Mitch_Rupert
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Recovering sports writer now recruiting in the golf industry. Still covering high school and college wrestling for PA Power Wrestling. Phillies minor league afficianado. I got your back. He/Him
I think if the Castellanos story had come from anyone but Matt Gelb, I'd be a little skeptical. But Gelb is so dialed into the team and the front office and isn't in to sensationalism. I don't know if that makes it hit home anymore, but it feels more anchored, if that makes sense
February 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I think if the Castellanos story had come from anyone but Matt Gelb, I'd be a little skeptical. But Gelb is so dialed into the team and the front office and isn't in to sensationalism. I don't know if that makes it hit home anymore, but it feels more anchored, if that makes sense
Nick Castellanos is an enigma. He's frustrating, electric, standoffish, fun-loving, blunt, dedicated, stubborn, exhausting, and entertaining.
It was clearly time to go. But what an interesting ride the last four years were. Gonna crack open a Presidente for him tonight.
It was clearly time to go. But what an interesting ride the last four years were. Gonna crack open a Presidente for him tonight.
February 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Nick Castellanos is an enigma. He's frustrating, electric, standoffish, fun-loving, blunt, dedicated, stubborn, exhausting, and entertaining.
It was clearly time to go. But what an interesting ride the last four years were. Gonna crack open a Presidente for him tonight.
It was clearly time to go. But what an interesting ride the last four years were. Gonna crack open a Presidente for him tonight.
Well, Weston Wilson was not the roster casualty I was expecting to get JT Realmuto back on the 40-man
January 20, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Well, Weston Wilson was not the roster casualty I was expecting to get JT Realmuto back on the 40-man
My greatest memory of Ranger Suarez is after throwing a no-hitter with the Crosscutters in 2016, talking with him postgame and there was this moment when it finally hit him that he'd thrown a professional no-hitter. He paused his answers, looked skyward, and just laughed.
January 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
My greatest memory of Ranger Suarez is after throwing a no-hitter with the Crosscutters in 2016, talking with him postgame and there was this moment when it finally hit him that he'd thrown a professional no-hitter. He paused his answers, looked skyward, and just laughed.
Otto Kemp and Griff McGarry have been named the 2025 Paul Owens Award winners, presented to the Phillies' top minor league player and pitcher
September 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Otto Kemp and Griff McGarry have been named the 2025 Paul Owens Award winners, presented to the Phillies' top minor league player and pitcher
Aidan Miller singles off Kodai Senga, then steals his 59th base of the season
September 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Aidan Miller singles off Kodai Senga, then steals his 59th base of the season
I have zero idea what to make of Felix Reyes as a prospect, but he’s had an incredible year and keeps it going with his first AAA home run hit at just 92 mph. He’s probably the front runner for the Paul Owens Award after winning the Eastern League batting title
September 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I have zero idea what to make of Felix Reyes as a prospect, but he’s had an incredible year and keeps it going with his first AAA home run hit at just 92 mph. He’s probably the front runner for the Paul Owens Award after winning the Eastern League batting title
It was a two-hit night for Aidan Miller, who reached base three times. He doubled to center on the first pitch of the game with an exit velo of 105.7
September 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
It was a two-hit night for Aidan Miller, who reached base three times. He doubled to center on the first pitch of the game with an exit velo of 105.7
Aidan Miller has his first AAA hit, yanking a hanging breaking ball into the corner for a double at 100.5 mph
September 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Aidan Miller has his first AAA hit, yanking a hanging breaking ball into the corner for a double at 100.5 mph
Maybe the best outing of the season for Andrew Painter in his penultimate start. He throws 5 innings of scoreless ball for the first time since June 15
5 IP, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 6Ks ... 74 pitches, 47 strikes ... 13 swings and miss ... Sat 95-97, T98
5 IP, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 6Ks ... 74 pitches, 47 strikes ... 13 swings and miss ... Sat 95-97, T98
September 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Maybe the best outing of the season for Andrew Painter in his penultimate start. He throws 5 innings of scoreless ball for the first time since June 15
5 IP, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 6Ks ... 74 pitches, 47 strikes ... 13 swings and miss ... Sat 95-97, T98
5 IP, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 6Ks ... 74 pitches, 47 strikes ... 13 swings and miss ... Sat 95-97, T98
Aidan Miller plays the game like it’s moving slow to him. A lot of young guys might rush this play, but he knows how much time he has, settles and makes a good throw. Seeing him in person has been different than watching broadcasts.
September 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Aidan Miller plays the game like it’s moving slow to him. A lot of young guys might rush this play, but he knows how much time he has, settles and makes a good throw. Seeing him in person has been different than watching broadcasts.
