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PITTSBURGH -- The next week for the Phillies will be crucial as the July 30 Trade Deadline approaches. But on Saturday, the team got a huge addition without making an acquisition, as J.T. Realmuto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Realmuto, who had been on the IL since June

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will not make his scheduled start on Sunday against the A's because of left lower back tightness. The club expects Wheeler to rejoin the rotation following the All-Star break. “We’re going to be cautious,” manager Rob Thomson said. Wheeler left Tuesday’s 10-1 win over

PHILADELPHIA -- Everybody expected an injury update on Zack Wheeler's sore lower back on Wednesday. Nobody expected an injury update on Bryce Harper's bruised left hand. Harper did not play in Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park because he bruised his glove hand trying to

PHILADELPHIA -- Perhaps the only thing that can slow the Phillies is themselves. They activated Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday night’s 10-1 victory over the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. It was a welcome return for two of the most feared hitters in

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies placed both Bryce Harper (left hamstring strain) and Kyle Schwarber (left groin strain) on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night’s 2-0 win over the Marlins -- but the news could have been much worse. “We dodged a bullet,” manager Rob Thomson said. “It's very

PHILADELPHIA -- A rare bad night for the Phillies turned worse when Bryce Harper grabbed his left hamstring and limped off the field on the final play of Thursday night’s 7-4 loss to the Marlins. • What's Phillies' rotation plan in wake of Turnbull injury? Harper said he felt something

PHILADELPHIA -- Spencer Turnbull's return to the Phillies' starting rotation was short-lived. The right-hander was placed on the IL with a right lat strain on Thursday, one day after leaving Wednesday's outing in Detroit after just three innings. "It's probably going to be six weeks, could be eight weeks," manager

DETROIT -- Spencer Turnbull's return to Comerica Park to pitch against the Tigers -- who drafted and developed him before non-tendering him in November -- ended abruptly after he pitched three innings for the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon. Turnbull exited Philadelphia’s 6-2 victory with right shoulder soreness after throwing 36

PHILADELPHIA -- Taijuan Walker will miss at least his next few starts as he continues his ongoing search to find his splitter. The Phillies placed the veteran right-hander on the 15-day injured list prior to Sunday's series finale against the D-backs due to right index finger inflammation. Manager Rob Thomson

PHILADELPHIA -- J.T. Realmuto walked out of surgery last Wednesday and immediately got back to work. Of course, Realmuto wasn’t doing anything physical -- he won't be ready to rejoin the Phillies' active roster for approximately a month following his right knee meniscectomy. But he was eager for the club

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BOSTON -- The National League-leading Phillies expect to be without J.T. Realmuto for approximately a month. The star catcher was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday’s series-opening 4-1 win in Boston and will undergo right knee meniscectomy surgery on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The timeline of a month

LONDON -- Trea Turner and the Phillies wouldn’t be surprised if he is back in the lineup within the next week. There are more hurdles to clear before the Phils activate him from the 10-day injured list, but there is optimism he can finish his recovery without a setback or

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies haven't missed a beat since shortstop Trea Turner went on the injured list exactly one month ago, but their depth is about to be tested even further. Philadelphia placed both starting left fielder Brandon Marsh (right hamstring strain) and utility man Kody Clemens (low back spasms)

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies dealt with an injury scare for the second straight game on Sunday night -- but they may not be as fortunate this time around. One night after left-hander Ranger Suárez seemingly avoided a major injury after taking a comebacker off his pitching hand, outfielder Brandon Marsh

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies are confident they dodged a bullet with Ranger Suárez’s injury scare on Saturday night. Struck by a 106.1 mph line drive on his pitching hand, the always unflappable Suárez quickly recovered, picked up the ball and lobbed a throw to first for the final out of

PHILADELPHIA -- Just as Taijuan Walker seemed to be settling back into the Phillies' starting rotation, his status is suddenly once again up in the air. Walker departed in the fourth frame of Thursday night's 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Mets at Citizens Bank Park with a left big toe

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies made a deep run in each of the past two postseasons despite at least one star player missing a significant chunk of the regular season. Now, they’ll look to do so for a third straight year. Trea Turner is expected to miss approximately six weeks with

PHILADELPHIA -- Trea Turner made a play that perhaps only he could make. One of baseball’s fastest players scored from second base on a passed ball in the fourth inning of Friday night’s 4-3 victory over the Giants at Citizens Bank Park. It proved to be the winning run, but

PHILADELPHIA -- Taijuan Walker’s plans have changed. The Phillies said he would make three or four rehab starts before rejoining the rotation in late April or early May. But now, Walker might be back next week. Walker met with Phillies manager Rob Thomson on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, less

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Health is the only thing that matters now. Is everybody on the Phillies healthy? Bryce Harper is. He had seven plate appearances on Friday afternoon at Carpenter Complex, hitting an opposite-field home run, hustling for an infield single and walking. He is scheduled to play first base

TAMPA, Fla. -- This is why the Phillies signed Spencer Turnbull. Taijuan Walker is likely to open the season on the 15-day injured list after he reported something wrong with his right shoulder on Saturday. Walker was scheduled to throw a bullpen session in the morning at BayCare Ballpark, but

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryce Harper is hitting and fielding again. Both are encouraging signs with Opening Day only a week away. Harper has not played in a Grapefruit League game since March 14 because of soreness in his lower back. Thursday, however, represented his third consecutive day of baseball activities.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryce Harper said he is not worried. Not one bit. But he will miss his fourth consecutive Grapefruit League game on Monday because of soreness in his lower back. Harper said he felt discomfort in his back after leaving Thursday’s game against Boston at BayCare Ballpark. He