RUF SIGNS MINOR LEAGUE DEAL WITH SAN FRAN
After three seasons in Korea, Darin Ruf signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants in hopes of returning to the majors.
Author: Chuck Hixson
GIRARDI, QUINN AND VELASQUEZ OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2020
Three weeks before spring training opens, all is optimistic for the Phillies.
U.S. MAYORS FORM TASK FORCE TO FIGHT MiLB CONTRACTION
A new task force is being formed by mayors across the country in an effort to prevent Major League Baseball from contracting 42 minor league teams.
NEIL WALKER ADDED TO FIGHT FOR UTILITY SPOT WITH THE PHILLIES
The Phillies added another veteran infielder to the mix by signing Neil Walker to a minor league deal.
PHILLIES ADD RELIEVERS NORRIS, LIRIANO ON MINOR LEAGUE DEALS
The Phillies added two more veteran relievers on minor league contracts, adding to the competition for bullpen spots in spring training.
STOREN JOINS PHILS TO FIGHT FOR BULLPEN JOB
Drew Storen saved a career-high 43 games with Washington, but that was in 2011. The Phillies signed him to a minor league contract, hoping he can return to some semblance of that form.
IRONPIGS EXTEND SAFETY NETTING
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs continue to be proactive with fans’ safety and will again extend the netting down both foul lines.
FORMER IRONPIGS FAN FAVORITE GETS COLUMBUS MANAGER’S JOB
Andy Tracy was a fan favorite in his three seasons with Lehigh Valley. Now, he’s managing Triple-A Columbus.
BETHANCOURT SIGNS WITH PHILS, ADDING DEPTH AT CATCHER
The Phillies added some insurance at the backup catcher spot by signing a former top prospect.
FRANCO, HERNANDEZ GET NEW JOBS
Two former Phillies found new teams to call their own for the 2020 season.