José AlvaradoPhillies pick up $9M option on José Alvarado’s contract for 2026After an 80-game suspension cost him much of the 2025 season and the playoffs, Alvarado returns to team with closer Jhoan Duran in the Phillies’ bullpen. Lochlahn March OpinionPhillies wisely pick up José Alvarado’s option. They’d be wiser still to trade Nick Castellanos ASAP. Marcus Hayes | Columnist After complaints from Phillies fans, NBC Sports Philadelphia has a solution for their Jhoan Duran problemRob Tornoe José Alvarado’s return makes the Jhoan Duran-led Phillies bullpen feel ‘complete’ (for now)Lochlahn March José Alvarado is ‘happy to be back with my teammates’ after Phillies reinstate the relieverAlex Coffey AdvertisementSuspended Phillies reliever José Alvarado says he ‘made a mistake’ taking a banned substanceEleven weeks after leaving town upon receiving an 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug, Alvarado broke his silence on Instagram.Scott Lauber José Alvarado will be with Phillies on Tuesday for first time since suspension, which ends Aug. 19Alvarado, who has been working out and throwing on his own in Venezuela, is eligible for a rehab assignment before being reinstated. Lochlahn March OpinionJosé Alvarado’s selfishness finally cost the Phillies a game. Expect more losses, unless ... Taijuan Walker? Can Rob Thomson turn Dave Dombrowski's two-year lemon into bullpen lemonade? Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionCan Orion Kerkering and Taijuan Walker step up after José Alvarado’s suspension and Aaron Nola’s injury?One guy cheated and the other guy's hurt, but the Phillies are deep, supposedly. Let's see that depth pay off.Marcus Hayes | Columnist With José Alvarado suspended, the Phillies will need to boost the bullpen with a trade. But it will cost them. True, it is only May, but Dave Dombrowski just might pull off a trade way before the July deadline. Problem is, other teams are well aware that the Phillies need relief help. Scott Lauber OpinionIf José Alvarado took PEDs, he made a rational choice. The Phillies are cooked either way.I’m not saying that the Phillies should have been suspicious when Alvarado came out of the gates looking like a pitcher we hadn’t seen since May 2023. I’m saying they couldn’t have expected it.David Murphy | Columnist Phillies reliever José Alvarado is suspended 80 games for PED use Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies’ president of baseball operations, said he believes the positive drug test came from Alvarado's use of a weight-loss drug. Alex Coffey Phillies have a little fun with José Castillo’s return to the mound to secure a win against ArizonaSlugger Kyle Schwarber gave Castillo a rough welcome back, sending the first pitch he saw 398 feet. Two batters later, Max Kepler did the same.Lochlahn March ‘He got my heart’: José Alvarado meets the 12-year-old Phillies fan who was imitating himAlvarado surprised Prince Bailey with autographed baseballs, a jersey, a hat, and a beaded necklace that the reliever made himself.Alex Coffey Meet the 12-year-old Phillies fan who went viral for imitating José Alvarado: ‘He was in his own little zone’“He really thought he helped the Phillies win," said Troy Bailey of his grandson Princeton, who can expect an invitation back to the Bank from Alvarado.Alex Coffey Wild pitch ends wild night with a walk-off win for Phillies: ‘We’ve got to clean it up’After surrendering a three-run lead in the top of the ninth, the Phillies rallied, thanks to a Johan Rojas sacrifice fly and Stott scoring on a wild pitch.Scott Lauber Trea Turner and José Alvarado delivered in big spots during the Phillies’ 4-3 win at the BravesTurner's home run was the first of the season. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker extended his scoreless streak to 10⅔ innings and struck out five.Lochlahn March Phillies reliever Matt Strahm may run out of time in his bid to be ready by opening dayStrahm has not pitched since March 5 because of shoulder inflammation. The Phillies won’t risk another injury by skipping steps in Strahm’s return.Scott Lauber Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies are seeking another late-inning arm, preferably a right-handerAlthough the Phillies don't have a traditional closer, Carlos Estévez served as their ninth-inning pitcher. Dombrowski says it's a priority to find a high-leverage arm who "can handle pressure."Lochlahn March Phillies 2025 bullpen outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreThe bullpen took a big hit in the team's quick playoff exit. Carlos Estevez and Jeff Hoffman are free agents. How can the Phillies shore up their relief corps for 2025?Lochlahn March See more storiesAdvertisement
