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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / July 22
Phillies Get Important Jose Alvarado Update Amid Return to Bullpen
The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen has struggled a lot this season. Sitting with the eighth-worst ERA (4.25) after 100 games, the bullpen needs to undergo some changes before long.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 20
Phillies Labeled Best Fit for Guardians' Three-Time All-Star Closer
The Philadelphia Phillies' need for a dominant closer cannot be understated. Although Jose Alvarado is expected to return later in the second half of the season, his suspension makes him ineligible for the playoffs.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 27
Phillies Get Bad News on Top Trade Deadline Target From AL West Squad
The Philadelphia Phillies have multiple trade deadline needs, with the bullpen arguably being the most important. With Jose Alvarado suspended and missing the entire postseason, the Phillies are in a strange position in the bullpen.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have cemented their status as one of the best teams in baseball despite a few obstacles that have had to be overcome. Their bullpen has been an issue throughout the season, becoming an even bigger need when closer Jose Alvarado received an 80-game suspension.
Philadelphia 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.
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.
Phillies Unheralded Reliever is Now Rising Star with Jose Alvarado Suspended
The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen has had its ups and downs throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. That is made made the news of Jose Alvarado being suspended for 80 games such a massive blow.
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.
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.
Phillies' Biggest Regret May be Not Upgrading Third Base in Offseason
It has been an excellent start to the season for the Philadelphia Phillies, who find themselves batting for first place with the New York Mets in the National League East.
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 / 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 / Athlon Sports / May 19
Phillies Land Jose Alvarado Replacement in Trade Idea With Cardinals
With Jose Alvarado being suspended for 80 games and the entire postseason after failing a performance-enhancing drug test, the Philadelphia Phillies have to get a move on.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Phillies ready to activate lefty reliever from restricted list
The 29-year-old is in the midst of a down season as he’s posted a pedestrian 4.30 ERA with a 4.17 FIP in 52 1/3 innings of work across 56 appearances.
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 / May 2, 2021
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado receives three-game suspension for inciting bench-clearing incident vs. Mets
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has received a three-game suspension for inciting a bench-clearing brawl in a game against the New York Mets on Friday.
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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