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The Phillies need to finally replace Rhys Hoskins in 2025. – Philly Sports
PHILADELPHIA— Rhys Hoskins cemented his Phillies legacy with his three-run home run against Spencer Strider in Game 3 of the 2022 NLDS. A bat spike later,
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My first article post on Bluesky!
The Phillies need to replace the void left by Rhys Hoskins in their lineup. Recent solutions have not worked and this off-season is a chance for redemption.
My latest for Philadelphia Sports Network.
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The Phillies need to replace the void left by Rhys Hoskins in their lineup. Recent solutions have not worked and this off-season is a chance for redemption.
My latest for Philadelphia Sports Network.
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Phillies 12th ranked prospect Seth Johnson vs. Minnesota starters:
2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB. 23 strikes, 34 pitches.
Touched 97.6 MPH with his fastball.
2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB. 23 strikes, 34 pitches.
Touched 97.6 MPH with his fastball.
March 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Phillies 12th ranked prospect Seth Johnson vs. Minnesota starters:
2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB. 23 strikes, 34 pitches.
Touched 97.6 MPH with his fastball.
2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB. 23 strikes, 34 pitches.
Touched 97.6 MPH with his fastball.
Bryson Stott adds another run with an RBI single.
4-0 Phillies
4-0 Phillies
Cal Stevenson drives in Alec Bohm to give the Phillies a 1-0 lead.
Stevenson is on the outside looking in for the final roster spot with the club.
Stevenson is on the outside looking in for the final roster spot with the club.
March 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Bryson Stott adds another run with an RBI single.
4-0 Phillies
4-0 Phillies
Rafael Lantigua singles to drive home Castro and Stevenson.
Phillies B squad has 3 runs against Pablo Lopez.
Phillies B squad has 3 runs against Pablo Lopez.
March 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Rafael Lantigua singles to drive home Castro and Stevenson.
Phillies B squad has 3 runs against Pablo Lopez.
Phillies B squad has 3 runs against Pablo Lopez.
Cal Stevenson drives in Alec Bohm to give the Phillies a 1-0 lead.
Stevenson is on the outside looking in for the final roster spot with the club.
Stevenson is on the outside looking in for the final roster spot with the club.
March 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Cal Stevenson drives in Alec Bohm to give the Phillies a 1-0 lead.
Stevenson is on the outside looking in for the final roster spot with the club.
Stevenson is on the outside looking in for the final roster spot with the club.
Check out my latest Phillies work for @metrophilly.bsky.social and @phillysportsnet.bsky.social.
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Matt Watson is a Phillies beat reporter for Metro Philadelphia. He is also the Managing Editor for the Phillies staff at Philly Sports Network. Twitter/X @MattWatsonMedia. Contact: [email protected]
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March 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Looks like I'm back on here.
Johan Rojas adds another hit to his Spring campaign. This time off Pablo Lopez.
Johan Rojas adds another hit to his Spring campaign. This time off Pablo Lopez.
March 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Looks like I'm back on here.
Johan Rojas adds another hit to his Spring campaign. This time off Pablo Lopez.
Johan Rojas adds another hit to his Spring campaign. This time off Pablo Lopez.
Jesus Luzardo mentioned he has a good relationship with Ranger Suarez.
When facing off against each other, they would link up in centerfield before the game to say hello.
He is looking forward to sharing a clubhouse with him this upcoming season.
When facing off against each other, they would link up in centerfield before the game to say hello.
He is looking forward to sharing a clubhouse with him this upcoming season.
December 30, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Jesus Luzardo mentioned he has a good relationship with Ranger Suarez.
When facing off against each other, they would link up in centerfield before the game to say hello.
He is looking forward to sharing a clubhouse with him this upcoming season.
When facing off against each other, they would link up in centerfield before the game to say hello.
He is looking forward to sharing a clubhouse with him this upcoming season.
Andrew Painter will not pitch in Spring Training.
He will likely ramp up in June/July according to President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski.
He will likely ramp up in June/July according to President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski.
December 23, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Andrew Painter will not pitch in Spring Training.
He will likely ramp up in June/July according to President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski.
He will likely ramp up in June/July according to President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski.
Breaking: The Phillies have signed RHP Joe Ross.
I have the latest:
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I have the latest:
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Breaking: Phillies sign 31-year-old Pitcher – Philly Sports
PHILADELPHIA— Per Matt Gelb of the Athletic, The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-handed pitcher Joe Ross to a one-year contract.
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December 23, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Breaking: The Phillies have signed RHP Joe Ross.
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I have the latest:
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One of the greatest pleasures of my life has been covering 'Operation Snowball.'
Something that seemed impossible was accomplished thanks to The Philly Specials and with an immense amount of help from the Philadelphia community.
Something that seemed impossible was accomplished thanks to The Philly Specials and with an immense amount of help from the Philadelphia community.
Eagles legends deliver with ‘Operation Snowball’
Eagles greats Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and Connor Barwin realized their vision, providing gifts to the kids of Philadelphia.
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December 19, 2024 at 3:44 PM
One of the greatest pleasures of my life has been covering 'Operation Snowball.'
Something that seemed impossible was accomplished thanks to The Philly Specials and with an immense amount of help from the Philadelphia community.
Something that seemed impossible was accomplished thanks to The Philly Specials and with an immense amount of help from the Philadelphia community.
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What's up, Bluesky?
Let's talk some baseball.
Let's talk some baseball.
December 17, 2024 at 11:39 PM
What's up, Bluesky?
Let's talk some baseball.
Let's talk some baseball.
The Phillies have announced a 2024 Phanatic Yule Log.
There will be some cameos from other Philly mascots and familiar broadcast voices.
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There will be some cameos from other Philly mascots and familiar broadcast voices.
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A Philly Mascots Yule Log
YouTube video by Philadelphia Phillies
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December 17, 2024 at 3:43 PM
The Phillies have announced a 2024 Phanatic Yule Log.
There will be some cameos from other Philly mascots and familiar broadcast voices.
youtu.be/sE2UkpNIIIk
There will be some cameos from other Philly mascots and familiar broadcast voices.
youtu.be/sE2UkpNIIIk
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Need some Phillies content on a rainy Monday? Check out @phillysportsnet.bsky.social Alley Talk from Saturday!
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December 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Need some Phillies content on a rainy Monday? Check out @phillysportsnet.bsky.social Alley Talk from Saturday!
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Come talk Phillies baseball tomorrow!
Live at 1 pm EST, we will discuss:
- Kyle Tucker
- Winter Meetings
- Potential Targets
And more! @phillysportsnet.bsky.social
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Live at 1 pm EST, we will discuss:
- Kyle Tucker
- Winter Meetings
- Potential Targets
And more! @phillysportsnet.bsky.social
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December 13, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Come talk Phillies baseball tomorrow!
Live at 1 pm EST, we will discuss:
- Kyle Tucker
- Winter Meetings
- Potential Targets
And more! @phillysportsnet.bsky.social
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Live at 1 pm EST, we will discuss:
- Kyle Tucker
- Winter Meetings
- Potential Targets
And more! @phillysportsnet.bsky.social
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Breaking:
The Phillies have signed Jordan Romano.
I break down the move with my latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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The Phillies have signed Jordan Romano.
I break down the move with my latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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https://phillysportsnetwork.com/2024/12/09/phillies-sign-jordan-romano/
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December 9, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Breaking:
The Phillies have signed Jordan Romano.
I break down the move with my latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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The Phillies have signed Jordan Romano.
I break down the move with my latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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The Winter Meetings are getting ready to kick off in Dallas.
Here are three predictions I have for the Phillies over the next few days.
@metrophilly.bsky.social | #RingtheBell
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Here are three predictions I have for the Phillies over the next few days.
@metrophilly.bsky.social | #RingtheBell
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3 Phillies Predictions for the Winter Meetings – Philly Sports
There are still plenty of franchise-changing players available for organizations to sign. That includes Juan Soto. For the Phillies, the rumor mill has been
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December 8, 2024 at 5:47 PM
The Winter Meetings are getting ready to kick off in Dallas.
