Michael Hennelly

Michael Hennelly

Mike Hennelly is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in digital and print journalism and a minor in sports studies. He's been a contributing writer for That Ball's Outta Here since June 2024. Mike also writes for three other sports blogs, two of which covering the Phillies as well. He is a sports reporter who covers high school football in the Reading, Pa., area. Mike is a part of the promotions ground crew with 97.5 The Fanatic and hopes to work his way up in the company. He's a lifelong Phillies fan and has a lot of knowledge and passion about the game of baseball. Mike enjoys anything and everything sports, especially Philadelphia sports.

Phillies young reliever Orion Kerkering has the potential to be an All-Star year in and year out, and 2025 could be the first of many

Why this young stud Phillies reliever will be a first-time All-Star this season

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The Phillies and Dodgers are among baseball's best teams, but do the Phillies have enough talent to knock off the defending World Series champions?

Phillies can’t top biggest NL rival in power rankings ahead of the 2025 season

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Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins believes the 2025 team can overcome the playoff regression over the last three years, something the teams he was a part of couldn't do

Jimmy Rollins provides glimmer of hope after Phillies' two postseasons of regression

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Phillies shortstop Trea Turner hit his first home run this spring, a solo blast to lead off the game

Phillies News: Matt Strahm injury update, Trea Turner, where’s Nick Castellanos?

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Phillies electric reliever José Alvarado will play an important role in the bullpen's success in 2025

5 Phillies pitchers who've taken full advantage of spring training opportunities

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Phillies' reliever José Ruiz will look to build on a successful 2024 season and be a mainstay in the bullpen in 2025

Phillies' surprise 2024 reliever claims early stranglehold on 2025 bullpen role

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Phillies prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. has shown signs of being an above-average power hitter this spring

Kyle Schwarber has hilarious reaction to Phillies’ top power prospect this spring

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Former Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino believes the 2025 team can win it all

Phillies World Series winner has high hopes for this year's team

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Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford is a must-see prospect who should participate in this year's MLB Spring Breakout event

5 must-see Phillies prospects who should participate in the 2025 MLB Spring Breakout

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Feb 28, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA;  Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) hits a RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at BayCare Ballpark.

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto a fan of next change coming to MLB games

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The Phillies signed Japanese three-time All-Star pitcher Koyo Aoyagi to a minor league deal this offseason, but the 31-year-old will likely begin his major league career in Triple-A

It sure sounds like dark horse pick has no shot at Phillies’ Opening Day roster

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Phillies' superstar Bryce Harper was hit in the upper arm area during Wednesday's spring training game against the Blue Jays, exiting in the sixth inning

Bryce Harper hit by pitch sends Phillies fans into early panic at spring training

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Phillies' backup catcher Garrett Stubbs may be overconfident about his future with the team

Phillies’ backup catcher isn’t going down quietly after outrageous claim

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Nabil Crismatt will try to earn a spot in the Phillies' bullpen throughout the remainder of spring training

Phillies' bullpen hopeful plants his flag in fight for Opening Day roster spot

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There's a possibility that the Phillies could wiggle their way out of the Taijuan Walker situation with the help of the Marlins

Marlins’ dire payroll problem could help Phillies get out of Taijuan Walker situation

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The Phillies are expected to add right-handed hitting outfielders to minor-league deals for depth after Weston Wilson's injury during spring training

Phillies showing signs of desperation in the already thin outfield

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