Philadelphia Phillies Injury News and Notes

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub: LHP Ranger Suarez (left elbow strain)– Suarez will make another rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 7 at Syracuse (Blue Jays). If all goes well, Suarez will rejoin the rotation according to Phils’ skipper Rob Thomson. The lefty […]

Mike Lipinski  •  05 May 2023
Phillies Roster News and Notes: Phils’ Select Jeff Hoffman, Nick Nelson Optioned and More

The Philadelphia Phillies announced a series of roster moves on Thursday afternoon, the most notable being the addition of RHP Jeff Hoffman to the active roster.  In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies have designated James McArthur for assignment.  You may be saying, “who the hell is Jeff Hoffman?”  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2023
Bryce is Back! Harper Batting Third in Return to the Phillies Lineup

It’s now officially official.  Bryce is back.  The Philadelphia Phillies have submitted their lineup card for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bryce Harper’s name is penciled in.  Harper will DH and bat third in his 2023 season debut.   Harper’s return to the lineup 160-days removed from Tommy John surgery is nothing short […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 May 2023
Harper Cleared: Set to DH on Tuesday

Guess who’s back? Back again… Brycey’s Back. Tell a friend! Just 160 days following his Tommy John surgery, Bryce Harper is set to return to the field against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Harper was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in May of last year but played through the ailment, serving […]

Maranda Jo Shinn  •  01 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (15-13) at Houston Astros (14-13): Game 29 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies head into Sunday’s series finale agains the Houston Astros on a four-game win streak. The Phils will look to make to make it five straight and earn a sweep over the reigning World Champs. Bailey Falter will toe the rubber for the Phillies. Jose Urquidy will start for Houston. The Astros are […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Apr 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (13-13) at Houston Astros (14-11): Game 27 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will ride a three-game win streak into Friday’s World Series rematch against the Houston Astros.   The Phillies will send Aaron Nola to the mound for Game 1 of the series.  Nola is coming off his longest outing of the 2023 MLB regular season, 7 innings in a win against Colorado on April […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Apr 2023
Phillies Final: Phils’ Strahm Shuts Out Seattle, 1-0

Philadelphia Phillies spot starter Matt Strahm was once again splendid in his latest outing for the Fightins.  The lefty went 5.1 innings allowing no runs and scattering two hits.  Kody “Son of Roger” Clemens provided the only run of the ballgame, a two-out RBI single in the 2nd inning, to give the Phillies a 1-0 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Apr 2023
Phillies Final: Fightins Slug Four Homers, Rout Rox 9-3 in Series Finale

The Philadelphia Phillies used home runs from Trea Turner, Kody Clemens, Brandon Marsh, and Bryson Stott to crush the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in Sunday afternoon’s series finale.   The Phillies were also aided by a tough outing from veteran righty Zack Wheeler.  Wheeler struggled at times, but was able to get through six complete innings.  His […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Apr 2023
Colorado Rockies (6-16) at Philadelphia Phillies (10-12): Game 23 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to make it three-games in a row on Sunday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies in South Philadelphia.  The Phillies will send RHP Zack Wheeler to the mound for his fifth start of the season.  Colorado will counter with 31-year-old righty Jose Urena.   First pitch is set for 12:05 PM/EDT from […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Apr 2023