Matt Watson

Chicago

Chief Product Officer at Chicago Sun-Times

Chief Product Officer at WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL)

Chief Product Officer at WBEW-FM (Chicago, IL)

Chief Product Officer at Chicago Public Media, working with @suntimes @wbez @vocalo | Previously: Growing audience for @sbnation @voxmediainc @aol #GoBlue

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Articles

Where do the Phillies rank amongst all 30 clubs in Major League Baseball? – Philly Sports

6 days ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — Despite a poor showing this past weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Philadelphia Phillies remain one of the best clubs in Major League Baseball. Sitting with a 36-23 record, the Phillies have firmly planted themselves in both the playoff hunt and the chase for the National League East. Through roughly 60 games this season, the Phillies have seen some of their best players rise to the top.
Should the Phillies bring back a former draft pick? – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — Since the news of Jose Alvarado‘s 80-game suspension, the Phillies’ bullpen has been working to put back the pieces of their puzzle. Rob Thomson lost his most trustworthy arm, and the lack of organizational depth in the left-handed reliever department became a little more glaring. Only 2 members of the active roster, Matt Strahm and Tanner Banks, were remaining.
Phillies 2, Braves 0: Pitching dazzles after Harper’s early exit – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — Welcome back to Philadelphia, Spencer Strider. For the first time since Opening Day of 2024, the Atlanta Braves’ ace took the ball against the Phillies in regular-season action. Chants of “Strider” and a round of boos erupted across Citizens Bank Park once the legendary Dan Baker announced the Atlanta starting lineup. Strider has traditionally pitched well against the Phillies in his career. It is the postseason where the Phillies seem to have his number.
INJURY: Bryce Harper exits after being hit by pitch – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

Posted on PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper exited the first inning of Tuesday’s ballgame after being hit in the elbow with a pitch. Facing off against Spencer Strider in the first inning, a 95-mile-per-hour fastball came up and in on Harper. The Phillies’ first baseman had no chance of getting out of the way, and the ball cleanly hit him square in the elbow. Immediately after, Harper fell to the ground in pain.
Phillies Injury Updates and Lineup Tweaks 5/27 – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have returned home after an impressive 6-1 road trip to Colorado and Sacramento. The club returns home with the best record in all of Major League Baseball, a title they held for a majority of the 2024 season. Division rivals, the Atlanta Braves, welcome the Phillies home for a 6-game home swing. The big injury news surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies is related to Aaron Nola.
Will Zack Wheeler finally capture the Cy Young Award in 2025? – Philly Sports

2 weeks ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — Since putting on a Phillies uniform for the first time in 2020, there has not been a better pitcher in Major League Baseball than Zack Wheeler. According to FanGraph’s WAR metric fWar, Wheeler has accumulated 26.8 fWar in his Phillies tenure. The next closest pitcher to the Phillies’ ace is Corbin Burnes with 22.1. You can pick any pitching statistic from his tenure, and chances are, Wheeler leads baseball.
3 Potential Phillies Replacements for Jose Alvarado – Philly Sports

2 weeks ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — As the news broke of Jose Alvarado‘s suspension this past Sunday, the Phillies staff, players, and fans could not believe what had just happened. A state of shock and all was the mood as one of the best relievers in baseball had just become shut down for 80 games. Alvarado’s suspension not only hurts the Phillies in the short term, but the long term. Even when he returns late in the season, the left-hander will not be eligible to pitch in the postseason.
Phillies 2, Cardinals 3: Offense Goes Cold as Phillies Drop Opener. – Philly Sports

3 weeks ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — Baseball weather has returned to Citizens Bank Park. On a perfect night for America’s pastime, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a 3-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals entered Monday evening’s game with an 8-game win streak and were riding a wave of momentum. The Phillies were coming off a big win on the road in Cleveland, which marked their 5th straight series win.
2008 World Series Concludes With Final Retirement – Philly Sports

3 weeks ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — And with that, the 2008 World Series officially comes to an end. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series 17 years ago in the 2008 World Series. While the last championship in franchise history still resonates with the fans of the club, the history of that series did not end in 2008. 50 players suited up for the Phillies and Rays as the 2 clubs went to battle for the sport’s ultimate prize.
Seeing Red: Phillies Host Hot Cardinals in 3-Game Series – Philly Sports

3 weeks ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Matt Watson

PHILADELPHIA — The weather is heating up, and so are the Philadelphia Phillies. Winners of 5 straight series, the Phillies are back home to host the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals enter Monday night winners of 8 consecutive ballgames and have already beaten the Phillies in a series earlier this season. After riding Zack Wheeler‘s dominant start in Cleveland on Sunday, the ballclub looks to continue its winning ways against another Central opponent.