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Is it time for struggling Phillies to press panic button?
The Philadelphia Phillies have hit a bump in the road as July nears its close. But is this merely a slump or a reason to panic for the best team in baseball?On the surface, it doesn't look great. The Phillies fell 4-3 on Sunday after blowing an early three-run lead against the Cleveland Guardians, leaving Philly with its fourth consecutive series defeat.Since completing an impressive sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 11, the Phillies are just 4-8, losing two of three to the Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins and now Guardians. Over that stretch, they've struggled with...
What would it have cost the Mets to trade for Carlos Estevez?
The New York Mets could’ve used a reliever like Carlos Estevez in the bullpen. Instead of going to war with us, he’ll suit up for the rival Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia acquired him from the Los Angeles Angels for a pair of pitching prospects with MLB ETAs of 2026. Although previously not ranked highly on MLB Pipeline’s prospect list for Philadelphia, George Klassen moves up to third for the Angels and Samuel Aldegheri goes in at number eight.
Angels Deal Carlos Estévez To Phillies For 2 Rising Pitching Prospects
The Angels have a farm system in need of significant upgrades. Trading one of their best remaining big league assets helped do that on Saturday, as they agreed to trade closer Carlos Estévez to the Phillies in exchange for pitchers George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Guardians, Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup July 28, 2024: Game 105
PHILADEPHIA -- Rookie Joey Cantillo didn’t get an easy draw for his big league debut, but at least he’s making his debut. The Guardians announced after Saturday’s 8-0 loss to the Phillies, that Cantillo would be starting the series finale against Philadelphia on Sunday. All the Phillies did Saturday night was hit four homers and two doubles in dismantling Carlos Carrasco.
Phillies fill need with trade for hard-throwing Angels closer
The Phillies are acquiring right-hander Carlos Estevez from the Angels, as initially reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan added the note that the Phillies are sending pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri to Anaheim in return for Estevez. Both teams have since announced the trade.
Gotham FC’s McKenna Whitham, 14, makes US sports history as youngest player to make pro debut
Gotham FC’s McKenna “Mak” Whitham made her professional debut at the age of 14 years old during Sunday’s match against the Washington Spirit just days after signing a professional contract with the team. Whitham made history last week when she signed a deal with Gotham and...
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