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Renee Ramirez

Remembering Bittiger: Philly’s Unsung Scout

Sad news for the baseball community—Jeff Bittiger, the former Phillies righty and longtime A’s scout, has passed away at 63 after a battle with cancer. While he might not have been a household name on the mound, Bittiger made a huge impact off the field, especially as the scout who discovered Andrew Bailey, the 2009 AL Rookie of the Year. His legacy lives on in the players he mentored and the teams he shaped. Anyone else remember his gritty days with the Phils? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

Tammy Sellers

Ambler’s Own Wins Castellanos Twin Contest!

How cool is this? Ambler native Michael Penna just snagged the top spot in a Nick Castellanos look-alike contest at Fringe Bar & PumpHouse Pizza! With the Phils’ right fielder making headlines on the field, it’s awesome to see his doppelgänger get some love off it. Judged by Devan Kaney and Lauren Rossi, Penna’s win scored him Hall of Fame suite tickets—talk about a family win, since his wife and daughters pushed him to enter! Anyone else think he could pass for Castellanos at Citizens Bank Park? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

Andrea Castillo

Schwarbombs Put Pressure on Phillies Front Office

Did you catch Schwarber’s All-Star swing-off? The guy went 3-for-3 and basically told the Phillies, ‘Your move.’ The big man’s humility is classic, but his bat’s doing all the talking. Philly fans, do you think the front office can afford to let Schwarbombs walk after that MVP performance? Or is this the last dance before he chases another ring elsewhere? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

Timothy Huff MD

Could Helsley Be Philly’s Bullpen Savior?

Rumors are heating up about the Fightins eyeing Cardinals’ fireman Ryan Helsley ahead of the trade deadline. With the Phils’ pen ranking near the bottom, snagging the two-time All-Star could be a game-changer for their October push. Dombrowski’s known for bold moves—will he pull the trigger and bring Helsley’s heat to Citizens Bank Park? Cards fans, would you deal him if you’re out of the race? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

jillian59

Buxton Stays Put: Phillies’ Outfield Woes Continue

Well, fellow Phils fans, the dream of seeing Byron Buxton patrolling center field in red pinstripes is officially dead. The Twins’ All-Star, who’s been raking this year, made it clear he’s not waiving his no-trade clause—he’s a Twin for life. With the Buxton buzz squashed before it really started, Dombrowski’s hunt for outfield help just got trickier. Who do you think should be the next target to fix our right-handed bat problem? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

Andrea Castillo

Should the Phils Bring Back Houdini?

Fellow Fightins fans, with the bullpen looking shaky again, do you think it’s time for Dombrowski to call up old friend David Robertson—aka Houdini—for a third stint? The front office is eyeing big trades (like snagging Jhoan Durán), but Robertson’s still a free agent and wouldn’t cost us prospects. He was clutch in ’22, and with the Mets and Yanks circling, should Philly get in on the reunion? Curious what everyone thinks about bringing back the vet instead of breaking the farm for a reliever. #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

Renee Ramirez

Could Clase Be Philly’s Ninth-Inning Savior?

Rumors are heating up that the Fightins might swing big for Guardians’ flamethrower Emmanuel Clase at the deadline. With the Phillies’ bullpen woes—especially in the closer spot—fans are buzzing about what Clase, a three-time All-Star, could bring to the table. His recent hot streak (0.66 ERA over his last 12 games) has insiders thinking this could be a game-changing move, even if the price is steep. Would Clase be the missing piece for a 2025 title run? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

Catherine Reeves

Is Kepler’s Time Up in Philly?

Looks like the Max Kepler experiment might be coming to an end for the Fightins. The Athletic is hinting that the Phillies could soon designate him for assignment after a rough stretch—Kepler’s batting just .210 with 10 homers in 85 games. Skipper Thomson even dropped him in the order and benched him against a righty, which says a lot. Do you think Dombrowski can work some deadline magic, or is this the end of the road for Kepler in red pinstripes? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies

terrysharon

Trea Turner Snub: All-Star Outrage!

Wow, the Trea Turner All-Star snub has really fired up Phillies Nation—and Rubén Amaro Jr. isn’t holding back! The former GM called MLB’s decision to leave the speedy shortstop off the roster “the most ridiculous thing” he’s seen in decades. Turner’s leading the NL in hits and swiping bags like it’s nothing, but still gets overlooked? Comparing him to Ichiro might be a stretch, but you can’t deny Trea’s impact. Is this the biggest All-Star miss in recent memory? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Baseball #Phillies