Phillies encouraged by Painter’s progress; Nola sore but improving
The Phillies are encouraged by how Andrew Painter’s arm has responded after six minor-league starts and will extend him a bit farther on Wednesday night.
Injured Phillies starter Ranger Suarez feeling good enough to skip a step
Ranger Suarez was supposed to throw a simulated game on Thursday but feels good enough to begin his rehab assignment instead.
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.
Luzardo looks healthy, hits 98 in spring debut: ‘Arm just feels alive again’
In his first game action since last June, Jesus Luzardo looked healthy with a fastball in the upper-90s and command of his secondary pitches. “The arm just feels alive again, he said.