Strahm frustrated by walks, Luzardo shows more growth as Phillies’ streak ends
The Phillies were five outs away from a 7-0 road trip before a blown save by Matt Strahm, who lamented his own harmful walk and heaped praise upon a maturing Jesus Luzardo.
Phillies bounce back with huge nights from Harper and Suarez
A gem from Ranger Suarez, a resurgent night from Bryce Harper and two-out thunder in the eighth inning led the Phillies to a 7-1 win Saturday in Cleveland.
Harper scuffling, Phillies blanked to begin series in Cleveland
After pulling out a big comeback win Thursday in Tampa, the Phillies were shut out Friday in Cleveland, a particularly tough night for Bryce Harper.
Phillies end tough trip with ‘great win’ led by 3 guys who needed a night like this
The Phillies needed a response like this after a 5-game losing streak, as did the three most important players in Sunday’s extra-inning win at Wrigley Field.
‘It’s pretty brutal’ — Nola addresses his velocity dip and 0-5 start
There were a few good signs from Aaron Nola on Monday night but not enough as he continues to search for velocity and consistency. “I’m 0-5 with a six-and-a-half (ERA), it’s pretty brutal.”
‘We’ve gotta get rolling,’ Turner says after another rough night for Phils at Citi Field
Several concerning trends continued on Monday night as the Phillies were shut down offensively until the ninth inning and lost their series opener at Citi Field.
Struggling Brandon Marsh: ‘Just feel like I’m letting my guys down’
Brandon Marsh is struggling mightily at the plate and could be a candidate to sit for a few games. “Just feel like I’m letting my guys down,” he said after Sunday’s loss.
Phillies’ reconfigured lineup gets shut out but Thomson not pulling the cord yet
The Phillies were shut out Friday night in St. Louis in their first game with a reconfigured lineup but “I don’t think you pull the cord on that yet,” manager Rob Thomson said.
Rojas, Sosa explain the defensive mistake that cost Wheeler and Phillies
It’s impossible to know how the Phillies’ series opener would have played out if not for a crucial defensive gaffe, but it was costly and Johan Rojas took full responsibility afterward.
Luzardo dominant vs. Dodgers as Phillies’ rotation continues to excel
Jesus Luzardo held the vaunted Dodgers offense to two hits over seven scoreless innings Friday night. He’s looked electric so far.