Matt Rappa

A passionate Philadelphia Phillies fan, Matt recently earned undergraduate and graduate-level communications degrees from Rowan University. He has written online about the Phillies since 2009, and has been a Phillies season ticket holder since 2005.

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Phillies: Rotation, Spencer Howard, possible doubleheader

Phillies manager Joe Girardi provided some pitching updates ahead of their series opener against the Yankees After having more than a week off,...

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Phillies: Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole no easy task in return

The Phillies will be tested early in their return to game action against the Yankees on Monday No one in Major League Baseball is swinging the bat...

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Phillies: Aaron Nola to start 5th game of season vs. Yankees

The Phillies have tabbed Aaron Nola to start on Tuesday against the Yankees Monday marks "Reopening Day" for the Philadelphia Phillies, as they will...

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Phillies: Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins share pregame tradition

Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins share this pre-game tradition While most traditions this Major League Baseball season and...

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Phillies: Mets unable to reach missing Yoenis Cespedes

The Phillies' rival Mets do not know the whereabouts of their star slugger As the Philadelphia Phillies and Jake Arrieta gear up for their return to...

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Phillies tab Jake Arrieta to oppose Gerrit Cole, Yankees

Jake Arrieta will make his season debut on Monday opposite Gerrit Cole and the Yankees After not playing since Sunday, July 26, Philadelphia...

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Phillies: Hunter Pence's 2020 Giants stint may be swan song

Could the 2020 season be the last for former Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence? Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence has garnered...

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Phillies: 57 games in 56 days would not be a bad thing

The Phillies should not mind playing doubleheaders this season For the Philadelphia Phillies to play 60 games as anticipated entering the shortened...

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Phillies: 2008 World Series umpire Kerwin Danley promoted

Kerwin Danley, one of the 2008 Phillies-Rays World Series umpires, has recently been promoted to crew chief Kerwin Danley, the third base umpire...

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Phillies: Tom McCarthy discusses Marlins, season lull, sons

Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy discusses current events related to the team and Major League Baseball Who knows just when the Philadelphia...

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