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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14
Phillies rumors: Bob Nightengale suggests cutting ties with Jose Alvarado
The Philadelphia Phillies will likely play October baseball this season, but one insider has already suggested one offseason move that could surprise some fans and pundits.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 13
Jose Alvarado’s season is over. Maybe his tenure is, too. 
Jose Alvarado’s suspension was unfortunate for the Phillies. He had looked so good to begin the season, so dominant in his outings as he pushed for the team to guarantee his option for 2026.
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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 13
Phillies news: Walker Buehler, the outfield, Jose Alvarado
It’s kind of wild that in the year of our Lord 2025, Walker Buehler is a member of the Phillies and has a chance to make a few impressions here for a postseason roster spot.
Philadelphia Phillies News / ESPN / September 12
Phillies P Alvarado (forearm) out rest of season
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on the 15-day Injured list with a left forearm strain Friday. Alvardo is ineligible for postseason play due to his suspension earlier this season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Phillies’ Walker Buehler joining active roster as Jose Alvarado lands on IL
Fresh off a sweep of the second-place New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on capturing the NL East. A division title would almost certainly lead to a first-round bye in the upcoming postseason bracket, as the Phillies are currently the NL’s second overall seed, behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Phillies designate RHP for assignment to make room for Walker Buehler
The Phillies announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Walker Buehler and placed left-hander Jose Alvarado on the 15-day injured list, moves which were previously reported.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 20
Phillies news: Jose Alvarado, Jordan Romano, Andrew Painter
Cal Raleigh. Jhoan Duran. These are the matchups that make baseball such compelling theater. It’s something that no other major sport can compare to due to the nature of their having so few one-on-one matchups during their games.
MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 19
Philadelphia Phillies Make Move That Could Spell Trouble For Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are attempting to find smooth ground on what has been a bumpy road trip entering Tuesday. The Mariners lost respective three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets, and lost 12-7 in Game 1 of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Phillies' lefty reliever reinstated from 80-game PED suspension
The Phillies announced that left-hander Jose Alvarado has been reinstated from the restricted list.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 10
Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies
The Phillies have taken hold of first place in the NL East, and some reinforcements are on the way that will try to help them secure the division title.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 5
Phillies' Jose Alvarado sorry as he nears return from 80-game ban
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado apologized to his team and its fans Tuesday as he nears his return from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Philadelphia 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.
Phillies Slugger One of the Least Clutch Players in Baseball
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 25
Phillies' Jose Alvarado Expected to Make Impact After 80-Game PED Suspension
The Philadelphia Phillies are in the market for bullpen help, especially after the struggles of their current players. But, one of the main reasons why the team is in more desperate need of a reliever is due to the suspension of Jose Alvarado.
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 / 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 / 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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