Michael Fisher

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Writer. Lover of sports, but mostly baseball ⚾️ Phillies writer/editor @FS_TBOH #RingtheBell | Writer @FanSidedMLB @JaysJournal | @IBWAA

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Articles

Phillies finally break ridiculous scoreless streak against Astros

2 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

Breaking news … the Phillies scored a run!When the Philadelphia Phillies embarked on their current six-game road trip, they had just completed a big series win over the rival New York Mets. They had won 10 of 13. They had scored 72 runs (5.5 runs/game) over that stretch. Then they got to Texas. They lost the series opener against the Houston Astros 1-0, after Ranger Suárez continued his dominant run with a brilliant start in which he made one singular mistake.
Fans must face harsh reality of Phillies' underwhelming trade deadline plans

2 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

We all want to see the Phillies go big at the trade deadline this year. Don't hold your breath. The Major League Baseball trade deadline is a little more than a month away. The rumor mill has been slow to pick up, with so many teams still on the playoff bubble, so there hasn't been quite the deluge of rumors we're used to seeing five weeks out from the July 31 deadline. One team that everyone has known will be a deadline buyer all season is the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Astros, June 25

2 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

The lineups are set as the Phillies and the Astros get back at it tonight in Houston. The Philadelphia Phillies (47-32) will look to get back in the win column against the Houston Astros (46-33) on Wednesday in the second game of their series at Daikin Park. The Phillies came into Houston on Tuesday riding high, having won 10 of 13. They were stymied by a familiar foe in Astros starter Framber Valdez in a 1-0 loss. The lefty wasn't his sharpest but kept the Phillies off the board.
Former Phillies standout dumped by Blue Jays for pitching legend Max Scherzer

3 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

Toronto didn't get the same quality of pitcher that the Phillies got last year. It feels like so long ago that Spencer Turnbull was rocking an impressive start in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation last season. It must feel even longer for Turnbull. The former Phillies' pitcher finally signed with the Toronto Blue Jays one month into the 2025 season and then had a disastrous performance, leading to his designation for assignment on Wednesday.
Free agent flop delivers kind message to Phillies fans in heartfelt retirement letter

3 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

It's too bad things didn't work out for Whit Merrifield in Philadelphia. Former Philadelphia Phillies player Whit Merrifield announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday. The veteran of nine MLB seasons made the announcement through his representation, Warner Sports Management, with a heartfelt letter explaining his decision and giving a shoutout to the four teams he played for during his career. Merrifield, 36, signed a one-year contract with the Phillies in February 2024 for $8 million.
Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Astros, June 24

3 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

The lineups are set as the Phillies head to Houston for a three-game series with the Astros. The Philadelphia Phillies (47-31) hit the road to face the Houston Astros (45-33) and open a three-game series at Daikin Park on Tuesday night. The Phillies come into Houston riding high. Their big weekend series win over the NL East rival New York Mets included a pair of blowout wins, per NBC Sports Philadelphia's Corey Seidman and possibly the funniest baserunning play of the year.
Nick Castellanos asked the Phillies for something he’s not going to want to see

5 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

At least he cares enough to try. Last week, the Philadelphia Phillies and Nick Castellanos butted heads after manager Rob Thomson pulled the right fielder late in a game for defense. It ruffled Castellanos' feathers, and led to a one-game benching thanks to an inappropriate comment. The brief fiasco would have been disastrous for some teams and for some players, and would have backfired in the most spectacular fashion.
Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. New York Mets, June 22

6 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

The lineups are set as the Phillies and Mets square off in the rubber match on Sunday Night Baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies (46-31) and New York Mets (46-31) will conclude their series at Citizens Bank Park on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball with first place in the National League East on the line. After the Phillies pummeled the Mets 10-2 in Friday's opener, New York extracted some revenge on Saturday with an 11-4 win. The two teams now enter tonight's contest tied atop the NL East.
3 things that went horribly wrong for Phillies rookie Mick Abel against the Mets

6 days ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

What exactly happened to the rookie on Saturday? The Philadelphia Phillies were riding high heading into Saturday night's matchup with the New York Mets. After laughing their way to a decisive victory in the series opener on Friday, they turned to rookie starter Mick Abel in Game 2. Things didn't go as planned for the 23-year-old right-hander. Abel, who had just rejoined MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospect rankings, didn't fair well against the NL East rival Mets, who walked away with an 11-4 win.
Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. New York Mets, June 21

1 week ago | thatballsouttahere.com | Michael Fisher

The lineups are set as the Phillies go for the series win against the Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies (46-30) and New York Mets (45-31) continue their series at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night with another nationally televised affair. The Phillies extended the scuffling Mets' losing streak to seven with a raucous 10-2 win in Friday's series opener, per MLB.com's Paul Casella. With Zack Wheeler on the mound, it was a close game through the sixth inning.