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After a disappointing series against the Washington Nationals, the Philadelphia Phillies have made some roster changes heading into the new week. It wasn’t a g
The Phillies provided more details Monday about the condition that landed ace pitcher Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list.
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Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (8-6, 3.18 ERA) starts against Seattle on August 18th at Citizens Bank Park. Suarez aims to rebound from recent struggles, posting a 6.59 ERA in his last five starts. The Phillies (71-53) hold a 6-game lead in the NL East, while the Mariners (68-57) are second in the AL West.
The MLB playoff picture is starting to take shape here in the middle of August, though there is always the potential for a major shakeup if one of the teams on the fringe of contention gets hot.
The Philadelphia Phillies could lose Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and the Boston Red Sox could be contenders to land him.
As he prepares for his return to the mound, Mariners starter Bryce Miller says he has one objective going forward, and that’s to play meaningful baseball come October.
The Phillies and Mariners open their series on Monday. Both teams are in good form and determined to stay in the playoff race.