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The Philadelphia Phillies have made a change in the leadoff spot against right-handed pitchers. Bryson Stott will now serve as the leadoff hitter instead of Kyle Schwarber against righty starters. Heading into the season, the Phillies decided against maintaining stability in the leadoff spot and made changes. Trea Turner has been batting leadoff against left-handers. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Phillies Make Leadoff Spot Adjustment Against Right-Handers

Philadelphia Phillies utility player Weston Wilson is currently on a rehab assignment with Low-A Clearwater. Wilson has been out with an oblique injury suffered during spring training. The latest this rehab assignment could conclude is April 28. Wilson will then either join the Phillies’ 26-man roster or be optioned to the minor leagues. If he is optioned, it is worth noting … [Read more...] about Phillies’ Weston Wilson Expected Back Soon from Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm is off to a bad start after an offseason filled with trade rumors. Bohm was widely considered a trade candidate for most of the offseason. However, the Phillies have kept him on their roster. Bohm has a .160/.176/.180 line with no home runs and three RBI in 11 games, along with a -1 wRC+ and a -0.5 fWAR. Bohm has a .161 wOBA and a .200 … [Read more...] about Alec Bohm’s Bad Start Affecting Phillies Offense

The Philadelphia Phillies outfield is currently lacking offensive production from the left field and center field spots. Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh are off to slow starts to the season. Both being left-handed hitters who struggle against left-handed pitchers has also impacted the lineup. While the Phillies intended for Marsh to be in center field regularly, that has not gone … [Read more...] about How to Improve Offensive Production from the Phillies Outfield

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano has struggled significantly to start the regular season. Romano had a good spring training. Now, after five outings, it is clear the Phillies might have made a mistake. The Romano signing this past offseason was already a questionable decision, and it now looks even more questionable. Romano did not allow an earned run in nine … [Read more...] about Phillies Relief Pitcher Off To Rough Start