Showing posts with label 2023 Season. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2023 Season. Show all posts

Monday, October 23, 2023

Diamondbacks at Phillies: October 23rd to October 24th

2023 Chachi Series Previews #18
2023 Chachi Series Previews #19

Monday 5:07 and Tuesday (if necessary) 8:07

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  The Phillies will hope to punch their return ticket to the World Series with a win on Monday night.  They have never played in a postseason Game 7.

Diamondbacks 84-78
Defeated Dodgers in NLDS, 3-0

Diamondbacks Probables
Merrill Kelly (1-1, 3.00)
Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 2.13)

Diamondbacks Postseason Leaders
Average:  Ketel Marte - .372
Runs:  Five tied with - 6
Home Runs:  Alek Thomas - 4
RBIs:  Gabriel Moreno - 8
Stolen Bases:  Three tied with - 2

Wins:  Zac Gallen and Joe Mantiply - 2
ERA:  Brandon Pfaadt - 2.13
Strikeouts:  Brandon Pfaadt - 15
Saves:  Paul Sewald - 5
Phillies 90-72
Defeated Braves in NLDS, 3-1

Phillies Probables
Aaron Nola (3-0, 0.96)
Ranger Suarez (1-0, 0.64)

Phillies Postseason Leaders
Average:  Trea Turner - .415
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 14
Home Runs:  Three tied with - 5
RBIs:  J.T. Realmuto - 12
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott and Trea Turner - 4

Wins:  Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler - 3
ERA:  Ranger Suarez - 0.64
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 34
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 3

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Phillies at Diamondbacks: October 19th to October 21st

2023 Chachi Series Previews #16
2023 Chachi Series Previews #17

Thursday 5:07, Friday and Saturday (if necessary) 8:07

Chase Field - Phoenix, AZ

At the Ballpark:  This is the third time the NLCS has been played in Phoenix, with the Diamondbacks defeating the Braves in five games in 2001 and being swept by the Rockies in 2007.

Phillies 90-72
Defeated Braves in NLDS, 3-1

Phillies Probables
Ranger Suarez (1-0, 1.04)
TBD
TBD

Phillies Postseason Leaders
Average:  Trea Turner - .500
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 10
Home Runs:  Nick Castellanos - 5
RBIs:  J.T. Realmuto - 10
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 4

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 3
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 0.96
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 26
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 3
Diamondbacks 84-78
Defeated Dodgers in NLDS, 3-0

Diamondbacks Probables
Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 3.86)
TBD
TBD

Diamondbacks Postseason Leaders
Average:  Corbin Carroll - .333
Runs:  Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham - 6
Home Runs:  Gabriel Moreno - 3
RBIs:  Gabriel Moreno - 6
Stolen Bases:  Three tied with - 2

Wins:  Zac Gallen and Joe Mantiply - 2
ERA:  Merrill Kelly - 3.00
Strikeouts:  Zac Gallen - 12
Saves:  Paul Sewald - 4

Monday, October 16, 2023

Diamondbacks at Phillies: October 16th to October 17th

2023 Chachi Series Previews #14
2023 Chachi Series Previews #15

Monday and Tuesday 8:07

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  The Phillies have home field advantage for the NLCS given their regular season record was better than the Diamondbacks.  Games 1 and 2 are in Philadelphia, with Games 3, 4 and 5 (if necessary) in Phoenix.

Diamondbacks 84-78
Defeated Dodgers in NLDS, 3-0

Diamondbacks Probables
Zac Gallen (2-0, 3.18)
Merrill Kelly (1-0, 0.00)

Diamondbacks Postseason Leaders
Average:  Corbin Carroll - .412
Runs:  Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham - 6
Home Runs:  Gabriel Moreno - 3
RBIs:  Gabriel Moreno - 6
Stolen Bases:  Three tied with - 2

Wins:  Zac Gallen and Joe Mantiply - 2
ERA:  Merrill Kelly - 0.00
Strikeouts:  Zac Gallen and Kevin Ginkel - 8
Saves:  Paul Sewald - 4
Phillies 90-72
Defeated Braves in NLDS, 3-1

Phillies Probables
Zack Wheeler (1-0, 2.08)
Aaron Nola (2-0, 1.42)

Phillies Postseason Leaders
Average:  Trea Turner - .500
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 7
Home Runs:  Nick Castellanos - 4
RBIs:  Bryson Stott - 7
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 4

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 2
ERA:  Ranger Suarez - 1.04
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 18
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 2

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Braves at Phillies: October 11th to October 12th

2023 Chachi Series Previews #12
2023 Chachi Series Previews #13

Wednesday 5:07 and Thursday 6:07

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  The NLDS returns to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4, and hopefully, with a pair of Phillies wins, there won't be the need to return to Atlanta for Game 5.

