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Matt Strahm Has Reached a Whole New Level for the Phillies

Nearly 600 players have thrown a pitch in Major League Baseball this season. None has a higher strikeout-to-walk ratio than Philadelphia Phillies southpaw Matt Strahm.

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Matt Strahm is one of MLB’s best relievers

How did Matt Strahm become of the game’s elite relievers? Back in 2019 when general manager Matt Klentak acquired Mike Morin, Blake Parker and Jared Hughes mid-season the people of Philadelphia clamored for velocity.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 25

Spring Notes 28.263: Another Naked Gun Joke

26 Man Roster, Matt Strahm extension, and 40 man roster stuff. For now, the final 26-man roster is set. I say for now because Dalton Guthrie originally made the club last season before they traded for Cristian Pache.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Inside The Diamonds / March 24

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 3/24

The Philadelphia Phillies conclude their spring training schedule Monday when they play the Tampa Bay Rays in the Grapefruit League finale. The Phillies will head to Atlanta on Thursday, March 28th to face the division rival Braves to kick off the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 24

Phillies give Matt Strahm extension, trade Jake Cave to Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced Sunday. Financial terms were not disclosed on the deal for Strahm, however the club holds a vesting option for the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Phillies extend veteran reliever

The deal makes plenty of sense for the Phillies.

The three best pitching matchups for MLB Opening Day

The best MLB closers of all time

The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / FanNation Inside The Phillies / February 29

Phillies Reliever Unveils Eye-Popping Cleats

Even for a veteran team like the Philadelphia Phillies, Spring Training can be a time for experimentation. The games don't count, so it's the perfect time to test out a new pitch or a different batting stance.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 22

Matt Strahm would pitch on the moon if you asked him to

He did it all. “Wherever they need outs, I’ll get outs. I don’t care about stats. I don’t care about numbers. It’s winning, dude. I want to win. However they see me helping them win is what I want to do.” From the jump, Matt Strahm let us know what he was about.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 29

The Royals can offer free agent pitchers a chance to start

Arms for hire! Last winter, former Royals farmhand Matt Strahm was a free agent coming off a solid season with the Red Sox where he had a 3.83 ERA in 50 relief appearances.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 13

Strahm und drang: Phillies 3, Braves 1

Who’s going to the NLCS? The Phillies are! The Phillies are going back to the NLCS! With their 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, the Phillies will be going to baseball’s final four for the second straight year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 23

Leaky bullpen has Phillies flirting with disaster

Philadelphia Phillies fans might be looking at some major postseason anxiety if the club's bullpen can't find some kind of consistency (and fast).

Phillies calling up prospect with greatest name in baseball

Why Phillies fans should — and shouldn't — forgive Scott Rolen

Twins confirm unfortunate news on former No. 1 overall pick

Two-time All-Star reliever retires

Mets join infamous group of disappointing MLB teams

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

These Recent Performances by Phillies Players Have Gone Underappreciated

Underappreciated performances from members of the Philadelphia Phillies have helped propel the team to recent wins. One of these performances against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday stands out among the rest.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 6

Phillies pitching shouldn't be a concern heading toward postseason

The defending National League champion Phillies are in an excellent position to return to the postseason, but concerns over the team's pitching have emerged down the stretch.

Is the back of the Phillies bullpen secure heading into the 2023 playoff push?

Bryce Harper pulls interesting move to try to break out of slump

Everyone said the same thing about Trea Turner going on the paternity list

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP Award winners' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / July 10

Phillies Therapy: First-half MVPs, trade priorities

Matt Strahm? Craig Kimbrel? Nick Castellanos? Bryson Stott? Paul Boye and The Athletic’s Matt Gelb discuss the most valuable Phillies of the first half of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 14

The Phillies Fifth Starter Conundrum

Plenty of options, no real choices It’s no secret. The Phillies are in dire need of a fifth starter. Frankly, they could just even use someone who can throw 3-4 competent innings every five days as part of a bullpen game.

MLB News / Philly Sports Network / June 13

Fight Night erupts in game 1 of Phillies-Diamondbacks

While baseball “fights” are more of a pushing and shoving match, things got chippy during game 1 of the Phillies-Diamondbacks series last night. In the third inning, Matt Strahm would hit D-Backs’ outfielder Corbin Carroll up and in with a fastball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13

Philadelphia Phillies at Arizona Diamondbacks HR prop, odds for 6/13

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be seeking their seventh straight win and 13th in 15 games when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies in the second contest of a four-game set in Phoenix. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty strides to the dish with a nice HR prop.

Evan Longoria knocks in 4 as D-backs outslug Phillies

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Tuesday 6/13

Every member of MLB's 30/30 club

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Tuesday 6/13

MLB News / Phillies Nation / June 12

Watch: Benches clear in Phillies-Diamondbacks game

Arizona Diamondbacks star rookie Corbin Carroll was hit twice through his first two plate appearances in Monday’s game. Starter Matt Strahm was trying to pitch him inside in both at-bats and ended up hitting him twice.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 10

Data backs up Phillies' stadium pitch clock theory

Data backs up Phillies' stadium pitch clock 'conspiracy theory'

Members of the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as visiting players, are noticing a strange pattern with the pitch clock at Citizens Bank Park. It's moving too fast.

Blue Jays designate pitcher who shared anti-LGBTQ+ post for assignment

Nationals release veteran RHP

Red Sox transfer former All-Star pitcher to 60-day IL

Rockies make bold move in attempt to shore up bullpen

Top five NL Cy Young contenders

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves prediction, pick for 5/28

The visiting Philadelphia Phillies will send a new addition to the mound on Sunday night as they attempt to take the final three games of their four-game road series against the National League East-leading Atlanta Braves.

Who is top prospect for every MLB franchise?

The greatest postseason players in MLB history

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Zack Wheeler, Phillies edge Braves

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023

Phillies, Red Sox pitchers fined, ejected for staring contest

Phillies, Red Sox pitchers fined, ejected for epic pregame staring contest

According to the rules of etiquette, it’s impolite to stare at someone. According to Major League Baseball, it’s now an ejectable and finable offense.

Kyle Schwarber breaks out to help Phillies end slide vs. Red Sox

Bryce Harper gifted superfan Masataka Yoshida cool pieces of memorabilia

Fan taken to hospital after falling into bullpen at Red Sox-Phillies

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Final at-bat of the World Series' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / FanNation Inside The Phillies / May 6, 2023

Is It Wise for the Phillies to Move Strahm to the Bullpen?

The Philadelphia Phillies will be moving Matt Strahm to the bullpen according to MLB.com. Strahm has turned in a 3.51 ERA over six starts, but his 26.2 inning pitched is already more than half of his entire 2022 season workload.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1, 2023

Phillies' Strahm is taking advantage of his opportunity

Phillies' Matt Strahm is taking advantage of his starting opportunity

Left-hander Matt Strahm missed part of 2020 and most of 2021 due to knee injuries but bounced back with a solid season for the Red Sox in 2022.

Bryce Harper cleared to return; expected to play Tuesday

Phillies outfielder undergoes surgery, expected to miss 4-6 weeks

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Final at-bat of the World Series' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / FanNation Inside The Phillies / April 29, 2023

What Will the Phillies Do With Strahm When Suárez Returns?

Ranger Suarez gave the Philadelphia Phillies a jolt of good news when he threw two scoreless innings on 27 pitches for Doubel-A Reading on Thursday. Suarez is scheduled for two or three more rehab starts at Reading before making the move back to Citizens Bank Park.