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26. writer & editor. philly fan. baseball enjoyer. check out my latest writing on substack: https://philliesphocus.substack.com ⚾️
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lauren @philaurdelphia.bsky.social · Nov 27
looking to get back into writing and am in search on any #freelance or #jobopportunities (preferably in sports, particularly #baseball)

here's my portfolio as a reference :)
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Lauren Amour
I am a creative, passionate, and versatile individual with technical savvy and fan-centric instincts, and a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to producing quality, written content.
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a rant after the phillies missed out on signing bo bichette:
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The Phillies didn't get Bo Bichette. Now what?
Re-sign a 35-year-old catcher, that's what!
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January 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Ranger Suarez signed with the Red Sox today. let's look back at what made him such a Phillies legend:
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How Ranger Suarez became a Phillies legend
A tribute to Mr. Rager
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January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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flyers dub
December 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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ok, but is the phillies outfield really THAT bad?
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Do the Phillies have a bottom-5 outfield in MLB?
On Tuesday, it was reported that the Phillies plan to move forward with the outfield iteration of Brandon Marsh, Adolis Garcia, and Justin Crawford in 2026.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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been kinda neglecting this account but since twitter is a cesspool i'm gonna try to be more active!

recently got laid off from my job so hoping to make some connections as well :)

be sure to subscribe to my substack to keep up with my most recent writing: philliesphocus.substack.com
Phillies Phocus | Lauren Amour | Substack
Lauren Amour's digital sports diary on the Philadelphia Phillies. Click to read Phillies Phocus, by Lauren Amour, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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my *realistic* thoughts on a potential jordan romano DFA:
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Should Phillies seriously consider releasing reliever Jordan Romano?
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered arguably their worst loss of the season on Tuesday, falling to the Giants, 4-3, in San Francisco.
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July 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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what should be the phillies' primary focus in the second half?
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NL: What each team needs to focus on in baseball's second half
As teams continue fighting for playoff positioning, Yardbarker's MLB writers took a swing at identifying where each club needs to focus its efforts the rest of the way.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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if the NL Cy Young Award winner were to be chosen today, it should be Zack Wheeler.
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Zack Wheeler deserves NL Cy Young Award over Paul Skenes
If the NL Cy Young Award winner were to be chosen today, it should be Zack Wheeler.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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wrote about my experience at PNC Park and how it is absolutely worth a visit:
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PNC Park lives up to the hype
The Phillies did not.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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a closer look at two Phillies trade deadline targets and which is the better fit:
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Pete Fairbanks vs. Kyle Finnegan: Who's a better fit for Phillies?
Two names that have emerged as potential trade candidates for the Phillies are Kyle Finnegan and Pete Fairbanks. So, which one is the better fit in Philadelphia?
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June 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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should the Phillies consider any of these three hitters at the deadline?
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Three hitters Phillies could consider at MLB trade deadline
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is quickly approaching on July 31.
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June 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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the MLB trade deadline is approaching.

here are three relievers the phillies could consider acquiring:
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Three relievers Phillies should consider at MLB trade deadline
As June begins, it's evident that the Phillies bullpen could use some help.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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mick abel vs. paul skenes on sunday:
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Phillies' No. 8 pitching prospect set for debut vs. Pirates' Paul Skenes
Phillies No. 8 prospect Mick Abel will make his MLB debut on Sunday against the Pirates, where he'll face off against ace Paul Skenes.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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see what grade i gave the phillies through the first month and a half of the season:
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters
A  quarter of the way through a 162-game regular season, several teams clearly are disaster areas. (We're looking at you, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.) But several are perfo...
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May 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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here's how andrew painter fared in his triple-a debut tonight:
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Phillies top prospect tosses three shutout innings in Triple-A debut
Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his long-awaited Triple-A debut on Thursday.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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also have a new rotoballer piece out!

5 hitters outperforming their rostership and whether they possess value moving forward:
www.rotoballer.com/5-undervalue...
5 Undervalued Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Sleepers
Lauren examines 5 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups, sleepers and trade targets - undervalued hitters outperforming their rostership and should be more widely owned.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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wrote about tai and the dominant outing he had last night:
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Struggling Phillies pitcher may have finally found his niche
One struggling Phillies pitcher produced an impressive outing Wednesday night.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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two months before the ASG, some MLB teams are already contemplating call-ups from their minor league systems:
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Closest MLB-ready prospect for each NL team
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May 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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andrew painter is that much closer to making his mlb debut.
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Phillies' top pitching prospect set to make Triple-A debut
Philadelphia Phillies No. 1 and MLB.com's No. 7-ranked prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his first start at the Triple-A level on Thursday.
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May 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Otto Kemp is making noise, and the Phillies may not be able to tune it out much longer. www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Should Phillies call up prospect tearing it up in Triple-A?
One Phillies prospect is becoming hard to ignore.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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how will ranger's return impact the phillies?
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Key Phillies lefty set for return
The Phillies' starting rotation has lived up to its billing thus far in the 2025 MLB season, and it's set to get even stronger.
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May 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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but seriously...why didn't the phillies use this lineup combo sooner?

my latest for yardbarker:
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Have the Phillies finally solved this glaring lineup issue?
Despite a star-studded lineup, the Phillies offense has sputtered for more often than the team would like. Have they finally found a solution to one key component of those struggles?
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May 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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these hot starts in the NL East aren't sustainable.
www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
NL East fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace
With roughly 10 percent of the season completed, here's our fool's gold team for the National League East.
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April 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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is it justin crawford time? www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles...
Is it time for Phillies to promote top CF prospect?
Despite a winning record, Phillies fans have quickly become fed up with the incompetence at the plate and in the outfield from center, which has been a recurring problem for years. Luckily, Philadelph...
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April 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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wrote a little something on the phillies daycare over on my substack. has the nickname overstayed its welcome?
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Did the infantilization of the Phillies' daycare damage their careers?
The daycare has outstayed its welcome.
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April 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM