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a day ago
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Phillies' José Alvarado Could Be Trade Candidate for Retooling Clubs
Phillies' José Alvarado Could Be Trade Candidate for Retooling Clubs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies, despite currently holding the best record in the National League, have needs to address before making another crack at the World Series. Namely, they could use at least one more back-end reliever and an upgrade in the outfield. Advertisement But unlike most clubs, who only have minor league prospects to offer, Philly may have a different valuable commodity. José Alvarado was an elite reliever just two years ago, and his rocket arm was working well early this season (2.70 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 25 Ks in 20 innings) before the league dropped an 80-game suspension on him for a banned substance. Whether Alvarado's mistake was an honest one or not, it put the Phils in a bad spot. And when he does come back from his suspension, it might not be with open arms - soon after, he'll still have to sit out the playoffs. Which is why they should consider cashing in if he provides them good value. José Alvarado was a perfect seven-for-seven converting saves this season. He also had 64 overall holds dating back to 2021, when the Phillies first acquired Streicher-Imagn Images The lefty carries a $9 million club option for next season - not cheap, but still less than the $11 million annual figure that current closers Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez got in free agency this past offseason. It's not a bad pitch for teams with their eyes on 2026. Advertisement The Baltimore Orioles didn't envision being one of the worst clubs in baseball after two straight postseason appearances. With a few of their relievers on expiring deals, they could see Alvarado as part of the answer to a quick turnaround next year. It also helps that Philly has been linked to center fielder Cedric Mullins. The NL Central and West are both in four-way races at the moment. The same can be said for every division in the AL. Eventually, someone *should* fall behind the pack and focus on a retool for next year. But even with that, MLB will no doubt have a seller's market this year. The demand for quality additions far outweighs what's expected to be available. Trades won't be made easily. If Alvarado's high-risk, high-reward appeal helps lower the Phillies' prospect cost, they ought to at least consider it. Related: Dave Dombrowski Details Phillies' Offseason Trade for Jesús Luzardo This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Hear how Brighton ace Andrew Everson bounced back from shaky start in playoff baseball win
Phillies' José Alvarado suspended after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado is suspended for 80 games without pay after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. He is also ineligible for the postseason this year because of the suspension. 3:30 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
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Dodgers collecting information on Yankees' fan claim of falling concrete
Dodgers collecting information on Yankees' fan claim of falling concrete Show Caption Hide Caption Young baseball fan copies Phillies pitcher José Alvarado's moves During an MLB game, 12-year-old fan Princeton 'Prince' Bailey mimicked Phillies player José Alvarado as he delivered his pitch in Philadelphia, PA. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 in a World Series rematch at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, where a Yankees fan reported being hit by a falling piece of concrete, according to The Athletic. Yankees fan Ricardo Aquino told The Athletic that during the third inning, while sitting in Section 10, he was hit by a piece of concrete and experienced pain, but he did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. Medical professionals examined Aquino, and the Dodgers have released a statement acknowledging the claim and confirming that they are investigating the situation. 'We are aware of the report,' the Dodgers stated to The Athletic. 'We cannot comment further until we have all the information, which we are currently collecting.' Other fans claimed to see the piece of concrete fall, first thinking that someone threw it at him. 'I initially thought someone had thrown something, and my first instinct was to call for security," a fan recounted to The Athletic. "But then Aquino showed us the rock, and it was clear that it had fallen from the stadium and hit him.' More: 'We love superstars': Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge do damage in Dodgers-Yankees rematch Dodgers Stadium Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, opened in 1962 and is the third oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the United States. Over the past decade, the stadium has undergone significant renovations, with the most recent major updates completed in 2021. The most recent renovations focused on enhancing the Centerfield Plaza and included the addition of fan-centered entertainment options such as restaurants, bars, and standing room viewing areas.
