Several local D-III college programs are in a position to participate in their conference tournaments. Here's a look at some of those teams and their status for the postseason.  The Centennial Conference tournament is set to kick off next week, showcasing the top 5 teams in the conference vying for a coveted spot. Currently, Haverford (9-6) stands as the No. 4 seed, positioning them well for the tournament, while Swarthmore (8-7) is just outside the qualification line, holding sixth place. The two clubs are scheduled for a pivotal contest on Friday at Swarthmore, promising significant p ..read more

Wednesday likely marked Spencer Turnbull's final start in the rotation for now, as veteran Taijuan Walker is set to make his return this weekend. Turnbull once again demonstrated his skill, allowing just one earned run on three hits with three walks and a season-high eight strikeouts in a 7-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. In his five starts, Turnbull boasts an impressive 1.33 ERA and has notched 30 strikeouts over 27 innings. While he will transition back to a long relief role in the bullpen, the Phillies can take comfort in knowing they have a reliable arm ready to step in as needed.  ..read more

Christopher Sanchez's start for the Phillies proved to be short-lived, lasting just three innings against the Reds in an 8-1 loss at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday.  Despite an early run courtesy of an Alec Bohm RBI-double that plated J.T. Realmuto in the opening frame, the Phillies' offensive momentum fizzled out, unable to sustain pressure on the Reds' pitching. Sanchez faced a tough outing, surrendering five runs, with only one being earned, on four hits during his brief time on the mound.  His performance was marred by defensive lapses that allowed the Reds to capitalize ..read more

The Philadelphia Baseball Review releases a weekly Power Poll that ranks the top five high school programs in the Philadelphia area. Local coaches, scouts, and talent evaluators assist in the voting and selection of teams.  1. Malvern Prep | (19-1, 4-0) [---] The Friars crushed Penn Charter before sweeping a Saturday doubleheader against Cardinal O'Hara and Shipley. Will face Episcopal Academy on Friday.  2. La Salle College | (11-2, 7-0) [---] The Explorers fell to a quality Pittston team last week in a non-conference contest, snapping a ten-game winning streak. The club will fac ..read more

The Phillies continued their winning streak with a commanding 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Ranger Suárez dominated again, allowing just two hits over seven innings and extending his scoreless streak to an impressive 25 innings.  Suárez, with a record of 4-0, has been in excellent form, winning his last four starts, including a remarkable 112-pitch shutout against Colorado just last Tuesday. In this game, Suárez demonstrated his mastery, conceding only two singles while striking out five and issuing just one walk.  Gregory Soto and Jeff Hoffman complemented ..read more

 The Phillies are gearing up for a 10-game road trip starting this Monday night with a four-game series in Cincinnati, followed by stops in San Diego and Anaheim. Earlier this month, the Reds took two out of three games against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.  Philadelphia is currently one of the hottest teams in baseball, enjoying a six-game winning streak that includes sweeps of the Rockies and White Sox. They boast a 14-8 record, matching their best start through 22 games since 2018.    A major factor contributing to their success is their starting pitching staff ..read more

Taijuan Walker made what likely was his final rebab start on Sunday, tossing 6 1/3 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley while surrendering four runs on seven hits. He walked three and whiffed just one. He threw 59 of his 102 pitches for strikes. Walker began the season on the injured list while dealing with an impingement in his right shoulder.  Walker's return means Spencer Turnbull, who has been outstanding in the starting rotation, will move to a long-man role in the bullpen. The 31-year-old right-hander is 2-0 with a 1.23 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in four starts and carried a no-hit bid into ..read more

Jimmy Gulden is the owner & director of Baseball U PA - Philly. He's been involved with baseball at various levels for more than two decades and has served on several local college coaching staffs, including Arcadia, La Salle, Bucknell, and Susquehanna.    Gulden was drafted out of Lewisburg Area HS by the Montreal Expos in the 2000 MLB Entry Draft before accepting a scholarship to play baseball at Virginia Tech. After 2 seasons, he transferred to Cleveland State University, where he played 2 seasons earned his Bachelors degree in communications with a minor in business managem ..read more

Aaron Nola extended the streak of stellar starting pitching for the Phillies by delivering eight strong innings, allowing only two runs on four hits. This performance helped Philadelphia secure an 8-2 victory over the struggling Chicago White Sox on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. Nola's lone blemish came via a Eloy Jimenez two-run homer in the opening frame.  The Phillies answered with three runs of their own in the first inning, capitalizing on a pair of walks and a fielding error. The offense stayed steady with Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm each driving in a run in the four ..read more

Aaron Nola gets the ball on Sunday. | PHOTO: John Fink The Phillies are poised for a series sweep against the White Sox on Sunday, riding the momentum of two resounding victories earlier in the weekend. Spencer Turnbull showcased his dominance by carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Friday, while Zack Wheeler replicated the feat by carrying his own no-hitter into the eighth inning on Saturday, narrowly missing out on history when rookie Korey Lee broke it up with a timely single.  Lee's single found a narrow path past the diving Bryce Harper at first base, slicing int ..read more