A Philly sports lifer who grew up a diehard fan before shifting to cover the Phillies beginning in 2011 as a writer, reporter, podcaster and on-air host. Believes in blending analytics with old-school feel and observation, and can often be found watching four games at once when the Phillies aren't playing.
Andrew Painter showed so many promising signs in his MLB debut, as much in the innings the Nationals made him work as in the innings he was spotless. Breaking down the moments that mattered.
Andrew Painter's Phillies debut is more than three years in the making, and he spoke the day before his first start about what he's learned and how he's handling nerves.
The Phillies' April schedule is unusual with an early West Coast trip and their entire season series against multiple teams coming in the span of a few weeks.
Jesus Luzardo wasn't the only reason why the Phillies lost their series finale to the Rangers, but it was an uncharacteristic start for the recently extended lefty.
One series obviously does not tell us who a team will be, but the Phillies' first weekend highlighted many of the fanbase's concerns over a lack of offense.