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 News

Phillies still alive on season finale despite losing record

by Matt Rappa
Three things need to happen on Sunday for the Phillies to make the postseason The Philadelphia Phillies have lost six out of their last seven games...
Phillies News

Phillies: Hunter Pence retires from MLB after 14-year career

by Matt Rappa
Former Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence has retired Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence has retired from Major League...
Phillies News

Phillies: Erik Kratz joins Mariano Rivera in Yankees history

by Matt Rappa
Former Phillies catcher Erik Kratz is making notable Yankees history Despite turning 40 this past June, former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik...
Rumors

Phillies rumor: GM Matt Klentak 'expected' to be let go

by Matt Rappa
Phillies GM Matt Klentak is reportedly on the hot seat With the Philadelphia Phillies' series opener loss to the 2020 American League East champion...
Phillies News

Phillies announce fans can redeem cutouts in October

by Matt Rappa
Phillies fans will be able to keep a special memento from the 2020 season Philadelphia Phillies fans were not able to fill the seats at Citizens...
Editorials/Analysis

Phillies: J.A. Happ factor in former team's postseason push

by Matt Rappa
Yankees LHP J.A. Happ can help his former team, the Phillies, in a big way on Friday The Philadelphia Phillies (28-29, .491) have just three games...
Bryce Harper

Phillies: Bryce Harper among most popular MLB jersey sales

by Matt Rappa
Phillies OF Bryce Harper ranks in the top-3 of most popular MLB jersey sales Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper may be near the end...
Phillies News

Phillies, Gabe Kapler-led Giants eliminate Nationals

by Matt Rappa
The Phillies and Giants remain in the postseason hunt, whereas the Nationals have been eliminated The reigning World Series champion Washington...
Editorials/Analysis

Phillies announce postseason player pool

by Matt Rappa
The Phillies postseason player pool has a few surprises The Philadelphia Phillies finalized their 40-man player pool for postseason...
Phillies News

Phillies acquire Joel Cesar to complete Austin Davis trade

by Matt Rappa
Last month's Phillies-Pirates trade involving LHP Austin Davis was finally completed on Sunday It is hard to believe, but exactly one week remains...
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