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Philadelphia Phillies Make Heartfelt Post After Former MLB All-Star Player Passes Away

The Philadelphia Phillies lost a legend on Monday when the announcement was made that 10-year MLB veteran pitcher Al Holland had passed away. He was 73 years old and played with the Phillies from 1983 to 1985. MLBTradeRumors.com’s Darragh McDonald wrote (about Al Holland): “Holland was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1952. After graduating high […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Make Heartfelt Post After Former MLB All-Star Player Passes Away appeared first on HEAVY .

Nats host Houston in search of pitching answers

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup has given opposing pitchers nightmares all season, but that still doesn’t excuse the Washington staff after allowing 23 runs in just 3 games, resulting in a series loss. The Phillies and Marlins remain red-hot, and the National League Wild Card race isn’t getting any weaker, making this upcoming series against the […]

Al Holland Passes Away

The Phillies announced that former big league pitcher Al Holland has passed away. He was 73 years old. Holland was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1952. After graduating high school, Holland attended North Carolina A&T State University, a historically black university in Greensboro, North Carolina. He played baseball and also football for the Aggies. His […]

Royals vs Phillies, July 6 Game Discussion

This afternoon the 36-54 Royals will play their last home game against the 50-40 Phillies before the All-Star break next week. After this game, the Royals will travel to New York and then Baltimore to finish out this disappointing first half of a season. Noah Cameron takes the bump for the Royals. He was last […]

Zack Wheeler’s All-Star Snub is a Damn Crime

There are always gonna be snubs when All-Star selection announcements roll around, but truth be told, I can’t remember being as pissed about one as I am about Zack Wheeler getting hosed this year. The hell is going on? Reading through the selections, staring blankly at my phone for a long while, I wrestled with a […] The post Zack Wheeler’s All-Star Snub is a Damn Crime appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Phillies Announce J.T. Realmuto Status Before Royals Series Finale

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to wrap up their three-game set with the Kansas City Royals on Monday, and it’s a rare 2:10 p.m. ET start time on getaway day. After the Royals series finale, the Phillies will head to Cincinnati for a series against the Reds. It’s a rubber match in Monday’s matinee, and […] The post Phillies Announce J.T. Realmuto Status Before Royals Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .

Three up, three down: week of June 29 – July 5

It was a hot one this week in Philadelphia, a heatwave engulfing the city during the series against the Pirates. It showed on Thursday when it looked like the team was barely able to stand, squeaking out a series split with Pittsburgh, but hey. Gotta get through some tough times during a long season like […]

Funny to See Rob Manfred Pick Bryce Harper for the All-Star Game After Harper Suggested the Commissioner Should Get the Fuck Out of the Phillies Clubhouse

Saw this and had a laugh: It was a little less than a year ago that Harper and Manfred got into that confrontation, with Bryce reportedly telling the commish to “get the fuck out of our clubhouse.” Jeff Passan painted the picture at ESPN: Quiet for the majority of the meeting, Harper, sitting in a […] The post Funny to See Rob Manfred Pick Bryce Harper for the All-Star Game After Harper Suggested the Commissioner Should Get the Fuck Out of the Phillies Clubhouse appeared first on Crossing Br...

Phillies on the Pharm: 7/6/2026

Another week of series comes to a close on the farm for the Phillies. Here’s a look at yesterday’s action. Lehigh Valley 5, Rochester 3 Where it pertains to the Phillies, Brad Keller had another appearance with the IronPigs, throwing a scoreless innings, striking out one. The stuff looked better, which may mean he’s close […]

Insider Reveals Phillies Potential Trade Package for 37-HR Slugger

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around and will be buyers ahead of the August 3 MLB Trade DeadlinePhiladelphia needs a power-hitting outfielder, especially after Adolis Garcia is out for the season. The Phillies will likely add other pieces, but a bat is the biggest need.With that, former MLB GM and MLB insider Jim […] The post Insider Reveals Phillies Potential Trade Package for 37-HR Slugger appeared first on HEAVY .

How many more major league starts does Andrew Painter make this season?

Andrew Painter made his second minor league start this weekend with the IronPigs, giving them six innings of one run ball, striking out six and making a good impression in the box score. However, dig a bit deeper and there were some things that haven’t really improved. He still isn’t getting many swings and misses […]

Agent for Phillies SP Zack Wheeler Rips MLB, Addresses All-Star Snub

The All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park is going to feature a National League team littered with Philadelphia Phillies. However, there is a massive omission there, as ace Zack Wheeler was snubbed.This comes in a season where Wheeler battled to get back on the field after he needed a thrombolysis procedure on a blood clot […] The post Agent for Phillies SP Zack Wheeler Rips MLB, Addresses All-Star Snub appeared first on HEAVY .

Alex Cora’s Mets Link Rumors Take a Fall as Don Mattingly’s MLB Future Remains Uncertain

The Mets find themselves in the midst of a disastrous stretch, sitting last in the NL East, and there seems to be only one potential saving grace after they parted ways with Carlos Mendoza. Alex Cora has been heavily linked with the New York Mets’ managerial opening. However, the Philadelphia Phillies have also had their […] The post Alex Cora’s Mets Link Rumors Take a Fall as Don Mattingly’s MLB Future Remains Uncertain appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Former Phillies All-Star Sounds Alarm on Team’s Biggest Problem After Royals Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped a winnable game against the Kansas City Royals, 5-2. Following the game, former Phillies All-Star closer turned analyst Ricky Bottalico highlighted what may be the team’s biggest problem.“I know a lot of people want to say the fifth starter,” said Bottalico on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s postgame coverage. “I’m stuck on the […] The post Former Phillies All-Star Sounds Alarm on Team’s Biggest Problem After Royals Loss appeared first on HEAVY .

What a waste: Royals 5, Phillies 2

The hot weather in Kansas City appeared to agree with Aaron Nola. The Phillies’ starter pitched his best start of the season, going seven innings while giving up three runs. Unfortunately, it was wasted because the Phillies’ offense and bullpen came up small in a 5-2 loss. In the first inning, it didn’t look like […]

Royals beat Phillies on hot day in Sunday matinee

The Royals got 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning, tacked on one in the fifth inning and added two insurance runs in the eighth to take game two of the series 5-2. Bobby Witt Jr. singled with one out in the bottom of the 1st inning, he was on the move with […]

Bryce Harper Open to Participating in Home Run Derby

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper said that he is open to doing the Home Run Derby this year.Harper was named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game as a Legend Pick by commissioner Rob Manfred. The game takes place at Harper’s home ballpark at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so it was a good […] The post Bryce Harper Open to Participating in Home Run Derby appeared first on HEAVY .