BLAKE PARKER NEWS

Heads to open market Parker elected free agency Friday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Impact Parker was one of very few reliable options in a historically bad Phillies bullpen last season, posting a 2.81 ERA in 16 innings. His strikeout rate jumped more than 10 points to a career-best 36.2 percent, though that came with a jump in walk rate to 13.0 percent. It's clear he still has something to offer teams even at age 35, so there should be a fair amount of interest in the veteran righty and his career 3.52 ERA.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Harper hitless, Girardi ejected, Phils lose to Nats 5-1

Bryce Harper was hitless in his return from back stiffness and Philadelpia manager Joe Girardi was ejected in the third inning of a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday n...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Velasquez, McCutchen lead Phillies past slumping Blue Jays

Vince Velasquez pitched six strong innings, Andrew McCutchen hit the go-ahead single in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nimmo homer in 9th rallies Mets past Phillies 10-6

Brandon Nimmo hit a two-RBI tying triple in the sixth inning and hit the go-ahead solo homer in the ninth to lead the New York Mets to a 10-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective as opener Parker struck out three over two perfect innings as the opener in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact He didn't factor into the decision, an eventual 5-3 loss, but Parker gave the Phillies every opportunity to seize an early lead. The veteran right-hander has been one of the few bright spots in the team's bullpen this season, going 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB over 12.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 2 Parker will start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Parker hasn't lasted more than two innings in any of his relief appearances this season, but he'll make his first start of the season in Friday's matinee. While the right-hander has been largely effective this season, it's unclear how many pitches he'll be able to throw in his start.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DeGrom shines vs Phils' Nola, Mets get 17 hits in 14-1 romp

Jacob deGrom struck out 12 over seven innings, Aaron Nola was let down by lackluster defense and the New York Mets poured it on with a season-best 17 hits in a 14-1 victory over th...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bohm's sacrifice fly gives Phillies 6-5 win, sweep of Nats

Alec Bohm hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Thursday, completing a four-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pete Alonso hits 2-run shot in 10th, Mets beat Yankees 9-7

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win in extras Parker (2-0) pitched a scoreless 11th inning while allowing one batter to reach base with a walk as he was awarded the win over the Braves on Friday evening.

Impact Parker entered the game in the 11th and quickly found himself in a jam with two men on and nobody out after walking Ender Inciarte to lead off the inning. He was able to get Austin Riley to fly out before J.T. Realmuto caught Inciarte trying to steal second. Parker was then able to escape after Adeiny Hechavarria fouled out to third to end the scoring chance. Parker has been solid for the Phillies all year long as he has yet to allow an earned run in 7.1 innings of work and should continue to get plenty of opportunities.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects relief win Parker (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out three to earn the win Tuesday versus the Red Sox.

Impact Parker relieved starter Zach Eflin during the fifth inning with the Phillies down by two runs. In the sixth, the offense exploded for seven runs, and Parker was in for the win. The 35-year-old righty hasn't allowed a run across 4.1 innings this season, while racking up seven strikeouts in his three appearances.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Harper homers as Phillies score 7 in 6th to beat Boston 13-6

Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer during a seven-run sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies came from behind to crush Boston 13-6 on Tuesday night and send the Red Sox to thei...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Hays' 2-run homer gives Orioles 10-9 win over Phils

Austin Hays hit a two-run, inside-the-park homer in the 10th inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS