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Phillies bring home losing streak into matchup against the Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies look to end their four-game home slide with a victory against the Atlanta Braves

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Braves try to keep win streak alive against the Phillies

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Phils place Bowlan on IL (groin), recall Johnson PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies right-hander placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list with a strained right groin. They recalled right-...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Out with groin strain The Phillies placed Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right groin strain.

Impact Right-hander Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to join the bullpen as a replacement for Bowlan, who presumably sustained the injury during his appearance in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Bowlan had been working in middle relief for Philadelphia and posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB across seven innings over seven appearances on the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper lead rally in 7th as Phillies come back to beat Giants 6-4

Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning after Bryce Harper’s two-run single tied it, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the struggling San Francisco Giants fo...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Phils add lefty Backhus in trade with D-backs for OF prospect The Phillies added back some left-handed bullpen depth on Friday, acquiring reliever Kyle Backhus from the D-backs for outfield prospect Ave...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

Phillies bolster bullpen with lefty specialist Kyle Backhus in trade with Diamondbacks

The Phillies have acquired left-hander Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies

The Kansas City Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies trade Matt Strahm to Royals for Jonathan Bowlan The Philadelphia Phillies have made a trade. On Friday morning, the Phillies traded left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Roya...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Phillies acquire RHP Bowlan, deal LHP Strahm to Royals The Phillies acquired right-hander Jonathan Bowlan from the Royals in return for left-hander Matt Strahm, who had been rumored to be on the...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

Royals acquire LHP Strahm from Phillies for RHP Bowlan In a swap of hurlers, the Royals acquired left-hander Matt Strahm from the Phillies, who received righty Jonathan Bowlan in return. Strahm,...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

Dealt to Philadelphia The Phillies acquired Bowlan from the Royals on Friday in exchange for Matt Strahm, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bowlan had a mini-breakout in 2025 in his first full season as a reliever, posting a 3.86 ERA and 46:17 K:BB over 44.1 innings with the Royals. The 29-year-old righty had significant splits, as he held right-handed bats to a .182/.255/.250 batting line but was torched by lefties to the tune of a .288/.358/.575 line. Bowlan is not yet eligible for salary arbitration and will be under team control through 2031.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for his 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2

Michael Wacha pitched six scoreless innings to earn his 10th win of the season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nick Loftin singles in tying run and scores in 7th, Royals rally for 4-3 win over Guardians

Nick Loftin singled in the tying run and scored on Maikel Garcia’s double in the seventh inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Guardians

The Kansas City Royals aim to break their three-game slide with a win over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Bowlan will start Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals are seemingly going to rely on their bullpen to get them through Wednesday's contest, and they'll start by sending out Bowlan for the first handful of outs. The 28-year-old owns a 3.57 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 35.1 innings on the year and has five appearances of at least 2.0 innings, so there's a chance he remains in Wednesday's contest past the first frame before getting the hook.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Perez leads Royals to 12-1 rout of White Sox and moves into 3rd place on franchise RBI list

Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City’s eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Joining 26-man roster The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Bowlan rejoins the big-league bullpen after three weeks at Omaha, filling the spot vacated by Bailey Falter (bicep), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Bowlan has a 4.73 ERA and a 24:11 K:BB across 26.2 innings for the Royals this season.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Omaha The Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Bowlan will depart Kansas City's bullpen to help make room for new additions Ryan Bergert and Bailey Falter on the active roster. Bowlan owns a 4.73 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 26.2 innings in the majors, though he may return to the Royals down the stretch if the big club needs a fresh arm.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single in the 10th inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup

The Royals have placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left ham...

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Bumped up from Triple-A The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Bowlan will provide Kansas City with a fresh arm in the bullpen heading into Sunday's series finale with the Guardians, but he's unlikely to be entrusted with a high-leverage role. Over his previous stints in the majors this season, Bowlan has made 17 appearances and has delivered a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB in 23.2 innings.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to minors Bowlan was returned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Bowlan was summoned to the big club as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland, but his time with the team will be short. The right-hander got into Game 2 of the twin bill, allowing two runs on five hits with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Phillies bring home losing streak into matchup against the Braves

Braves try to keep win streak alive against the Phillies

Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves

Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper lead rally in 7th as Phillies come back to beat Giants 6-4

Phillies bolster bullpen with lefty specialist Kyle Backhus in trade with Diamondbacks

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies

Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for his 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2

Nick Loftin singles in tying run and scores in 7th, Royals rally for 4-3 win over Guardians

Royals aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Guardians

Perez leads Royals to 12-1 rout of White Sox and moves into 3rd place on franchise RBI list

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup