I’m hearing the Phillies will remove Rob Thomson’s interim tag sometime in the short term. He will manage team beyond this season. Not a surprise. Earned it.
A source in Las Vegas tells me that Phillies owner John Middleton’s plane is on the ground in that city. Vegas is Bryce Harper’s home town. No other details, but talks clearly ongoing.
Bryce Harper said Washington fans crossed the line with their heckling in eighth inning. He was not happy. Said he was eager to get back to Philly and the great fans there
Confirming
@jaysonst
report. Phillies are on Nick Castellanos. Phillies owner John Middleton has consistently said team would go over tax for right opportunity. This might be it. Stay tuned
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Bryce Harper had Tommy John surgery today and it went "very well." Could be back hitting competitively by mid-May.
According to source, Phillies full-time employees were told today that there would be no furloughs or layoffs due to the coronavirus shutdown through the end of the fiscal year (end of Oct). Hope is still that BB returns in coming weeks.
Cole Hamels’ No. 35 is not being retired during tomorrow night’s ceremony. David Dahl stepped up on his own and asked to switch from 35 out of respect for Hamels. They are friends and spent time rehabbing injuries with San Diego last year. Respect move by Dahl, who will wear 31.
Don't know if it will translate to the game, but Bryce Harper just had a chair-breaking round of BP at CBP. Literally hit a one-hop scorcher in the open Tony Luke's concession window in Ashburn Alley. Ordered wit to go.
Heard Gregorius chose Phillies over Giants and Brewers. Playing for Girardi again was big factor in decision.
Segura has played second base before. That is likely landing spot for him with Kingery at third, but Phils will consider all options in spring training.
New Phillies Wall of Famer Ron Reed just pointed out that both of the franchise's World Series titles have come with a Notre Dame man on the roster -- himself in '80 and Brad Lidge in '08. And now Matt Vierling hits a three-run homer. Vierling is also a Notre Dame grad.
Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen says he will not take a knee during Anthem, but he remains committed to societal change and will take action to be part of that change. "I'm not just about talking about it. I'm about staying involved and making the world a better place."
Confirming ESPN report: Phillies hiring Anirudh Kilambi from Tampa Bay Rays. He'll be assistant GM overseeing research and development. Influential member of the Rays' machine
Jake Arrieta described himself as furious, said Phillies defensive shifts are worst in the league. "We need to change that. Copy the best. That's not my job." Said needs to be accountability check "top to bottom," after "horse-bleep" series.
Phillies have blown 30 saves this season, most in the majors and a single-season team record. Bullpen has given up 78 homers, fifth-most in majors at the moment
Schwarber said there is no clubhouse resentment for those not going to Toronto. “We have each other’s backs. Just because we’re headed to Toronto doesn’t mean someone’s being bad teammate because they didn’t get it”