'A dream come true': Phillies sign first-round pick Nori
MINNEAPOLIS -- Dante Nori said last week that he could not wait to start his professional baseball career. He will be in Clearwater, Fla., soon enough. The Phillies announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have signed Nori, whom was selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 Draft. MLB.com’s
Phillies' 2024 Draft trend: Bats early, arms late
PHILADELPHIA -- Brian Barber will be back on the road soon enough, looking for players for the Phillies to select in the 2025 MLB Draft. He just finished the 2024 Draft on Tuesday.
Phillies stock up on position players on Day 2
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies loaded up on position players in the first two days of the 2024 MLB Draft. After the Phils took high school outfielders Dante Nori and Griffin Burkholder in the first two rounds on Sunday, they did not select a pitcher until the eighth round on Monday,
First-rounder Nori goes way back with this Phils slugger
PHILADELPHIA -- Shortly after the Phillies selected Dante Nori with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 Draft on Sunday night, an old friend texted. It was Kyle Schwarber.
- Phillies 'unanimous' in decision to take prep OF Nori at No. 27 Nori and Schwarber have known each other since
Phillies 'unanimous' in decision to take prep OF Nori at No. 27
PHILADELPHIA – It’s a trend, but it’s a trend that is serving the Phillies well. They selected center fielder Dante Nori from Northville High School in Michigan with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 Draft on Sunday. It is the fifth consecutive year the Phillies have selected a high
Philly hopeful for another successful Draft
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Phillies' standout prospect Miller makes first All-Star Futures Game
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Phillies prospect makes unreal play behind the plate
Just how did Guillermo Rosario catch that fouled-off pitch? You can watch the video dozens of times and still not be sure. It seems like a glorious combination of luck, skill and reflexes.
From Phillies fan to doorstep of MLB debut
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Here are the Phillies' first-half Minor League MVPs
This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. This edition of the Phillies Beat newsletter was written by Paul Casella. It's hard to put together a more dominant first half than Phillies
First start, first win: Mercado puts poise on display at Wrigley
CHICAGO -- Trea Turner has seen a lot of baseball in his life, so he has seen plenty of pitchers react in plenty of ways to first-inning adversity. He liked what he saw Tuesday night from rookie Michael Mercado. “That’s what’s most important,” Turner said following a 6-4 victory over
What's Phillies' rotation plan in wake of Turnbull injury?
PHILADELPHIA -- Spencer Turnbull's return to the Phillies' starting rotation was short-lived. The right-hander was placed on the IL with a right lat strain on Thursday, one day after leaving Wednesday's outing in Detroit after just three innings. "It's probably going to be six weeks, could be eight weeks," manager
No. 30 prospect Mercado perfect in long-awaited debut
DETROIT -- When the moment finally came on Monday night for Michael Mercado, his fan section was very calm. His mother and his high school pitching coach rose from their seats behind home plate at Comerica Park, took out their phones and recorded each step of Mercado’s leisurely jog in
One year removed from Draft Combine, this prospect is dominating on the mound
When George Klassen walked into Chase Field for his first day of the 2023 MLB Draft Combine last June, he soothed his nerves by telling himself that he was chosen to be there for a reason. He went on to showcase the talents that earned him a coveted spot at
These Phillies prospects are rising up the ranks
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No. 4 prospect Crawford elevating to new heights at High-A
Justin Crawford has long been known for his elite bat-to-ball skills. The Phillies' No. 4 prospect became a 2022 first-round pick largely on the strength of his blazing speed and impressive bat control, although he hadn't been able to fully capitalize on his hard contact as a pro. Crawford had
These 2023 Phillies Draft picks could be steals
This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies believed they got a couple of steals in last summer's Draft in shortstop Aidan Miller and right-hander George Klassen --
Michael Mercado highlights
Miller's bat coming as advertised in Single-A
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Here are the top 11 switch-hitting prospects in the Minors
In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in
No. 3 prospect Miller's development 'falling into place' with career game
Already in the midst of a breakout season, Aidan Miller turned in his best game yet as a professional Wednesday night. As Phillies Minor League infield coordinator Adam Everett sees it: "It's all falling into place."
Hard-throwing prospect Klassen faces setback
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Miller's torrid start showing why Phils believe in his bat
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Aidan Miller shows off raw power with first 2024 homer
Heading into his first full season of pro ball, it was only a matter of time before Aidan Miller would show off the raw power that has turned so many heads early in his young career. MLB Pipeline's No. 56 overall prospect managed just one extra-base hit through his first
Here's where the Phillies' Top 30 prospects are starting the season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Phillies’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Andrew Painter (MLB No. 26), RHP -- Reading (Double-A) -- Injured list (Tommy John rehab) 2. Mick Abel (MLB No. 47), RHP -- Lehigh Valley (Triple-A) 3. Aidan Miller (MLB