Braves 1-1
National League East Champions

Braves Probables
TBD
TBD

Braves Postseason Leaders
Average:  Ozzie Albies - .286
Runs:  Ronald Acuna - 2
Home Runs:  Travis d'Arnaud and Austin Riley - 1
RBIs:  Travis d'Arnaud and Austin Riley - 2
Stolen Bases:  Ronald Acuna - 1

Wins:  A.J. Minter - 1
ERA:  Spencer Strider - 1.29
Strikeouts:  Spencer Strider - 8
Saves:  Raisel Iglesias - 1
Phillies 1-1
Defeated Marlins in NLWCS, 2-0

Phillies Probables
Aaron Nola (1-0, 0.00)
TBD

Phillies Postseason Leaders
Average:  Trea Turner - .375
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 5
Home Runs:  J.T. Realmuto - 2
RBIs:  Bryson Stott - 7
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 4

Wins:  Three tied with - 1
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 0.00
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 18
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 2

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Phillies at Braves: October 7th to October 9th

2023 Chachi Series Previews #10
2023 Chachi Series Previews #11

Saturday and Monday 6:07

Truist Park - Atlanta, GA

At the Ballpark:  The Phillies split in Atlanta last year in the NLDS, winning two more games when they came home to Citizens Bank Park.  They'll look to repeat that formula in 2023.

Phillies 90-72
Defeated Marlins in NLWCS, 2-0

Phillies Probables
Ranger Suarez (4-6, 4.18)
Zack Wheeler (13-6, 3.61)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .293
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 108
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 47
RBIs:  Nick Castellanos - 106
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 31

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.61
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 212
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 23
Braves 104-58
National League East Champions

Braves Probables
Spencer Strider (20-5, 3.86)
Max Fried (8-1, 2.55)

Braves Leaders
Average:  Ronald Acuna - .337
Runs:  Ronald Acuna - 149
Home Runs:  Matt Olson - 54
RBIs:  Matt Olson - 139
Stolen Bases:  Ronald Acuna - 73

Wins:  Spencer Strider - 20
ERA:  Charlie Morton - 3.64
Strikeouts:  Spencer Strider - 281
Saves:  Raisel Iglesias - 33

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Marlins at Phillies: October 3rd to October 5th

2023 Chachi Series Previews #8
2023 Chachi Series Previews #9

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (if necessary) 8:08

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  See here.


Marlins 84-77
National League Wild Card, 2nd Seed

Marlins Probables
Jesus Luzardo (10-9, 3.63)
Braxton Garrett (9-7, 3.66)
TBD

Marlins Leaders
Average:  Luis Arraez - .354
Runs:  Jorge Soler - 77
Home Runs:  Jorge Soler - 36
RBIs:  Bryan De La Cruz - 78
Stolen Bases:  Jazz Chisolm - 22

Wins:  Jesus Luzardo - 10
ERA:  Jesus Luzardo - 3.63
Strikeouts:  Jesus Luzardo - 208
Saves:  A.J. Puk - 15
Phillies 90-72
National League Wild Card, 1st Seed

Phillies Probables
Zack Wheeler (13-6, 3.61)
Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.46)
TBD

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .293
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 108
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 47
RBIs:  Nick Castellanos - 106
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 31

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.61
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 212
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 23

Friday, September 29, 2023

Phillies at Mets: September 29th to October 1st

1965 Topps #446
2014 Topps Heritage #424

Friday and Saturday 7:10, Sunday 3:10

Citi Field - Flushing, NY

At the Ballpark:  On Friday night, the first 15,000 fans will receive a Mets crossbody bag, and on Saturday all fans will receive a Mets tie-dye headband.  Following Sunday's game, kids are invited to participate in the Mr. and Mrs. Met Post-Game Dash.  And that's a wrap on the 2023 regular season!

