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Philadelphia Phillies to hire Joe Girardi as new manager
The Philadelphia Phillies have made a decision on their new manager. Just weeks after dismissing Gabe Kapler following two seasons, the Phillies are hiring former New York Yankees skipper Joe Girardi, signing him to a three-year deal with a club option. Girardi, 55, comes with a wealth of managerial experience — something Kapler lacked. He …
BREAKING: Charlie Manuel is the new Phillies’ hitting coach
Let’s not bury the lede: BREAKING: A source says Charlie Manuel has replaced John Mallee as #Phillies hitting coach. — Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) August 13, 2019 That John Mallee has been replaced isn’t too much of a shock. Something had to be done as there was such a malaise surrounding the team, especially the hitters. …
Nationals ace Max Scherzer dominates the Phillies one day after breaking his nose
Add another entry to the Legend of Max Scherzer. The Nationals starter and likely future Hall of Famer suffered a broken nose while practicing bunting during batting practice Tuesday, but the initial report indicated he still planned on starting Wednesday against the Phillies. Sure enough, he took the ball just as he does nearly every single …