Scott Lauber

Suspended Phillies reliever José Alvarado says he ‘made a mistake’ taking a banned substance Eleven weeks after leaving town upon receiving an 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug, Alvarado broke his silence on Instagram.

Jose Alvarado rejoined the Phillies on Tuesday and spoke to his teammates for the first time since he got suspended for PEDs on May 18. "It’s good that he stood up in front of everyone and owned up to it and apologized."

Now what?

From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/jos...

Suspended Phillies reliever José Alvarado says he ‘made a mistake’ taking a banned substance Eleven weeks after leaving town upon receiving an 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug, Alvarado broke his silence on Instagram.

Initial story on suspended Phillies reliever José Alvarado's 168-word statement on Instagram. He's going to take questions from reporters later today, so please check back for updates. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/jos...

Cristopher Sánchez, Jhoan Duran, and timely defense lead Phillies to series-clinching win over Tigers Sánchez scattered five hits, struck out six batters, and lasted eight innings to lower his ERA to 2.40.

After throwing 84 pitches in eight innings, Cristopher Sánchez could’ve gone out for the ninth. Last week, he would have. But now? “That’s why we got Duran.” On another great Sánchez start and the Phillies’ new ninth-inning world, via @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

An inside look at why Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s signature ‘splinker’ is such an effective pitch Duran discovered the signature pitch by accident during a bullpen session in 2018. This season, he’s thrown the pitch nearly 40% of the time and is holding opponents to a .221 average.

What makes Jhoan Duran's signature "splinker" so effective? Let's ask his new pitching coach with the Phillies. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/jho...

Welcome to the Jhoan Duran Show: The new closer picks up his first save as Phillies rally past the Tigers Making his first appearance for the Phillies, two days after being acquired in a trade-deadline blockbuster, Duran set down the side in the ninth inning on four pitches.

Welcome to the Jhoan Duran Show. "Thanks for coming." From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

The arrival of Harrison Bader brings questions for the Phillies outfield The Phillies have a lot to assess, including whether it’s time to bring up prized prospect Justin Crawford and Max Kepler’s future on the roster.

One day after being acquired at the trade deadline, Harrison Bader joined the Phillies but wasn't in the lineup. On an unsettled Phillies' outfield with more questions than answers, via @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Ed Wade Phillies Extra · Episode

Ed Wade was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame before tonight's game. He recently appeared as a guest on "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com. Here's the conversation: open.spotify.com/episode/0qPr...

Mike Lieberthal and breaking down the trade deadline Phillies Extra · Episode

Headed out for the weekend? Take the "Phillies Extra" podcast from @inquirer.com with you. This week: A trade deadline recap, and a chat with Wall of Fame catcher Mike Lieberthal on Phillies' alumni weekend.

--Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5JIp...
--Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Phillies Extra: Mike Lieberthal and breaking down the trade deadline Former Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal, joins Scott Lauber on Phillies Extra to discuss Jimmy Rollins and Ed Wade's Wall of Fame inductions, plus a breakdown of the trade deadline.

On "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com: Recapping the trade deadline, then a chat w/ Wall of Fame catcher Mike Lieberthal on #Phillies alumni weekend. Please watch:

--Inquirer: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...
--YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U896...
--Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/10497...

Asked if there is a contingency plan for the Cubs getting the All-Star Game if there’s a work stoppage in 2027, MLB commissioner Manfred said, “Look, my contingency plan is to make an agreement with the players and play the 2027 season.”

What does the Phillies’ deadline trade for outfielder Harrison Bader mean for Justin Crawford in 2025? Now that the trade deadline has passed, the Phillies must decide if playing Crawford would give them a better boost in the outfield than the recently acquired Bader and others.

Analysis: What does the Harrison Bader trade mean, if anything, for Justin Crawford's potential impact on the Phillies in 2025? From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies acquire outfielder Harrison Bader from the Twins: ‘He’s going to play a lot’ It’s unclear how Bader will fit into the outfield mix, but Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies are “very happy to have” the veteran.

The Phillies met the trade deadline by getting their right-handed bat with Harrison Bader. But what exactly did they get? And how will Bader fit into the outfield mix? From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Can the Phillies acquire an outfielder who would have a bigger impact than Justin Crawford? As the clock ticks toward the trade deadline, the Phillies must decide if playing Crawford would give them a better boost in the outfield than the external options that are available.

One question facing the Phillies before 6 p.m.: Can they acquire an outfielder who will have a bigger impact than whatever is realistic for Justin Crawford? Let's examine. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies acquire closer Jhoan Duran from Twins: ‘He was the best guy out there’ The Phillies added Duran, who is under club control through 2027. The cost: right-hander Mick Abel and 18-year-old A-ball catcher Eduardo Tait.

Maybe Jhoan Duran will be the missing piece to the Phillies' puzzle. At least they know who's going to get the last out of a playoff game. Updated story on the trade, including how it went down and what might come next. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Source: Phillies acquire closer Jhoan Duran from Twins The Phillies added Duran, who is under club control through 2027. The cost: right-hander Mick Abel and 18-year-old A-ball catcher Eduardo Tait.