Phillies 89-70
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 14 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.35)
Cristopher Sanchez (3-5, 3.48)
TBD

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .295
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 107
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 46
RBIs:  Nick Castellanos - 106
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 31

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.61
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 212
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 23
Mets 72-86
4th Place in the N.L. East, 30 1/2 games behind the Braves

Mets Probables
Tylor Megilll (8-8, 4.92)
Jose Quintana (3-6, 3.39)
Jose Butto (1-3, 3.75)

Mets Leaders
Average:  Brandon Nimmo - .274
Runs:  Francisco Lindor - 104
Home Runs:  Pete Alonso - 46
RBIs:  Pete Alonso - 117
Stolen Bases:  Francisco Lindor - 31

Wins:  Kodai Senga - 12
ERA:  Kodai  Senga - 2.98
Strikeouts:  Kodai Senga - 202
Saves:  Adam Ottavino - 11

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Pirates at Phillies: September 26th to September 28th

2014 Topps Heritage #34
2023 Chachi 1965 Topps Missing Links #6

Tuesday and Wednesday 6:40, Thursday 6:05

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  The Phillies hope to secure a postseason spot with a win tonight against the Pirates.  On Wednesday, all kids receive a Phillies friendship bracelet, and on Thursday, all fans will receive a 2024 schedule magnet.  (They must have had some of these left over from Sunday's game.)

Pirates Leaders 74-82
4th Place in the N.L. Central, 14 games behind the Brewers

Pirates Probables
Mitch Keller (13-9, 4.25)
Johan Oviedo (9-14, 4.12)
Luis Ortiz (4-5, 4.96)

Pirates Leaders
Average:  Ke'Bryan Hayes - .276
Runs:  Bryan Reynolds - 82
Home Runs:  Jack Suwinski - 26
RBIs:  Bryan Reynolds - 82
Stolen Bases:  Ji Hwan Bae - 24

Wins:  Mitch Keller - 13
ERA:  Johan Oviedo - 4.12
Strikeouts:  Mitch Keller - 204
Saves:  David Bednar - 37
Phillies 87-69
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 13 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.57)
Ranger Suarez (4-6, 3.89)
Zack Wheeler (13-6, 3.64)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .292
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 105
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 45
RBIs:  Nick Castellanos - 106
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 30

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.64
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 207
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 23

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Mets at Phillies: September 21st to September 24th

1965 Topps #187
2014 Topps Heritage #57

Thursday 7:15, Friday 7:05, Saturday 4:05, Sunday 1:05

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  Unbelievably, this is the final regular season homestead of the Phillies' 2023 season.  Tomorrow night, Scott Rolen will be officially inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame and there will be a pregame ceremony honoring Rolen.  Sunday is fan appreciation day, and all fans will receive a 2024 schedule magnet.

Mets 71-81
4th Place in the N.L. East, 26 games behind the Braves

Mets Probables
David Peterson (3-8, 5.22)
Tylor Megill (8-8, 4.94)
Jose Quintana (3-5, 3.02)
Jose Butto (1-2, 3.09)

Mets Leaders
Average:  Brandon Nimmo - .272
Runs:  Francisco Lindor - 99
Home Runs:  Pete Alonso - 45
RBIs:  Pete Alonso - 114
Stolen Bases:  Francisco Lindor - 28

Wins:  Kodai Senga - 12
ERA:  Kodai  Senga - 2.96
Strikeouts:  Kodai Senga - 194
Saves:  Adam Ottavino - 11
Phillies 83-69
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 14 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Ranger Suarez (3-6, 3.80)
Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.40)
Zack Wheeler (12-6, 3.63)
Cristopher Sanchez (2-5, 3.55)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .287
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 103
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 45
RBIs:  Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber - 99
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 29

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.63
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 201
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 23

Monday, September 18, 2023

Phillies at Braves: September 18th to September 20th

1965 Topps #583
1965 Topps #23

Monday and Tuesday 7:20, Wednesday 12:20

Truist Park - Atlanta, GA

At the Ballpark:  On Tuesday, the first 15,000 fans will receive a Ronald Acuna, Jr. Bat Flip bobble head.

