Philly Sports Jabronis

Philadelphia Phillies hitting coach Matt Stairs has taken a job with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports. For more on this story, click here.

Philadelphia Phillie fixture Larry Bowa has been named a senior advisor to general manager Matt Klentak  and is most likely to use his expertise not only to work with the organization’s infielders, but scout amateur infielders in advance of the draft. ...

Former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has been named among potential candidates for the club’s manager opening, according to multiple reports. Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter is also among those named. For more on this story, click here.

The Philadelphia Phillies will have a new manager in 2018. Current skipper Pete Mackanin will finish out the 2017 string and then transition into a role as special assistant to the general manager. For more on this story, click here.

Ed Wade, the former general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, is now also the former scout. According to reports, the organization has fired the 61-year-old Wade for the second time in 12 years. For more on this story, click here.

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their 2018 schedule. They will open the season in Atlanta on Thursday, March 29th. The home opener at Citizens Bank Park will be Thursday, April 5th at 3:05 p.m. vs. the Miami Marlins.

The Philadelphia Phillies have added bullpen depth with the claiming of left-hander Zac Curtis off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. For more on this story, click here.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff is being placed on the 60-day disabled list with a nerve irritation in his pitching hand and will miss the rest of the season. For more on this story, click here. In a related transaction, ...

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins became the quickest MLB player to hit nine home runs (54 at bats) during a 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. For more on this story, click here.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez will require season-ending surgery.According to a specialist in St. Louis, an area in Velasquez’ upper right arm is restricting blood flow to his middle finger. For more on this story, click here.