Paul Hagen

Paul Hagen writes a weekly Phillies column for PhillyVoice.com. He’s been reporting and opinionating about the Fightin’s since 1987 which, if you’re old enough, you’ll remember was the year Lance Parrish was signed as a free agent. After 25 years with the Philadelphia Daily News he worked for MLB.com until 2018. Not a total dinosaur, he’s on Twitter @hagenp.

April 16, 2019

Phillies

Paul Hagen: Phillies offense just as much to blame as pitching for recent struggles

by Paul Hagen

When word got out Monday afternoon that Phillies reliever David Robertson had been placed on the injured list with a sore right elbow, it stirred the embers of an already-tired debate about whether the team should – no, must! – sign free agent closer Craig Kimbrel.

April 9, 2019

Phillies

Paul Hagen: How does the enigma of Vince Velasquez fit into the 2019 Phillies?

by Paul Hagen

Vince Velasquez made his first start of the season Monday night against the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, a tell-tale indication of where he fits on the depth chart as the Phillies skipped his turn once as they worked around early season open dates in the schedule.

April 3, 2019

Phillies

Paul Hagen: Nationals fans' bark is worse than their bite as Bryce Harper returns

by Paul Hagen

And with a home run and three RBI in his team's 8-2 win, the Phillies outfielder got the last laugh.

March 28, 2019

Phillies

Paul Hagen: Odubel Herrera, Maikel Franco face challenges and opportunities in relegated roles

by Paul Hagen

In a convincing 10-4 win over the defending National League East champion Braves, though, much of the heavy lifting was done by third baseman Maikel Franco and centerfielder Odubel Herrera — two guys who have been around for awhile. And you know what they say about how familiarity can breed contempt.

March 9, 2019

Phillies