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Fightins to Play Split-Season Format Beginning in 2019

February 21, 2019 - (Reading, PA) - Reading Fightin Phils season will be played under a different format in 2019, as announced by the Eastern League on Thursday. The league will now operate under a split season, with the winners of the first and second halves in each division qualifying for the playoffs. The final day of the first half in 2019 will be Tuesday, June 18th, when the Fightins are home facing the Akron RubberDucks at 7:10 p.m. The second half will begin on Wednesday, June 19th. Playoff spots will now be determined using won-lo... Full Story

Shawn Williams Named New Fightin Phils Manager

February 8, 2019 - (Reading, PA) - Former Clearwater Threshers manager Shawn Williams will be the R-Phils new manager for the 2019 season as announced by Josh Bonifay, Philadelphia Phillies Director, Player Development on Friday. Williams will be joined by returning hitting coach Kevin Riggs, as well as new Fightins pitching coach Aaron Fultz, assistant coach Nelson Prada, athletic trainer Michael Hefta, and strength and conditioning coach Kenny Matanane. Williams takes over in Reading after guiding the Clearwater Threshers the past two sea... Full Story

Kirsten Karbach Hired as New Director of Public/Media Relations and Broadcaster

February 5, 2019 - (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, proud double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced the hiring of Kirsten Karbach as the team's new Director of Public/Media Relations and Radio Broadcaster. Karbach had previously been with the Clearwater Threshers as their broadcaster since the 2013 season. She was named the 2018 Florida State League Broadcaster of the Year. "Kirsten brings with her excellent experience and a passion for the game of baseball," said R-Phils General Manager Scott Hunsicker. "Sh... Full Story

Jimmy Rollins to be Inducted into Baseballtown Hall of Fame

January 31, 2019 - (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, proud double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced former R-Phils shortstop Jimmy Rollins will be inducted into the Penn State Children's Hospital Baseballtown Hall of Fame on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:10 p.m. when the R-Phils host the Hartford Yard Goats. The first 3,500 adults will receive a Jimmy Rollins Sliding Bobble Head sponsored by FirstEnergy. Rollins played for the Reading Phillies during the 1999 season. He played in 133 games and hit .273 with 21 dou... Full Story

• Fightins to Play Split-Season Format Beginning in 2019 - February 21, 2019
  
• Shawn Williams Named New Fightin Phils Manager - February 8, 2019
  
• Kirsten Karbach Hired as New Director of Public/Media Relations and Broadcaster - February 5, 2019
  
• Jimmy Rollins to be Inducted into Baseballtown Hall of Fame - January 31, 2019
  
• Phillies Assistant General Manager Minniti Added to Caravan - January 10, 2019
  
• Gabe Kapler, Hector Neris and Tom McCarthy Added to Caravan - January 7, 2019
  
• Andrew Knapp and Phillie Phanatic Added to Phillies Caravan - December 12, 2018
  
• Fightins Nominated for John Henry Moss Community Service Award - September 26, 2018
  
• 2018 Season ends in Trenton - September 3, 2018
  
• Fightins shutout for second straight game - September 2, 2018
  
• Viza strong despite 3-0 loss to Thunder - September 1, 2018
  
• Walk-filled first inning downs Fightins - August 31, 2018
  
• Squirrels beat Fightins 3-2 - August 29, 2018
  
• Fightins prevail 5-4 in Richmond - August 28, 2018
  
• Fightins Say Goodbye to Fans - August 26, 2018
  
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League: Eastern League
Home: Reading, Pennsylvania
Class: AA
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
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Mon., Sep 3	L	Reading 1 at Trenton 2	Final
Sun., Sep 2	L	Reading 0 at Trenton 3	Final
Sat., Sep 1	L	Reading 0 at Trenton 3	Final
Fri., Aug 31	L	Reading 2 at Trenton 3	Final
Thu., Aug 30		Reading at Richmond	Susp.
Wed., Aug 29	L	Reading 2 at Richmond 3	Final
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• Fightin Phils: Eastern League will split seasons - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 22)
• Fightin Phils hire new broadcaster - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 6)
• Shawn Williams expected to manage Fightin Phils - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 1)
• Jimmy Rollins to be inducted into Baseballtown Hall of Fame - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 1)
• Fightin Phils manager yet to be announced - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (January 23)
• Phillies manager added to Caravan - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (January 8)
• Phillies catcher added as guest at Caravan - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (December 13)
• Hoffmaster promoted to assistant general manager of Fightin Phils - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (November 21)
• Gabe Kapler's visit highlights Fightin Phils season - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (November 5)
• Listi, Parkinson honored by Phillies - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (November 5)
• Fightin Phils win Minor League Baseball award - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (November 5)
• Fightin Phils receive John Henry Moss Community Service Award - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (November 5)
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