MATT STRAHM NEWS

Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper's loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0

Ranger Suárez struck out eight over six shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies survived an injury scare to slugger Bryce Harper to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0

MAY 28 • Associated Press

A's catcher MacIver gets go-ahead hit, throws out runner to end game in big league debut at age 28

Willie MacIver hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning of his major league debut

MAY 26 • Associated Press

MacIver hits go-ahead single, throws out runner to end game as A's stop skid and Phils' win streak

Willie MacIver had a tiebreaking single for his first big league hit in a two-run, eighth-inning rally, then capped his debut by throwing out a runner attempting to steal for the f...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Phillies move forward without suspended closer José Alvarado

The Philadelphia Phillies entered this season with World Series aspirations, and José Alvarado was one of the reasons for that optimism

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Mick Abel outduels Skenes to win big league debut, strikes out 9 to lead Phillies over Pirates 1-0

Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and th...

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Winn homers as the Cardinals beat the Phillies 3-2 for their 9th straight win

Masyn Winn homered in the seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 for their ninth consecutive win

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Second save in extra innings Strahm picked up the save in Thursday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Rays after allowing one unearned run on two hits in the 10th inning. He struck out two.

Impact It was the second save of the year for Strahm, who was brought in to work the 10th frame after closer Jose Alvarado kept the game tied in the ninth inning. While Strahm began the season with a scoreless streak of 6.1 innings, he has a 4.82 ERA over his last 9.1 frames and has seen just three save chances overall this year. The southpaw is still one of Philadelphia's top left-handed relievers, but Strahm remains behind Alvarado in the bullpen pecking order when it comes to ninth-inning work.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marsh, Turner have RBIs in 10th inning as Phillies sweep Rays with 7-6 win

Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner each had two hits and drove in a run in the 10th inning to cap a comeback from four runs down and lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-6 win over the...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Phillies hold on after Miami's 6-run 9th to beat Marlins 11-10

Trea Turner went 4 for 5, Bryson Stott had three hits and three RBIs, and Johan Rojas had three hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-10 win over the Miami Marlins on Sat...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Matt Strahm Leans Into Nicolas Cage Comparisons With Custom Declaration Of Independence Glove Matt Strahm has been accused, more than a few times, of resembling Nicolas Cage. So why not have fun with it?

APRIL 17 • OUTKICK.COM

Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper's timely hitting lifts Phillies to a needed win over Giants José Alvarado walked a 30-pitch tightrope in the eighth inning before Matt Strahm slammed the door in the ninth.

APRIL 16 • PENNLIVE.COM

Collects first save of 2025 Strahm earned the save in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Giants, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Strahm was brought in for the ninth inning of Tuesday's game after usual closer Jose Alvarado was deployed in the eighth frame to preserve the Phillies' lead. Strahm needed only seven pitches (six of which were strikes) to dispatch the Phillies in order, including a three-pitch punchout of Patrick Bailey for the second out. Strahm has opened the season with a 1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 7.1 innings.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Harper and Realmuto homer to help lead the Phillies to a 6-4 win over the Giants

Bryce Harper and J

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Gives up first run this season Strahm gave up one run on one hit in the seventh inning Sunday against St. Louis, striking out three.

Impact Strahm threw 15 of his 19 pitches for strikes but struggled with his command, allowing a Yohel Pozo leadoff double to eventually come around to score following a wild pitch. It was the first run Strahm allowed so far this year, so the southpaw should remain Philadelphia's top left-handed setup man while Jose Alvarado works as the primary closer. Through 7.1 innings, Strahm has yielded only four hits, registered a 12:2 K:BB and tallied three holds.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Luzardo strikes out 8 as Phillies end World Series champion Dodgers perfect start with 3-2 win

Jesús Luzardo followed up his sensational Phillies’ debut with two-hit ball and eight strikeouts over seven shutout innings in Philadelphia’s 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Friday nig...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Wheeler whiffs 10 and Turner returns to lineup with 3 hits as Phillies top Rockies 5-1

Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Phillies Player Suggests MLB Should Allow Pitchers More Freedom Amid Torpedo Bat Craze Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm wants a bit more freedom for pitchers amid the torpedo bat craze in MLB.

APRIL 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies Player Suggests MLB Should Allow Pitchers More Freedom Amid Torpedo Bat Craze Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm wants a bit more freedom for pitchers amid the torpedo bat craze in MLB.

APRIL 1 • SACBEE.COM

Throws clean 10th inning in return Strahm (shoulder) threw a clean 10th inning with one strikeout in Thursday's 7-3 extra-inning win over the Nationals.

Impact Strahm was unable to make his scheduled appearance in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays due left middle fingernail irritation, but he returned to action to retire the side and safeguard the victory for the Phillies. The veteran southpaw was limited to 1.2 frames during spring training due to a left shoulder impingement, but he bounced back after giving up six runs in two spring appearances. Jordan Romano was charged with a blown save after yielding two runs in the eighth inning Thursday, which could leave the door open for Strahm to see the occasional save chance while Philadelphia's bullpen pecking order is uncertain.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals

Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning and J

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Won't pitch due to fingernail issue Strahm (shoulder) will not make a schedule Grapefruit League appearance Monday versus the Rays due to left middle fingernail irritation, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The issue is not believed to be serious and Strahm remains on track to be ready for Opening Day later this week. The left-handed reliever has made just two Grapefruit League appearances this spring due to a shoulder impingement that's caused inflammation, but he's been throwing lately without any problems with the shoulder.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez expected to start '25 on IL as rotation picture comes into focus CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies’ pitching staff is likely set with Opening Day four days away. Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez is expect...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

Pitching in minors game Saturday Strahm (shoulder) will pitch in a minor-league game Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact If that goes well, he will pitch in the Phillies' Grapefruit League finale Monday, setting him up to be ready to go for Opening Day. Strahm's last game appearance came on March 5, as he's been shelved by a left shoulder impingement that's caused inflammation.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen session Strahm (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Strahm's last Grapefruit League appearance came on March 5, as he's been working his way back from a left shoulder impingement. The southpaw could still have time to get ready for Opening Day if things break right, but it's not a guarantee.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Who Are Phillies' Options to Replace Injured Matt Strahm? Three in-house options for the Philadelphia Phillies to replace injured reliever Matt Strahm.

MARCH 18 • KANSASCITY.COM