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Digital Editor @MainLineToday | Author @TheGoodPhight @TheCHLocal | Former @WTBUSports Radio Host | Boston University Alum
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Alec Bohm is through to the second round of the Home Run Derby.
The last time a Phillies player made the second round was Rhys Hoskins in 2018. He lost to Kyle Schwarber, who then lost to Bryce Harper in the finals.
Madness.
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In lieu of watching the Phillies tonight, here's Jose Alvarado celebrating like a maniac for a minute straight.
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On 94WIP Cole Hamels just implicated it’ll be Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz throwing out and catching the first pitch at Game 5 tomorrow.
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Sure there's the World Series MVP, NLDS clincher and no-hitter, but this is inarguably the defining moment of Cole Hamels' career off the field.
And yes, that is actually him.
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Through 28 games:
2023 Phillies: 15-13
2009 Phillies: 15-13
2008 Phillies: 15-13
1980 Phillies: 15-13
I'm sensing a pattern.
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There have been 323 no-hitters in MLB history.
Nola just rolled the 202nd 3-pitch inning in MLB history.
Turns out we would see something even more rare after Nola gave up that hit in the 6th.
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After a slow start Bryce Harper is slashing .311/.422/.566 for a .988 OPS since April 15.
No player in the National League has a higher OPS in that time span.
Oh he’s also the best defensive first baseman in baseball.
MV3 x2?
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Tell me with a straight face that Bryce Harper isn't NL MVP.
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60-year-old men across the Delaware Valley mentally preparing to boo Rhys Hoskins.
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Bryce Harper has had two childeen born mid-season.
He has hit a home run in his first game back from paternity leave both times.
August 26, 2019 against the Pirates and today April 24, 2024 against the Reds.
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Fucking pathetic in the Phillies diamond club.
Usher just told me I have to sit down because I’m bothering the fans behind me.
Have a fucking heart. Looks like standing room for me.
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On April 19, 2016 Schwarber had surgery to repair a torn ACL in Dallas/Fort Worth. 189 days later he started Game 1 of the 2016 World Series.
Today March 28, Hoskins had that same surgery in the same city.
189 days from now will be Oct 3, likely the first day of MLB Postseason.
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will undergo left ACL reconstruction surgery on Thursday, 3/30 in Fort Worth, TX preformed by Dr. Steve Singleton.
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Imagine the roar of the crowd as Dan Baker announces Rhys Hoskins at DH in the 2023 World Series and Bryce Harper in right field.
Schwarber tore his ACL in April 2016 and played Game 7 of the World Series that same year.
Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins underwent an MRI today that revealed a left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear that will require surgery. The recommended surgery is an ACL reconstruction. Additional details regarding the surgery, including the date and surgeon, are to be determined.
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If you take Connor Brogdon out of the equation, the Phillies’ bullpen ERA is 3.34.
That’s 2nd in the NL, behind only the Mets’ 3.24.
I know this list got clowned on a lot earlier, but with Kerkering back I couldn’t agree more.
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The Man taking one for the team | Chase Utley getting hit by pitches
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I’m officially manifesting Munetaka Murikami to the Phils.
He’ll come to the US after the 2025 season, the year Schwarber’s contact ends.
A corner infielder, the Phils will need lefty power. In his 2022 age-22 season he hit 56 homers with a 1.168 OPS.
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Phillies haven’t had a professional hitter like Castellanos since Chase Utley.
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Every JT Realmuto Caught Stealing with the Phillies | Happy pitchers and catchers report!
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The cheapest Phillies ticket is $12 on Stubhub tonight.
The cheapest IronPigs ticket is $18.
Seems like Phillies fans know where their priorities are.
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Is it too late for a Postseason video, or too early for a 2023 Hype Video?
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Phillies in 2018: 80 wins
Phillies in 2019: 81 wins
Phillies in 2020: N/A
Phillies in 2021: 82 wins
At this rate the Phillies should have 90 wins in a season by 2029.
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Good morning
Spencer Strider's ERA since May 1: 4.24
Spencer Strider's ERA since Aug. 31: 5.67
Go Phils!
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Johan Rojas back in the lineup today slashing .348/.400/.435 since April 8.
In that time he's only struck out once, stolen three bases with a .364 BABIP.
Rojas hot streak anybody👀
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Citizens Bank Park is literally incapable of displaying how bad Taijuan is.
“Unknown”
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Bryce Harper has hit the ball 105.6 mph, 112.8 mph, and 103.2 mph.
He's 0-3.
Baseball.
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I know everyone’s gonna be talking about Schwarber and Turner in the 11th but the player of the game for me is clearly Cris Sanchez.
6 IP, 4 H, 1ER 0 BB, 2 K and his ERA drops to 2.84.
The fifth starter questions is solved.
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Edmundo Sosa is here banging the drum at Subaru Park for the Union’s playoff matchup against Cincinnati.
