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In clear for Thursday start Strahm (thumb) is listed as the Phillies' probable starter for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Strahm sliced his left thumb on the seam of the ball while throwing a warmup pitch prior to the third inning of his last start Saturday in Cincinnati, but after receiving some treatment from a trainer, he was able to stay in the game. However, Strahm labored through the third inning, needing 26 pitches to record two outs before manager Rob Thomson pulled him from the contest. The southpaw appears to be feeling better following his normal four days' rest, so Strahm isn't expected to be facing any restrictions when he returns to the mound Thursday for his fourth start of the season.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies bring 8-game losing streak into matchup against the Phillies

The Colorado Rockies are looking to end their eight-game skid with a win over the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Phillies mailbag: Rob Thomson's lineup changes, Matt Strahm's role, and the uneven start It's been interesting to watch Thomson be more proactive with lineup tweaks than he was last summer as interim manager.

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets pulled after cutting thumb Strahm (1-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks over 2.2 innings against the Reds. He struck out six.

Impact Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Strahm cut his thumb on his third warmup pitch going into the third inning, which is why he pulled him after just 67 pitches. This was the southpaw's first mediocre outing of the season, as he had not allowed a run in his previous four appearances (10 total innings pitched). However, Thomson didn't sound overly concerned, saying "I just didn't want to take a chance" postgame. Expect Strahm to be back on the mound within the next few days.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Myers homers twice, leads Reds in 13-0 rout of Phillies

Wil Myers went 4 for 5 with two home runs, and the Cincinnati Reds rode a stout pitching performance by Graham Ashcraft to a 13-0 win Saturday over the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds square off against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday

The Cincinnati Reds host the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday

APRIL 15, 2023 • Associated Press

MLB pitcher pushes back on extended alcohol sales during faster games: 'Probably not the smartest decision' Some Major League Baseball teams have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning due to rule changes creating a quicker pace of play....

APRIL 14, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm slams MLB teams for extending beer sales due to shorter games If fan safety is paramount, veteran LHP Matt Strahm says faster-paced games should have alcohol cut off earlier. Which MLB teams have extend...

APRIL 14, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Former Red Sox reliever Matt Strahm rips teams extending alcohol sales to deal with shorter games - The Boston Globe At least five teams have extended alcohol sales past the traditional seventh-inning cutoff; the Baltimore Orioles had already allowed sales...

APRIL 13, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

MLB teams extending alcohol sales a safety risk, Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm says You can add Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm to the list of people with concerns over some MLB team's decision to extend alcohol sa...

APRIL 13, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm slams MLB teams for changing beer policy The Brewers, Rangers, Twins, and Diamondbacks are extending beer sales to go through the eighth innings after teams traditionally cut fans o...

APRIL 13, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Pitcher criticizes MLB teams for extending alcohol sales

A pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies is criticizing some Major League Baseball teams for extending alcohol sales with games running around 30 minutes shorter due to the sport’s...

APRIL 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Cruises to easy win Strahm (1-0) allowed four hits and a walk over five shutout innings Monday, striking out six and earning a win over Miami.

Impact Strahm received plenty of run support and worked through five innings while dealing with only a few threats. He's fired 10 scoreless frames with a 10:2 K:BB to begin his 2023 campaign. The 31-year-old southpaw forced nine whiffs, including four with the sinker. Strahm is lined up to start in Cincinnati this weekend.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in no-decision Strahm didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Yankees, giving up one hit and one walk over four scoreless innings while striking out three.

Impact The southpaw didn't last long enough to qualify for the win, but Strahm pitched more than well enough to earn one, tossing 42 of 61 pitches for strikes before exiting. The 31-year-old is temporarily filling a rotation spot while Ranger Suarez (forearm) gets healthy, but with Suarez still at least a couple weeks away from joining the team, Strahm should get another couple turns and get a chance to stretch out more. He could be an enticing streaming option next week, lining up for a potential two-step that includes a home start against the Marlins.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies finally get first win behind successful Matt Strahm start In his first start since Aug. 17, 2021, when he threw just one inning as an opener for the Padres, the left-handed pitcher gave the Phillies...

APRIL 5, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Strahm's Impressive Start Powers Phillies to First Win of Season The Philadelphia Phillies earned their first win of the 2023 MLB season, defeating the New York Yankees 4-0, while Matt Strahm looked impres...

APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies' Matt Strahm plans to bring a 'reliever's mentality' to his turn as a starter He will lean on what he learned in his short time as a starter. “It’s got to be Matt Strahm from the get-go. You can’t be trying to save any...

APRIL 4, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies aim to break slide in matchup with the Yankees

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a four-game losing streak with a victory against the New York Yankees

APRIL 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Versatile Strahm set to start 5th game for Phils SARASOTA, Fla. -- Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Sunday that left-hander Matt Strahm will start the fifth game of the regular season, and...

MARCH 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Confirmed as rotation member Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Sunday that Strahm will start the Phillies' fifth game of the regular season April 4 versus the Yankees in New York, Alex Coffey of The Philadelph...

Impact As anticipated, Strahm will get the opportunity to open the season as a member of the Philadelphia rotation while Ranger Suarez (forearm) is on the shelf. Considering that Suarez has yet to resume throwing bullpen sessions, he could spend more than the 15-day minimum on the injured list, setting Strahm up for multiple turns through the rotation. Strahm hasn't been a regular starter in the big leagues since 2019, but he prepared for the appointment to the rotation by covering two-plus innings in each of his most recent three spring outings. Thomson said he expects Strahm to cover around 65-to-70 pitches in his first start of the regular season before upping his pitch count in his subsequent starts.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could open season in rotation Strahm could begin the season as the fifth starter or bulk reliever for the Phillies, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Strahm has been getting stretched out this spring in preparation for a multi-inning relief role, so the southpaw shouldn't be too taxed if he's called upon to make starts or serve as a primary pitcher to begin the regular season after manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that Ranger Suarez likely won't be ready for Opening Day while contending with forearm inflammation. If Strahm is given the opportunity to make starts early on, he's unlikely to work deep enough into games to qualify for wins whenever his turn in the rotation comes up.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Strahm and the Phillies' pitching puzzle: Fireman? Starter? 'Swiss Army Knife'? "I want to start. I want to relieve. I want to close. I want to do it all," Strahm said. The Phillies are keeping an open mind.

MARCH 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Multi-inning role planned Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Strahm would be stretched into a multi-inning reliever, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Strahm initially figured to slide into a setup role after he signed with the Phillies during the offseason, but now he appears in line to give the team multiple innings out of the bullpen. He has experience as a starter, making up to 16 starts for the Padres in 2019, so he's certainly up to the task of going multiple innings in relief. It now is just a matter of getting him re-acclimated to doing so.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies and LHP Matt Strahm reach $15 million, 2-year deal

Left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Friday to a $15 million, two-year contract, a deal that could be worth an extra $1 million if he becomes a regu...

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Phillies sign lefty reliever Strahm to 2-year deal The Phillies have signed left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm to a two-year contract, president of baseball operations David Dombrowski announced...

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • MLB.COM

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