GIRARDI IMPRESSES IN FIRST PHILLY APPEARANCE
The Phillies exposed new manager Joe Girardi to the Philadelphia media on Monday and the new guy came across very well.
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THREE PHILLIES MINOR LEAGUERS ELECT FREE AGENCY
Three players who were outrighted off of the Phillies roster in 2019 elected to become free agents.
ARRIETA CHOOSES TO NOT OPT-OUT OF CONTRACT
Jake Arrieta had the option of becoming a free agent or returning to the Phillies and earning $20-million for the 2020 season.
Middleton decides to move on from Gabe Kapler
After an agonizing amount of time, Phillies managing partner John Middleton announced the firing of manager Gabe Kapler on Thursday.
Dickerson’s foot injury turns out worse than initially feared
The Phillies playoff hopes likely suffered another blow when it was announced that Corey Dickerson would miss the rest of the season with a fractured left foot.
Phillies add Franco, Pivetta for September run
The Phillies added three more players for their September run, including former Phillies Maikel Franco and Nick Pivetta.
Phillies release right-hander Drew Anderson
Drew Anderson was officially released by the Phillies after clearing waivers. In addition, the Phillies moved two pitchers to the 60-day IL.
First wave of call-ups head for Philadelphia
Today is roster expansion day in the majors. The Phillies made their first wave of moves, adding four players from Lehigh Valley.
Robertson undergoes Tommy John surgery, Arrieta next under the knife
David Robertson underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday, likely ending his Phillies career. Jake Arrieta is next up for elbow surgery, though not as severe.
Quinn is hurt again; Phillies add Hughes to MLB roster
Roman Quinn was having a torrid month of August, but it ended with another trip to the IL.