Philadelphia Phillies reliever Matt Strahm sends three-word message amid criticism of Orion Kerkering after rocky outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

José Alvarado has put his team in a tough spot.The Philadelphia Phillies believed Alvarado was the solution to their closer problem after Jordan Romano failed to lock down the role early in the season.

The Phillies are coming off a three-game sweep over the Pirates and took four of the past five games, including a 1-0 victory yesterday. The Rockies are coming off a 1-0 effort, but it was a loss to the Diamondbacks in a series where Arizona took two of three.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a tear over the last month. After playing to an 11-8 record over their first 19 games, the club has gone an impressive 17

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has been suspended by MLB for 80 games without pay after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, the league announced Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under MLB’s drug-testing program.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Hunter Robert Goodman on Monday, May 19, 2025, as the Colorado Rockies take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

Fresh off their third straight victory, the Philadelphia Phillies will be without their closer on Monday when they open a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.