Phillies 81-68
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 15 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Zack Wheeler (11-6, 3.70)
Cristopher Sanchez (2-4, 3.40)
Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.62)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .291
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 101
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 44
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 97
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 29

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.70
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 196
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 23
Braves 96-53
1st Place in the N.L. East, 15 games ahead of the Phillies

Braves Probables
Kyle Wright (0-2, 7.48)
Max Fried (7-1, 2.64)
Spencer Strider (17-5, 3.73)

Braves Leaders
Average:  Ronald Acuna - .337
Runs:  Ronald Acuna - 135
Home Runs:  Matt Olson - 52
RBIs:  Matt Olson - 129
Stolen Bases:  Ronald Acuna - 66

Wins:  Spencer Strider - 17
ERA:  Bryce Elder - 3.50
Strikeouts:  Spencer Strider - 259
Saves:  Raisel Iglesias - 29

Friday, September 15, 2023

Phillies at Cardinals: September 15th to September 17th

1965 Topps #322
1965 Topps #373

Friday 8:15, Saturday 7:15, Sunday 2:15

Busch Stadium - St. Louis, MO

At the Ballpark:  The Cardinals always seem to have great giveaway items.  Tonight, the first 25,000 fans will receive a Cardinals hockey sweater.  On Saturday night, the first 25,000 fans will receive a really nice-looking Ozzie Smith "Wizard" bobble head.  And on Sunday, the first 10,000 kids will receive a Build-A-Bear Workshop Cardinals puppy plush.  Not a bad haul for a three-game series!

Phillies 79-67
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 17 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.64)
Ranger Suarez (2-6, 3.93)
Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.30)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .295
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 100
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 43
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 94
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 28

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.70
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 196
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 23
Cardinals 65-81
5th Place in the N.L. Central, 17 games behind the Brewers

Cardinals Probables
Zack Thompson (5-5, 4.06)
Miles Mikolas (7-11, 4.75)
Dakota Hudson (6-2, 5.10)

Cardinals Leaders
Average:  Paul Goldschmidt - .271
Runs:  Paul Goldschmidt - 82
Home Runs:  Nolan Gorman - 27
RBIs:  Nolan Arenado - 89
Stolen Bases:  Tommy Edman - 24

Wins:  Miles Mikolas - 7
ERA:  Miles Mikolas - 4.75
Strikeouts:  Miles Mikolas - 116
Saves:  Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Hensley - 10

Monday, September 11, 2023

Braves at Phillies: September 11th to September 13th

1965 Topps #106
2023 Chachi 1965 Topps Missing Links #1

Monday 1:05 and 6:40, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:40

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  The double header on Monday is a result of the rainout on June 21st.  Each game of the series has at least one theme, with theme night ticket holders entitled to special promotions, but there are no ballpark-wide giveaways.

Braves 93-49
1st Place in the N.L. East, 15 games ahead of the Phillies

Braves Probables
Charlie Morton (14-11, 3.32)
TBA
Max Fried (7-1, 2.70)
Spencer Strider (16-5, 3.83)

Braves Leaders
Average:  Ronald Acuna - .336
Runs:  Ronald Acuna - 129
Home Runs:  Matt Olson - 48
RBIs:  Matt Olson - 121
Stolen Bases:  Ronald Acuna - 64

Wins:  Spencer Strider - 16
ERA:  Charlie Morton - 3.32
Strikeouts:  Spencer Strider - 250
Saves:  Raisel Iglesias - 29
Phillies 78-64
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 15 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.15)
Michael Lorenzen (3-2, 4.97)
Zack Wheeler (11-6, 3.49)
Cristopher Sanchez (2-3, 3.26)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .294
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 95
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 43
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 94
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 28

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 15
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.49
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 192
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 22

Friday, September 8, 2023

Marlins at Phillies: September 8th to September 10th

2023 Chachi Series Previews #7
2023 Chachi 1965 Topps Missing Links #15

Friday 7:05, Saturday 6:05, Sunday 1:05

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  It's PEANUTS night at the ballpark, with holders of a special themed ticket receiving a Peppermint Patty Phillies bobble head.  Tomorrow night, the Phillies host their annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Night.  On Sunday, all kids 14 and under will receive a Phillies drawstring cooler bag.

