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Sep 8, 2023 · Wheeler isn’t alone in that sentiment. On paper, the 2023 Phillies are in a similar pace to the 2022 Phillies. That team entered Sept. 8 with a record of 75-61. This team entered Friday’s game against the Marlins with a record of 77-62. But they are in different positions. That team was just trying to sneak into the playoffs.
- Alex Coffey
May 28, 2024 · Better and deeper than the 2022 and 2023 versions. Here are four reasons to believe the Phillies are as good as their record indicates, and that they can continue at a similar pace.
Feb 15, 2023 · The only way for the 2023 Phillies to be better than the 2022 squad is if they win the World Series. No big deal, right? Playoff success is oftentimes a total crapshoot.
- Opening Week
- 2022 Refresher
- Off-Season Changes
- So, How Will We do?
- Fun and Games and Dollar Dogs
- New Ballpark Eats
The Phillies begin the season on the road, playing the Texas Rangers on Thursday, March 30th, at 4:05 p.m. If you don’t feel like heading to Arlington, Texas, for the occasion, you can watch on NBC 10 or listen on 94.1 WIP. The Phils start 2023 with two away series before finally returning to Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, April 6th, at 3:05 p.m. ...
We’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s rewind for a quick refresher on where the Fightin’s left off. The 2022 season began late due to the lockout, but that’s also arguably why the Phillies made it to the World Series. Two major changes that came out of the collective bargaining agreement: 1) The National League got a designated hitter, matching t...
New Rules
The 2022 collective bargaining agreement ushered in expanded playoffs and the National League DH position, and both those changes remain in effect. This year, Major League Baseball has added some in-game rule changes that may seem subtle but will drastically affect certain aspects of the game. First off, there’s a pitch clock. For years, some fans have complained about how long games have become. Well, those countless pickoff attempts and aggressive head-shaking between pitchers and catchers...
Roster Changes
The Phillies made two major roster additions this off-season: superstar shortstop Trea Turner (a $300 million signing!) and starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (not as good as Nola or Wheeler, but a solid third starter, for sure). They also fortified their bullpen, adding Craig Kimbrel (who still has flashes of greatness), Matt Strahm, and Gregory Soto (via trade with Detroit). As for roster losses? The Phillies didn’t lose any major players to free agency, but they did give up second baseman Jea...
The Phillies are a strong team, but the NL East is a ridiculously strong division, so they’re still projected to finish third, behind the Braves and Mets (boo and double-boo). Before you get too upset about those numbers, remember that the Phillies finished third behind those two teams last year, and we all know how that turned out. (Despite making...
It’s always a good time to go to the ballpark, but it’s even better if you get a free hat or some pomp and circumstance out of it — or a belly full of one-dollar hot dogs, you do you. So here are some key dates to put on your calendar for the season. First off, Dollar Dog Nights— a.k.a. those wonderful nights when somehow, getting a hot dog for the...
New ballpark concessionsinclude Uncle Charlie’s Steaks (named for Charlie Manuel) in Section 109. For new eats around CBP, you can now get chicken tenders at Federal Donuts, and at Pass and Stow, you can try South Philly Disco Fries (topped with roast pork, melted sharp provolone cheese, broccoli rabe and roasted red peppers) or snack on some Mexic...
May 18, 2023 · The Phillies have swung at 34.6% of pitches outside the strike zone, the highest rate in the National League. Part of that is just their offensive DNA. Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm are aggressive hitters.
- Corey Seidman
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In terms of the Phillies’ 2023 playoff opponents — including those to come — Atlanta and their 104 regular-season wins may have been the highest hurdle.
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Mar 22, 2023 · The Philadelphia Phillies succeeded beyond what anyone could have expected in 2022. Not only did they end their playoff drought, earning a postseason berth for the first time since 2011, but they just kept winning, advancing all the way to the World Series.