Case closed: On the eve of the trade deadline, the Phillies get their closer, acquiring Jhoan Duran from the Twins. Initial story, with more coming, via @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Reliever supply might not meet demand at the trade deadline. Here are some options for the Phillies. It’s clear to rival teams that the Phillies are focused on another reliever. One big-swing option came off the board Monday. Will they turn to a rental? The clock is ticking.

From this week: A look at a bullpen trade market that no longer includes Emmanuel Clase and Felix Bautista, may or may not feature any Twins relievers, and hasn’t moved much yet with … checks clock … 33 hours to go. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies aim high as they seek bullpen help. But will a trade cost them top prospects? They have been protective of Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller, and Justin Crawford. But as the trade deadline approaches, it looks like the price for a top reliever will be high.

As the trade deadline gets closer and the Phillies explore reliever options, from the Twins (Duran/Jax) to the non-Twins (Helsley, Bednar, etc.), let’s talk about the farm system and prospect costs. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies aim high as they seek bullpen help. But will a trade cost them top prospects? They have been protective of Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller, and Justin Crawford. But as the trade deadline approaches, it looks like the price for a top reliever will be high.

With the clock ticking toward Thursday's trade deadline, let’s look to the Phillies' farm system and talk about the potential prospect cost for a late-inning reliever. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Reliever supply might not meet demand at the trade deadline. Here are some options for the Phillies. It’s clear to rival teams that the Phillies are focused on another reliever. One big-swing option came off the board Monday. Will they turn to a rental? The clock is ticking.

On the market for late-inning relievers with 72 ... 71 ... 70 ... 69 ... hours to go before the trade deadline. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies’ Bryce Harper declines to say ‘anything more’ about his confrontation with commissioner Rob Manfred Before a July 21 game, Harper told the commissioner to leave the Phillies clubhouse if he was there to discuss an eventual change in the sport’s economic system.

"I've talked labor, and I've done it in a way that I don't need to talk to the media about it." Bryce Harper on his confrontation with Rob Manfred -- with @lochlahn.bsky.social from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/bry...

Could a change of scenery help White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr.? Phillies pitcher Tanner Banks believes it can. The 27-year-old center fielder is almost sure to get traded, and the Phillies are paying attention to his market.

Trade deadline update: Could a change of scenery benefit the White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr.? Phillies pitcher Tanner Banks believes it can. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

The tarpaulin is coming off the field here at Yankee Stadium, but the Phillies and Yankees will be delayed at the start. Estimated start time: 2 p.m.

Phillies ride big performances from J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber in 12-5 win at Yankees Realmuto hit the go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, while Schwarber, who recorded his 1,00th career hit on his fifth inning homer, went deep twice. The pair combined for seven RBIs.

“We've got such a good group. It's been a lot of the same faces for quite a while. But you always keep adding new faces every year." On a big night for the Phillies' two looming free agents -- and the need to go all-in at the trade deadline. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

David Robertson Phillies Extra · Episode

Podcast version of "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com, episode 24, with guest David Robertson and a trade deadline preview. Please follow, listen, rate, and review:

--Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6DgZ...
--Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

YouTube video by The Philadelphia Inquirer Phillies Extra: David Robertson

This week's episode of "Phillies Extra" from @PhillyInquirer with guest David Robertson and a trade deadline preview. Please watch here:

--Inquirer: www.inquirer.com/inquirer-live/
--Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/10446...
--YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=swrw...

Billy Wagner Podcast Episode · Phillies Extra · 06/20/2025 · 53m

New episode of “Phillies Extra” with guest David Robertson is dropping now (will post links here soon). But since it’s Hall of Fame weekend, why not catch up on two previous episodes.

—Billy Wagner: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

—John Middleton on Dick Allen: open.spotify.com/episode/46L0...

First start out of the break for Andrew Painter at Lehigh Valley: 6 IP, 1 H, 2 R/ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 1 HR (to Orioles 1B Ryan Mountcastle), 76 pitches. Max fastball velo: 98.5 mph. Nine swings and misses (four with his cutter).

Cristopher Sánchez dazzles with four-hitter in Phillies’ 4-1 win over Red Sox Sánchez struck out 12 and allowed just one earned run. The Phillies scored on a catcher's interference call for the second straight game in the first inning.

"He's one of the best pitchers in the big leagues." On another Cristopher Sánchez gem -- and another catcher's interference call, too. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

A walk-off catcher’s interference gives the Phillies a 3-2 win over Red Sox in extras In the 10th inning, Edmundo Sosa's check swing was interfered with by Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez's glove. It was the second time that a game ended on a catcher’s interference since 1920.

“I think it was J.T. [Realmuto] or Kyle [Schwarber], they started screaming, ‘Hey, get to the phone! Catcher’s interference!’ And I’m like, ‘What?’” On an almost-never-before-seen ending, from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

The Phillies are at the front of the line for bullpen shopping. How much will a ‘difference maker’ cost? As the second half of the season gets underway and the trade deadline approaches at the end of July, let’s take stock of the reliever market.

Weekend baseball reading: Kyle Schwarber still remembers facing Emmanuel Clase in the 2022 All-Star Game. "That was disgusting," he said. On Clase, Jhoan Durán, and the rest of the closer market 12 days from the trade deadline. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...