Destiny Lugardo

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Is Kyle Schwarber a 100 million dollar player?

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

Kyle Schwarber is off to an amazing start. Schwarber leads the National League in home runs and has a .999 OPS. The Phillies have needed every bit of Schwarber’s offensive outburst with Bryce Harper and others not getting off to the start they had hoped for. The only downside is his price tag has risen. Just how much could Schwarber get on the free agent market? He could do better than the four years and $79 million he got in his first contract with the Phillies.
Max Kepler finding success with career year as ‘blueprint’

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA – Kevin Long knew he had something to work with. The veteran hitting coach ventured to a training facility near his Scottsdale home in December to check out a free agent hitter that had his attention. The Phillies’ decision makers were scheduled to meet that night over Zoom to discuss, among other things, who will be playing left field for the club in 2025. He had some thoughts about Max Kepler, but wanted an in-person look at his work in the batting cages.
Phillies Injury Updates: Aaron Nola dealt with neck issue before start

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesAaron Nola made his scheduled start on Saturday, May 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks despite dealing with a neck issue that bothered him while warming up. Nola said the right side of his neck locked up and “wouldn’t pop.” The Phillies and Nola believe that the neck will not be an issue moving forward. Nola’s last non-COVID injured list stint came in 2017.
Phillies 2025 walk-up songs

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

Check out the Phillies’ 2025 walk-up songs with timestamps. Make sure to like the 2025 walk-up songs playlist on Spotify. Check back for updates throughout the season.
Phillies Injury Updates: Jose Ruiz lands on IL

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesBrandon Marsh (right hamstring strain) Status: Activated on Saturday, May 3. Brandon Marsh is playing center field and batting ninth against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, May 3. — Last Updated on May 3 by Destiny LugardoRanger Suárez (low back stiffness)Status: Activated on Saturday, May 3. Ranger Suárez is scheduled to make his first start of the season on Sunday, May 4 against the Diamondbacks. He was activated from the injured list a day early.
Schwarber, Kepler come through against lefty in win against Arizona

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber continues to be insane. The season numbers look great. He has 10 home runs and a .963 OPS. But the numbers against left-handed pitching are even better than they were last season. He came into the game with a 1.207 OPS against southpaws. That number has gone up.
Schwarber, Kepler come through against lefty in win against Arizona

2 weeks ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber continues to be insane. The season numbers look great. He has 10 home runs and a .963 OPS. But the numbers against left-handed pitching are even better than they were last season. He came into the game with a 1.207 OPS against southpaws. He finished at .898 in 2024. That number has gone up.
Schwarber, Kepler come through against lefty in win against Arizona

2 weeks ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber continues to be insane. The season stats look great. He has 10 home runs and a .963 OPS. But the numbers against left-handed pitching are even better than they were last season. He came into the game with a 1.207 OPS against southpaws. He finished at .898 in 2024. That number has gone up.
Ranger Suárez ready to begin what could be the final chapter of his Phillies career

2 weeks ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — The most important season of Ranger Suárez’s career begins soon. Suárez is scheduled to be activated off the injured list and start for the Phillies on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s a month behind due to a back injury. The Phillies lefty, who has been in the organization since 2012 and on the major league team since 2018, is scheduled to become a free agent after this season. The stakes are high. He can parlay a strong five-month stretch into a monster payday.
Phillies 2025 giveaway schedule: Jerseys, Phanatic fun stuff, bobbles and more

2 weeks ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

There’s a number of great promotions and giveaways on the Phillies’ 2025 schedule, including an Aaron Nola jersey, Phanatic children’s book, a bunch of cool bobbles, a floppy hat and much more. Here’s a look at the 2025 Phillies promotional schedule:Monday, March 31 vs. Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p.m. ET: 2024 NL East Champions Replica Pennant (all fans) Wednesday, April 2 vs. Colorado Rockies at 6:45 p.m. ET: Opening Night T-Shirt (fans 15 & over) Saturday, April 5 vs.