What's Phillies' rotation plan in wake of Turnbull injury?
PHILADELPHIA -- Spencer Turnbull's return to the Phillies' starting rotation was short-lived. The right-hander was placed on the IL with a right lat strain on Thursday, one day after leaving Wednesday's outing in Detroit after just three innings. "It's probably going to be six weeks, could be eight weeks," manager
No. 30 prospect Mercado perfect in long-awaited debut
DETROIT -- When the moment finally came on Monday night for Michael Mercado, his fan section was very calm. His mother and his high school pitching coach rose from their seats behind home plate at Comerica Park, took out their phones and recorded each step of Mercado’s leisurely jog in
One year removed from Draft Combine, this prospect is dominating on the mound
When George Klassen walked into Chase Field for his first day of the 2023 MLB Draft Combine last June, he soothed his nerves by telling himself that he was chosen to be there for a reason. He went on to showcase the talents that earned him a coveted spot at
These Phillies prospects are rising up the ranks
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No. 4 prospect Crawford elevating to new heights at High-A
Justin Crawford has long been known for his elite bat-to-ball skills. The Phillies' No. 4 prospect became a 2022 first-round pick largely on the strength of his blazing speed and impressive bat control, although he hadn't been able to fully capitalize on his hard contact as a pro. Crawford had
These 2023 Phillies Draft picks could be steals
This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies believed they got a couple of steals in last summer's Draft in shortstop Aidan Miller and right-hander George Klassen --
Michael Mercado highlights
Miller's bat coming as advertised in Single-A
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Here are the top 11 switch-hitting prospects in the Minors
In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in
No. 3 prospect Miller's development 'falling into place' with career game
Already in the midst of a breakout season, Aidan Miller turned in his best game yet as a professional Wednesday night. As Phillies Minor League infield coordinator Adam Everett sees it: "It's all falling into place."
Hard-throwing prospect Klassen faces setback
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Miller's torrid start showing why Phils believe in his bat
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Aidan Miller shows off raw power with first 2024 homer
Heading into his first full season of pro ball, it was only a matter of time before Aidan Miller would show off the raw power that has turned so many heads early in his young career. MLB Pipeline's No. 56 overall prospect managed just one extra-base hit through his first
Here's where the Phillies' Top 30 prospects are starting the season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Phillies’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Andrew Painter (MLB No. 26), RHP -- Reading (Double-A) -- Injured list (Tommy John rehab) 2. Mick Abel (MLB No. 47), RHP -- Lehigh Valley (Triple-A) 3. Aidan Miller (MLB
Previewing the Phillies' Minor League affiliates in '24
PHILADELPHIA -- Last April, Orion Kerkering pitched his first game of the season for Single-A Clearwater in Bradenton, Fla. Less than six months later, he debuted with the Phillies. A couple weeks after that, he pitched in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against Miami, becoming the first
5 more MiLB alternate identities announced before Opening Day
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. The season is imminent and yet new alternate identities just keep on coming. Here are
These 5 prospects could debut for Phillies in 2024
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Abel, Phils' top prospects shine at Spring Breakout
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Mick Abel dreamt on Saturday, like a lot of other people. He pitched the first two innings in a Spring Breakout exhibition between top Phillies prospects and top Tigers prospects at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. It was Abel’s first time playing with other Phils prospects
LIVE: Phillies-Tigers Spring Breakout
On Saturday, March 16, the Tigers will host the Phillies in Spring Breakout, a first of its kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about that game and this exciting new event.
The new Chooch? Meet the prospect 'every Phillies fan should know about'
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Eduardo Tait knows if you are a catcher from Panama and you play for the Phillies that you will be asked about the most famous and beloved catcher from Panama who also played for the Phillies. You will be asked about Carlos Ruiz. “I met him when
Here's the Phillies' Spring Breakout roster
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- A few weeks ago, before MLB announced the Phillies’ Spring Breakout roster, Preston Mattingly was asked a simple, albeit obvious question. Is Mick Abel going to start? Mattingly smiled. “I expect a really competitive game,” said Mattingly, who is the Phillies’ assistant general manager of player development.
Phils' teen phenoms in camp to join elite prospects at Spring Breakout
CLEARWATER, Fla. – When the Phillies’ Spring Breakout roster was announced last week, there were the big names fans would have been looking for -- Mick Abel, Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford. But upon a closer look, what might have popped even more than the Top 100 talents were the
This imposing Phillies prospect took unlikely path
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