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The Phillies are expected to show interest in him, according to reports, and that was confirmed by Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Bowden wrote that Philadelphia will be one of the teams interested in the Chicago Cubs slugger, adding that his contract could be around $600 million.
Needing to boost its bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies could look to acquiring lefty veteran Ryan Borucki for a Double-A prospect.
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The A’s also designated Seth Brown for assignment. Brown had been their longest-tenured player.
However, on the mound, the Phillies also have some decisions. Left-hander Ranger Suarez will hit the free agency market and likely be wanted around Major League Baseball. An All-Star during the 2024 campaign, an argument will be made that he'll be the second-best left-hander on the market behind Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some great baseball recently. Riding a seven-game winning streak, they have overtaken the New York Mets.
The A’s made a slew of roster moves Friday amid their losing streak, including designating their longest-tenured player, Seth Brown, for assignment. They sent down center fielder JJ Bleday, backup catcher Jhonny Pereda and reliever Carlos Duran. Lopez was called up for his third stint with the A’s this season before making the start Friday night.
On May 24, 1935, the first Major League Baseball game to be played at night took place at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field as the Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1. Nowadays, a summer evening watching baseball,
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel had an impressive Major League Baseball debut for his club Sunday. Abel dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out nine batters while allowing no walks or runs in six innings of shutout baseball.
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Mick Abel stayed under control in his major league debut. Abel outdueled Paul Skenes, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and the Phillies’ 15th win in 20 games.
Here, under the Matt Snyder byline on CBS Sports, Friday means it's time for another installment of picks, or, as I like to call this little exercise, Friday Night lines. I'm here to wish you another very happy Friday,