The Philadelphia Phillies have some pitching spots up for grabs on their NLDS roster. On Saturday, the team will officially announce the roster ahead of Game 1 of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cristopher Sánchez, Ranger Suárez, and Jesús Luzardo will be the Phillies’ starting pitchers during the series. There is an off day between Game 1 and Game 2, which … [Read more...] about Phillies Facing NLDS Pitching Roster Decisions
Phillies Outfielder Will Not Be on NLDS Roster
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will not be on the club’s NLDS roster, as reported by Matt Gelb of The Athletic. This is due to a quad injury Rojas suffered at the end of the minor league season. With the team likely to carry 12 pitchers in the series, it was widely expected that Rojas would get the extra bench spot. Now that will not be the case. Rojas spent most … [Read more...] about Phillies Outfielder Will Not Be on NLDS Roster
Phillies Should Approach End Of Regular Season Differently
The Philadelphia Phillies should have a different approach for the end of the regular season compared to past years. This season, the Phillies have a bye to the NLDS just as they did last year. How the team approached that bye last year probably contributed to their NLDS loss to the New York Mets. Additionally, the Phillies were the lone team with a bye last season to fail to … [Read more...] about Phillies Should Approach End Of Regular Season Differently
The Optimal Phillies Postseason Lineup Construction
The Philadelphia Phillies’ postseason lineup construction will play a role in determining their performance in October. In the last two postseasons, the Phillies’ offense has gone quiet at the worst possible time. Both instances saw the batting order play a role. The team has struggled to find a reliable cleanup hitter behind Bryce Harper. While the team did try Kyle Schwarber … [Read more...] about The Optimal Phillies Postseason Lineup Construction
Phillies Have a Corresponding Move Dilemma When Bohm Returns
The Philadelphia Phillies have a corresponding move dilemma, as Alec Bohm is set to be activated off the injured list. Bohm has been on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the second time he’s been on the IL this season. Trea Turner and Edmundo Sosa are also on the injured list at the moment. This has left the Phillies in a tough position regarding their infield … [Read more...] about Phillies Have a Corresponding Move Dilemma When Bohm Returns