmed Kyle Kendrick and Roy Halladay will pitch Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Florida Marlins. Halladay will pitch the night game. Here’s how the rotation lines up for the moment:...
View ArticleThe Rotation Shines
If Cole Hamels had picked up his 15th win in relief last night it would have been the first time a team had three pitchers in the rotation with 15 or more wins and an ERA under 3.00 since 1972, when...
View ArticleRotation Problems
The numbers can be sliced and rearranged a number of ways, but one thing is undeniable: The Phillies have not seen their rotation pitch this poorly in a long time. In 24 games since May 18, Phillies...
View ArticlePossible Post-Break Rotation
The Phillies have not announced their rotation following the All-Star break, but here is one that makes sense: Right-hander Kyle Kendrick opens the second half July 19 against the Mets at Citi Field,...
View ArticleRotation Problems
Good morning, y’all. I wrote yesterday about the many uncertainties surrounding the Phillies’ rotation entering the offseason. Everybody is mostly concerned about the offense (its 3.77 runs per game...
View ArticleTuesday’s Game Postponed
The Phillies postponed tonight’s game against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park because of rain. It will be made up at a later date. The postponement does not alter the order of the Phillies rotation....
View ArticlePhillies Sign Williams
Jerome Williams made enough of a positive impression that the Phillies are bringing him back next season. They announced today that they signed him to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, which includes...
View ArticleA Look Back at April
The Phillies went 14-10 in April, which is their best April record since 2011, when they went 18-8. A few more things about the Phillies’ April: The Phillies averaged 10.19 strikeouts per nine innings...
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