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
Relief Pitcher Returning to Form in Phillies Spring Training
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
Phillies Name Zack Wheeler as Opening Day Starter
The Philadelphia Phillies have named Zack Wheeler as their Opening Day starter. He is getting the nod in the season opener for the second consecutive year. The Phillies open the regular season on the road against the National League East rival Washington Nationals on March 27. This will be Wheeler’s second career Opening Day start, as he did not make any while on the New York … [Read more...] about Phillies Name Zack Wheeler as Opening Day Starter
Phillies Infielder Aiming to Bounce Back
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott is in position for a rebound season in 2025. Stott dealt with an elbow injury for most of the 2024 season, according to Jim Salisbury of PHLY. During the winter meetings, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told Salisbury about this. The injury came during a May game against the Miami Marlins. Stott played … [Read more...] about Phillies Infielder Aiming to Bounce Back
Phillies Upcoming Taijuan Walker Decision
The Philadelphia Phillies will decide whether pitcher Taijuan Walker will make the roster soon. Walker is one of the pitchers competing for the eighth bullpen spot. Matt Strahm is currently dealing with a left shoulder injury, and his opening day status is to be determined. Strahm being out for an extended period of time would alter the bullpen setup to start the regular … [Read more...] about Phillies Upcoming Taijuan Walker Decision