The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for an important offseason, and the team will be looking for ways to improve. Fortunately, one area that they don’t need to do much for is their starting rotation. Coming off another early exit in the postseason, the Phillies will be hoping to find ways to improve while keeping their title window open.
There were some questions about who might start Game 1 for the Phillies, but those have been answered in a big way. It will be All-Star Jesus Luzardo, manager Don Mattingly told reporters on Monday.
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the 15-day injured list prior to Sunday's critical game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.
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The Phillies officially activated lefty Jesus Luzardo ahead of their season finale against the Rays, per a team announcement. Right-hander Jose Urquidy was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo took another important step toward returning for the postseason on Thursday. Luzardo threw about 30 pitches off the mound in his first bullpen session since being placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo is nearing a potential return after taking another positive step in his throwing progression before the playoffs.
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo is taking another measured step forward in his recovery from a sore shoulder, offering the club a welcome bit of news as it prepares for a high-stakes series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Phillies were dealt a huge blow last week when lefty Jesus Luzardo was placed on the injured list. Luzardo had become one of the most reliable starters not just for Philly, but in baseball overall.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo took a big step in his recovery Sunday, throwing for about 10 minutes with bullpen catcher Hector Rabago ahead of the team’s series finale against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
The Philadelphia Phillies received a welcome sign on Sunday that Jesus Luzardo’s path back from a sore left shoulder may be opening at the right moment.
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The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Saturday, meaning he will be eligible to return on Sept.
The Philadelphia Phillies are making a push to secure a National League Wild Card spot, but they just got some bad news on the injury front. On Tuesday, starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was placed on the 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation.
The injury comes at an extremely unfortunate time as Luzardo's most recent start of the season was his best one.
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo received encouraging results Saturday from an MRI on his sore left shoulder, with imaging showing no structural damage.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have scratched starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo from his scheduled start on Saturday. The lefty was expected to pitch in the second game of a crucial three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.
Time flew by like a Jesus Luzardo fastball during Monday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves. Thanks in large part to Luzardo
Luzardo has blossomed into a frontline ace for the Philadelphia Phillies this season, and his first career complete-game shutout (1-0) against the Atlanta Braves on Monday helped validate that.
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With another strong outing from Cristopher Sanchez on Thursday night, maybe the Phillies have all of the pitching they need to make a postseason run.
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo has continued to showcase his elite dominance on the road, boasting a 6-0 record and a stellar 1.38 ERA across his last 11 starts. The 28-year-old was selected to his first All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 7, as a replacement for Miami Marlins starter Max Meyer.
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo may be turning a corner. In his start on Sunday against the Miami Marlins down in South Beach, Luzardo struck out 10 through 6.1 innings, while walking none.
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Luzardo is relying on past experience as he looks to help Phillies even the NLDS with the Dodgers at one game apiece.
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