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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Phillies' Matt Strahm Sends Four-Word Message Amid Jeff Hoffman Decision
The Philadelphia Phillies lost reliever Jeff Hoffman in the offseason to the Toronto Blue Jays. With the Phillies unwilling to match Hoffman's demands, the two sides split, leading Hoffman to sign with the Blue Jays.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 19
Phillies' Matt Strahm Sends Three-Word Message Amid Criticism of Orion Kerkering
The Philadelphia Phillies had a very eventful Sunday. There was the 80-game suspension of Jose Alvarado, the dominating debut of former top-100 prospect Mick Abel, and the series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Amid all that happened on Sunday, Orion Kerkering's relief appearance was nearly swept under the radar.
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?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Phillies All-Star Pitcher Changes Stance on Torpedo Bats
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a solid start to the 2025 season, going 3-1 and tying for first place in the NL East. While the torpedo bats have been the buzz around the league, Matt Strahm made it clear he's not a fan of the new bats.
Star Phillies Reliever Shares His Fiery Take on New Torpedo Bats
Players, fans, analysts and managers all across Major League Baseball have either scrambled to give or been asked to share their take on the torpedo bat development that is sweeping the league.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Phillies All-Star Pitcher Passive Aggressively Slams New Torpedo Bats
A new sensation is quickly spreading across Major League Baseball: so-called "torpedo bats" designed to help hitters by placing the barrel of the bat where they most frequently make contact.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 24
Phillies LHP Matt Strahm sidelined with torn fingernail
Perhaps too eager to depart from spring training, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm did not pitch in the team's Grapefruit League finale as expected Monday because of a finger injury that occurred while packing.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 23
Phillies Starting Pitcher To Begin Season On Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez will start the regular season on the injured list. Suárez is dealing with a back injury. Taijuan Walker will start the season in the rotation.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 23
Phillies Get Good News on All-Star Relievers Status for Opening Day
The Philadelphia Phillies have been dealing with two injuries to key left-handed arms. With Opening Day on the horizon, the Phillies have been hoping for positive news with at least one of those arms.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 23
Phillies Latest Move Signals All-Star Reliever Ready for Regular Season
The Philadelphia Phillies made a transaction on Sunday that indicates one of their All-Star relievers should be ready to start the season. The Phillies optioned pitcher Michael Mercado to the minor leagues.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 21
Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star Reliever to Throw in Minor League Game
Philadelphia Phillies' reliever Matt Strahm will throw in a minor league game on Saturday as he works back from a shoulder issue. Matt Gelb of The Athletic had the information on social media: Matt Strahm (shoulder) will pitch in a minor-league game Saturday morning.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 21
Phillies All-Star Starter Expected to Throw Shortly After Suffering Back Injury
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a relatively clean injury sheet throughout spring training, with Matt Strahm and Weston Wilson being the only two players who have uncertain status heading into the season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 19
Relief Pitcher Returning to Form in Phillies Spring Training
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado has been excellent in spring training. he has not allowed an earned run this spring in eight outings.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 19
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Eyeing Opening Day After 'Pain-Free' Bullpen Session
The Philadelphia Phillies have had quite a few injuries pile up in recent days, between Max Kepler (back), Brandon Marsh (knee) and Matt Strahm (shoulder).
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Who Are Phillies' Options to Replace Injured Matt Strahm?
With just over a week to go before Opening Day, the Phillies have not decided on reliever Matt Strahm. The All-Star setup man has been dealing with shoulder discomfort in his throwing arm this spring and hasn't pitched in a game since March 5th.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16
Phillies' Matt Strahm showing signs of progress in injury recovery
Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm was shut down for close to a week due to soreness in his throwing shoulder, but restarted his throwing progression.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Dealing With Shoulder Soreness
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has provided an update on high-leverage relief pitcher Matt Strahm’s injury, according to Paul Casella of MLB.com: This is not optimal for the Phillies, but Strahm seems relatively fine and will have plenty of time to recover before Opening Day on March 27.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 28
Philadelphia Phillies Star Reliever Sitting Outside of Top 10 in Position Ranking
The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen went through it's fair share of struggles last season, but one arm stayed consistent through it all. Despite his consistency, that player is still sitting outside of the elite conversation for his position.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 17
Biggest concern for every National League team
Hope springs eternal for most MLB fans this time of year. But all teams have concerns — some massive, others relatively minor. Ahead of this week's start of spring training games, Yardbarker MLB writers identify the biggest concern for each National League team.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / September 10
Phillies Matt Strahm's unusual ‘yoga’ attire for bench-clearing altercation (PHOTO)
The Dude abides. Much like Jeff Bridges’ character in “The Big Lebowski,” Philadelphia Phillies reliever Matt Strahm, who looks like the iconic movie character, wanted everyone to chill after a bench-clearing altercation between the Fightin’ Phils and the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning after Nick Castellanos got hit by reliever Edwin Uceta.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 13
Phillies All-Star Explains Mind-Blowing Baseball Card Collection
Matt Strahm is a lot of things. On the field, he's an All-Star reliever for the Philadelphia Phillies. Off the field, he's a husband and a father. As many fans know, he's also an avid baseball card collector.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 21, 2024
Matt Strahm Has Reached a Whole New Level for the Phillies
Nearly 600 players have thrown a pitch in Major League Baseball this season. None has a higher strikeout-to-walk ratio than Philadelphia Phillies southpaw Matt Strahm.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2024
Phillies give Matt Strahm extension, trade Jake Cave to Rockies
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced Sunday. Financial terms were not disclosed on the deal for Strahm, however the club holds a vesting option for the 2026 season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 23, 2023
Leaky bullpen has Phillies flirting with disaster
Philadelphia Phillies fans might be looking at some major postseason anxiety if the club's bullpen can't find some kind of consistency (and fast).
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2023
Data backs up Phillies' stadium pitch clock 'conspiracy theory'
Members of the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as visiting players, are noticing a strange pattern with the pitch clock at Citizens Bank Park. It's moving too fast.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023
Phillies, Red Sox pitchers fined, ejected for epic pregame staring contest
According to the rules of etiquette, it’s impolite to stare at someone. According to Major League Baseball, it’s now an ejectable and finable offense.
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