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Sanchez shuts down Phillies in first career complete game

Rookie Sixto Sánchez pitched a three-hitter over seven innings for his first complete game in five major league starts, leading the Miami Marlins over Philadelphia 2-1 in a doubleh...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Fans nine in spot start Velasquez didn't factor into the decision during a 5-2 loss to the Red Sox in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, allowing two runs on seven hits over five innings. He struc...

Impact The right-hander was electric in his fourth start of the season, tossing 64 of 90 pitches for strikes and pitching well enough to earn his first win of 2020. Unfortunately for Velasquez, he exited with the score tied 2-2 before the Phillies' bullpen unraveled once again. With the team headed to Miami on Thursday to play seven games in five days against the Marlins, Velasquez should get another start in Sunday's twin bill, but his 5.85 ERA and 1.60 WHIP suggest he'll be a risky fantasy option despite a 29:11 K:BB through 20 innings.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Working as long reliever for now Velasquez has officially been moved to the bullpen going forward, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies will use him as a long reliever for now, essentially until they have need of a sixth starter again. He has logged fewer than five innings in three of his four appearances and a sports a 7.62 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB in 13 innings this season.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed results Thursday Velasquez allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings in the second game of the Phillies' doubleheader Thursday against the Blu...

Impact Velasquez allowed two home runs that accounted for three of the four runs against him. However, he was sharp in between, punching out a season-high seven batters while also turning in his longest outing of the campaign. Velasquez has made three of his four appearances this season as a starter, though without doubleheaders and the need for an extra starter, he will likely be relegated to bulk-inning reliever role for the time being.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays rally for 7 in 6th, beat Phillies 9-8 for DH sweep

Rowdy Tellez homered and hit a go-ahead two-run single in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Velasquez expected to start for the Phillies against Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting Game 2 Thursday Velasquez is starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Spencer Howard will get the ball for Game 1 while Velasquez starts the second half of Thursday's twin bill. The right-hander has made three appearances (two starts) for the Phillies this season, allowing seven runs across eight innings while posting an 11:6 K:BB.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox snap 9-game skid, Devers HR in 6-3 win over Phils

The Boston Red Sox ended their nine-game losing streak, with Rafael Devers homering and driving in three runs to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Velasquez expected to start for the Phillies against the Mets

The New York Mets take on the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Yields two runs in relief Velasquez allowed two runs on two hits and one walk in one inning pitched during Thursday's loss to the Orioles.

Impact Velasquez was considered an option to start Friday's game against the Mets but that nod appears to be going to Spencer Howard after Velasquez entered Thursday's game in the eighth inning. The right-hander was able to strike out the lone batter he faced in the sixth inning, but he gave up a two-run double to Jose Iglesias in the seventh. It's unclear how the Phillies plan on using Velasquez in the coming days, although he remains a candidate to start one of the games during the doubleheader against the Blue Jays on Aug. 20.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could be used in piggyback role Velasquez and Spencer Howard are both preparing to start Friday's game against the Mets, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Both pitchers are in line to start Friday after each starting one half of Sunday's doubleheader against Atlanta. The Phillies appear to be leaning towards Velasquez getting the nod, though a piggyback role appears possible. The Phillies will need a six-man rotation at times down the stretch, as they're expected to play quite a few doubleheaders to make up for their lost week of games early in the season. Piggybacking the pair would keep both pitchers stretched out.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies pitching makeover? Spencer Howard, Vince Velasquez and the path forward Howard is here for a reason, and he will contribute innings for this team. But how? And how can the Phillies fix the obvious bullpen issues?

AUGUST 10, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans six in no-decision Velasquez allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six over four innings in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. He didn't factor into the de...

