Mick Abel, who struck out nine in a dazzling debut, talked with The Inquirer about how he overcame a rough 2024 season to get back on the path to the major leagues.

The Phillies have an abundance of starting pitching. They might have to turn one of those arms into a short-term reliever.

With Alvarado gone, Jordan Romano simply slides back into the closer job that he lost. And it's a job in which he thrived in for many years.

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has been suspended by MLB for 80 games without pay after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, the league announced Sunday.

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.

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The Philadelphia Phillies got a dominant performance from Mick Abel on Sunday. Abel handled the Pittsburgh Pirates with ease.

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