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Phillies writer for The Lead, created Phillies/MLB-oriented Substack blog Out of Left Field in 2022. Millersville University Class of 2027 graduate with Media Arts Production major and Journalism minor. Sports editor for MU student newspaper The Snapper and producer of MUTV's sports discussion show In The Zone. Avid baseball card collector.

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Jun 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) reacts to a strike out to end the ninth inning for a victory against the Chicago White Sox at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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The Phillies Have Gotten the Best Version of Jhoan Duran

In the early 2020s, the Phillies’ bullpen set historic records for ineptitude. In the abridged 60-game season in 2020, their 7.07 bullpen ERA...

June 12, 2026
May 26, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
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How Can Aaron Nola Turn Around His Disastrous Season?

Just two seasons ago, Aaron Nola was a reliable, above-average starter for the Phillies, pitching to a 3.57 ERA over 33 starts. The...

June 1, 2026
Jun 16, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Gage Wood (14) celebrates completing a no hitter against the Murray State Racers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
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Gage Wood Jumping to Double-A Is the Challenge He Needs

Phillies fans waited anxiously to see top pitching prospect Andrew Painter make his MLB debut. Drafted in 2021, Painter exploded the next year...

May 21, 2026