Category: Philadelphia Phillies

  • Phillies may be moving toward high-leverage model

    July 27, 2023 Seattle Mariners – Andres Munoz got the save, with Paul Sewald getting the night off after going three straight. Vulture Save Watch +1. Hierarchy remains: Sewald | Munoz | Topa. Philadelphia Phillies – With the 3-4-5 hitters due up in the 8th inning, the Phillies went to Craig Kimbrel, who retired the…

  • Seranthony Dominguez returns from the IL

    July 26, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies activated Seranthony Dominguez from the IL on Tuesday and he immediately returns to the hierarchy. We’ll see whether the Phillies go back to Dominguez in the eighth inning ahead of Craig Kimbrel or if they stick with Gregory Soto in that role. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Soto…

  • Yunior Marte cleans up Jeff Hoffman’s mess

    July 24, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims picked up the save on Sunday, with Alexis Diaz getting the day off after a heavy workload. +1 for the Vulture Save Watch. Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Sims | Farmer. Houston Astros – Ryan Pressly got a second day off after pitching in three straight, allowing Bryan…

  • Jose Alvarado placed on the IL

    July 10, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies placed Jose Alvarado on the IL with elbow inflammation, retroactive to July 7. Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm are likely to see more hold opportunities as a result, while Gregory Soto moves to the handcuff spot for now. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Soto | Hoffman. HR Derby…

  • Adbert Alzolay ascends in Cubs’ bullpen while Jordan Hicks records a save

    June 18, 2023 Chicago Cubs — Adbert Alzolay picked up his 4th save of the season by striking out a pair in a scoreless 9th inning yesterday.  Mark Leiter Jr. pitched the 7th and 8th inning ahead of Alzolay.  Alzolay has eight straight scoreless appearances and has recorded three of the last four saves for…