Viva Las Vegas: Harper, Stott Are The Future, But Is The Future Now?


When the Phillies signed Bryce Harper to a mega 13-year, $330 million contract in March of 2019, they expected him to step up in the clutch moments like he did on Sunday afternoon. When the Phillies drafted Bryson Stott, they will say that they eventually expected the same thing from Stott that they did from […]

By Matt Szczypiorski | June 7, 2022

Joe Girardi Has Been Fired…So, Now What?


An absolute bombshell was dropped in the Philly sports world while I was at the gym this morning (I workout sometimes).   Joe Girardi is out as Phillies manager. Rob Thomson interim — Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) June 3, 2022   After writing a mere three days ago about the pros and cons of firing Joe […]

By Matt Szczypiorski | June 3, 2022

The Pros & Cons To Firing Joe Girardi


This Phillies team has been more disappointing than a rainy day at the beach. The 2022 Phillies have been downright embarrassing. Whether it be their dumbfounding defensive miscues, inopportune cold streaks at the plate, or the bullpen serving up their best batch of an Italian grandmother’s meatballs in big situations, this squad has been intolerably […]

By Matt Szczypiorski | May 31, 2022