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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 5
Phillies News: Matt Strahm, Schwarber Suitors, 2026 Prospect Debuts 
Well, it’s the holiday season. Christmas music, twinkling lights, the works. When will the Phillies find a free agent under their tree? Will we have to wait until the 25th?
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 4
Mariners Could Soon Trade For $7.5 Million Phillies All-Star: Report
The Seattle Mariners were the first team in Major League Baseball to check off their big-ticket item this offseason, but the work is far from done. With fan favorite first baseman Josh Naylor back on the roster, the Mariners definitely have the bandwidth to add more offense.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / November 30
If the Phillies trade a lefty reliever, which candidate would make the most sense?
Of all the talk about how the Phillies might shake things up this offseason, among the more surprising reports — like this one, from The Athletic’s Matt Gelb — is that the team might be willing to trade one of its lefty relievers.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 15
Report: Phillies Receiving Trade Inquiries for Relief Pitchers
According to a report by Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies are receiving trade inquiries about their left-handed relief pitchers. Gelb wrote that teams have called about José Alvarado, Tanner Banks, and Matt Strahm.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15
Phillies receiving trade interest in lefty relievers
The Phillies have gotten trade calls on left-handed relievers Matt Strahm, José Alvarado and Tanner Banks, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Philadelphia could leverage their bullpen depth for help in a different area of the roster.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / October 5
2025 NLDS: Andy Pages, Matt Strahm Agree Stealing Signs Wasn’t Factor On Teoscar Hernández Home Run
Teoscar Hernández went from being the subject of criticism over what appeared to be another costly defensive lapse in right field, to providing a game-winning
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Phillies' Matt Strahm passes physical, guarantees 2026 option
Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm is now officially on the books for 2026. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the southpaw has passed the requisite end-of-season physical to lock in a $7.5MM salary next year.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 26
Phillies Achilles' heel heading into the postseason
The biggest question surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies heading into the postseason is, what will be the problem that affects them this time?
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16
Matt Strahm Triggers Vesting Option
Phillies reliever Matt Strahm completed a perfect eighth inning for a hold tonight against the Dodgers. In the process, he crossed the 60-inning threshold and vested a $7.5MM option for the 2026 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25
Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets
The nightmare keeps getting worse for Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18
Trio of players are closing in on vesting option provisions
The upcoming free agent class doesn’t feature a ton of players whose contracts contain vesting options.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 24
Stock up, stock down: Philadelphia Phillies
Who's on the up and who's on the down for Philly?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 19
Phillies' Matt Strahm Claps Back at Fan Amid Callout for Recent Struggles
With the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen in a precarious state, as players underperform and Jose Alvarado is suspended, any hiccup is heightened. After
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Phillies' Matt Strahm Sends Three-Word Message Amid Orion Kerkerings First Save
The Philadelphia Phillies typically use various relievers in a closing role since Rob Thomson took over in 2022. With the team having a few issues in the bullpen in 2025, the team has been looking for a new closer.
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.
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 / 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 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 / Empire Sports Media / March 10
Phillies All-Star in danger of missing Opening Day with injury
The Philadelphia Phillies may not have one of their most important bullpen pieces available on Opening Day. According to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Corey Seidman, Phillies All-Star reliever Matt Strahm revealed this about his rehab from his current shoulder injury: “I’ve got a little impingement in the shoulder, a little bone bruise back there.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 13, 2024
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 / 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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