Phillies pick up $9M option on José Alvarado’s contract for 2026After an 80-game suspension cost him much of the 2025 season and the playoffs, Alvarado returns to team with closer Jhoan Duran in the Phillies’ bullpen. Lochlahn March
Phillies pick up $9M option on José Alvarado’s contract for 2026After an 80-game suspension cost him much of the 2025 season and the playoffs, Alvarado returns to team with closer Jhoan Duran in the Phillies’ bullpen. Lochlahn March
OpinionPhillies wisely pick up José Alvarado’s option. They’d be wiser still to trade Nick Castellanos ASAP. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionPhillies wisely pick up José Alvarado’s option. They’d be wiser still to trade Nick Castellanos ASAP. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
After complaints from Phillies fans, NBC Sports Philadelphia has a solution for their Jhoan Duran problemRob Tornoe
After complaints from Phillies fans, NBC Sports Philadelphia has a solution for their Jhoan Duran problemRob Tornoe
José Alvarado’s return makes the Jhoan Duran-led Phillies bullpen feel ‘complete’ (for now)Lochlahn March
José Alvarado’s return makes the Jhoan Duran-led Phillies bullpen feel ‘complete’ (for now)Lochlahn March
José Alvarado is ‘happy to be back with my teammates’ after Phillies reinstate the relieverAlex Coffey
José Alvarado is ‘happy to be back with my teammates’ after Phillies reinstate the relieverAlex Coffey
Suspended Phillies reliever José Alvarado says he ‘made a mistake’ taking a banned substanceEleven weeks after leaving town upon receiving an 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug, Alvarado broke his silence on Instagram.Scott Lauber
Suspended Phillies reliever José Alvarado says he ‘made a mistake’ taking a banned substanceEleven weeks after leaving town upon receiving an 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug, Alvarado broke his silence on Instagram.Scott Lauber
José Alvarado will be with Phillies on Tuesday for first time since suspension, which ends Aug. 19Alvarado, who has been working out and throwing on his own in Venezuela, is eligible for a rehab assignment before being reinstated. Lochlahn March
José Alvarado will be with Phillies on Tuesday for first time since suspension, which ends Aug. 19Alvarado, who has been working out and throwing on his own in Venezuela, is eligible for a rehab assignment before being reinstated. Lochlahn March
OpinionJosé Alvarado’s selfishness finally cost the Phillies a game. Expect more losses, unless ... Taijuan Walker? Can Rob Thomson turn Dave Dombrowski's two-year lemon into bullpen lemonade? Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionJosé Alvarado’s selfishness finally cost the Phillies a game. Expect more losses, unless ... Taijuan Walker? Can Rob Thomson turn Dave Dombrowski's two-year lemon into bullpen lemonade? Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionCan Orion Kerkering and Taijuan Walker step up after José Alvarado’s suspension and Aaron Nola’s injury?One guy cheated and the other guy's hurt, but the Phillies are deep, supposedly. Let's see that depth pay off.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionCan Orion Kerkering and Taijuan Walker step up after José Alvarado’s suspension and Aaron Nola’s injury?One guy cheated and the other guy's hurt, but the Phillies are deep, supposedly. Let's see that depth pay off.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
With José Alvarado suspended, the Phillies will need to boost the bullpen with a trade. But it will cost them. True, it is only May, but Dave Dombrowski just might pull off a trade way before the July deadline. Problem is, other teams are well aware that the Phillies need relief help. Scott Lauber
With José Alvarado suspended, the Phillies will need to boost the bullpen with a trade. But it will cost them. True, it is only May, but Dave Dombrowski just might pull off a trade way before the July deadline. Problem is, other teams are well aware that the Phillies need relief help. Scott Lauber
OpinionIf José Alvarado took PEDs, he made a rational choice. The Phillies are cooked either way.I’m not saying that the Phillies should have been suspicious when Alvarado came out of the gates looking like a pitcher we hadn’t seen since May 2023. I’m saying they couldn’t have expected it.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionIf José Alvarado took PEDs, he made a rational choice. The Phillies are cooked either way.I’m not saying that the Phillies should have been suspicious when Alvarado came out of the gates looking like a pitcher we hadn’t seen since May 2023. I’m saying they couldn’t have expected it.David Murphy | Columnist
