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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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' 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.
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 relief pitcher José Alvarado has been excellent in spring training. he has not allowed an earned run this spring in eight outings.
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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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.