Impact Velasquez had a rough outing his first time around this year, but he turned things around in the first game of Sunday's twin bill. He gave up a baserunner to begin the fifth inning prior to his removal, but the bullpen couldn't limit production during the rest of the frame en route to a 5-2 loss. However, Velasquez escaped with a no-decision. The right-hander will attempt to build on his momentum at home Friday against the Mets.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Acuna hits 3 home runs in Atlanta's doubleheader sweep

Ronald Acuna Jr. homered twice and Freddie Freeman also went deep to spoil the debut of Phillies’ top pitching prospect Spencer Howard and lead the Atlanta Braves to a doubleheader...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting first game of twinbill Velasquez will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves.

Impact Though the Phillies will bring up top pitching prospect Spencer Howard ahead of the second half of the twinbill, there will temporarily be room for him and Velasquez to maintain starting roles with Philadelphia running out a six-man rotation while the team completes a stretch of six games in five days. The performances of Velasquez in the first game and Howard in the second game of the doubleheader will likely dictate which of the two gets the nod when a fifth starter is needed again Friday versus the Mets. Velasquez entered the season with little security in the rotation and didn't help his case by failing to escape the fourth inning in his 2020 debut July 26 versus the Marlins.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ynoa scheduled to start for Atlanta at Philadelphia

The Atlanta Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Arrieta tosses 6 scoreless in Phillies' 5-0 win over Braves

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AUGUST 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Start moved to Sunday Velasquez will start one of the two games during Sunday's doubleheader after Friday's game was rained out, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact With Jake Arrieta lined up to start Saturday, Velasquez's start will be pushed back two days as a result of Friday's postponement. It's unclear whether he'll start the first or second game Sunday. The starter for the other game in the doubleheader hasn't officially been named, but top pitching prospect Spencer Howard could line up to make his major-league debut.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wright expected to start for Braves at Phillies

The Atlanta Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season

Nick Markakis capped his first start of the season with a game-ending home run in the ninth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

J.T. Realmuto's 3-run homer helps Phillies beat Yankees 5-4

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Lines up for another start Velasquez is tentatively slated to start Friday's game against the Braves, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies will reorder their rotation after taking the past week off due to COVID-19-related concerns following their season-opening series with the Marlins. As a result, Velasquez lines up to start the first game of the Phillies' homestand Friday, assuming no postponements before the weekend result in other starting pitchers getting pushed back. After the Marlins tagged him for four runs over three innings in his season debut July 26, Velasquez may need a bounce-back outing Friday just to maintain his spot in the rotation. Top pitching prospect Spencer Howard is waiting in the wings at the Phillies' alternate training site and should get a look in the big-league rotation at some point in 2020.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms

Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas each hit three-run homers and the Miami Marlins overcame the late scratch of their starting pitcher and a looming health scare to beat the Philadelp...

JULY 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Buried by the Marlins Velasquez allowed four earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings Sunday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Velasquez cruised through the first inning, striking out the final two batters he faced. However, he ran into trouble quickly in the second frame, during which he allowed two home runs that accounted for all of his earned runs. Velasquez claimed the fifth spot in the rotation with a strong summer camp, but his role could be in jeopardy with Spencer Howard nearing a call-up to the big-league club.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fans four in intrasquad outing Howard struck out four while recording nine total outs and allowing two runs in an intrasquad game Friday at the Phillies' satellite camp, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports...

Impact He gave up four hits (two singles and two doubles) and issued two walks, so while the strikeout stuff was present, his command could have been better. Vince Velasquez, who gave up four runs in three innings Sunday against the Marlins, could move to the bullpen and be replaced in the rotation by Howard on Friday against the Blue Jays.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Sanchez shuts down Phillies in first career complete game

Blue Jays rally for 7 in 6th, beat Phillies 9-8 for DH sweep

Velasquez expected to start for the Phillies against Blue Jays

Red Sox snap 9-game skid, Devers HR in 6-3 win over Phils

Velasquez expected to start for the Phillies against the Mets

Acuna hits 3 home runs in Atlanta's doubleheader sweep

Ynoa scheduled to start for Atlanta at Philadelphia

Arrieta tosses 6 scoreless in Phillies' 5-0 win over Braves

Wright expected to start for Braves at Phillies

Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season

J.T. Realmuto's 3-run homer helps Phillies beat Yankees 5-4

Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms