Bob Cooney

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May 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates with left fielder Max Kepler (17) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Heading into the just-completed six-game road trip with visits to Tampa Bay and Cleveland, I wrote of my confusion as to what the offensive identity was of this Phillies team.

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May 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) reacts after flying out to center during the tenth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images When a six-game homestand presented itself to the then-15-13 Phillies, one would certainly think that taking two of three from both the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks would be somewhat gleefully accepted. Right? Well, maybe it was.

2 weeks ago | allphly.com | Bob Cooney

Apr 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The rigors of a 162-game baseball season can be seen through a myriad of aches and pains, slumps and fielding flaws. The “it’s still early” phrase is met, rightfully, with both disdain and agreement.

3 weeks ago | allphly.com | Bob Cooney

iOct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images 13.5 percent. Pretty much no matter where or how you may apply that in life, it seems to be a pretty low number.

4 weeks ago | allphly.com | Bob Cooney

Apr 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (28) hits an RBI triple against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images RISP. Those four letters have become less of an acronym in the early part of the Phillies season and more of a cringeworthy four-letter profanity.