Paul Skenes could be MLB's ticket to Gen Z. The Pirates ace will face it on his terms Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Pirates vs. Astros Prediction, Odds and Probable Pitchers for Tuesday, July 30 Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Pittsburgh Pirates-Houston Astros matchup on Tuesday. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2024
Rounding the Bases: MLB Straight Up Picks for Every Game Today (Time to Buy Low on Pablo Lopez?) MLB betting preview, prediction and best bets for Thursday, June 6th, including how to bet on the Twins vs. Yankees game. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6, 2024
Missed opportunities sink Phillies to 4-9 with 6-2 loss to Reds CINCINNATI — Kyle Schwarber got a good pitch (94-mph fastball) in a desirable location (over the heart of the plate) in the perfect situation (bases loaded). The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2023
Phillies fall to Rangers again despite Bailey Falter’s pitching effort ARLINGTON, Texas — In his first start of the season, it was not Aaron Nola, nor Zack Wheeler, who gave the Phillies the best chance to win a game against the Texas Rangers. It was Bailey Falter, a pitcher who was battling for a spot on the 26-man roster just… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 3, 2023
The Padres’ Goose Is Almost Cooked as Chaos Strikes the NLCS They have thrived on a chaotic, spirited energy this postseason. The Phillies are beating them at their own game. Sports Illustrated · Oct 23, 2022
Phillies come back twice to take commanding 3-1 lead over Padres in NLCS PHILADELPHIA — Elation. Disaster. Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022
Phillies extend wild-card lead to one game with win over Nationals in Game 1 of doubleheader WASHINGTON — Need an elixir for a losing streak? How about something potent to stave off a late-season collapse? The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 30, 2022
Phillies and Nationals move up doubleheader to Friday as storm moves up East Coast CHICAGO — The Phillies-Nationals doubleheader scheduled for Saturday has been moved up to Friday with rain expected to hit Washington as a byproduct of Hurricane Ian’s path up the East Coast. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 29, 2022
Bailey Falter stumbles as Phillies scuffle against Braves PHILADELPHIA — The story of this Phillies season, however it ends, cannot be written without mention of Bailey Falter and all that he represents. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 25, 2022
Phillies have shown they have ‘fight,’ which will be tested again during final homestand ATLANTA — Since Rob Thomson took over as Phillies interim manager in early June, his team has shown an ability to bounce back from even the most soul-crushing losses. Going into their final series before the All-Star break, the Phillies had lost four straight. Then they went to Miami, a… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 19, 2022
Phillies’ playoff push: Biggest questions, X factor and what to expect from Bryce Harper Pardon the skepticism, but well, the Phillies have been here before. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022
Phillies earn redemption with big win over Diamondbacks, but lose Bailey Falter PHOENIX — With one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, Bailey Falter motioned to the Phillies dugout. Interim manager Rob Thomson rushed to the mound with assistant athletic trainer Aaron Hoback, and in an instant, the best start of Falter’s big league career came to an abrupt and… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 1, 2022
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz let his bat go in a near-disaster that led to a fan getting a signed Bryce Harper jersey This could have been A LOT worse! USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 27, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 26, 2022 Phillies place Zack Wheeler on 15-day IL with forearm tendinitis PHILADELPHIA — On a day full of positive injury news, the Phillies suffered yet another setback, as right-handed starter Zack Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sunday) with right forearm tendinitis. Left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter will start in Wheeler’s absence on Friday against the Pirates.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 23, 2022 Marcus Hayes: 10 reasons to keep faith in the Phillies, who are primed for a late-summer run The Phillies have lots of reasons to worry.
Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022 Trevor Williams steps in with gem for Mets, but Phillies bounce back for doubleheader split PHILADELPHIA — The Saturday doubleheader was supposed to be the weird part of the Mets’ weekend trip to Philly.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 14, 2022 Phillies star Bryce Harper takes ‘huge’ step as he nears return from his fractured right thumb NEW YORK — If Bryce Harper’s work goes well on Sunday, he will take batting practice on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Harper hasn’t taken batting practice on the field since he was hit by a Blake Snell pitch on June…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 30, 2022 Rhys Hoskins’ heroics in the seventh and 10th lift Phillies to extra-innings win over Pirates PITTSBURGH — The Phillies and Pirates battled it out until the very end on Friday, which obviously is more impressive feat for the Pirates, who entered the game with a 40-59 record, than it is for the Phillies. But the Phillies came out with the 4-2 win, nevertheless, in dramatic…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 24, 2022 Phillies fall again, 4-3, as Cubs sweep series PHILADELPHIA — This has been an abysmal three games for the Phillies. A week ago, they completed a sweep of the Marlins in Miami, something they hadn’t done since 2010. It was a series so impactful that it left fans and media wondering if this team was truly different.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 13, 2022 Without Bailey Falter, the Blue Jays take advantage of a bullpen game to top the Phillies TORONTO — The absence of one player can make quite a difference. The Phillies know this. They’ve lost Bryce Harper, they’ve lost Jean Segura. On Tuesday night, the player they lost was Bailey Falter.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 12, 2022 Marcus Hayes: Bad teammates J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm are unvaccinated, but the Phillies won’t miss them Since Joe Girardi got fired, everything’s gone right for interim manager Rob Thomson. Two starters and an MVP got hurt, but the team kept on winning. Now the Phillies have a COVID vaccination crisis looming in the Great White North, but it looks like they’ll be cool.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 2, 2022 Homegrown talent and the bullpen carry the Phillies in Game 1 of a key series against the Cardinals PHILADELPHIA — Chalk one up for the Phillies’ farm system.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 10, 2022 Solid debut for Zach Eflin, a good day for Johan Camargo, and quiet bats: Notes from Phillies’ 4-1 loss to the A’s PHILADELPHIA — Over their first two games, the Phillies introduced fans to their new-and-improved offense in spectacular fashion. Kyle Schwarber set the tone early with a leadoff home run in his first at-bat with the team on Friday, and his teammates carried that momentum on through Saturday, combining for a…