Todd Zolecki

Duran brings record heat to close out Sánchez's 8-inning gem PHILADELPHIA -- Jhoan Duran held his red glove to his left ear. He strained to hear the call from Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto in the ninth inning on Sunday night. It was loud at Citizens Bank Park....

Everybody wanted to see Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning last night. He brought the fun and a record-setting fastball to the mound. www.mlb.com/news/cristop...

The ninth inning at CBP hasn’t been this hyped since Billy Wagner’s first season in Philly in 2004.

Jhoan Duran tonight threw two fastest pitches by a Phillie in Statcast era (since 2008):

103.3
102.7

Record was 102.5 (Alvarado)

Phillies lineup vs. Tigers. 7:10 p.m. on ESPN/94WIP.
 
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Realmuto 2
Castellanos 9
Marsh 8
Kepler 7
Sosa 5
Stott 4
 
Sánchez LHP

Phillies lineup, 8/2 vs DET. 4:05 p.m. ET on NBCSP/94WIP.
 
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Realmuto 2
Castellanos 9
Bader 8
Kemp 5
Sosa 4
Wilson 7
 
Wheeler RHP

Newly acquired Durantula earns save in debut in Philly PHILADELPHIA -- Jhoan Duran is the Durantula. He got the nickname a few years ago in Minnesota. It suited him. He has a spider tattoo. He has spiders on his spikes. He has spiders, well … “Everywhere,...

Jhoan Duran’s first day with the Phillies couldn’t have been mlre fun. He talked Durantula, splinkers, No. 59 and then closed door following the best entrance in baseball. www.mlb.com/news/jhoan-d...

Scenery is new for Duran, Bader, but some things remain the same PHILADELPHIA -- Jhoan Duran is the Durantula. He got the nickname a few years ago in Minnesota. It suited him. He has a spider tattoo. He has spiders on his spikes. He has spiders, well … “Everywhere,...

Jhoan Duran spoke before the game about his nickname, spiders and his ninth-inning show. Everybody saw it tonight. www.mlb.com/news/jhoan-d...

Rob Thomson said for at least the next 6 games he’ll platoon Harrison Bader and Brandon Marsh in CF. Max Kepler and Otto Kemp in LF.

Chance that changes beyond that of course.

Rob Thomson happily gave up No. 59 for Jhoan Duran. Thomson said the only person bummed is his wife because she’s got a lot of 59 gear. She’ll have to get new stuff.

Thomson will wear No. 49 to honor his friend Ron Guidry.

Phillies lineup vs. Tigers. 6:45pm on NBCSP/94WIP.

Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Realmuto 2
Castellanos 9
Marsh 8
Kepler 7
Sosa 5
Stott 4

Suárez LHP

Phillies add Bader to round out outfield in 2nd trade with Twins PHILADELPHIA -- President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski still needed to see every move that every National League team made before Thursday’s Trade Deadline, but he knows the Phillies are amo...

Dave Dombrowski last night discussed the Phillies moves at the trade deadline. What they did and didn’t do, what comes next for Justin Crawford, Andrew Painter and more. www.mlb.com/news/harriso...

We had a lot of fun this week talking about the possibilities before the trade deadline. We wrap up everything here.

One last move: Phillies get RHP Matt Manning from Tigers for minor league pitcher Josueth Quiñonez and optioned him to single-A Clearwater. To make room for Manning on 40-man, RHP Devin Sweet DFA’d.

Phillies announce the Bader deal. To make room for Bader on the 40-man roster, RHP Brett de Geus was DFA’d.

Phillies trade for Twins flamethrower Jhoan Duran CHICAGO -- The stakes have never been higher for the Phillies. If you needed proof, you only needed to look at the trade they made Wednesday at Rate Field. The Phils shipped top 100 prospects Mick Abe...

More to come today? Phillies looking for a bat. www.mlb.com/news/jhoan-d...

Dave Dombrowski’s biggest deadline move with the Phillies.

Phillies lineup vs. White Sox. 2:10 p.m. ET on NBCSP/94WIP

Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Castellanos 9
Marsh 8
Kepler 7
Kemp 5
Stott 4
Marchán 2

Walker RHP

Luzardo takes 'step in the right direction' in win over White Sox CHICAGO -- Jesús Luzardo found a simple solution to his pitching problems out of the stretch: Don’t let anybody reach base. Luzardo pitched seven scoreless innings in Tuesday night’s 6-3 victory over ...

For so many reasons, the Phillies need Jesús Luzardo to get right. He felt he took a step forward last night as everybody from the Phils baseball operations department watched here in Chicago. www.mlb.com/news/jesus-l...

Clock is ticking …

Phillies lineup vs. White Sox. 7:40 p.m. ET on NBCSP/94WIP

Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Realmuto 2
Castellanos 9
Marsh 8
Kepler 7
Kemp 5
Stott 4

Luzardo LHP

Could Phillies be getting glimpse of trade target on South Side? CHICAGO -- The Phillies might have been watching their future on Monday night. Luis Robert Jr. hit a Cristopher Sánchez changeup just over the right-field wall at Rate Field for a two-run homer in the...

Let’s try this again.

The Phillies last night got a close look at Luis Robert Jr., who could be a fit. Eugenio Suarez could fit too, but it would mean Kyle Schwarber or Bryce Harper playing left. Harper reiterated that he is open to a position change. www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...

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Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don’t make. Got to know your own prospects better than anybody. History changes if Ed trades Utley, Hamels, Howard, etc.

The Phillies have released Japanese right-hander Koyo Aoyagi. He had a 7.22 ERA in 23 appearances in Double-A and Triple-A.

Phillies lineup vs. Red Sox. 7:10 p.m. on ESPN/94WIP.
 
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Castellanos 9
Realmuto 2
Marsh 8
Kepler 7
Sosa 5
Stott 4
 
Luzardo LHP

Sánchez's 12-K complete game shows why he belongs in Cy conversation PHILADELPHIA – Cristopher Sánchez is more than just a should-have-been National League All-Star. He’s a real NL Cy Young candidate.

Cristopher Sanchez has entered the Cy Young conversation. www.mlb.com/news/cristop...

Closer? Bat? Both?

Phillies lineup vs. Red Sox. 6:45 p.m. on NBCSP/TBS/94WIP.
 
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Castellanos 9
Realmuto 2
Marsh 8
Kemp 5
Kepler 7
Stott 4
 
Sánchez LHP

Phillies lineup vs. Red Sox. 6:45 p.m. on NBCSP/94WIP.

Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Castellanos 9
Realmuto 2
Marsh 8
Kemp 5
Kepler 7
Stott 4
 
Wheeler RHP