2025 Philadelphia Phillies season

Matt Strahm of the Phillies bullpen reacts to a mound visit

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Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza: Phillies Face Turning Points, Adeptly Adapt

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
September 25, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies

Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza: Phillies Bullpen Adeptly Adapts at Turning Points PHOENIX — The Philadelphia Phillies had a strong bullpen in 2024, with Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm both making the NL All-Star team. But the Phillies’ season ended in the NLDS when their All-Stars, along with the rest, ran into trouble against the […]