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Phillies beat writer for The Athletic. One half of Phillies Therapy podcast. Daily Orange U. Still misses the New Radicals. Still uses an RSS reader.
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Jesús Luzardo is searching. What happened? “There’s something obvious that we’re missing when the first 11 starts are lights-out and then the next two are 20 earned runs.” One place to begin — the first pitch: www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...

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Joe Ross will start Friday for the Phillies. Could go two innings.

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Phillies scored six runs in the first inning of this series, then four runs in the subsequent 26 innings. They are 37-25 with three in Pittsburgh this weekend.

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Infielder Jose Rodriguez (gambling suspension) was reinstated from the ineligible list today and non-tendered by Phillies. They were at 39 on 40-man roster but might need that spot for a pitcher this weekend.

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Phillies are in a fairly brutal position here after another clunker by Jesús Luzardo. They'll need 17 outs from the bullpen today, followed by a bullpen game tomorrow.

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Phillies will do a bullpen game Friday in Pittsburgh. Unclear who will start; depends on today. Suárez goes Saturday. Sánchez on Sunday. They expect Wheeler to return to rotation early next week.

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Rafael Marchán catches today. J.T. Realmuto is available in an emergency today. “Still intact,” he said. He hopes to miss only one game. They’ll see how he feels in Pittsburgh.

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There is plenty for the Phillies to stress about from last night’s dramatic loss. Mick Abel, for now, is not one of those things. He’ll have a longer runway in the majors this time: www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...

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J.T. Realmuto was getting checked by a doctor at Rogers Centre, Rob Thomson said. Realmuto told Thomson he’s had worse. The team had no further updates.

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W - Hoffman L - Romano

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Groans throughout Rogers Centre as people are seeing the replay of where that foul ball got J.T. Realmuto. He is in serious pain.

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Mick Abel, pitching on four days' rest for only the second or third time in pro ball, gave the Phillies 5 1/3 solid innings. Tired at the end. He has yet to walk a batter in the majors. He's impressed.

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Aaron Nola’s absence is going to be a bit longer. He felt some soreness in his right side. “Very mild,” Rob Thomson said. He will not throw his live BP on Thursday. They’ll wait a few days.

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Loved this story from Jeff Neiburg on the McCafferys. Jack is missed in the press box at Citizens Bank Park: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Jeff Hoffman resurrected his career in Philadelphia, and he will always carry a piece of the city with him. Literally — it appeared inside his locker Tuesday morning at Rogers Centre: www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...

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“He affects so many different people in so many different ways, and that’s why he’s so good.” Bryce Harper returned and the Phillies cruised: www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...

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With his two homers tonight, Trea Turner is up to .305/.363/.452 on the season (262 PA).

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Phillies scored six runs in the first inning, their most since May 20, 2023.

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Bryce Harper, in his first at-bat back, hit a home run. He's wearing a sleeve with a guard over his right elbow. He may never take it off again.

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Baby Wheeler hasn’t come yet; Phillies are unsure when he will rejoin rotation. Aaron Nola will throw to hitters Thursday here at Rogers Centre. Unclear if Taijuan Walker will be available in bullpen tonight. It’s Loonie Dog Night; hell of a deal because they’re really 73 cents.

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Bryce Harper is indeed playing tonight in Canada. Phillies will get Mick Abel on the roster Wed. by putting Zack Wheeler on paternity list.

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Jesús Luzardo has cornrows now. “This is what happens when you give up 12 runs,” he said. Switching the mojo.

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ESPN picked up Phillies-Braves on Aug. 31 at Citizens Bank Park for Sunday Night Ball. Phillies have a day game (3:10 CT) the next day in Milwaukee.

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Phillies are adjusting their rotation at Toronto this week; they’re skipping Zack Wheeler for now because his wife is due any day. This is what they’ll do: Tuesday - Sánchez Wednesday - Abel Thursday - Luzardo

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New Phillies Therapy. We talked about the Phillies.

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Only the Colorado Rockies have converted batted balls into outs at a lower rate than the Phillies. It's not on all on the defense. But it has not been a strength. Why Rob Thomson had some regret after latest loss: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

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Phillies have lost four straight at Citizens Bank Park for only the second time since the start of the 2022 season.

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Phillies gave the Brewers five outs in the seventh inning, which typically is a bad strategy.

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More details on the several pitching moves/decisions the Phillies made Sunday morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

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Bryce Harper expects to play Tuesday in Toronto. (Phillies are off tomorrow.) He’s feeling much better. Mick Abel is starting Thursday. Taijuan Walker is going to the bullpen. He’ll be a one-inning reliever. Phillies want to try it.

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Phillies DFAd José Ruiz. Seth Johnson will join the bullpen.

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Phillies have some pitching decisions to make. The math isn’t too complicated: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

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Phillies acquired lefty reliever Josh Walker from Toronto for cash considerations. Walker, 30, goes to Triple A. They had an open 40-man spot.

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Phillies split a doubleheader with Braves after a rare Zack Wheeler dud. They have won nine of their last 10 series. Milwaukee is next for three this weekend.

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Hard to believe it's been 15 years since Roy Halladay's perfect game. This old story with @mmontemurro.bsky.social on how that night lived on through watches Halladay bought was such a fun one: www.nytimes.com/athletic/183...

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Backup catcher Rafael Marchán homered, earned the go-ahead RBI with a bases-loaded HBP, and threw out two runners at second base. Phillies and Braves play again in 2 1/2 hours. Nap time.

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Bryce Harper is feeling better, Rob Thomson said, and could play Game 2 tonight. Swelling has gone down some. Probably not available to PH in Game 1.

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Phillies and Braves were postponed. They'll play a split doubleheader Thursday at 1:05 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Tonight's tickets are good for Thursday's day game.

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New pod. Shoutout Berm Dad open.spotify.com/episode/7btn...

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Some final thoughts from Phillies' fruitful road trip, and some tweaks ahead of this week's Braves series: www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...

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Phillies were six outs from an undefeated road trip and a 10-game winning streak. They'll settle for a 6-1 trip to DEN and SAC. No more games in minor-league stadiums this season.

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The game is delayed as A's manager Mark Kotsay has to walk to the left field corner because he's been ejected.

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Phillies will go Suárez, Wheeler, Sánchez against Braves this week. Wheeler wants regular rest and Phillies would prefer LHP on ATL. So Taijuan Walker will pitch Friday against Milwaukee.

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