Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 11, 2018
Phillies fall to Mets on homer in 10th inning, waste Vince Velasquez's strong outing
The Phillies fell at Citi Field in the 10th inning as they had to settle for a series split with the Mets. Nimmo connected with a three-run homer off Mark Leiter Jr. after the reliever retired the first two batters he faced. He didn't miss.
www.thegoodphight.com Jul 11, 2018
Bleh: Mets 3, Phillies 0
Despite a great return start from Velasquez, the Phils drop the fourth game to split against the Mets Vince Velasquez returned from his short stay on the disabled list to take on Jacob deGrom and the Mets in the fourth and final game of their series at Citi Field. Brandon Nimmo walked the game off on a three-run home run in the bottom of the tenth to give the Mets the 3-0 victory. Tip: Try not to walk Jose Reyes, he’s a walking out Both starters were excellent: Velasquez went six scoreless, allowing two hits and one walk with three strikeouts on 85 pitches; deGrom tossed eight scoreless,...
Press of Atlantic City Jul 11, 2018
Phillies minor leaguer Tom Eshelman working through struggles
ALLENTOWN — Tom Eshelman was far from the centerpiece of the deal for the Phillies when they traded Ken Giles to Houston in 2015. That title probably belonged to former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel, or maybe Vince Velasquez.
www.thegoodphight.com Jul 8, 2018
Game Thread 7/8: Phillies at Pirates
Prepare thy brooms Last night’s win brought the Phillies’ season record against the Pirates to a sterling 6-0. In this afternoon’s game they’ll try to convert back-to-back sweeps of Pittsburgh while aiming for their seventh straight victory. The standings look the same as they did after Friday night’s dismantling with the Phils and Braves tied atop the NL East. Drew Anderson will make his 2018 season and MLB starting pitching debuts today, taking the place of the injured Vince Velasquez. In ten starts for triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, Anderson has thrown 52 innings and...
That Balls Outta Here Jul 7, 2018
Phillies: Drew Anderson scratched, big league start looming
One of the Phillies top pitching prospects could be coming up for a spot start Phillies right-handed starting pitching prospect Drew Anderson was scratched from his start on Saturday for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. With the Phillies losing Vince Velasquez to a right-arm contusion last week, Anderson could be on his way to Philadelphia for […] Phillies: Drew Anderson scratched, big league start looming - That Balls Outta Here - That Balls Outta Here - A Philadelphia Phillies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
www.thegoodphight.com Jul 5, 2018
Hittin’ Season 198: Phillies creeping closer to 1st place
On Episode 198 of “Hittin’ Season,” host John Stolnis recaps the Phils two-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles and investigates the possibility of a trade for Manny Machado. Sometimes, you have to wonder how the Phillies are doing it. How are the Phils, a team whose top hitter is Odubel Herrera, a guy with a .276 batting average, a team in which Jorge Alfaro, Carlos Santana, Scott Kingery, Rhys Hoskins, Aaron Altherr, Nick Williams and Andrew Knapp are all hitting under .250, doing it? How are the Phils, a team in which two of their regular starters, Vince Velasquez and Nick Pivetta,...
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 1, 2018
Phillies place Vince Velasquez on disabled list after 'mind-blowing' play
Vince Velasquez was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, but that didn't stop the Phillies starter from marveling over replays of his lefthanded strike to first base after getting hit by a line drive Saturday night.
That Balls Outta Here Jul 1, 2018
Phillies vs Nationals: How to watch, lineups, start time & more
The Phillies and Nationals are set to meet for the second time in a week, this time in Philadelphia for game three of a four-game series. After losing Vince Velasquez to an arm bruise last night the Phillies are set to lean on Jake Arrieta against the Washington Nationals. Carlos Santana gets a rare day off, […] Phillies vs Nationals: How to watch, lineups, start time & more - That Balls Outta Here - That Balls Outta Here - A Philadelphia Phillies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
That Balls Outta Here Jul 1, 2018
Phillies activate Pat Neshek, but lose Vince Velasquez to disabled list
Four roster moves were made by the Phillies early Sunday morning The Phillies transaction log was filled early Sunday morning as one pitcher returned from the disabled list and one entered it for the first time this year. Veteran reliever Pat Neshek was activated for the first time this season after dealing with forearm and […] Phillies activate Pat Neshek, but lose Vince Velasquez to disabled list - That Balls Outta Here - That Balls Outta Here - A Philadelphia Phillies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
www.philadelphiabaseballreview.com Jul 1, 2018
Phillies pull out an impressive win over Nats, reach midpoint on high note
The Phillies reached the midpoint of the season on Saturday and capped off the first half with an impressive win over the division rival Nationals in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park.The Phillies lost 96 games a year ago, now they find themselves after Saturday's 3-2 win as a wild-card team if the postseason were to begin today. It's a turnaround to be happy about, for sure.Things, however, didn't look great early on Saturday night as starter Vince Velasquez exited after the second inning after taking an Adam Eaton line drive off his right forearm. The right-hander...
Press of Atlantic City Jun 30, 2018
Righty Velasquez makes strong lefty throw, Phils edge Nats
PHILADELPHIA — If his right arm isn't healed in time for his next start, maybe Vince Velasquez can pitch with his left.
www.thegoodphight.com Jun 30, 2018
Lucky lefty: Phillies 3, Nationals 2
The Phillies won and Vince Velasquez’s right elbow wasn’t pulverized. By a score of 3-2, the Phillies beat the Nationals on Saturday. And in many ways, it was an unlikely victory. Well, in one way: this ended up being a bullpen game. Here’s what happened: With two outs in the second inning, Vince Velasquez got nailed on his right elbow — also known as his pitching elbow — with a screaming 96mph liner off the bat of Adam Eaton. It didn’t even knock him down at first, he just twirled him around. He immediately started looking for the ball and found it, and since his right arm...
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Jun 30, 2018
Video: Vince Velasquez gets hit in right arm, throws out Nationals runner left handed
Vince Velasquez took a line drive off his right elbow - his throwing arm - and then gave chase throwing off his glove and throwing the runner out left handed.
That Balls Outta Here Jun 30, 2018
Vince Velasquez injury update: Phillies starter takes liner to arm
We have the latest Vince Velasquez injury update after the Phillies starter went down early in a start against the Washington Nationals Phillies starter Vince Velasquez went down in the top of the second inning against the Washington Nationals after taking a line drive off his pitching arm. After the ball ricocheted off Velasquez the […] Vince Velasquez injury update: Phillies starter takes liner to arm - That Balls Outta Here - That Balls Outta Here - A Philadelphia Phillies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
www.thegoodphight.com Jun 29, 2018
Pay Nola
It’s time to bring Aaron Nola out of the financial shadow of pre-arbitration, and pay him like the rotation leader he is In December 2016, the Phillies were devoid of locked-up core pieces, reliant on trying to renovate the last of the decaying championship core while hoping for a young call-up or two to emerge in 2017. There were fragments of hope here and there: Cesar Hernandez led the Majors in triples; Tommy Joseph triumphantly debuted with 21 homers after nearly succumbing to concussions; Jerad Eickhoff started to look like he may be legit; and Vince Velasquez struck out 16 Padres....
