Phillies Host Cubs: Series Preview
By Matt Veasey
Aug 6, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler (68) hits a single during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
| Friday, September 11/ | vs. Chi Cubs/ | 5:05 PM/ | CSN/ | 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP, WTTM 1680 (Sp.) |
| Friday, September 11/ | vs. Chi Cubs/ | Game 2/ | CSN/ | 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP, WTTM 1680 (Sp.) |
| Saturday, September 12/ | vs. Chi Cubs/ | 7:05 PM/ | CSN/ | 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.), 94 WIP |
| Sunday, September 13/ | vs. Chi Cubs/ | 1:35 PM/ | CSN/ | 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP, WTTM 1680 (Sp.) |
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE forecast for Citizens Bank Park in South Philly
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers before 11am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
INJURIES / DISABLED LISTS
| CUBS | Updated | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motte, Jason (P) | 09/09 | 15-day DL | TBD | Right shoulder strain | Placed on 15-day DL on Aug. 24; threw from 120 feet Sept. 8. | |
| Soler, Jorge (RF) | 09/09 | 15-day DL | TBD | Left oblique strain | Hit off tee, played catch on field Sept. 7; could play in simulated game week of Sept. 7. | |
| Turner, Jacob (P) | 06/14 | 60-day DL | TBD | Right shoulder inflammation | Sent on Double-A rehab assignment June 9; transferred to 60-day DL on April 19. |
| PHILLIES | Updated | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araujo, Elvis (P) | 09/04 | 60-day DL | Possibly September | Strained left groin | Placed on 15-day DL on Aug. 28; transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 4. | |
| Billingsley, Chad (P) | 09/01 | 60-day DL | TBD | Right flexor strain | Transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 1. | |
| Brown, Domonic (LF) | 09/04 | Out Indefinitely | Possibly September | Concussion | Exited game early Sept. 2; diagnosed with concussion Sept. 3. | |
| Franco, Maikel (3B) | 09/09 | 15-day DL | Possibly late September | Left wrist fracture | Reported no pain after taking 20 swings, 10 off practice tee Sept. 9. | |
| Harrison, Matt (P) | 09/01 | 60-day DL | TBD | Lower back inflammation | Transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 1. | |
| Hollands, Mario (P) | 04/20 | Out for Season | 2016 | Recovering from April 2015 Tommy John surgery | Underwent Tommy John surgery April 8. | |
| Lee, Cliff (P) | 04/05 | 60-day DL | Possibly 2015 | Left common flexor tendon tear | Shut down from throwing, placed on 60-day DL on March 16. | |
| Pettibone, Jonathan (P) | 08/08 | Out for Season | 2016 | Recovering from July 2015 shoulder surgery | Underwent season-ending surgery July 22. |