It's almost impossible for a rookie to feel like an All-Star snub, but Orion Kerkering found a way to do it for the Philadelphia Phillies. While his club sent an MLB high seven representatives (eight with a substitute) to Arlington last summer, he and his pre-break 1.26 ERA were not one of them.
The Philadelphia Phillies focused heavily on in-house development this offseason, with only a few key acquisitions via signing or trade, they leaned more into looking at their young talents and how they could improve them going into the 2025 season.
The 2025 MLB season is almost upon us and is a crucial year for the Philadelphia Phillies. Fresh off an NL East title but the subsequent loss in the NLDS, the Fightins are once again hunting for Red October and an elusive third World Series Championship.
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
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.
It's obvious the Philadelphia Phillies are in a win-now mindset given the condition of their roster. With a squad full of veterans, they have one of baseball's top teams and will contend for the World Series in 2025.
One of the biggest strengths for the Philadelphia Phillies throughout the 2024 regular season was their bullpen. Manager Rob Thomson had a unique approach with his relievers, as there weren’t set roles.
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the offseason looking to shake things up a bit. However, they have been fairly low-key so far this winter. After losing in the National League Division Series, the Phillies appeared like a team that could see some significant changes.
Who ultimately claims this role and finds success in it remains to be seen. Let's examine their cases.
The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the winter with the hopes that they will be able to improve the team after an early exit in the 2024 postseason. It was a slightly disappointing season for the Phillies considering the way that it ended, as this was a team that had all the tools to win it all this October.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their season come to an end much sooner than expected in October, as they were upset in the National League Division Series against the New York Mets. Coming into fall, the Phillies were hoping to be World Series contenders, as their roster was very strong from top to bottom.
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering is becoming trustworthy in high-leverage situations. This season Kerkering has a 5-2 record with a 1.96 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 60 outings.
One of the big moves that the Philadelphia Phillies made ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline was acquiring right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels.
The Phillies landed arguably the best reliever on the market, but that hasn’t stopped the front office from continuing to search for bullpen help.
The Miami Marlins lost two more arms last week, as Jesús Luzardo and Braxton Garrett hit the injured list. This is the second IL stint of the season for both pitchers.
The young righty seems to be gaining confidence with the fastball. When Orion Kerkering was in the midst of his meteoric rise through the minor leagues, most of his success was credited to his devastating sweeper.
Major League Baseball has seen an influx of promising young talent over the past few years, with several players establishing themselves as future superstars. Here's a look at the most promising talents under 25.
As the Phillies go to London, there are some good answers to their injury questions. Ferris Bueller and Mac walk into a bar, or a pub if that’s what you want to call it, how would that interaction go?
DENVER — The Phillies challenged Orion Kerkering on Friday night in Colorado. Leading by a run in the bottom of the sixth, manager Rob Thomson summoned the 23-year-old to pitch his way out of two-on, one-out traffic.
Pitchers at the Major League level are always tinkering with different things that they can do to improve, something Philadelphia Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler did this offseason in hopes that he could finally win his first Cy Young award.
The Philadelphia Phillies returned right-hander Orion Kerkering from his rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on Sunday and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list.
Young Philadelphia Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering will return from the IL on Sunday. Kerkering began his official rookie campaign on the injured list with what the team described as a right forearm strain.
Yesterday, it was reported that the Philadelphia Phillies may be without Orion Kerkering to start the season. March 1 was the last time Kerkering appeared in a spring training game.
Fresh off a deep postseason run for the second consecutive season, the Philadelphia Phillies will look to take the next step and bring a championship back to the City of Brotherly Love for the first time since 2008.
Seven Philadelphia Phillies Top 30 prospects were among the organization’s All-Stars, as named by MLB.com. The site put together an All-Star team for each organization, regardless of where they are in the Phillies’ system.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a series of regrettable decisions/non-decisions which ultimately played a huge part in his team's Game 4 demise to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced their National League wild-card playoff series roster on Tuesday morning. Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen didn't make the cut.
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