Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has been on a roll lately. Kepler has turned things around after a slow start at the plate. In 31 games this season, Kepler has a .262/.339/.467 line with five home runs and 11 RBI. This season, Kepler has a 122 wRC+ with a .350 wOBA and a .284 BABIP. Furthermore, Kepler has an 18.2% strikeout rate and a 9.9% walk rate in 2025. Kepler … [Read more...] about Phillies Outfielder On A Roll
Phillies Lineup Adjustment Paying Off
The Philadelphia Phillies recent lineup adjustment against right-handed starting pitchers is working out so far. Bryson Stott is the leadoff hitter against right-handed starting pitchers. Kyle Schwarber has moved to the fourth spot in the lineup. Schwarber now hits directly behind Bryce Harper, which was a motivating factor in making the changes. Trea Turner still bats leadoff … [Read more...] about Phillies Lineup Adjustment Paying Off
Phillies Should Consider Calling Up Otto Kemp
The Philadelphia Phillies need to consider calling up Otto Kemp from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Kemp is not currently on the Phillies 40-man roster. However, they do not have a full 40-man roster at the moment, so there is room. Kemp participated in the Arizona Fall League this past offseason and excelled. Additionally, Kemp participated in the spring breakout game and Phillies … [Read more...] about Phillies Should Consider Calling Up Otto Kemp
Phillies Starter Nearing Return To Rotation
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez is nearing a return from the injured list and his season debut. Suárez has made four minor league rehab starts between Low-A Clearwater and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported that Suárez could make one more rehab start. However, according to Gelb, Suárez is not expected to make more than one additional … [Read more...] about Phillies Starter Nearing Return To Rotation
Aaron Nola Struggling Early On This Season
Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola is struggling to start the 2025 season. This continues the pattern after his rough stretch to conclude the 2024 regular season. In the last month of last season, Nola had a 4.91 ERA and gave up seven home runs. He had a 3.38 ERA in the first half of last season compared to a 3.84 ERA in the second half. The latter half of last season saw … [Read more...] about Aaron Nola Struggling Early On This Season