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J-Roll and Utley turning two | Best middle infield of the 2000's
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Keep an eye on 20-year-old Phillies prospect Wen Hui Pan.
In 7.0 IP at Single-A he’s only struck out 11 batters and walked one, he’s given up just 1 hit.
Equipped with a 98mph+ fastball, slider, curve, change and split, he was signed out of Taiwan in January for about $420k.
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Nick Castellanos OPS by month:
Apr: .878
May: .695
June: .954
July: .497
August: .906
Even month Casty?
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Unless the Giants manage to comeback from a 6-0 deficit against the Mariners in the eighth the Phillies will end today in a playoff spot.
Their first time since Apr 29.
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Per the NBCSP broadcast the Phillies bullpen hasn’t allowed a run in their last 9 games.
That’s across 28.0 IP, with only 3 walks and 32 K’s.
Opponents are batting just .147 over that span.
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Bryce Harper’s home run is the shortest in Citizens Bank Park history at 335ft.
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I know 8-11 isn't where any of us wanted to the Phillies to be at this point in the season, but they're 7-6 since the home opener and the run differential is 69-58.
They're playing like they should for a team that's missing it's two best hitters and their third starter.
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Is Ranger Suarez an ace?
In 52 career starts: 3.25 ERA, .248/.312/.377 opponent slash
Cliff Lee career starting: 3.51 ERA, .255/.297/.396 opponent slash
Roy Halladay career starting: 3.36 ERA, .252/.294/.372
Zack Wheeler since joining Phillies: 2.93 ERA, .223/.277/.338
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After having the toughest first half schedule in the National League to this point, the Phillies will have the easiest 2nd half schedule in MLB.
Phillies opponents for the rest of the year currently have a .470 winning percentage.
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Reminder not to panic:
2007 Phillies: 3-10 on Apr 18
2008 Phillies: 2-4 against Reds and Nats on Apr 6
2009 Phillies: 1-3 on Apr 10
2022 Phillies: 4-8 on Apr 19
Meanwhile the 2019 Phillies swept the Braves on Opening Weekend only to finish 16 games back of them in the NL East.
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Since Pache’s first hit on Apr 8 Pache is 5-for-12 with 10 total bases.
That’s an .833 slugging percentage.
…how.
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Pache came into today's game with a 94.5 mph avg exit velocity. That would place him behind only Ohtani in the NL at 95.0 mph, were he qualified.
Today he has a single and a double at 94.3 mph and 99.7 mph.
If he keeps it up he probably ends today as NL avg exit velo leader.
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Tired: Talking about the addition of Trea Turner to the Phillies.
Wired: Talking about the addition of slutter to the NBCSports scorebug.
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Phillies absolutely cannot keep batting Marsh fifth.
After that strikeout he's 9 for his last 69, batting .130 since June 12.
He's a good player, but you gotta change when things aren't working.
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The Phillies very well may have just ended Dallas Keuchel’s career.
Oh well, Dallas was never gonna survive in Philly!
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Ranger Suárez is so comfortable on the mound fielding his position.
Yet he's ineligible to win a Gold Glove because of an arbitrary innings limit.
For your consideration, here's every out made by Suárez in 2022:
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So Trea Turner and Carlos Rodon were college teammates, both drafted out of NC State in 2014.
There was a link between Harper and Turner that likely helped bring the new shortstop to Philly.
Why not extend that link to Rodon now too?
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Phillies all aboard the Jake Arrieta/Brandon Workman revenge tour.
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The Mariners did not give up a single top 100 prospect for Arozarena.
If the Phillies fail to acquire Robert (or someone of his caliber so far unmentioned) at this point it’s organizational malpractice.
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Seattle Mariners receive: outfielder Randy Arozarena
Tampa Bay Rays receive: outfielder Aidan Smith, right-hander Brody Hopkins and a player to be named last.
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Stott is slashing .400/.429/.550 over his last 7 games.
He batting .314 with a .787 OPS against lefties with a BABIP only 3 points higher than it is against righties this year.
I understand Harrison has a .855 OPS since May 30, and I don't care, Stott is an everyday player.
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After today's game
Jacob deGrom's ERA: 0.69
Zach Eflin's ERA: 4.20
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Imagining Orion Kerkering throwing the last pitch of the World Series, it’s fly ball to Johan Rojas.
Phils daycare man, gets me misty-eyed.
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I know this isn’t what people want to hear right now, but I so disappointed in the fans tonight.
There few chants, thousands not standing and I was told to sit down multiple times by SUPPOSED PHILLIES FANS.
The energy and mystique from the last 2 runs was not there today.
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For years during the rebuild I felt the need to be an ambassador for the Phillies, convincing fans to go to games again.
Even though they've been frustrating recently, it feels good to see them 3rd in MLB attendance rankings right now.
They're averaging 39,556 fans a game.
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The Harper at first base experiment might not be entirely in service of his injury.
