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Phillies jump all over Alcantara as Wheeler dominates Marlins in opener

5 days ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

Zack Wheeler did not have his very best stuff his last couple outings, and while it’s easy to blow early-season trends out of proportion, it’s hard to ever get too concerned about him. Wheeler demonstrated why on Friday, punching out 13 Marlins in seven innings of two-run ball to lead the Phillies to a painless 7-2 series-opening win. The baker’s dozen strikeout total was one shy of Wheeler’s career high and his most since he set down 14 on May 29, 2021, his 22nd start with the Phillies.
Cristopher Sánchez’s changeup Thursday wasn’t just wipeout. It was historic

6 days ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

Cristopher Sánchez recorded the final out of the fourth inning on Thursday against the Giants and flexed his arms in celebration. It was not a big spot: The bases were empty, the count 0-2, the Phillies leading by four. But it was the end of a ridiculous inning. Sánchez struck out that side in that fourth frame for his sixth, seventh and eighth punchouts of the game. All eight of those came on changeups. In the fourth inning, he threw 11 pitches. Eight of them were changeups.
Bohm’s much-needed hit, Realmuto’s first homer, wind lift Phillies past Giants

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Nathan Ackerman

The Phillies will take runs however they can get them right now, and so they can thank the elements, somewhat, for doing their part on Tuesday night. A few big hits, some of which Citizens Bank Park’s swirling gusts helped produce, provided a jolt for a slumping offense whose six runs amounted to a series-tying victory over the Giants. But the biggest hit of the night was not aided by the weather, and it was a huge one both for team and for individual.
Brandon Marsh benched amid brutal hitless stretch, working to get ‘my rhythm back’

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Ty Daubert

PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh took the field at Citizens Bank Park for early batting practice, searching for a better feeling in the batter’s box with a brutal 0-for-26 stretch at the plate hanging over his head. The outfielder will not be in the lineup as the Phillies open a four-game series with the Giants on Monday to start off a seven-game homestand. Manager Rob Thomson will give him a chance to reset. Marsh believes he’ll need to work to find better results moving forward.
Phillies’ miserable offensive stretch continues in series loss to Cardinals

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

The Phillies (9-6) just can’t get it going at the plate. They have been shut out twice in the last three games, dropping the finale against the Cardinals (7-8) in St. Louis 7-0. It’s the first time since August 2022 that the Phillies were held scoreless twice in a single series. They had opportunities early against St. Louis starter Matthew Liberatore, but couldn’t cash in.
Phillies reportedly offered Kyle Schwarber an extension during offseason

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

The Phillies tried to sign Kyle Schwarber to an extension in the offseason, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. With the way he is swinging the bat early — and the stunning lack of top free agents in next year’s class — the Phillies could regret not closing the deal. Schwarber is batting .288 with six home runs, 12 RBIs and a 1.114 OPS through his first 64 plate appearances. It’s early, but Schwarber is building on adjustments from last year that made him a more well-rounded hitter.
New batting order doesn’t produce as Phillies drop opener to Cardinals

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a bold lineup change prior to Friday’s game. He moved Bryson Stott to the leadoff spot and batted Kyle Schwarber cleanup behind Bryce Harper. The thinking behind it is to better protect Harper, who was intentionally walked twice in Thursday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves. It did not lead to a better result. The Phillies (8-5) managed only three hits and were shut out for the first time this season in a 2-0 loss to the Cardinals (6-7) in St. Louis.
Phillies Injury Updates: Ranger Suárez feels good, Andrew Painter makes first start of year

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

The Latest Phillies Injury UpdateRanger Suárez (low back stiffness)Status: 15-day injured list; Began rehab assignment on Thursday, April 10. Left-hander Ranger Suárez is on the injured list with back stiffness. He dealt with a back issue last year as well. Taijuan Walker has taken his place in the rotation for the time being. Suárez pitched three innings in his first rehab start with Single-A Clearwater on Thursday. He pitched three scoreless innings with four strikeouts.
Phillies battle, lose frustrating marathon game against Braves

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

The Phillies pitching staff surrendered only one run through ten innings. It wasn’t enough to win the series as the Braves were able to get the timely hits late in a 4-2 win in 11 innings. In a game that started at 7:15 p.m. and ended at 12:53 a.m. thanks to a nearly three-hour long rain delay, the Phillies bats left 13 men on base and went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Nick Castellanos, who moved up to the cleanup spot, went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts.
Spencer Turnbull to throw for interested teams

1 week ago | philliesnation.com | Destiny Lugardo

Spencer Turnbull, one of the main characters in the Phillies’ hot start to the season last year, is still a free agent. He is throwing for interested teams, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Scott Boras client is looking to sign a major league deal. Turnbull, 32, pitched to a 2.65 ERA in 17 games with the Phillies in 2024. He opened the year in the rotation as Taijuan Walker’s replacement. In five starts, Turnbull had a 1.67 ERA.