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On Saturday, May 18, the Commissioner’s Office of the MLB announced that Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games because of PED usage. Alvarado has been having a terrific season as the main closer for the Phillies. This could be a major blow to their bullpen and to their championship aspirations. Here’s what we know so far about the situation. Alvarado … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado Suspended 80 Games for PED Usage

The Philadelphia Phillies will have a new closer after José Alvarado has been suspended 80 games for PED usage. Alvarado is ineligible to play in the postseason if the Phillies make it. José Ruiz is being activated from the injured list, as a bullpen decision was looming anyway. Alvarado has a 4-1 record with a 2.70 ERA and seven saves this season in 20 games, along with a 1.86 … [Read more...] about Phillies Need New Closer After Alvarado Suspension

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that Aaron Nola has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right ankle sprain. Nola is coming off of what was statistically the worst start of his major league career. Daniel Robert has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Robert joining the Phillies is a temporary move. Nola has a 1-7 record with a 6.16 ERA and is struggling … [Read more...] about Phillies Place Aaron Nola On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have an upcoming bullpen decision to make that marks a turning point in some ways. Ranger Suárez returned from the injured list recently, and the Phillies elected to delay the decision in the process. José Ruiz was placed on the injured list with neck spasms as the corresponding move. Ruiz has started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. … [Read more...] about Phillies Face Upcoming Bullpen Decision

Once a highly touted Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect, Mick Abel is now having a career resurgence this season. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told 94WIP this week that Abel would be an option if the team needed to tap into their starting pitching depth due to injuries. Abel is currently on the Phillies 40-man roster after having been Rule 5 … [Read more...] about Phillies Prospect Mick Abel Having A Career Resurgence