Marlins 72-68
3rd Place in the N.L. East, 19 1/2 games behind the Braves

Marlins Probables
Eury Perez (5-4, 2.86)
Johnny Cueto (1-3, 5.54)
TBA

Marlins Leaders
Average:  Luis Arraez - .353
Runs:  Jorge Soler - 71
Home Runs:  Jorge Soler - 35
RBIs:  Bryan De La Cruz and Jorge Soler - 71
Stolen Bases:  Jazz Chisolm - 19

Wins:  Jesus Luzardo - 9
ERA:  Jesus Luzardo - 3.59
Strikeouts:  Jesus Luzardo - 181
Saves:  A.J. Puk - 15
Phillies 77-62
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 14 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Cristopher Sanchez (2-3, 3.48)
Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.55)
Ranger Suarez (2-6, 3.91)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryson Stott - .294
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 92
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 41
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 90
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 27

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 14
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.62
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 185
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 22

Monday, September 4, 2023

Phillies at Padres: September 4th to September 6th

1965 Topps #225
2014 Topps Heritage #193

Monday 6:40, Tuesday 9:40 and Wednesday 4:10

Petco Park - San Diego, CA

At the Ballpark:  On Tuesday, the first 40,000 fans through the gates at Petco Park will receive a Fernando Tatis, Jr. bobblehead.

Phillies 75-61
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 15 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Taijuan Walker (14-5, 4.05)
Michael Lorenzen (3-1, 4.22)
Zack Wheeler (10-6, 3.62)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .298
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 87
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 39
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 88
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott and Trea Turner - 25

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 14
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.62
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 185
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 22
Padres 65-73
4th Place in the N.L. West, 20 games behind the Dodgers

Padres Probables
Rich Hill (0-3, 8.50)
Pedro Avila (0-2, 2.67)
Michael Wacha (11-2, 2.85)

Padres Leaders
Average:  Ha-Seong Kim .275
Runs:  Ha-Seong Kim and Fernando Tatis - 77
Home Runs:  Juan Soto - 28
RBIs:  Juan Soto - 84
Stolen Bases:  Ha-Seong Kim - 31

Wins:  Blake Snell - 12
ERA:  Blake Snell - 2.50
Strikeouts:  Blake Snell - 201
Saves:  Josh Hader - 28

Friday, September 1, 2023

Phillies at Brewers: September 1st to September 3rd

1965 Topps #296
2014 Topps Heritage #489

Friday 8:10, Saturday 7:15 and Sunday 1:05

American Family Field - Milwaukee, WI

At the Ballpark:  On Saturday, the first 30,000 fans at the ballpark will receive a Brewers fleece vest.  On Sunday, the first 10,000 fans will receive a MLB Network hat.

Phillies 74-59
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 14 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Zack Wheeler (10-6, 3.59)
Aaron Nola (12-8, 4.30)
Ranger Suarez (14-5, 4.05)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryce Harper - .308
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 84
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 37
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 85
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 25

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 14
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.59
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 175
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 21
Brewers 74-59
1st Place in the N.L. Central, 2 1/2 games ahead of the Cubs

Brewers Probables
Freddy Peralta (11-8, 3.95)
TBD
Wade Miley (7-3, 3.17)

Brewers Leaders
Average:  Christian Yelich - .281
Runs:  Christian Yelich - 94
Home Runs:  Willy Adames - 21
RBIs:  Christian Yelich - 68
Stolen Bases:  Christian Yelich - 27

Wins:  Freddy Peralta - 11
ERA:  Corbin Burnes - 3.55
Strikeouts:  Freddy Peralta - 177
Saves:  Devin Williams - 31

Monday, August 28, 2023

Angels at Phillies: August 28th to August 30th

2014 Topps Heritage #167
1965 Topps #310

Monday and Tuesday 6:40, Wednesday 1:05

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Mickey Moniak invade Citizens Bank Park for what should be a great series with the Angels.  Following Wednesday's Businessperson's Special, seniors are welcome to stick around and stroll the bases.