Phillies reliever José Alvarado is suspended 80 games for PED use Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies’ president of baseball operations, said he believes the positive drug test came from Alvarado's use of a weight-loss drug. Alex Coffey
Phillies reliever José Alvarado is suspended 80 games for PED use Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies’ president of baseball operations, said he believes the positive drug test came from Alvarado's use of a weight-loss drug. Alex Coffey
Phillies have a little fun with José Castillo’s return to the mound to secure a win against ArizonaSlugger Kyle Schwarber gave Castillo a rough welcome back, sending the first pitch he saw 398 feet. Two batters later, Max Kepler did the same.Lochlahn March
Phillies have a little fun with José Castillo’s return to the mound to secure a win against ArizonaSlugger Kyle Schwarber gave Castillo a rough welcome back, sending the first pitch he saw 398 feet. Two batters later, Max Kepler did the same.Lochlahn March
‘He got my heart’: José Alvarado meets the 12-year-old Phillies fan who was imitating himAlvarado surprised Prince Bailey with autographed baseballs, a jersey, a hat, and a beaded necklace that the reliever made himself.Alex Coffey
‘He got my heart’: José Alvarado meets the 12-year-old Phillies fan who was imitating himAlvarado surprised Prince Bailey with autographed baseballs, a jersey, a hat, and a beaded necklace that the reliever made himself.Alex Coffey
Meet the 12-year-old Phillies fan who went viral for imitating José Alvarado: ‘He was in his own little zone’“He really thought he helped the Phillies win," said Troy Bailey of his grandson Princeton, who can expect an invitation back to the Bank from Alvarado.Alex Coffey
Meet the 12-year-old Phillies fan who went viral for imitating José Alvarado: ‘He was in his own little zone’“He really thought he helped the Phillies win," said Troy Bailey of his grandson Princeton, who can expect an invitation back to the Bank from Alvarado.Alex Coffey
Wild pitch ends wild night with a walk-off win for Phillies: ‘We’ve got to clean it up’After surrendering a three-run lead in the top of the ninth, the Phillies rallied, thanks to a Johan Rojas sacrifice fly and Stott scoring on a wild pitch.Scott Lauber
Wild pitch ends wild night with a walk-off win for Phillies: ‘We’ve got to clean it up’After surrendering a three-run lead in the top of the ninth, the Phillies rallied, thanks to a Johan Rojas sacrifice fly and Stott scoring on a wild pitch.Scott Lauber
Trea Turner and José Alvarado delivered in big spots during the Phillies’ 4-3 win at the BravesTurner's home run was the first of the season. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker extended his scoreless streak to 10⅔ innings and struck out five.Lochlahn March
Trea Turner and José Alvarado delivered in big spots during the Phillies’ 4-3 win at the BravesTurner's home run was the first of the season. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker extended his scoreless streak to 10⅔ innings and struck out five.Lochlahn March
Phillies reliever Matt Strahm may run out of time in his bid to be ready by opening dayStrahm has not pitched since March 5 because of shoulder inflammation. The Phillies won’t risk another injury by skipping steps in Strahm’s return.Scott Lauber
Phillies reliever Matt Strahm may run out of time in his bid to be ready by opening dayStrahm has not pitched since March 5 because of shoulder inflammation. The Phillies won’t risk another injury by skipping steps in Strahm’s return.Scott Lauber
Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies are seeking another late-inning arm, preferably a right-handerAlthough the Phillies don't have a traditional closer, Carlos Estévez served as their ninth-inning pitcher. Dombrowski says it's a priority to find a high-leverage arm who "can handle pressure."Lochlahn March
Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies are seeking another late-inning arm, preferably a right-handerAlthough the Phillies don't have a traditional closer, Carlos Estévez served as their ninth-inning pitcher. Dombrowski says it's a priority to find a high-leverage arm who "can handle pressure."Lochlahn March
Phillies 2025 bullpen outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreThe bullpen took a big hit in the team's quick playoff exit. Carlos Estevez and Jeff Hoffman are free agents. How can the Phillies shore up their relief corps for 2025?Lochlahn March
Phillies 2025 bullpen outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreThe bullpen took a big hit in the team's quick playoff exit. Carlos Estevez and Jeff Hoffman are free agents. How can the Phillies shore up their relief corps for 2025?Lochlahn March
