Philadelphia Phillies

These may not be household names like Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, or Kris Bryant, but you will want to remember these names because you will be hearing them on a regular basis, if not now, pretty soon. #1  Trevor Story, Shortstop Embed from Getty Images Colorado Rockies, 2016 Stats: .259 Batting Average, 16 Home Runs, 42 Runs Batted In If…

10. Glen Perkins, Minnesota Twins http://gty.im/485460384 2015 Stats: 3.32 ERA, 32 SV, 54 SO 2015 All-Star Glen Perkins is called upon by the Minnesota Twins to get the last three outs of close ball games. Like many closers, Perkins is a converted starter who relies on changing speeds with his fastball and uses a nasty slider against left…

http://gty.im/482192114 The MLB non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone and it is time to look at what happened. There were 37 trades between July 23 and July 31. Big names are changing places, some teams solidified their playoff hopes, and some teams are building their futures. Here are the 5 boldest moves leading up to the trade deadline.…

http://gty.im/482169046 The Texas Rangers have acquired left-handed pitchers Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman from the Philadelphia Phillies for starting pitcher Matt Harrison and 5 minor leaguers: AAA pitchers Jerad Eickhoff and Alec Asher, AA outfielder Nick Williams, AA catcher Jorge Alfaro, and AA pitcher Jake Thompson. The deal is currently…