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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Phillies Get Bad News on Rumored Blockbuster Trade Candidate
The Jose Alvarado suspension had already stung the Phillies’ relief corps, but the continued struggles from Jordan Romano have only exacerbated their ineffectiveness and shallow depth.
Phillies Should Target Valuable Nationals Closer at Trade Deadline
Expect the Philadelphia Phillies to be aggressive as they position themselves as buyers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. That success has all but been in spite of the relief staff.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Phillies Trade Idea Lands Two-Time World Series Champion Closer
The backend of the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has been a puzzle piece that Philadelphia has been unable to solve in 2025. Closer Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games for using performance-enhancing drugs 20 games into the season.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 10
Former MLB GM Calls Orioles Star 'Favorite' Phillies Trade Target
The suspension of Jose Alvarado has left a massive hole in the backend of the Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen. When combined with the struggles of Jordan Romano, the Phillies have a substantial problem on their hands.
Four Bullpen Arms Philadelphia Phillies Should Target at MLB Trade Deadline
The Philadelphia Phillies are headed towards being major buyers at this year's trade deadline and the bullpen has looked liked one of the biggest points of need.
3 Lefty Relievers With Electric 'Stuff' Phillies Should Target At Trade Deadline
The Philadelphia Phillies need bullpen help. Everyone knows that. The suspension of Jose Alvarado didn't help matters, taking one high-leverage bullpen arm out of the equation for a good chunk of the regular season and all of the playoffs.
Could Phillies Be in the Market for New Shutdown Closer at Trade Deadline?
The Philadelphia Phillies are rolling into June as one of the top teams in the entire National League after jumping out to a 37-28 record. The Phillies boast the elite pitching and hitting necessary to make a deep run in the playoffs come October.
Insider Names Star Tampa Bay Closer as Best Trade Deadline Fit for Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies need help in their bullpen, badly. After star reliever Jose Alvarado was suspended for essentially the remainder of the season for a positive test for performance enhancing drugs, Philadelphia has been trying to piece together a formula for high-leverage outs in the late innings.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Phillies making significant rotation move
For the second time in as many months, the Phillies are pulling right-hander Taijuan Walker from their starting rotation.
Phillies Acquire High Strikeout Left-Handed Reliever Josh Walker in Trade
The Philadelphia Phillies need to find a replacement for Jose Alvarado. While that might be a borderline impossible task considering he is one of the best left-handed relievers in the sport, the front office has to find some sort of answer in regards to a backfill option.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Phillies’ Josh Walker addition signals bullpen urgency after Braves loss
The Philadelphia Phillies wasted no time addressing their pitching depth following a sobering 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, announcing the acquisition of left-handed reliever Josh Walker from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27
Phillies rumors: $72 million fix suggested to replace ‘selfish’ Jose Alvarado
The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen has struggled so far this season, with Jose Alvarado suspended for 80 games and being ineligible to participate in the playoffs.
Could This Surprising Prospect Become Utility Man for Phillies This Season?
The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t letting a little bit of adversity stop them from dominating on the baseball diamond. Their closer, Jose Alvarado, has been suspended for 80 games and will not be eligible to pitch in the postseason, creating a sizable void for manager Rob Thomson to fill with other players needing to step up.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 26
MLB Insider Reveals Price Tag of Top Phillies Free Agent Reliever Target
Shortly after the 80-game suspension of Jose Alvarado, the Philadelphia Phillies were on the clock to add bullpen help. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that the Phillies had talked with free agent reliever David Robertson in the offseason, and that they could rekindle discussions after the Alvarado suspension.
Phillies Relief Target Looking for 'Strong Offer' According to Insider
The Philadelphia Phillies know they have to do something with their bullpen. Now without Jose Alvarado until August due to an 80-game suspension, he also won't be able to pitch in October, which is a major loss for this team.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Phillies' Rob Thomson Makes Decision After Jose Alvarado Suspension
The Philadelphia Phillies have a bullpen issue, and the suspension of Jose Alvarado makes things significantly worse for the Phillies. While Jordan Romano and others have pitched better lately, there is still a clear need for bullpen help.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22
Phillies Land Yankees All-Star in Blockbuster Trade Idea for Two Prospects
The Philadelphia Phillies will have a few ways to improve at the deadline. With Jose Alvarado suspended for the postseason and 80 games in the regular season, there's no debate that the team will be interested in trading for a reliever.
Former MLB Exec Shares How Phillies Should Handle Jose Alvarado's Future With Team
The Philadelphia Phillies received some brutal news recently when it was revealed that closer Jose Alvarado would not be available for the foreseeable future.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 20
Phillies Sign Former Braves First-Round Pick Amid Bullpen Concerns
The Philadelphia Phillies have a need after the Jose Alvarado suspension, and it's bullpen help. The immediate connection in recent days has been veteran closer and set-up man David Robertson, who remains available as a free agent. But the Phillies did make a smaller pitching move on May 20, according to The Athletic's Matt Gelb.
MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 20
Cardinals Closer Linked To Phillies After Jose Alvarado Suspension
The St. Louis Cardinals have found themselves back in contention after overcoming a dreadful start to the 2025 season. They started 14-19 and have since won 13 of their last 15 games, coming to within one game of first place in the National League Central.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 19
Rob Thomson dishes advice for Phillies bullpen after Jose Alvarado suspension
With the Philadelphia Phillies embarking on a seven-game road trip in the wake of reliever Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension, manager Rob Thomson gave some simple advice to his bullpen.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games by MLB
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball. MLB announced on Sunday that Alvarado has received an 80-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / May 18
Jose Alvarado Suspended 80 Games for PED Usage
On Saturday, May 18, the Commissioner’s Office of the MLB announced that Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games because of PED usage.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 18
Phillies closer Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games
Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games by the MLB commissioner's office on Sunday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Phillies reliever issued 80-game PED suspension
The stunning news leaves the Phillies without not just their closer, but one of the few reliable members of what has been an overall shaky bullpen.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 8
Maybe It’s Been José Alvarado All Along
As the Philadelphia Phillies prepared to enter the 2025 season without a set closer, many wondered how manager Rob Thomson would handle the ninth inning.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2023
Watch: Phillies escape jam with 'improbable' double play
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado escaped a late runners-on-the-corners situation with no outs on just three pitches in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 29, 2020
Phillies acquire Jose Alvarado from Rays in three-team trade
Alvarado made just nine relief appearances in 2020 due to injury. However, the 25-year-old owns a career 3.46 ERA with 161 strikeouts in 132.2 innings.
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