Here are three predictions I have for the Phillies over the next few days.
@metrophilly.bsky.social | #RingtheBell
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Here are three predictions I have for the Phillies over the next few days.
@metrophilly.bsky.social | #RingtheBell
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Two potential fits for the Phillies are now off the board.
The MLB hot stove is heating up! My latest for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social and @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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The MLB hot stove is heating up! My latest for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social and @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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2 Potential Phillies Targets Sign With Other Clubs – Philly Sports
Major League Baseball's free agency period has been open for weeks. But with the Winter Meetings just days away, teams are starting to take action.
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December 8, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Two potential fits for the Phillies are now off the board.
The MLB hot stove is heating up! My latest for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social and @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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The MLB hot stove is heating up! My latest for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social and @metrophilly.bsky.social.
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In my latest for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social, I break down what went wrong for Bryson Stott in 2024.
I also detail the direction he needs to take to return to form in 2025.
@metrophilly.bsky.social #Phillies
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I also detail the direction he needs to take to return to form in 2025.
@metrophilly.bsky.social #Phillies
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Bryson Stott needs a 2025 bounce back – Philly Sports
PHILADELPHIA— In his third big league season, many expected Bryson Stott to break out in 2024.
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December 8, 2024 at 12:01 AM
In my latest for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social, I break down what went wrong for Bryson Stott in 2024.
I also detail the direction he needs to take to return to form in 2025.
@metrophilly.bsky.social #Phillies
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I also detail the direction he needs to take to return to form in 2025.
@metrophilly.bsky.social #Phillies
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As of right now, the Mets have turned Luis Severino and Sean Manaea into Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas.
That is a downgrade no matter how you slice it.
That is a downgrade no matter how you slice it.
December 7, 2024 at 1:41 AM
As of right now, the Mets have turned Luis Severino and Sean Manaea into Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas.
That is a downgrade no matter how you slice it.
That is a downgrade no matter how you slice it.
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Renowned player development coach Rico Hines gave me his thoughts on Jared McCain, how easy the transition has been for him and McCain, and what makes the Sixers' rookie special as a player.
On that and more:
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On that and more:
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76ers’ coach Rico Hines details his thoughts on Jared McCain
The Philadelphia 76ers have reached the first-quarter mark of the season. Sitting at 5-15 over that span, little has gone right for the Sixers. That is, short
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December 6, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Renowned player development coach Rico Hines gave me his thoughts on Jared McCain, how easy the transition has been for him and McCain, and what makes the Sixers' rookie special as a player.
On that and more:
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On that and more:
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Anyone going to the Winter Meetings next week? Excited for my first time 🤩
#WinterMeetings #MLB #Hotstove
#WinterMeetings #MLB #Hotstove
December 6, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Anyone going to the Winter Meetings next week? Excited for my first time 🤩
#WinterMeetings #MLB #Hotstove
#WinterMeetings #MLB #Hotstove
December 2, 2024 at 1:23 AM
The Philadelphia Phillies tried to acquire Kyle Finnegan at the Trade Deadline.
Now that Finnegan is a Free Agent, will Philly test their luck with the 2024 All-Star?
My latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social and @phillysportsnet.bsky.social:
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Now that Finnegan is a Free Agent, will Philly test their luck with the 2024 All-Star?
My latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social and @phillysportsnet.bsky.social:
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Former Phillies Trade Target Reaches Free Agency – Philly Sports
PHILADELPHIA— At the 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies reportedly had an interest in right-handed relief pitcher Kyle
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November 25, 2024 at 2:14 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies tried to acquire Kyle Finnegan at the Trade Deadline.
Now that Finnegan is a Free Agent, will Philly test their luck with the 2024 All-Star?
My latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social and @phillysportsnet.bsky.social:
phillysportsnetwork.com/2024/11/25/p...
Now that Finnegan is a Free Agent, will Philly test their luck with the 2024 All-Star?
My latest for @metrophilly.bsky.social and @phillysportsnet.bsky.social:
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November 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM