COREY KNEBEL NEWS

Encouraged after playing catch Knebel (shoulder) felt encouraged after playing catch without issues Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Knebel felt shoulder tightness while warming up Saturday, but it looks as though he may have avoided a serious injury. The Phillies don't believe Knebel has any structural damage, so while he may miss another day or two, a long-term absence doesn't appear to be on the table at the moment.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Testing tight shoulder Knebel will throw Sunday to test his tight shoulder and hopes to miss only a day or two, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The issue popped up for Knebel while he warmed up in preparation to enter Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. While it's good to see he's not too worried about the issue, players tend to skew toward the optimistic side regarding their own health. Knebel doesn't have the strongest recent health track record, as he missed all of 2019 due to Tommy John surgery and was limited to 25.2 innings last year due to a lat strain. If his optimism turns out to be unwarranted, Seranthony Dominguez looks like the best candidate to take his closer job, though the role could also go to a veteran like Brad Hand.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin out

Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves have won 10 straight going into their home game Sunday against Pittsburgh while rookie Bryson Stott and the Phillies have a nine-game winning st...

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with tight shoulder Knebel experienced tightness in his shoulder while warming up during Saturday's game against Arizona, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Knebel ultimately wasn't called upon to close the game, as the Phillies scored a run in the bottom of the eighth to extend their lead to 4-0, but it looks as though the veteran righty probably wouldn't have entered even if the lead remained at three runs. He'll be evaluated Sunday, with a trip to the injured list seemingly a possibility. Seranthony Dominguez's numbers suggest he deserves the first shot at the closer role should Knebel be forced to miss time, though seniority could grant Brad Hand and his 127 career saves the opportunity instead.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Save in close game Knebel picked up the save Friday against the Diamondbacks, striking out one and allowing one hit in one inning of relief.

Impact Knebel entered Friday's game with a two run lead which he did not relinquish. He picked up his 11th save of the year and his third in June. The righty seems to have a clear hold on the closer role despite three blown saves and four losses this season.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

8 straight: Hoskins, Phillies stay hot, top Diamondbacks 7-5

Rhys Hoskins hit a pair of solo home runs and Kyle Schwarber added a three-run shot to lead the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies to their eighth straight win

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs 10th save Knebel tossed a scoreless ninth inning, walking three and striking out one batter on his way to a save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact After the Phillies scored two runs in the top of the inning, Knebel was called on to protect a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the ninth. He made things interesting, walking Andrew McCutchen to open the inning before later loading the bases by issuing two more free passes with two outs in the frame. Knebel was able to get Pablo Reyes swinging to end the contest and avoid any damage in the outing, securing his 10th save in 13 chances this season. The closer now owns a 3.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 24 innings in 24 appearances in 2022.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies tag Hader for 2 HRs in 9th, rally past Brewers 3-2

Alec Bohm and Matt Vierling homered off Josh Hader in the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 for their fifth straight win

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Under new management: Can weekend sweep stop Phillies swoon?

The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Los Angeles Angels and enter a pivotal stretch to revive their season

JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss

Bryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied...

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down ninth save Knebel struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Giants.

Impact After a couple shaky appearances to close out last month, Knebel got a fresh start in June and looked sharp, picking up his first save since May 18. The right-hander is only 9-for-12 in converting save chances this season, and his 3.27 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB through 22 innings reflect his lack of dominance.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Casali's HR gives Giants 5-4 win, Phillies lose 11th of 15

Curt Casali hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-4 on Monday in a long-ball contest that extended the Phillies losing streak to...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagged with loss, blown save Knebel (1-4) took the loss and blown save during Sunday's 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Mets, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk with two strikeouts in 1.1 in...

Impact After Philadelphia took the lead in the eighth inning, Knebel served up a game-tying Nick Plummer solo shot to lead of the ninth and blow the save. Manager Joe Girardi stuck with the righty for the 10th, and the 30-year-old again let in a run on a walk-off double, pushing his loss and blow-save tally to four and three respectively -- both of which rank second worst in MLB among relievers. Knebel now carries a 3.15 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 20 innings and hasn't converted a save since May 18.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big hits by Plummer, Escobar rally Mets past Phils for sweep

Nick Plummer launched a tying homer in the ninth inning for his first major league hit, Eduardo Escobar doubled home the winning run in the 10th and the New York Mets beat the Phil...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola pitches shutout ball into 9th, Phillies beat Braves 4-1

Aaron Nola struck out 10 while pitching shutout ball into the ninth inning for his first victory since opening day, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 4-1

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confounding error costs Phillies in 8-4 loss to Braves

Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run in the fifth inning on an excruciating defensive sequence by the Phillies, and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 8-4

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knebel on Girardi: 'We're on the same page' ATLANTA -- Corey Knebel and Joe Girardi talked immediately following Tuesday night’s 6-5 loss to the Braves at Truist Park. Knebel, Kyle Sch...

MAY 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Wheeler's arm, Hoskins' bat power Phillies past Braves, 7-3

Zack Wheeler pitched 6 2/3 strong innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts, Rhys Hoskins knocked in three runs with an early double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta B...

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Muncy's error allows Phillies to rally past Dodgers

Max Muncy’s two-run fielding error in the bottom of the 10th capped a wild late-inning sequence and allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to post a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects eighth save Knebel didn't walk or strike out a batter in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his eighth save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Padres.

Impact He needed only four pitches to get the job done, as the top of the San Diego order swung early but couldn't make any good contact. Knebel has been relatively effective as the Phillies' closer, only being scored upon in 13 of his 16 appearances and posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 16 innings, but his 21.2 percent strikeout rate would be the worst mark of his career by far if it doesn't improve over the summer.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler K's 9 in 7 shutout innings, Phillies top Padres 3-0

Zack Wheeler struck out nine over seven shutout innings, Rhys Hoskins homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 3-0

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handed loss and blown save Knebel (0-3) took the loss and blown save during Sunday's 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Knebel entered in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and retired the first two Dodgers before surrendering a triple, walk and double that plated both runners, resulting in a walk-off victory for Los Angeles. The 30-year-old had converted three-straight save opportunities while permitting only one baserunner but has now blown two saves in his last five chances. The outing increased Knebel's ERA and WHIP to 3.60 and 1.27, respectively, through 15 innings.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Lux gets 2-run double, Dodgers surge past Phils 5-4

Gavin Lux atoned for an early fielding mistake with a walk-off, two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-4 victory over th...

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies batter Dodgers' pitching again, win 12-10 in 10

Philadelphia battered the Dodgers’ pitching staff for the second straight game in a 12-10 victory

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners demote Jarred Kelenic to minors after poor start

Rather than make his Citi Field debut against the team that traded him, Jarred Kelenic was demoted to Triple-A Tacoma by the Seattle Mariners after the team arrived in New York for...

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS