Todd Zolecki
@ToddZolecki
Phillies beat writer: http://MLB.com. Phillies Beat newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4hhpavz5 @ThePhilliesShow podcast. Wrote “Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay"
Matthew Fisher signs w/@Phillies for $1.25 million (slot 221 value = $257,700), new @MLBDraft record for 7th rd. Indiana prep RHP, high-spin fastball touches 95 mph, feel for four pitches, athletic, also star QB. Indiana recruit.
Kyle Schwarber has expressed interest in staying in Philadelphia. Bryce Harper, Rob Thomson, Dave Dombrowski and even John Middleton have all recently made it very clear they want him back. So, could something get done before the offseason? More: mlb.com/news/kyle-schw…
Cristopher Sanchez showing why he should have been an NL All-Star, but also showing how he could get NL Cy Young votes at the end of the season.
First baseman Keaton Anthony joins the #Phillies' Top 30 Prospects list following Otto Kemp's graduation. More on the 24-year-old who is slashing .319/.369/.486 across two Minor League levels: atmlb.com/3ILcxX7
The Phillies have placed Joe Ross on the 15-day IL (retroactive to 7/21) with back spasms. RHP Alan Rangel was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Phillies lineup vs. Red Sox. 6:45 p.m. on NBCSP/TBS/94WIP. Turner 6 Schwarber DH Harper 3 Castellanos 9 Realmuto 2 Marsh 8 Kemp 5 Kepler 7 Stott 4 Sánchez LHP
No. 26 overall pick Gage Wood signs w/@Phillies for $3 million (slot value = $3,492,200). @RazorbackBSB RHP, 19-strikeout no-hitter at College World Series, explosive fastball to 98 mph, power 82-85 mph curveball devastating as well. @MLBDraft
Dave Dombrowski yesterday discussed the Phillies' needs before the July 31 trade deadline, including plans for prospects Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. mlb.com/phillies/news/…
This is the second walk-off catcher’s interference in at least the divisional era (1969), joining: 8/1/71 Dodgers
Bryce Harper is first Phillies player (since at least 1901) to have 13 extra-base hits in an eight-game span. Last Phillies player with 12: Odubel Herrera (June 4-11, 2017).
He accepted an option to Triple-A. So players need to stay there a minimum 15 days, unless there is an injury.
Did I miss why 8/5 is the earliest?
David Robertson expects to pitch for Triple-A this week. The earliest he can join the Phillies is Aug. 5, which is the expectation.
Phillies lineup vs. Red Sox. 6:45 p.m. on NBCSP/94WIP. Turner 6 Schwarber DH Harper 3 Castellanos 9 Realmuto 2 Marsh 8 Kemp 5 Kepler 7 Stott 4 Wheeler RHP
Official: Phillies signed David Robertson to a one-year contract. Robertson optioned to Triple-A.
What’s next?
David Robertson is back with the Phillies. We discuss the signing, and come up with a creative way to add a big bat to the Phillies offense. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Robertson’s deal with the Phillies will pay him $16 million, prorated for the remainder of the season, per source.
David Robertson has agreed to a deal with the Phillies for the rest of the season, per source. @Ken_Rosenthal was on it.
Phillies placed Alec Bohm on the IL with a fractured left rib. Weston Wilson recalled to take his place on the roster.