BRANDON MARSH NEWS

Bryce Harper powers the Philadelphia Phillies to 9-4 victory against the Cincinnati Reds

Bryce Harper homered for his first three hits of the season, including a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-4

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against another lefty Marsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The 26-year-old clubbed a two-run homer Opening Day but finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest Sunday as Chris Sale makes it consecutive lefty starters for Atlanta. Marsh had an .830 OPS in 133 games last season but fared worse against southpaws with a .229/.321/.396 slash line in 110 plate appearances, and he appears locked into the strong side of a platoon in left field to begin 2024. Cristian Pache is manning left field and batting eighth.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

With a lefty pitcher looming for the Braves, here's why the Phillies chose Whit Merrifield over Brandon Marsh As for Marsh, Thomson said he was unsure whether he would play on Sunday but was sure he would in Monday’s game against the Reds.

MARCH 30 • INQUIRER.COM

Braves rally for seven in the eighth to begin defense of NL East crown with 9-3 win over Phillies

Matt Olson doubled three times, including a bases-loaded drive in a seven-run eighth inning that rallied the NL East champion Atlanta Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 in t...

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies' Brandon Marsh feels he's where he's 'supposed to be' for an on-time start to the season Marsh, who had offseason knee surgery, has played in six Grapefruit League games and has 16 plate appearances under his belt.

MARCH 23 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies' Brandon Marsh has 'a whole lot of fun' in his spring debut vs. the Tigers Kyle Schwarber was scratched from the lineup with groin tightness, but Rob Thomson thinks he will be able to play on Thursday.

MARCH 13 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies see untapped potential in their outfield odd couple, Marsh and Rojas The Phillies believe in Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas, who have bonded in their quest to become established big-league regulars.

FEBRUARY 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Time is just what the Phillies' Brandon Marsh needs to try to break through as an everyday player CLEARWATER, Fla. - If Brandon Marsh will ever graduate from being the lefty-hitting half of an outfield platoon to an everyday player for th...

FEBRUARY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marsh (knee surgery) optimistic about Opening Day return CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Brandon Marsh said he only needed crutches for an hour following his left knee surgery on Friday. He might have been jok...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

How roster pans out with Marsh briefly sidelined PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh experienced pain and swelling in his left knee early this week, so he flew to Philadelph...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Phillies' Brandon Marsh has knee surgery, expected to be ready for opening day The Phillies outfielder had arthroscopic debridement surgery on his left knee and is expected to be out for three to four weeks.

FEBRUARY 9 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies' Brandon Marsh has surgery, to be ready for Opening Day Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh underwent left knee arthroscopic debridement surgery Friday.Marsh, 26, is expected to return...

FEBRUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies OF Brandon Marsh expected to be ready for opening day following knee surgery

Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh had surgery on his left knee Friday and was expected to return to play in three to four weeks

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In left field for Game 4 Marsh is starting in left field and batting eighth Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS against Atlanta.

Impact Marsh has been sitting versus lefties this postseason, but he'll get the nod Thursday versus right-hander Spencer Strider as the Phillies look to eliminate the NL East champs. Marsh went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 Game 3 victory.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies smash six home runs against Braves in Game 3 to assume command of NLDS - The Boston Globe Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos hit two homers apiece for Philadelphia. Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh also went deep and Aaron Nola allowe...

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Starting in left field Marsh is starting in left field and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLDS versus Atlanta.

Impact It's only Marsh's second start in five games this postseason, as he's began on the bench each of the three times the Phillies have faced a left-hander. Marsh is hitless in six playoff at-bats.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against left-hander Marsh is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLDS against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies are facing their third lefty in four games so far this postseason as they go up against Max Fried in Game 2. Marsh has began on the bench for all of them, with Cristian Pache patrolling left field and Johan Rojas handling center.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench for Game 2 Marsh remains out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series versus the Marlins.

Impact Marsh began Game 1 on the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo toeing the slab for Miami, and he'll take a seat again to kick off Game 2 as southpaw Braxton Garrett gets the starting nod. Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos are canvassing the outfield for the Phillies as they look to close out this best-of-three series and advance to the best-of-five NLDS.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Game 1 lineup Marsh is absent from the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Marlins.

Impact Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos will start across the outfield as the Phillies take on left-hander Jesus Luzardo. The left-handed-hitting Marsh slashed .229/.321/.396 in 110 plate appearances versus southpaws during the regular season.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Sunday Marsh went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mets.

Impact Marsh's contributions came late Sunday -- he had an RBI single in the eighth inning and a three-run blast one frame later. The outfielder hit poorly in September, batting .200 with two homers and eight RBI across 23 games last month. He finishes the regular season with a .277/.372/.458 slash line, a career-high 12 long balls, 60 RBI, 58 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 133 games. Marsh should be in the lineup regularly versus right-handers as the Phillies look to defend their National League pennant from 2022.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup for the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Marsh went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during the Phillies' Game 1 loss, and he'll take a seat for the nightcap with left-hander Jose Quintana starting for the Mets. Cristian Pache will pick up a start in left field while batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Marsh is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Pirates.

Impact Having already clinched the top NL wild-card spot, the Phillies continue to find rest for their regulars. Jake Cave will start in left field Thursday as Cristian Pache patrols center.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup Saturday against the Mets.

Impact Marsh will stay put in the dugout as left-handed starter Jose Quintana toes the slab for the Mets. Kyle Schwarber will fill in as Philadelphia's left fielder, moving Bryce Harper into the DH spot, Alec Bohm to first base and Edmundo Sosa in as the starting third baseman.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup Thursday against the Mets.

Impact Left-hander David Peterson will start on the mound for New York, meaning the left-handed bat of Marsh will retreat to the dugout to begin Thursday's contest. Cristian Pache will start in left field and bat ninth while Marsh sits.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Marsh will take a seat for the start of Friday's game with Zack Thompson set to start on the mound for St. Louis. Johan Rojas will man center field instead and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE