The Phillies have built a model pitching department, led by Caleb Cotham, with an investment in a deep staff that makes them unique in an industry that has changed a lot in the past 10 years.
The Harper Era has been an unequivocal success as it enters season seven. The Phillies star talked with The Inquirer about how he’s done it and what’s still to come.
Stubbs, who still had minor league options left, will be on speed dial at Lehigh Valley where he plans to help the IronPigs' young pitchers just like he did with the Phillies.
How Strahm feels after throwing with the “best velocity of the spring” on Wednesday will determine his next steps and whether he will be in the mix for the opening-day bullpen.
The Phillies faced more left-handed starters than any team last season. That trend figures to continue in 2025, including right from the jump against the Nationals.
Marsh will “definitely” play Tuesday against the Pirates. Kepler might also be in the lineup, but the Phillies will hold off until after he takes swings pregame.
Kepler slammed into the left-field wall while making a catch and suffered a bruised lower back, the team said. Marsh also left the game early after suffering a bruised left knee.
Alvarado was always a pivotal piece of the Phillies bullpen. But Strahm’s potential absence for the first couple of weeks of the season has amplified the big lefty’s role.
Max Scherzer suggested new rules to restore the value of a starter. But for the Phillies, pitchers like Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Cristopher Sánchez are bucking a trend.