#Rhys Hoskins

Though unexpected to many, it's been Joe Musgrove who's led the Padres' rotation and is now sporting one of the best pitching profiles in baseball. Back him to protect his undefeated record and lead the Padres to victory - as our MLB picks explain. The Philadelphia Phillies have dropped three straight and enter the final series of their 11-game…

Garrett Stubbs was an unlikely hero. At 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, he doesn't look like a ballplayer, and is constantly reminded of that by spectators who call him a Little Leaguer and a bat boy and a clubhouse attendant. He says he hears this just about every time he's on the field but has gotten used to it by now. He's always been undersized, but he…

The Washington Nationals will try and take the three-game series from the Philadelphia Phillies as the NL East rivals finish the set at Citizens Bank Park. It's time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Nationals-Phillies prediction and pick. The Nationals defeated the Phillies 3-2 last night. The game was scoreless in the fourth inning when…

The Philadelphia Phillies are at home for Game 4 of the NLCS versus the San Diego Padres, Saturday at 7:45 PM ET. The Phillies won two of the first three games. The Phillies are a close favorite (-114 to win on the moneyline) when they meet the Padres (-106). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to…

Rhys Hoskins and the Philadelphia Phillies will see Jake Odorizzi starting for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday at 7:20 PM ET. The 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Phillies pitching staff ranks ninth in MLB. The Braves have a team batting average of.253 this season, which ranks ninth among MLB teams. Ahead of the Phillies vs. Braves…

The Cubs are slumping with a lame offense, which we think will be enough to help keep this potential pitcher's duel Under the number. Find out why Kyle Gibson can keep the momentum going with our MLB betting picks for Cubs vs. Phillies. We have the first matchup of this three-game series as the NL East's Philadelphia Phillies host the NL Central's…

It's late December, and you know what that means. My peers across the media industry are proudly sharing their favorite stories of the past year, an often self-indulgent practice I'm allowed to poke fun at because I've definitely done it myself. But as I looked back at the words and sentences I put together in 2022, it occurred to me I have been…

The New York Mets have been tremendous since the trade deadline, winning nine of ten games, including four out of five against the Atlanta Braves last weekend and a sweep of the lowly Cincinnati Reds. Now, they'll face another crucial test as they look to claim their hold on the NL East when they welcome in a Phillies team that has won 12 of its…

The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Washington Nationals on Friday. The Phillies are in third place in the National League East with 75 wins at a winning percentage of 0.547. They have a positive home record of 41-31 and are 3-7 in their last 10 matchups. "The two yutes" - Phillies The Nationals are in last place in the National League East…

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, . And to get it regularly in your inbox. Happy holidays, everybody. Remember a year ago at this time? Almost nobody would have picked the Phillies to win the NL pennant in 2022. They had holes in left field, center field and the bullpen. There were…

The Philadelphia Phillies faithful are performing their annual ritual to improve on last summer's finish. Unfortunately, armchair GMs have no monetary limits plus endless prospects to pry loose a star from another franchise. But they want a stud for what they want to unload. Why would another club want the player you don't? Hint: They…

The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants will finish their weekend series in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Phillies-Giants prediction and pick, laid out below. The Phillies are 73-60, third place in the NL East, but holding on to the final NL Wild…

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to avoid a sweep as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the battle of Pennsylvania. It's time to check out our MLB odds series as we make a Pirates-Phillies prediction and pick. The Phillies beat the Pirates 6-0 on Saturday. Philadelphia wasted no time loading the bases in the first inning. Next, J.T. Realmuto…

PHILADELPHIA - When the contingent of three Phillies officials - Dave Dombrowski, Sam Fuld and Rob Thomson - met Trea Turner and his wife, Kristen, at their home in Florida, it was Dombrowski who did most of the talking. The visit before Thanksgiving lasted three hours. And, when Turner reported back to his agents, there was something that stuck…

The Pittsburgh Pirates (56-76) and Philadelphia Phillies (68-63) play the rubber match of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park Wednesday at 6:05 p.m. ET. Tuesday: The Pirates won 5-4 on what should have been an inning-ended double play. With one out in the top of the ninth and the game tied, Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins dropped SS Jean…

Some clutch hitting by first baseman Rhys Hoskins powered Philadelphia to a 4-2, 10-inning victory Friday at PNC Park. Can the hometown Pirates return the favor Saturday in a 7:15 p.m. showdown in Pittsburgh? Both franchises are 100 games into the MLB season, with the Phillies (53-47) in the hunt for an NL wild card. Southpaw Ranger Suarez (7-5,…

Both pitchers have winning records but neither has been as good as those records would indicate, with ERAs north of 4.10. Both teams have struggled to string wins together this year and the Padres have been better away from home (13-7) than the Phillies have at home (9-10).

The Philadelphia Phillies struck gold on Monday afternoon when they officially signed star shortstop Trea Turner to an 11-year, $300 million contract. Now all of a sudden, the defending National League champions look prepared to make yet another run to the World Series in 2023. The 29-year-old joins a team with a lineup that already includes Bryce…

Oh, boy! Farewell to the days of the Philadelphia Phillies squeaking away with a 1-0 victory. The Phillies starting lineup suddenly looks like one of the best in baseball. Do they have holes? Sure. But the addition of Nick Castellanos after already adding Kyle Schwarber turns them from a frumpy teen into a princess - or maybe something a little…

If you play Fantasy Baseball, this is the page you'll want to bookmark for hot stove season. It's where you'll find our breakdown of the biggest moves -- i.e., the ones with serious implications for Fantasy Baseball. You'll of course want to check back throughout winter, into next year and in the lead up to spring training. Offseason movement tends…

The Houston Astros used a no-hitter to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the World Series last night. The World Series is now tied up at two. We're also guaranteed a Game 6 in Houston. That win from the Astros gave Houston home-field advantage back as well. The Phillies will be playing their final game at home tonight. The Phillies…

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What were the odds that the Phillies would tie a World Series record with five home runs in their 7-0 win over the Astros on Tuesday in Game 3 in Philadelphia? Not sure. But we do know that the odds were 1000-1 that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Rhys Hoskins and Brandon Marsh would each hit a homer in the game. That's because a DraftKings bettor…

Years ago, before John Middleton became the face of the Phillies' ownership group, Jimmy Rollins equated him with George Steinbrenner. It's a comparison that Middleton never minded. Because the late Yankees owner was notoriously obsessed with winning, a trait that is admirable to a former college wrestler-turned-billionaire baseball owner. And like…

Game 6 of the 2022 World Series on Saturday will be the first opportunity for the Houston Astros to close out the Philadelphia Phillies to win their second championship. Framber Valdez will take the ball for Houston while Zack Wheeler is Philadelphia's pick as the Phillies look to extend what has already been a magical ride through the…

The Philadelphia Phillies must win to stay alive as they face the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. It's time to continue our MLB odds series as we make a Phillies-Astros Game 6 prediction. The Astros defeated the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, with the teams returning to Houston for Game 6. Now, the Phillies must…

The 2022 Major League Baseball regular season and playoffs have come to a close and that means it's time for the 2022 World Series. Let's dive into the 2022 postseason schedule and the latest MLB playoffs bracket. Bookmark this page for updates on predictions, the schedule and the bracket for the 2022 MLB playoffs. Our projected 2022 MLB postseason…

The Philadelphia Phillies (41-38) host the St. Louis Cardinals (44-36) in a matchup on Sunday Night Baseball. The Phillies won the first contest 5-3 but the Cardinals bounced back the following day to even the series. The Cardinals are currently in second place in the NL Central standings. On the other side, the Phillies are in third place in the…

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays will look to outdo Rhys Hoskins and the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers Centre on Tuesday at 7:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays pitching staff is 17th in the majors with a collective 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. The Phillies average 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, 10th-most in the…

After taking a 1-0 lead with last night's 6-5 victory in extra innings, the Phillies will try to follow that up with another win to take a commanding 2-0 lead behind the arm of Zack Wheeler. New users at BetMGM Sportsbook can take advantage of their outstanding welcome offer before the first pitch for Game 2 of the World Series tonight! New…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies are no stranger to making headlines in free agency. Coming two wins shy from winning the World Series, it likely won't be a quiet winter in Philadelphia. The middle infield is the one non-pitching area of need, and it happens to be a shortstop-rich market. Bryson Stott proved capable of being an everyday player…

Phillies Nation writers share their one bold prediction for the 2022-23 offseason. Tim Kelly - Editorial Director Prediction: Phillies reach a long-term deal with Ranger Suárez Over the past two years, Suárez has demonstrated that he's unflappable, regardless of what role he's put into. He's also been one of the best fielders among all pitchers in…

