That Balls Outta Here
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Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is off to a slow start at the plate this year with a disturbing lack of power. Unfortunately, he joins a list of notable major leaguers without a home run through the first three weeks of the season.
Matt Grazel|
Spencer Turnbull flirted with a no-hitter on Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. The Philadelphia Phillies No. 5 starter made a strong case for a rotation spot, but with Taijuan Walker on his way back from the IL, will likely head to the bullpen.
Matt Dargan|
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen debuted for the World Series champions Texas Rangers this week. After starting his season late, he threw five shutout innings against his former team, the Detroit Tigers.
Michael Fisher|
By going 0-3 to start the season, Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler joins some legendary names in the record books, like Nolan Ryan and Pedro Martinez.
Edward Eng|
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Vinnie Portell|
Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez has been incredible this season, but fans might not like where he ranks as the third-best No. 3 starter in MLB Network's recent rankings. There is a case to be made that he should be ranked first.
Eric Moratelli|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, April 19: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. C J.T. Realmuto 5. 3B Alec Bohm 6. RF Nick Castellanos 7. LF Whit Merrifield 8. 2B Edmundo Sosa 9. CF Cristian Pache
Michael Fisher|
Taijuan Walker is getting close to returning to the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation sooner than expected. Originally out until late April or early May, Walker might be activated from the IL as early as next week.
Edward Eng|
The Philadelphia Phillies' early-season closer-by-committee plan has revealed that there is one obvious candidate to be the team's closer. While Jeff Hoffman is a good reliever, José Alvarado is clearly the best choice for the closing job.
Matt Dargan|
The Philadelphia Phillies' sweep over the Colorado Rockies was a good step in the right direction against a weaker opponent. From the incredible starting pitching to the offense to the mixed results from the bullpen, here's what we saw from the Phils.
Matt Dargan|
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper has been scuffling at the plate to begin the year, but based on some of his advanced stats and batted-ball metrics, it looks like he'll be breaking out of his early-season slump soon.
Matt Davis|
Philadelphia Phillies No. 3 prospect Aidan Miller continues to show how good he is, demolishing a massive home run on Tuesday. His scorching hot start in Clearwater proves he's already too good for Low-A.
Eric Moratelli|
The Marlins are off to a horrible start and will likely be sellers by the trade deadline. There are two trade candidates, JT Cargois and Josh Bell, that the Phillies should consider and one they should avoid at all costs, A.J. Puk.
Matt Grazel|
Most people outside of Philadelphia underrate Phillies starter Ranger Suárez, but after his complete-game shutout on Tuesday night, his teammates gave him the high praise he deserves, with Bryce Harper calling him the best No. 3 starter in the game.
Shannon Finegan|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, April 17: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. C J.T. Realmuto 5. 3B Alec Bohm 6. LF Brandon Marsh 7. RF Nick Castellanos 8. 2B Bryson Stott 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
The Philadelphia Phillies struggling outfield offense has been frustrating early this season. To make things worse, a pair of veteran outfielders are swinging hot bats in Triple-A Lehigh Valley, with Jordan Luplow and David Dahl raking for the IronPigs.
Rick Soisson|
The Philadelphia Phillies have some top prospects close to making their MLB debuts, but will any of them make it to the major leagues this season? Here are our best bets on which prospects will make their debuts in 2024.
Matt Dargan|
Phillies starter Ranger Suárez pitched a complete game shutout on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Suárez needed 112 pitches to accomplish the feat, which has become rare in the modern MLB game.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, April 16: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. C J.T. Realmuto 5. 3B Alec Bohm 6. RF Nick Castellanos 7. 2B Bryson Stott 8. LF Brandon Marsh 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
Phillies pitchers Taijuan Walker, Luis Ortiz, Dylan Covey and Michael Rucker are making progress in their return from injury. Walker is making his second rehab start in Triple-A. Oritz will throw a live bullpen. Covey and Rucker have begun throwing.
Michael Fisher|
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