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Bryce Harper Bryce Harper Homers in return
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 3:11 PM
Harper went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Thursday's 5-0 win over Cincinnati.
Analysis: After missing Philadelphia's last three games while on the paternity list, Harper returned with a bang Thursday, launching a two-run homer off Nick Martinez to extend the Phillies lead to 4-0 in the third inning. After a slow start to the year, Harper's starting to turn it around at the plate -- he's hit safely in his last seven games, going 10-for-24 with two home runs and nine RBI in that span. He's boosted his slash line to .256/.347/.488 with five homers and 16 RBI across 22 games this season. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Second straight one-hitter
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 3:03 PM
Wheeler (2-3) earned the win Thursday against the Reds, allowing one hit and four walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Wheeler's allowed just one hit in consecutive starts, as he's held opponents scoreless in 13.1 consecutive innings, posting 16 strikeouts in that span. The 33-year-old right-hander has arguably been the top fantasy starting option early in the season -- he lowered his ERA to 1.93 with a 0.88 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB through six starts (37.1 innings). Wheeler will look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively scheduled as a road matchup Tuesday against the Angels. |
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Johan Rojas Johan Rojas Swipes seventh bag
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:34 AM
Rojas went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: It's been an impressive week for Rojas, who extended his hitting streak to six games, going 10-for-22 with a double, a triple and four stolen bases in that span. After starting the year 1-for-22, the 23-year-old Rojas has boosted his slash line to .266/.329/.328 with nine runs scored, three RBI and a team-high seven stolen bases. |
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Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Four more hits Wednesday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:28 AM
Bohm went 4-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Bohm's been on a tear of late. He now has multiple hits in four straight contests while extending his hitting streak to eight games -- he's 16-for-30 with a 1.522 OPS in that span. The 27-year-old Bohm's now slashing .337/.430/.558 with three homers, 21 RBI and 11 runs scored through his first 25 games this season. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Sent back to minors
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:19 AM
The Phillies optioned Clemens to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
Analysis: He was up with the big club for three games while Bryce Harper was on paternity leave, but he'll now head back to Lehigh Valley as Harper rejoins the club ahead of Thursday's game in Cincinnati. Clemens went 2-for-4 with a home run in his lone start this week. |
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Bryce Harper Bryce Harper Reinstated from paternity leave
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:16 AM
The Phillies reinstated Harper (personal) from the paternity leave list Thursday.
Analysis: Harper missed the first three games of the series in Cincinnati after welcoming his third child into the world, but he's back for the series finale in Cincinnati. The two-time MVP will start at first base and bat third against the Reds. |
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Spencer Turnbull Spencer Turnbull Strikes out eight Wednesday
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 10:59 PM
Turnbull didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Cincinnati, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: It was another strong effort from Turnbull, who set a season-high with eight strikeouts while allowing just one run on a Will Benson solo homer in the third inning. Turnbull has been exceptional to start the year, going 2-0 with a 1.33 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB through 27 innings. Still, with Taijuan Walker (shoulder) returning from the IL, Turnbull will head to the bullpen in an effort to manage his innings. The right-hander figures to be first in line should the Phillies need help in the rotation later this season. |
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Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh On bench against lefty
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:06 PM
Marsh is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Marsh went 0-for-3 with a walk as the Phillies' cleanup hitter in Monday's 7-0 win in the series opener in Cincinnati, but he now finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row while Philadelphia opposes a left-handed starting pitcher (Nick Lodolo) once again. Cristian Pache will draw the start in left field and should continue to fill the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Marsh. |
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Cristian Pache Cristian Pache Gets second straight start
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:04 PM
Pache will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Pache will make his sixth start of the season and his second in as many days while the lefty-hitting Brandon Marsh checks out of the lineup with southpaw Nick Lodolo on the bump for Cincinnati. The right-handed-hitting Pache is expected to fill the short side of a platoon in the outfield for as long as he remains on the 26-man active roster. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Sits in second straight game vs. LHP
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:02 PM
Stott is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: The lefty-hitting Stott is on the bench for the second day in a row while the Phillies oppose another left-handed starting pitcher (Nick Lodolo). Whit Merrifield will get another turn at the keystone in place of Stott. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Gets rest day
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:00 PM
