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MLB draft: Dates, start time, pick order and how to watch as Phillies select at No. originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com It's a quiet night across baseball as most of the industry focuses on tonight's MLB draft. The Phillies are involved in one of only four games Monday night as they open a series in San Diego. Continue to Article

June 03, 2019 9:47:am EST

Rhys Hoskins applauds addition of Jay Bruce: 'Hell fit right in, were excited to get him' originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com LOS ANGELES - The Phillies have just 68 home runs this season. That ranks 23rd in the majors. The team's pinch-hitters are hitting just . Continue to Article

June 02, 2019 6:07:pm EST

He's not exactly the one big bat they were missing, but the Phillies gave up a Single A infielder and are assuming little of Bruce's remaining contract, making the trade a no-brainer. Bruce's strengths and weaknesses are clear this long into his career. He has as much raw power as anyone and can hit you 30-plus home runs over a full season, especially a season like this one when the baseballs are ... Continue to Article

June 02, 2019 12:26:pm EST

Phillies get slugger Jay Bruce in trade with Mariners originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com LOS ANGELES – The Phillies have acquired veteran outfielder Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Class A third baseman Jake Scheiner. The Phillies will pay just $2.75 million of the $21 million left on Bruce's contract, which runs through 2020. Bruce will join the Phillies in time for Monday night's game in San Diego. Continue to Article

June 02, 2019 10:25:am EST