The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to wait to call up veteran relief pitcher David Robertson from Triple-A. Robertson recently signed with the team and has been building up with Lehigh Valley. Matt Gelb of The Athletic posted on X that the team will not be promoting Robertson when he is first eligible on August 5. Gelb noted that the club believes Robertson needs more time … [Read more...] about Phillies May Wait Until Roster Expansion To Call Up Veteran Pitcher
Phillies Should Look to Move Luzardo to Bullpen
The Philadelphia Phillies should consider moving Jesús Luzardo to the bullpen before the regular season ends. Matt Gelb of The Athletic has mentioned that this is a possibility. Luzardo got off to a good start to the season but has struggled over the summer months. Across March and April, the lefty had a 1.73 ERA with a 4.10 K/BB rate as well as a 1.07 WHIP in six starts. … [Read more...] about Phillies Should Look to Move Luzardo to Bullpen
MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
Report: Phillies Acquire Harrison Bader
According to a report from Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins. Matt Gelb of The Athletic is reporting the Phillies are sending Hendry Mendez and Geremy Villoria to the Twins in exchange for Bader. This comes after the Phillies acquired relief pitcher Jhoan Durán from the Twins. So far this season, … [Read more...] about Report: Phillies Acquire Harrison Bader
Phillies Reportedly Acquiring Twins Relief Pitcher
According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins. The Phillies are sending Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait to the Twins, according to multiple reports. Duran is under team control through the 2027 season. This season with Minnesota, Duran has a 6-4 record with a 2.01 ERA as well as 16 saves in 49 … [Read more...] about Phillies Reportedly Acquiring Twins Relief Pitcher