That Balls Outta Here
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José Alvarado has been downright dreadful out of the Phillies bullpen for a while now, so we tried to get to the bottom of his problems. He only throws two pitches, and one of them, his sinker, isn't working for him this season.
Matt Dargan|
The Phillies activated outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day IL on Friday, optioning Cal Stevenson to Triple-A. With Hays' return, the Phillies have a good problem in left field, with Weston Wilson playing so well.
Michael Fisher|
With Austin Hays returning from the IL, Weston Wilson has done more than enough with his production at the plate to earn more playing time in the outfield for the Phillies.
Matt Davis|
With Ranger Suárez set to return this weekend, the Phillies need the left-hander to help right the rotation for the stretch run but shouldn't expect the same pitcher that dominated at the beginning of the season.
Eric Moratelli|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 22: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. RF Nick Castellanos 5. 2B Bryson Stott 6. C J.T. Realmuto 7. LF Brandon Marsh 8. 3B Weston Wilson 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
José Alvarado hasn’t had the season the Phillies were hoping for. The big left-hander is struggling with command and the fans are getting restless.
Michael Hennelly|
After Whit Merrifield was a key part of the Braves' 3-1 win on Tuesday, he added insult to injury with his postgame comments. The Phillies got the last laugh in Wednesday's 3-2 win, with the former Phillie grounding out to end the game.
Edward Eng|
Phillies owner John Middleton cares about the Phillies' fortunes and the fans and has expressed frustration over the team's recent struggles this season.
Matt Davis|
With MLB rosters expanding in September, the Phillies have some good minor league hitters to choose from at Triple-A, including Rafael Marchán, Buddy Kennedy, Kody Clemens and Scott Kingery.
Michael Fisher|
Braves shortstop Orlando Arica stared down Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper after a home run on Wednesday in a pathetic attempt to answer Harper’s double stare down from last year's NLDS.
Matt Davis|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 21: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. RF Nick Castellanos 6. C J.T. Realmuto 7. LF Weston Wilson 8. 2B Edmundo Sosa 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
In the recent midseason updates by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, the Phillies farm system took a giant leap up the rankings to No. 14 and No. 16.
Matt Dargan|
Get all the details about the Phillies' 2025 spring training schedule, including when they begin Grapefruit League action and the MLB Spring Breakout game at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida.
Erick Klambara|
The Phillies got some good news on the injury front, with Austin Hays beginning a rehab assignment and Ranger Suárez planning to come off the IL on Saturday. Plus, news on Spencer Turnbull and Taijuan Walker's less-than-stellar return.
Michael Fisher|
Whit Merrifield faced his former team on Tuesday and got his revenge against the Phillies, going 2-for-3 and helping his new team, the Braves, take a 3-1 win.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 20: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. RF Nick Castellanos 6. 2B Bryson Stott 7. C J.T. Realmuto 8. LF Brandon Marsh 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
Former Phillies reliever Héctor Neris was released by the Cubs on Tuesday and might be a chance worth taking to add some veteran depth to the bullpen for the stretch run.
Edward Eng|
After almost a decade, Phillies pitcher Tyler Gilbert finally gets his opportunity to pitch for the team that drafted him in 2015.
Edward Eng|
With the Braves getting more bad injury news about third baseman Austin Riley, the Phillies need to take advantage and can't ease off against their reeling division rivals in the three-game series this week in Atlanta.
Michael Fisher|
After a rough first half, Johan Rojas is making a convincing bid to keep the everyday center field job with strong second-half play. He's playing like the Phillies had hoped he would when they gave him the job in spring training.
Michael Fisher|
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