CLEARWATER, Fla. — Left-hander Matt Strahm is no longer feeling any pain in his pitching shoulder after dealing with an ...

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The potential benefit, though, is clear. Castro has slashed just .191/.268/.286 as a lefty batter in his major-league career ...

The Phillies may not need Alvarado to be their top left-handed reliever for long. If he lands on the IL, Strahm may only miss ...

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Reliever Matt Strahm (shoulder) to be reevaluated Saturday - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

Read - Andrew Painter takes big step, 'feeling good' after facing live hitters - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

Who is the biggest threat to the Phillies in the NL East? - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com ...

Read - Buddy Kennedy's interesting spring continues amid Phillies bench battle - and more Phillies news and rumors at ...

The Phillies optioned Mick Abel to Triple-A after their win over the Red Sox on Tuesday, his spring training debut and lone ...

You never want to blow spring training performances too far out of proportion, but when they look this good, it’s tempting.