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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Carlos Hernández is not going to spend much time with the team. Hernández was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on March 23. The Kansas City Royals had put Hernández on waivers because he was not going to be on their opening day roster and he is out of minor league options. Hernández had a 6.97 ERA and a 6.44 FIP in eight spring training outings … [Read more...] about Brief Stint Ahead for New Phillies Pitcher

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez will start the regular season on the injured list. Suárez is dealing with a back injury. Taijuan Walker will start the season in the rotation. Meanwhile, relief pitcher Matt Strahm is ready to go on opening day. Strahm had been dealing with an elbow injury. Carlos Hernández was claimed off of waivers from the Kansas City Royals. … [Read more...] about Phillies Starting Pitcher To Begin Season On Injured List

With the Philadelphia Phillies starting the regular season on March 27, it is time for bold predictions. To start things off, Zack Wheeler gets the nod for opening day against the Washington Nationals. The team enters the season with high expectations as they try to win a World Series with this core group. However, in each of the last three seasons, the team has come up short … [Read more...] about Three Phillies Bold Predictions

After the latest round of cuts, the Phillies opening day roster is becoming clearer. The team announced its starting pitcher for opening day on March 17. This year the team starts the regular season against the Washington Nationals on March 27 on the road. Furthermore, the home opener is against the Colorado Rockies on March 31. There are a few position battles that still need … [Read more...] about Phillies Opening Day Roster Projection

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado has been excellent in spring training. he has not allowed an earned run this spring in eight outings. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Alvarado has added a curveball to his repertoire of pitches this season. Gelb also noted that the 29-year-old lefty has lost weight this offseason. Alvarado has an extra incentive to … [Read more...] about Relief Pitcher Returning to Form in Phillies Spring Training