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Zack Wheeler's recent bullpen session is a glimmer of hope for the Phillies, even as he gears up for the season following thoracic outlet surgery. Throwing 21 pitches at about 85 percent effort, Wheeler's focus on fastballs and sinkers signals a step in the right direction, but it also amplifies the urgency for the Phillies to bolster their starting rotation ahead of the regular season. Meanwhile, Bryce Harper continues to look sharp, showcasing his power with a home run in the spring, hitting .375 over his first few games. Cristopher Sánchez is also making waves, striking out four Blue Jays in his spring debut before heading to the World Baseball Classic. However, the team is dealing with a bit of concern regarding Aidan Miller's back soreness, a reminder that health is always a crucial factor in spring training.

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Latest On The Phillies’ Pitching Pursuits
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Latest On The Phillies’ Pitching Pursuits
The Phillies have long been known to be keeping an eye out for starting pitching depth in order to fortify their rotation, particularly given that Zack Wheeler is expected to open the year on the injured list. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski spoke to reporters (including Todd Zolecki of MLB.com) earlier today about the […]
 Phillies Notes: Wheeler, Kerkering, Stott
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Phillies Notes: Wheeler, Kerkering, Stott
Zack Wheeler threw a 21-pitch bullpen on Thursday, making the first time that the Phillies ace had thrown a BP since undergoing thoracic outlet surgery in September.  Wheeler and Phils manager Rob Thomson each told reporters (including The Athletic’s Charlotte Varnes) that Wheeler threw only fastballs and sinkers at about 85 percent effort, which is […]
 Sánchez's wicked change to Vladdy draws laugh from Classic teammate
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Sánchez's wicked change to Vladdy draws laugh from Classic teammate
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Cristopher Sánchez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will soon be teammates for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, so perhaps that’s why they shared a laugh on Saturday. Sánchez threw Guerrero three consecutive sinkers to open their first-inning at-bat in the Phillies’ 7-5 loss to the
 Harper homers, heads into first Classic as a big leaguer in high gear
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Harper homers, heads into first Classic as a big leaguer in high gear
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Bryce Harper’s swing is ready for the World Baseball Classic. Harper hit his first Grapefruit League home run in Saturday’s 7-5 loss to the Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Harper is batting .375 (3-for-8) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, three walks and three strikeouts
 Sánchez punches out four in two innings, Harper homers in WBC tune-up
Philliesnation
Sánchez punches out four in two innings, Harper homers in WBC tune-up
It was his first start of the spring, but Cristopher Sánchez already looked like himself on Saturday in Dunedin. It’s good news for the Phillies, but moreso for his other team. Because their games next week will matter. In his first and last outing before the World Baseball Classic, Sánchez struck out four Blue Jays […]
 Injury updates: Report: ‘A little concern’ with Aidan Miller’s back soreness
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Injury updates: Report: ‘A little concern’ with Aidan Miller’s back soreness
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