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Phillies’ Nick Pivetta set for Major League debut in series finale with Dodgers

With RHP Aaron Nola placed on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back strain, the Philadelphia Phillies (11-11) will send RHP Nick Pivetta to the mound for his Major League debut Sunday afternoon in the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers (13-12) at Dodger Stadium.

Matt Rappa  •  30 Apr 2017
Phillies, Zach Eflin seek redemption against Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-10) will look to avoid falling back to the .500 mark Saturday evening in the second of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-12). Phillies RHP Zach Eflin will make his second career start at Dodger Stadium and the 14th outing overall for his career.

Matt Rappa  •  29 Apr 2017
Phillies embark on 7-game road trip as Eickhoff opposes Maeda, Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-9) will begin a seven-game road trip starting Friday evening, as RHP Jerad Eickhoff opposes struggling RHP Kenta Maeda and the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-12) at Dodger Stadium.

Matt Rappa  •  28 Apr 2017
Phillies go for sweep, 6th straight win in homestand finale against Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies (10-9) will go for their sixth consecutive win in a Thursday homestand and series finale matinee against RHP Edinson Volquez and the Miami Marlins (10-9) at Citizens Bank Park. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson will make his fifth start as the Phillies conclude a stretch of 17 straight games against National League East opponents.

Matt Rappa  •  27 Apr 2017
Streaking Phillies open 3-game set with Chen, Marlins

Fresh off completing their first sweep of the season and a subsequent off-day, the Philadelphia Phillies (9-9) will open a three-game set Tuesday evening against southpaw Wei-Yin Chen and the Miami Marlins (10-8) at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  25 Apr 2017
Phillies eye first sweep, .500 record in finale against Braves

For the first time since July 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies (8-9) have won three consecutive games. They will look to extend their win streak and reach the .500 mark Sunday as RHP Zach Eflin takes the mound against RHP Mike Foltynewicz and the Atlanta Braves (6-11) at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  23 Apr 2017
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard to make Triple-A Gwinnett debut

After 13 seasons, 382 home runs and one World Series championship with the Philadelphia Phillies, slugger Ryan Howard will play his first game donning the uniform of another Major League Baseball organization Saturday evening.

Matt Rappa  •  22 Apr 2017
Phillies acquire INF/OF Ty Kelly from Blue Jays for cash considerations

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired utility man Ty Kelly from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.

Matt Rappa  •  22 Apr 2017
Phillies vie for 3rd straight win against Garcia, Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies (7-9) will look to extend their win streak to three games — as well as even their season series record to 3-3 — as RHP Jerad Eickhoff opposes southpaw Jaime Garcia and the Atlanta Braves (6-10) Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  22 Apr 2017
Hellickson, Colon square off in series opener between Phillies, Braves

Coming off of their first series win over the New York Mets since April 8-10, 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies (6-9) return home Friday evening for a series opener matchup against 20-year veteran RHP Bartolo Colon and the Atlanta Braves (6-9) at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  21 Apr 2017