Nathan Ackerman

Los Angeles

Podcaster at Phillies Nation Podcast

Digital News Editor at NBC Sports

USC alum || @PhilliesNation, @NBCSports || Past: @FOXSports, @ANNMediaSports, @DT_Sports || Jeff Passan roasted my bars. Had Nico Hoerner in a 1-2 count in HS.

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Three National League standings takeaways with Phillies back in second place

4 days ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

Three years ago Sunday, the Phillies won their series finale over the Giants, and it did little — if anything — to improve morale. They moved to 22-29, six games out of a Wild Card spot and 12.5 out of the NL East lead. It was the last game in Joe Girardi’s tenure as manager. The Phillies lost their fourth straight game on Sunday to cap off a sweep by the Brewers. It moved them to 36-23. The point of the non-parallel: Things could be worse.
Phillies trade for minor-league southpaw reliever

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

The Phillies traded for left-handed reliever Josh Walker from the Blue Jays, the club announced on Thursday. Cash considerations head back to Toronto. Walker had been designated for assignment on Sunday after allowing four runs on eight hits in five innings at the MLB level this year. He had a 6.30 ERA in almost a dozen Triple-A appearances. He does have some solid strikeout numbers: Eight in five innings with the Blue Jays, 16 in 10 with the Buffalo Bisons.
Phillies bullpen trust ranking: Installment No. 2

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

The first edition of this trust ranking included the declaration that the Phillies’ bullpen went “Alvarado, then everyone else.” Well. Everyone else, it is. It’s too early to tell whether they’ll be able to weather the storm without their best-performing reliever. So far, they’ve managed — their bullpen ERA is eight-tenths of a run lower without Alvarado than it was with him — but it’s happened against the Pirates, Rockies, A’s and Braves. A few have taken some notable steps forward, though.
Something the Phillies are doing well this year - again

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

When you think about all the value Kyle Schwarber brings to the Phillies, you think of the obvious: power, especially against lefties. Plate discipline and on-base ability. Clubhouse leadership and whatnot. Those are all true. He did all of them on Saturday. But you don’t think of his baserunning. And that was pivotal against the A’s in one of the wilder games the Phillies will play this season.
Johan Rojas’ eureka moment leads Phillies in Sacramento opener

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

Sacramento is important today because of Jan. 24, 1848, when the discovery of gold near Sacramento — future host of Sutter Health Park and the definitely-not-Sacramento Athletics — sparked a westward migration that ultimately led to California’s statehood. The motto of the era was “Eureka!,” which translates to “I found it!”“Eureka!” might’ve been what Johan Rojas thought at the end of the eighth inning on Friday.
Realmuto leads offense to another smooth win in Colorado

2 weeks ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

Much of the Phillies’ early-season turnaround has been fueled by beating up on bad teams. They’re doing exactly that in Colorado. The Phillies cruised to another smooth win over the Rockies on Wednesday, clinching the four-game series. The lineup battered Carson Palmquist in his second major-league appearance, racking up 10 hits for seven runs and not slowing once he left. It was the top of the lineup, especially J.T. Realmuto, that did the heavy lifting.
Former Phillies fan favorite Jean Segura announces his retirement

2 weeks ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

Former Phillies fan favorite Jean Segura has called it a career, his agency, CAA Sports, announced on its Instagram on Wednesday. Segura spent the 2019-22 seasons with the Phillies, beginning his tenure via the J.P. Crawford trade with Seattle and capping it off with his first and only career playoff run. He quickly enamored himself among the fanbase, a sentiment that grew across four mostly productive years in Philadelphia. He hit .281 with a .755 OPS and strong defense at second base.
Journalism mounts incredible comeback to win 150th Preakness Stakes

2 weeks ago | nbcsports.com | Nathan Ackerman

Seemingly down and out for much of the race, pre-race favorite Journalism pulled off a furious, shocking comeback down the stretch to win the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday. Journalism started well immediately out of the gate, but it was Clever Again (the No. 2 favorite before the race) and longshot Gosger setting the pace — with Journalism hanging out in sixth for over half the track. But Journalism’s story had yet to be written.
Journalism mounts incredible comeback to win 150th Preakness Stakes

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Nathan Ackerman

Seemingly down and out for much of the race, pre-race favorite Journalism pulled off a furious, shocking comeback down the stretch to win the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday. Journalism started well immediately out of the gate, but it was Clever Again (the No. 2 favorite before the race) and longshot Gosger setting the pace — with Journalism hanging out in sixth for over half the track. AdvertisementBut Journalism's story had yet to be written.
Phillies news and rumors 5/14: Club signs former first-round pick to minor league deal

3 weeks ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

The Phillies signed former first-rounder Seth Beer to a minor-league contract on Tuesday. Beer will report to Double-A Reading. Beer was a first-round pick by Houston in 2018 and went to Arizona in the 2019 Zack Greinke trade. He had a .586 OPS across two seasons, mostly 2022, with the Diamondbacks. He was playing for the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League until Tuesday, posting a .991 OPS (though a .239 batting average).