Dodgers 2, Phillies 1 (11 innings) The Los Angeles Dodgers have punched their ticket to the NLCS with a gritty Game Four win against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game was an extra-innings thriller, with both heavyweight lineups struggling to drive in runs. Dominant pitching from both sides kept the score low deep into the game. […]
Read MoreReliever 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 […]
Read MoreMets 6, Phillies 2 The New York Mets, held scoreless through seven innings, scored five runs in the eighth to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6–2, in Game One of the NLDS late Saturday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The comeback spoiled a magnificent start by Phillies right-hander and ex-Met Zack Wheeler. He allowed […]
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies added another piece to the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. Left-handed pitcher Tanner Banks is heading to Philadelphia from the Chicago White Sox for infield prospect William Bergolla. Banks is 32 years old and has a 4.13 ERA in 48 innings pitched this season. He was drafted in the 18th round […]
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies made a second move before the trade deadline. The top team in baseball acquired former Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estévez for pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri. The Phillies haven’t had a defined closer this season, but Estévez might take over that role. The right-handed pitcher owns a 2.38 ERA […]
Read MoreMatt Strahm, Jeff Hoffman Proud to Represent Phillies, Non-closers ARLINGTON, Tex. — Neither Matt Strahm nor Jeff Hoffman are full-time closers. Strahm, in fact, is a middle reliever. Hoffman closes occasionally but is often a setup man. But their first-half efforts did not go unnoticed, as the tandem represented the Philadelphia Phillies at the 2024 […]
Read MoreReliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza — Week 9 (May 27 to Jun 2) Individual Rankings We are in Week Nine of the 2024 season, and it is time for another Episode of Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza! These rankings take it to a different level than the other reliever rankings you’ve seen. We will separate […]
Read MoreReliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza — Week 8 (May 20 to 26) Individual Rankings We are in Week Eight of the 2024 season, and it is time for another Episode of Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza! These rankings take it to a different level than the other reliever rankings you’ve seen. We will separate our […]
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