Obviously no one from the Phillies would come out and say it but perhaps they’re clearing a path to bid for Ohtani in the off-season.
It would open up the DH spot for him when he isn’t pitching.
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2007 Phillies: .500 at All-Star break, trailing Mets, high power offense, poor rotation, brings in former starter as a closer midseason
2021 Phillies: .500 at All-Star break, trailing Mets, high power offense, poor rotation, brings in former starter as a closer midseason
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Castellanos hit that ball 103.7mph at 32 degrees launch angle.
I have absolutely no idea how that isn’t a home run in every ballpark.
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Johan Rojas is going to catch the final out of the World Series.
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Brandon Marsh came into today’s game leading MLB in OPS at 1.157.
His OPS is now 1.213, 84 points higher than second place Max Muncy.
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That Clemens hit was a home run in 1/30 ballparks.
Sosa’s barrel was a homer in 19/30 parks, CBP included.
Phils break even I guess?
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Harper's home run could have been the highest home run of the statcast era, if not all time
It was hit at a 44 degree launch angle, 113.5 mph exit velocity.
Since statcast began no home run has been hit at such a launch angle with a higher exit velocity.
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Since April 15 Seranthony’s ERA is 0.49 in 18.1 IP.
He has 22 strikeouts and just 5 walks.
2022 Ser is back.
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Phillies bullpen today:
5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K
This is unequivocally the best bullpen in baseball when Kerkering comes back tomorrow.
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If the Phillies clinch tonight they should invite Hector Neris into the clubhouse to celebrate with them.
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You all knew it was coming | Every Brad Miller homer from 2019
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In 2017 Rhys Hoskins started his career 0-12 and walked twice before slicing a single to right-field. In his next game he hit a homer to left. Moniak has done the EXACT same thing this year. Eerie.
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Since July 26, Orion Kerkering has an ERA of 1.00, 26 K's and 5 walks between 18.0 IP at Double-A and Triple-A.
The Phillies likely hope he'll be their closer of the future.
World Series, here we come!
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Brandon Marsh's 5 DRS is currently first in MLB among left fielders.
Including the two more runs saved he has in centerfield, he's on pace for about 25 DRS.
That would have led all players since 2020 but Fernando Tatis in 2023.
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The Phillies won that series with nine total hits, imagine if that bats get hot.
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Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to inform you that Rojas is currently on pace for a 6.6 WAR 162 game season.
Thank for you subscribing to daily Johan Rojas facts, please come back tomorrow for more.
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Ranger Suarez currently holds the 2nd best ERA for any reliever in MLB, minimum 31 IP.
1. Craig Kimbrel (0.57 ERA)
2. Ranger Suarez (0.75 ERA)
3. Andrew Kittridge (0.98 ERA)
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For those not paying attention, Brandon Marsh is 8-for his last 10 after batting just .140 in his previous 43 at-bats.
His OPS has risen 46 points in the past three games.
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If anyone on the Phillies legitimately has a shot at MVP this year it’s Brandon Marsh.
He has four hits today, excellent defense and even better hitting analytics.
He’s batting .378 with a 1.196 OPS and a top 3rd percentile wOBA.
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Jose Alvarado is probably the best reliever in baseball right now.
Since Jun 21, 2022 he has a 0.53 FIP, and 1.16 regular season ERA.
He’s faced 145 batters, struck out 72 and walked only 10.
Among all 180 relievers with at least 30 IP since then, he’s 69th percentile in BB%.
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The next time Buckner misses a call like that it’s up to Topper to get himself tossed.
The Phillies need a spark right now.
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The 2019 Nationals were the biggest World Series fluke of the decade, I’d be shocked if they finish above any of the the Mets, Braves or Phillies this year
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I've heard a lot of discourse on the Cave/Pache/Rojas roster decisions, but why is Clemens not among them.
He's a left-handed utility-man with plenty of OF experience and a 1.298 OPS this spring.
I'd much rather have him be the lefty off the bench than Cave.
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That was about as dominant as I’ve ever seen a reliever look.
What a great job Vazquez has done this year, a 1.67 ERA.
🐍
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If Brandon Marsh were qualified (he’s four PAs short), he would place second in MLB in OPS with 1.231.
He trails only notorious slugger Luis Arraez.
The Phillies might be in for something special.
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.275/.333/.478 is Nick Castellanos’ slash line since April 20.
I don’t think there’s anyone that wouldn’t take that at the year’s end from him.
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Good morning Philadelphia.
Ranger Suarez currently leads all MLB pitchers in ERA at 1.73 (min. 26 innings pitched).
Shhhhhh... we don't need to mention there's only two pitchers with more IP.
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Now that outfield is an even more pressing need with Realmuto's bat gone from the lineup, I've figured out the perfect trade to shore things up and improve the bullpen.
Gregory Soto for Matt Vierling
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Crazy to think that J.T. Realmuto was the longest tenured Phillies hitter in the Opening Day lineup.
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