The Philadelphia Phillies will be in on some of the biggest names in MLB free agency. Players such as shortstops Trea Turner, Xander Boagaerts and Carlos Correa have already been connected to the Phillies. Pitchers like Justin Verlander and yes, even Jacob deGrom have garnered some attention. But, what about the jewel prize of the free agency class…

The New York Mets will travel to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series this weekend. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Mets-Phillies prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Mets are entering Philadelphia with their tails between their legs, losing three out of four in…

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Padres have steamrolled two 100+ win teams this season Phillies just knocked out defending champion Atlanta Philadelphia won season series 5-4 Both the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies have the talent to make it to the World Series, but that doesn't mean their respective appearances in the NLCS series…

Philadelphia has an implied win probability of 69.7% as a -230 favorite. The Phillies have World Series odds of+5000 and the Diamondbacks are+90000 long shots. It could be a rainy day in Philadelphia as the weather forecast calls for a 70% chance of precipitation, including a possible thunderstorm. The high temperature is expected to 78 degrees…

Trea Turner has been ranked anywhere from the top free agent available to the fifth-best free agent available, and the market for his services is rather fascinating. The last time a free-agent shortstop who had most recently played for the Dodgers signed with a new team - um, last offseason - Corey Seager chose the rebuilding Texas Rangers. That…

The Phillies are on the verge of downing the defending champion Braves, and Bryce Harper has been simply mashing in this series. See why a big name could make you big bucks as our MLB betting picks break down Game 4. The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS on Saturday afternoon. The defending World Series champion…

The Atlanta Braves will try to stay alive as they face an elimination game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4. The defending champions could fall, and you need to see our MLB odds series for a Braves-Phillies Game 4 prediction and pick. The Phillies defeated the Braves 9-1 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series to take a…

Things got off to a great start for the Philadelphia Phillies in their series against the Nats on Thursday. A 10-1 win ticked every box a fan could possibly have, and leaves the team in a great position to further capitalize on a flailing 23-43 franchise. Here's all you need to know for game 2. There isn't much that needs to be said other than this…

The Atlanta Braves will continue their four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies as the two NL East teams meet again at Citizens Bank Park. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Phillies prediction and pick. The Phillies blanked the Braves 1-0 on Thursday night in what could be a playoff preview. Now, they will try and get…

The Houston Astros are one win away from the second World Series championship in franchise history. They held on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 on Thursday, and now hold a 3-2 series lead. Historically, teams with a 3-2 lead in a best-of-seven have gone on to win the series 70 percent of the time. The Astros are in driver's seat. Now,…

In the City of Brotherly Love, the possibilities are endless! In-game two between the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, the action on the diamond should not disappoint. You know the drill! It is time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Rockies-Phillies prediction and pick. Through sixteen games…

The Texas Rangers (8-14) face the Philadelphia Phillies (11-12) on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. The first matchup in the two-game series has a scheduled first pitch of 6:45pm ET. The Rangers will send Jon Gray to the bump, while the home team counters with Ranger Suarez. Odds as of May 2nd at Barstool Sportsbook. Philadelphia is a heavy home…

Hi there, baseball fans. It's free-agent prediction time! Before we begin, remember how last offseason there were a handful of elite free-agent shortstops on the market, and everyone tried to guess where they'd wind up, and then the Rangers shocked everyone and signed TWO of them, Corey Seager and Marcus Semien? Absolutely nobody predicted that…

The Mets and Phillies will play an important early-season three-game series at Citizens Bank Park this week, and the newest BetMGM promo code brings one of the best baseball bonuses available from any legal online sports betting app. Bettors located in states such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York figure to have a close eye on this NL East…

The Philadelphia Phillies host the San Diego Padres for Game 2 of this 3-game series! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Phillies prediction and pick. Despite the many injuries this team is dealing with, the Padres are finding ways to win games. San Diego is (23-13) on the season and second in the very competitive NL West…

The Philadelphia Phillies will conclude their season series with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Nationals prediction and pick. The Phillies and the Nationals split a day-night doubleheader yesterday, with each team winning a game. The Nationals took the first…

The Philadelphia Phillies are headed to the MLB World Series! The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves dominated National League East headlines all season long. Meanwhile, Philadelphia snuck into the playoffs as the final NL Wild Card team. Nevertheless, Philadelphia outlasted Atlanta, New York, and the rest of the NL. However, they will now have to…