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5 days ago
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José Ramírez extends hit streak to 21 games
Phillies' José Alvarado suspended after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado is suspended for 80 games without pay after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. He is also ineligible for the postseason this year because of the suspension. 3:30 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MLB power rankings: Streaking Phillies take over NL East lead with baseball's best record
MLB power rankings: Streaking Phillies take over NL East lead with baseball's best record Show Caption Hide Caption Young baseball fan copies Phillies pitcher José Alvarado's moves During an MLB game, 12-year-old fan Princeton 'Prince' Bailey mimicked Phillies player José Alvarado as he delivered his pitch in Philadelphia, PA. It's only Memorial Day, but the National League East race has already been a roller-coaster. The New York Mets stormed out to a five-game lead by the end of April, but the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies have taken control in recent weeks, entering the holiday with a two-game advantage – and baseball's best record at 34-19. Philadelphia just had a nine-game winning streak snapped – with the first seven coming against the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies and lowly Pittsburgh Pirates – and will face a big test this week welcoming the Atlanta Braves to Citizens Bank Park for a three-game set. The Braves, who started the season 0-8, battled back to .500 and are primed to take off with the return of Ronald Acuña Jr., back in the Atlanta lineup a year after suffering a season-ending injury. Here's a look at this week's rankings: 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (-) Shohei Ohtani touches 97 mph in his first live batting practice. 2. Philadelphia Phillies (+2) Zack Wheeler gave up just two earned runs (0.68 ERA) in four May starts. 3. Detroit Tigers (-1) Dropped three of four vs. Cleveland and have a tough week ahead with series against Giants and Royals. 4. New York Mets (-1) Brett Baty playing himself into an everyday role? Infielder had five homers with 11 RBIs through 40 at-bats in May. 5 Chicago Cubs (+2) Drew Pomeranz, who hadn't pitched in the majors since 2021, yet to give up a run in 13 appearances. 6. New York Yankees (+2) Devin Williams finding his footing in the Bronx with seven consecutive scoreless outings since May 7. Let's talk about Robbie Ray being 7-0 with a 2.56 ERA. Jake Cronenworth (.870 OPS in 83 AB) looking like the hitter he was in back in 2020-21. 9. St. Louis Cardinals (+3) Long Island native Steven Matz thriving in a hybrid role (1.99 ERA in 31⅔ innings) and could be a free agent commodity this winter – or summer if the Cardinals fall out of contention. 10. Cleveland Guardians (-) Hunter Gaddis (0.86 ERA) tied for the MLB lead with 13 holds. 11. Seattle Mariners (-2) George Kirby got hit hard in his first start of 2025. 12 Minnesota Twins (-1) Cut loose by the Phillies after an 0-for-6 start, Kody Clemens has a 1.130 OPS in 47 at-bats for Minnesota. Kansas City's 3.22 bullpen ERA ranks third in the American League. 14. Houston Astros (+1) Jeremy Peña quietly off to a stellar start with career-bests in average, slugging and OPS. 15. Tampa Bay Rays (+7) Riding a five-game win streak into Memorial Day, the Rays racked up 38 steals in the first 22 games of May. Zac Gallen (5.25 ERA, NL-worst 29 walks) isn't doing himself any favors early in his contract year. 17 Cincinnati Reds (-) Austin Hays just keeps hitting, now with a .951 OPS in 108 at-bats 18 Atlanta Braves (-) Ronald Acuña Jr. back with a bang, homering in his first two games. 19. Milwaukee Brewers (+2) Top pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski has a 1.55 ERA in Class AAA and hit 103 mph in a start earlier in May. 20. Texas Rangers (-4) Nathan Eovaldi lhas a 1.60 ERA in 11 starts and is on pace to set a career-high for innings pitched. 21. Boston Red Sox (-2) Alex Bregman will be out for a while with quad injury, opening the door for top prospect Marcelo Mayer. 22. Washington Nationals (+2) Jackson Rutledge carving out a relief role with a 2.95 ERA in 16 appearances. George Springer is in a 2-for-29 slump entering Memorial Day. 24. Athletics (+1) Yolo County has been kind to Rookie of the Year favorite Jacob Wilson, batting .375 at Sutter Health Park. 25. Los Angeles Angels (-) Mike Trout could see more time as the designated hitter upon his return. 26 Miami Marlins (+1) Connor Norby turning it on, hitting .370 with 9 RBI in his last 13 games. 27. Pittsburgh Pirates (+1) Jared Jones' elbow surgery will sideline him for the next year. Things continue to get worse, losing six of their first nine after firing manager Brandon Hyde. 29. Chicago White Sox (-) Luis Robert, batting .190 with a .588 OPS, leads the majors with 20 steals. 30. Colorado Rockies (-) They won a game against the Yankees. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