Friday, August 25, 2023

Cardinals at Phillies: August 25th to August 27th

1965 Topps #294
1965 Topps #460

Friday 7:05, Saturday 7:15 and Sunday 1:35

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark: On Saturday, all kids 14 and under will receive a Trea Turner t-shirt, featuring the new Phillies star modeling his famous pop up slide.  On Sunday, kids again win with a Bryce Harper Funko Premium Vinyl Figure.

Monday, August 21, 2023

Giants at Phillies: August 21st to August 23rd

2014 Topps Heritage #479
2023 Chachi 1965 Topps Missing Links #14

Monday and Tuesday 6:40, Wednesday 4:05

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  Tuesday is Star Wars night at the ballpark, and the first 4,000 fans who purchase a special theme ticket will receive a Schwarbie-Wan Kenobi bobblehead.

Friday, August 18, 2023

Phillies at Nationals: August 18th to August 20th

2014 Topps Heritage #204
2014 Topps Heritage #400

Friday 7:05 and Saturday 4:05

Nationals Park - Washington, DC

Sunday 7:10
Muncy Bank Ballpark - Williamsport, PA

At the Ballpark:  The first 10,000 fans tonight will receive an MLB Network hat.  Saturday is Cat-urday at the ballpark, which entitles theme ticket holders to a special Cat-urday t-shirt.  In big bold letters on the Nationals' website, it says this in reference to Cat-urday:  "FANS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BRING CATS TO NATIONALS PARK IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EVENT."

On Sunday, both teams travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the annual Little League Classic.  No word on whether or not cats are permitted.

Phillies 66-55
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 12 1/2 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Michael Lorenzen (2-0, 1.06)
Cristopher Sanchez (1-3, 3.39)
Ranger Suarez (2-6, 3.88)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryson Stott - .297
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 71
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 30
RBIs:  Alec Bohm - 75
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 23

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 13
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.63
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler - 160
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 19
Nationals 55-67
5th Place in the N.L. East, 24 games behind the Braves

Nationals Probables
Joan Adon (1-0, 5.14)
Jake Irvin (3-5, 4.76)
Trevor Williams (5-7, 5.20)

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Joey Meneses - .283
Runs:  Lane Thomas - 83
Home Runs:  Lane Thomas - 20
RBIs:  Joey Meneses and Lane Thomas - 68
Stolen Bases:  CJ Abrams - 33

Wins:  Patrick Corbin - 8
ERA:  Josiah Gray - 3.96
Strikeouts:  MacKenzie Gore - 141
Saves:  Kyle Finnegan - 19

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Phillies at Blue Jays: August 15th to August 16th

2023 Chachi 1965 Topps Missing Links #12
2023 Chachi Series Previews #6

Tuesday and Wednesday 7:07

Rogers Centre - Toronto, Ontario

At the Ballpark:  It's $1 Hot Dog Night at the ballpark tonight and on Wednesday, the first 15,000 fans will receive a Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. replica jersey.

Phillies 65-54
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 11 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Zack Wheeler (9-5, 3.74)
Aaron Nola (9-8, 4.49)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Bryson Stott - .297
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 70
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 30
RBIs:  Alec Bohm - 74
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott and Trea Turner - 22

Wins:  Taijuan Walker - 13
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 3.74
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 155
Saves:  Craig Kimbrel - 19
Blue Jays 66-54
3rd Place in the A.L. East, 8 games behind the Orioles

Blue Jays Probables
Yusei Kikuchi (9-4, 3.53)
Kevin Gausman (9-6, 3.04)

Blue Jays Leaders
Average:  Bo Bichette - .321
Runs:  George Springer - 62
Home Runs:  Vladimir Guerrero - 18
RBIs:  Vladimir Guerrero - 72
Stolen Bases:  Whit Merrifield - 22

Wins:  Chris Bassitt - 11
ERA:  Kevin Gausman - 3.04
Strikeouts:  Kevin Gausman - 183
Saves:  Jordan Romano - 28