Another really good PA from Aidan Miller earns his second walk of the night. Down 0-2 he battles back to walk, then steals second on the next pitch. Still hasn’t registered a AAA AB, but has two steals. Kenta Maeda has shown Miller nothing but spin, and Miller has been real patient with it
September 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Another really good PA from Aidan Miller earns his second walk of the night. Down 0-2 he battles back to walk, then steals second on the next pitch. Still hasn’t registered a AAA AB, but has two steals. Kenta Maeda has shown Miller nothing but spin, and Miller has been real patient with it
Aidan Miller walks in his first PA with Lehigh Valley. Spit on a couple good breaking balls running away from him with two strikes
September 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Aidan Miller walks in his first PA with Lehigh Valley. Spit on a couple good breaking balls running away from him with two strikes
Wife is at a church meeting, so nowhere else to be than at Aidan Miller’s AAA debut with a Wallenpaupack Cream Ale in hand
September 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Wife is at a church meeting, so nowhere else to be than at Aidan Miller’s AAA debut with a Wallenpaupack Cream Ale in hand
19 games to play?
Let's get weird.
Let's get weird.
September 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
19 games to play?
Let's get weird.
Let's get weird.
Phillies first round pick Gage Wood records his first pro strikeout with Clearwater thanks in part to a good ABS challenge from catcher Luis Caicuto … Sitting 94-96 early
September 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Phillies first round pick Gage Wood records his first pro strikeout with Clearwater thanks in part to a good ABS challenge from catcher Luis Caicuto … Sitting 94-96 early
Dante Nori ropes an RBI double to the corner to put Jersey Shore up 3-0 … He’s got 12 hits in 9 games with the BlueClaws
September 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Dante Nori ropes an RBI double to the corner to put Jersey Shore up 3-0 … He’s got 12 hits in 9 games with the BlueClaws
Justin Crawford leaves Lehigh Valley’s game in the first inning after taking a shoulder from Otto Kemp in the face on a no man’s land popup
September 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Justin Crawford leaves Lehigh Valley’s game in the first inning after taking a shoulder from Otto Kemp in the face on a no man’s land popup
Jersey Shore’s Dante Nori swipes his 50th base of the season across two levels (37 at Clearwater, 13 at Jersey Shore). Nori is 50 for 59 in stolen base attempts this year
September 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Jersey Shore’s Dante Nori swipes his 50th base of the season across two levels (37 at Clearwater, 13 at Jersey Shore). Nori is 50 for 59 in stolen base attempts this year
Jersey Shore’s Saul Teran needs some serious Paul Owens Award consideration after a scoreless 10th inning and a pair of strikeouts tonight:
37 G
5-1
1.23 ERA
14/15 saves
44 IP
29 hits
7 R
6 ER
54/16 K/BB
.192 BAA
1.02 WHIP
37 G
5-1
1.23 ERA
14/15 saves
44 IP
29 hits
7 R
6 ER
54/16 K/BB
.192 BAA
1.02 WHIP
September 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Jersey Shore’s Saul Teran needs some serious Paul Owens Award consideration after a scoreless 10th inning and a pair of strikeouts tonight:
37 G
5-1
1.23 ERA
14/15 saves
44 IP
29 hits
7 R
6 ER
54/16 K/BB
.192 BAA
1.02 WHIP
37 G
5-1
1.23 ERA
14/15 saves
44 IP
29 hits
7 R
6 ER
54/16 K/BB
.192 BAA
1.02 WHIP
Alex McFarlane’s AA debut with Reading was pretty electric. Sat 99-101 on the broadcast gun, he struck out three, walked his first batter and allowed a hit. But all in all a really good showing from McFarlane out of the pen
September 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Alex McFarlane’s AA debut with Reading was pretty electric. Sat 99-101 on the broadcast gun, he struck out three, walked his first batter and allowed a hit. But all in all a really good showing from McFarlane out of the pen
Phillies fifth-round pick Gabe Craig made his second appearance for Clearwater tonight, striking out one in a scoreless inning. Sat 93-95 with the fastball.
September 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Phillies fifth-round pick Gabe Craig made his second appearance for Clearwater tonight, striking out one in a scoreless inning. Sat 93-95 with the fastball.
Phillies 10th-round pick Cole Gilley made his pro debut tonight for Clearwater, striking out the side in his first inning. Gilley threw two shutout innings, allowing a walk and not hits. He sat 92-93 with the fastball, but I really liked the potential of the changeup
September 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Phillies 10th-round pick Cole Gilley made his pro debut tonight for Clearwater, striking out the side in his first inning. Gilley threw two shutout innings, allowing a walk and not hits. He sat 92-93 with the fastball, but I really liked the potential of the changeup
Otto Kemp hands the lead right back to Lehigh Valley with a sky-scraping two run home run in the first inning
September 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Otto Kemp hands the lead right back to Lehigh Valley with a sky-scraping two run home run in the first inning
Welcome back, Aidan Miller.
After missing the last four games, Miller leads off tonight’s game for Reading with his 13th homer of the season, a 398-foot shot at 110 mph
After missing the last four games, Miller leads off tonight’s game for Reading with his 13th homer of the season, a 398-foot shot at 110 mph
September 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Welcome back, Aidan Miller.
After missing the last four games, Miller leads off tonight’s game for Reading with his 13th homer of the season, a 398-foot shot at 110 mph
After missing the last four games, Miller leads off tonight’s game for Reading with his 13th homer of the season, a 398-foot shot at 110 mph