After a slow start, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is heating up at the dish. Turner has a .310/.365/.443 line with five home runs and 23 RBI this season in 51 games. Additionally, Turner has a 127 wRC+ with a .366 BABIP this season. Turner has 14 stolen bases as well. To add, Turner has an 18.3% strikeout rate and a 7.4% walk rate. This year, Turner has a 48.0% … [Read more...] about Phillies Shortstop Heating Up At The Plate
Phillies Will Move Taijuan Walker To Bullpen Full Time, Per Report
According to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies will have Taijuan Walker strictly pitch out of the bullpen once Aaron Nola returns. Nola is currently on the injured list with an ankle injury. Mick Abel made a spot start on May 18. Walker then subsequently started on May 21 in place of Nola. Per Gelb’s report, the team would like to have Walker in … [Read more...] about Phillies Will Move Taijuan Walker To Bullpen Full Time, Per Report
Phillies Should Reunite With David Robertson
The Philadelphia Phillies should reunite with David Robertson after José Alvarado received an 80 game suspension and is ineligible for the postseason. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on May 19 that the Phillies reached out to Robertson. Feinsand wrote that no extensive talks took place between the Phillies and Robertson. However, Feinsand added it is not out of the realm of … [Read more...] about Phillies Should Reunite With David Robertson
Jose Alvarado Suspended 80 Games for PED Usage
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
Phillies Need New Closer After Alvarado Suspension
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