Paco Figueroa Podcast Episode · Phillies Extra · April 20 · 40m

🚨New episode of “Phillies Extra” from @inquirer.com. This week: Paco Figueroa, and why the Phillies must use the elite speed at the top and bottom of the order to boost a lineup that’s lacking punch.

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Phillies’ frustration boils over after sweep by Braves drops them to 8-13. ‘At some point, it’s going to change.’ The Phillies have lost four of five series at home and are tied for their worst 21-game start since 2000.

"At some point, it's going to change." Phillies frustration boils over after sweep by Braves caps homestand from hell and ties their worst 21-game start since 2000. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies will try something different to help the struggling Taijuan Walker Walker will pitch Wednesday against the Cubs as planned, but he will come in after an opener, a "trial and error" move to address his issues in the first inning.

On the Phillies' next move with Taijuan Walker, from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/tai...

Reyes, 25, is off to a 27-for-81 start with six homers (two last night) for Lehigh Valley. He’s a right-handed hitter, with some experience in LF and a little bit at 3B. But he’s here now because he hit .371 with a 1.091 OPS vs. lefties last season; 6-for-20 so far this year.

Jhoan Duran to the injured list, Felix Reyes called up, and more from the Phillies.

Taijuan Walker is a short-term problem. Here's one that isn't going away:

The Phillies have faced 6 non-opener lefty starters (Latz, Gore, Griffin, Ray, Imanaga, Pérez). They've batted .145 (17-for-117) with 37 strikeouts against them. And they're about to be 0-6 in those games.

OK, so Zack Wheeler will make one more rehab start Sunday for Reading in Bridgewater, N.J., weather-permitting. That puts him in line to rejoin the Phillies' rotation next weekend in Atlanta, which means Taijuan Walker's spot will come around once more on Wednesday in Chicago.

Phillies looking at pitch usage in diagnosing Jesús Luzardo’s struggles Luzardo, who has given up 20 earned runs in 22⅔ innings, has increased his use of the sinker in his worst three starts of the season.

Jesús Luzardo's sinking feeling, Zack Wheeler is 'ready,' a new spot in the order for Justin Crawford, and more Phillies notes, via @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/jes...

Jesús Luzardo’s gets hit hard in an 11-2 rout by the Cubs as Phillies’ early-season concerns mount After his latest outing against Chicago in which he gave up 12 hits and nine runs, Luzardo has now allowed 28 hits and 20 earned runs in 22⅔ innings for a 7.94 ERA through four starts.

After his worst start in 11 months, Jesús Luzardo was clear that he isn’t tipping pitches. In that case, add him to the list of Phillies early-season concerns. It’s a long list. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Edmundo Sosa homers in the Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the Cubs. Will he get more playing time at third base? The Phillies jumped out to a 3-0 lead thanks to Sosa, who filled in at third base for Alec Bohm. "If he keeps performing, we’ve got to find a way to get him in," manager Rob Thomson said afterward.

Edmundo Sosa homered in the Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the Cubs. Will he get more playing time at third base amid Alec Bohm’s struggles? From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies prospect Gage Wood Podcast Episode · Phillies Extra · April 13 · 33m

🚨 New “Phillies Extra” podcast from the @inquirer.com: Phillies pitching prospect Gage Wood.

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Andrew Painter overcomes migraine, tosses five solid innings as Phillies run into a loss to the Diamondbacks Painter was scratched 30 minutes before the game but entered in the third inning. The Phillies wound up losing two of three to Arizona as Brandon Marsh's baserunning blunder proved costly.

“Just bad baseball.” On a strange day for Andrew Painter, reckless and careless baserunning, and a frustrating one-run Phillies loss. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Bryce Harper’s ‘aggressive’ baserunning proves costly in loss to Diamondbacks Last season, Harper made six outs on the bases, including three trying to stretch a single.

Bryce Harper’s ‘aggressive’ baserunning proves costly in loss to Diamondbacks, plus other Phillies notes. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Bryce Harper’s ‘aggressive’ baserunning proves costly in loss to Diamondbacks Last season, Harper made six outs on the bases, including three trying to stretch a single.