Realmuto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Garrett Stubbs will get a turn behind the plate while Realmuto receives a day off for the first time since April 13. Realmuto had started at catcher in each of Philadelphia's last nine games, going 7-for-37 (.189 average) with one home run and one stolen base over that stretch. |
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Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Another multi-hit game
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:15 AM
Bohm went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Bohm was the lone Phillie with more than one hit and drove in their lone run Tuesday with a two-out double off Andrew Abbott in the opening frame. The 27-year-old Bohm has now hit safely in seven straight games, going 12-for-26 in that span, while recording multiple hits in four of his last five contests. He's boosted his slash line to .305/.400/.524 with three homers, seven doubles and 19 RBI through his first 95 plate appearances while batting in the middle of a potent Philadelphia lineup. |
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Cristopher Sanchez Cristopher Sanchez Falls to Cincinnati
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 9:35 PM
Sanchez (1-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Reds, allowing five runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks over three innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Sanchez struggled with command Tuesday, but the Phillies defense certainly didn't do him any favors, committing three errors behind the left-hander in the eventual 8-1 loss. It's a disappointing effort from Sanchez after he was dominant in his last outing versus Colorado, allowing one run while striking out 10 in a win. He now sports a 2.96 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and 28:11 K:BB through five outings (24.1 innings) this season. Sanchez is currently slated for a road matchup with the Angles on Monday in his next start. |
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Luis F. Ortiz Luis F. Ortiz Starts rehab stint
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 4:34 PM
The Phillies assigned Ortiz (ankle) to Single-A Clearwater on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Ortiz suffered an ankle sprain in his season debut March 30 but is now ready for game action. The right-hander could make a few appearances in the minors before being cleared to join the Phillies. |
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Taijuan Walker Taijuan Walker Rejoining rotation Sunday
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 3:56 PM
Manager Rob Thomson said Walker (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Padres, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander allowed four runs over 6.1 innings during his third minor-league rehab start Sunday, and a successful bullpen session Tuesday was his final hurdle before being cleared to return. Walker posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 138:71 K:BB across 172.2 innings last season for the Phillies. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Homers, doubles in season debut
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 10:24 PM
Clemens went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double during Monday's 7-0 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Clemens filled the role of Bryce Harper (personal) rather admirably, earning the start at first base and contributing two extra-base hits. Following his double in the fourth, Clemens capped his day with a three-run homer over the wall in right center on a full count offering in the ninth to help rubber stamp the Phillies' win. Despite the performance, Clemens is not expected to remain in Philly for too much longer as Harper should return from the paternity list in a few days, likely signaling Clemens' return to Triple-A. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Extends scoreless streak in win
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 10:02 PM
Suarez (4-0) earned the victory Monday, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Reds. He struck out five.
Analysis: Suarez rang up nothing but zeroes for the third-consecutive start, allowing only two singles and a walk in a dominating performance against the Reds. The Phillies' southpaw earned his league-leading fourth win while extending his scoreless inning streak to 25.1 innings. The outing dropped his ERA to 1.36 with a 0.70 WHIP through 33 innings with 32 strikeouts against just five bases on balls. Next up for Suarez is a road matchup, tentatively scheduled to take place this weekend in San Diego against the Padres. |
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Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh Elevated to cleanup spot
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 2:41 PM
Marsh will start in left field and bat cleanup Monday in Cincinnati.
Analysis: With Bryce Harper (personal) landing on the paternity list Monday, Marsh will climb in the batting order. J.T. Realmuto is sliding up one spot to Harper's usual place in the three hole, while Marsh will move into Realmuto's typical cleanup spot. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Getting start at first base
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 2:39 PM
Clemens will start at first base and bat eighth in Monday's game in Cincinnati.
Analysis: After being called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day, Clemens will get the first chance to fill in for everyday first baseman Bryce Harper (personal), who was placed on the paternity list. The 27-year-old Clemens received 148 plate appearances with the Phillies last season, producing a .644 OPS with four home runs. Clemens will likely be sent back down to Triple-A once Harper is ready to return later this week. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Moves up to big-league roster
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 11:45 AM
The Phillies recalled Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.
Analysis: He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Bryce Harper (personal), who was placed on the paternity list. Harper will likely remain away from the Phillies for the maximum three days to welcome in the newest addition to his family, so Clemens' stay with the big club could come to an end before the end of the week. Clemens has produced an .841 OPS over 69 plate appearances at Lehigh Valley this season. |
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