Destiny Lugardo

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Phillies Injury Updates: Bryce Harper getting closer to return

6 days ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

Bryce Harper (right elbow contusion)Status: Not in the lineup for June 1 game vs. BrewersBryce Harper was removed in the first inning of the May 27 game against the Atlanta Braves after getting hit by a 95 mph fastball from Spencer Strider in the right elbow. Harper was in a lot of pain, but did not suffer a fracture. Harper has been out of the Phillies starting lineup for five consecutive games.
Did Jesús Luzardo really have to wear it?

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies manager Rob Thomson was ejected in the top of the fourth after his soon-to-be beaten and battered starting pitcher had a questionable balk called against him. Third base umpire Derek Thomas believed Luzardo stopped at the top of his leg lift. “That’s the first time I’ve ever heard that,” Thomson said. Jesús Luzardo didn’t need to look at the numbers to know that Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers was the worst outing of his career.
Rob Thomson ejected, Luzardo roughed up against Brewers

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies manager Rob Thomson was ejected by crew chief Dan Iassogna in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game against the Brewers after arguing a balk call against Jesús Luzardo. Luzardo originally had the first out of the inning on a pickoff play, but the runner Brice Turang was called back to second on the balk call. It’s the fifth time Thomson has been ejected as Phillies manager. The call made a disasterous inning even worse.
Phillies ground their way to loss versus Brewers

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Christian Yelich homered twice, Taijuan Walker struggled to go deep into the game and the Phillies (36-21) couldn’t stop pounding the ball into the ground in a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers (30-28) on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester recorded 18 outs against the Phillies. Sixteen of them came on the ground. The 24-year-old Priester put on a masterclass on how to pitch to the Phillies.
Returning to Philly will always be special for Rhys Hoskins

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins and his wife Jayme had a plan. The Brewers had a scheduled off day in Philadelphia prior to Friday’s series opener against the Phillies. It was just enough time to hit up some food spots the couple loved during Rhys’ tenure in Philadelphia. With their six-month old daughter Rory along for the ride, Rhys and Jayme ate as many carbs as they possibly could.
Phillies Notes: June Schwarber, Harper update and extra pitchers

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies in 2024 avoided doubleheaders for an entire year. They have played two in the last 16 days. The last two Phillies home losses have come in the second game of a doubleheader. Jordan Romano’s high-wire act — and Rafael Marchan’s heroics — led Philadelphia to a 5-4 game one victory over the division rival Atlanta Braves. In a highly anticipated Chris Sale vs. Zack Wheeler rematch from April, Sale dominated the Phillies lineup across six scoreless innings.
Phillies Injury Updates: The latest on Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

Bryce Harper (hit by pitch) Status: Not in the lineup for Game 1 of May 29 doubleheader against Braves Bryce Harper was removed in the first inning of the May 27 game against the Atlanta Braves after getting hit by a 95 mph fastball from Spencer Strider in the right elbow. Harper was in a lot of pain, but did not suffer a fracture. He is not in the lineup for game one of Thursday’s doubleheader. Harper received treatment on Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Dave Dombrowski on Howie Roseman, what great front office executives have in common

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — When Dave Dombrowski was hired by the Phillies to be the club’s president of baseball operations in December 2020, he received a note from a fellow Philadelphia front office executive: Eagles vice president and general manager Howie Roseman. After hearing that Roseman was going to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to Tuesday’s game against the Braves, Dombrowski shot Roseman a text: “Throw a strike.” The two planned on meeting up to say hello later that night.
Phillies win, avoid worst-case scenario with Harper

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper does not have a fracture. That is the biggest win of the day for the Phillies. They also won a baseball game 2-0 against the hated Atlanta Braves. The result of the game became secondary when the Phillies’ superstar first baseman went down on the ground, writhing in pain after getting hit in the right elbow with a 95 mph fastball from Spencer Strider. The Phillies were able to breathe a sigh of relief a few innings later when the X-rays came back negative.
While you were asleep, the Phillies won a bonkers game

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

Those that are sick enough to stay up until the early morning hours to watch baseball were rewarded with one of the more entertaining Phillies games of the year. Those that fell asleep get to read about it. Saturday night leading into Sunday morning’s Phillies vs.