Bryce Harper’s ‘aggressive’ baserunning proves costly in loss to Diamondbacks, plus Zach Pop's spot start, J.T. Realmuto's sore foot, and other Phillies notes. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Andrew Painter overcomes migraine, tosses five solid innings as Phillies run into a loss to the Diamondbacks Painter was scratched 30 minutes before the game but entered in the third inning. The Phillies wound up losing two of three to Arizona as Brandon Marsh's baserunning blunder proved costly.

On a strange day for Andrew Painter, a costly baserunning mistake by Brandon Marsh, and another loss for the Phillies and their temperamental oftense. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Painter just walked out to the bullpen. It sounds like he might pitch, but he won't start.

Andrew Painter has been scratched from today's start because of a migraine, the Phillies announced. Zach Pop will start instead.

What is Zack Wheeler facing in his return from surgery? We asked two pitchers who have done it. Alex Cobb and Dillon Gee shared their experience with coming back from thoracic outlet syndrome and offered perspective on what the Phillies ace is going through.

Weekend baseball reading from @inquirer.com: What is Zack Wheeler facing in his return from surgery? Let’s hear from two pitchers who have done it. www.inquirer.com/phillies/zac...

The Phillies are expected to make another change in the cleanup spot this week. Why Adolis Garcia is a “strong candidate” to be the next man up. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/ado...

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper homer as Phillies snap skid with 4-3 win over Diamondbacks The Phillies entered having lost three straight, but back-to-back homers in the third inning from their two sluggers provided all of the offense needed for them to climb back to .500.

The best way for the Phillies to generate offense — and to mask their lineup’s warts — is for Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper to deliver. When they do it together, it’s a tough formula to beat. “That’s what we need.” From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/dia...

It's "Kids Opening Day" at Citizens Bank Park, and the Phillies are 6-7. They're also down 2-0 after the first inning.

What is Zack Wheeler facing in his return from surgery? We asked two pitchers who have done it. Weekend baseball reading from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/zac...

Zack Wheeler's return date is getting clearer. Circle the Phillies' April 24-26 series in Atlanta on your calendar. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/zac...

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(2/2) “He was old-school, man,” Turner said. “Not a lot of numbers. Just pure confidence almost. I always thought I was a good baserunner and took a lot of things in and tried to be smart about it. Just having him in my ear and saying, 'Just trust it and go,' was nice and kind of a change of pace.”

(1/2) Davey Lopes coached Trea Turner for two seasons with Nationals early in Turner’s career. “He’d look at me [at 1st base] and say, 'Why are you still standing here?'” Turner once said. “He wanted me to run. ‘Just go, just go, just go.'” Turner stole 33 bases in 2016 and a career-high 46 in 2017.

Scott Boras Podcast Episode · Phillies Extra · April 6 · 47m

🚨 New episode of the “Phillies Extra” podcast from @inquirer.com. This week: Scott Boras.

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Fans are ‘entertained’ by ABS. Here’s how the Phillies feel about the new pitch-challenge system after one week. The Phillies made only 11 challenges through six games with a 55% success rate that was tied for 15th in the majors. Deciding when to use it is still a work in progress.

“You want to take away the big miss.” One week into the season, how are the Phillies using ABS? From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/abs...

Way-too-early Phillies thoughts: A big swing for Bryce Harper, importance of Adolis García’s start, and more As the Phillies head West for a six-game road trip, let’s ruminate on what we saw during the season-opening homestand, beginning with an encouraging sign for Harper.

Way-too-early Phillies thoughts: Can Bryce Harper stay ahead of the curves? Will Adolis García clean up? Long man or six-man? A need for speed? From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/bry...

Justin Crawford’s unforgettable first week in the majors continues with walk-off hit in 10-inning Phillies win At 22 years and 78 days old, Crawford, is the youngest Phillies player with a walk-off hit since Scott Rolen on June 5, 1997. The rookie is 7-for-17 to open the season.

“It was special. Definitely something I’ll remember for a long time.” Justin Crawford caps an impressive season-opening homestand with a walk-off hit in Phillies win. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...