EVAN PHILLIPS NEWS

Secures 20th save Phillips allowed a hit in a scoreless inning against Boston on Friday. He struck out two and earned a save.

Impact Phillips worked around a leadoff single and closed out the 7-4 game Friday. Since the All-Star break, he's converted all eight of his save opportunities while yielding three runs over 13.2 frames. For the season, Phillips has 20 saves in 22 chances while registering a 2.39 ERA and a 54:11 K:BB through 49 innings.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save in matinee Phillips pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in a 3-1 win over the Marlins in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Phillips has picked up a save in each of his last seven outings, and he's kept runs off the board in his last four appearances. He's up to 19-for-21 in save conversions this season while pitching to a 2.49 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 52:11 K:BB over 47 innings overall. Phillips and Brusdar Graterol each earned a save as the Dodgers swept the doubleheader Saturday, but the former has the edge for ninth-inning duties.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Thursday Phillips earned a save over the Brewers on Thursday, walking one batter and striking out two in a scoreless inning.

Impact The two teams went head-to-head in a scoreless duel until Austin Barnes knocked a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth frame. Phillips was then brought in to protect that tenuous lead and retired the first two batters he faced before walking Sal Frelick. Frelick made it to second on a stolen base, but Phillips ended the threat by striking out Willy Adames. Phillips shared ninth-inning duties with Brusdar Graterol earlier in the campaign, but he's since emerged as Los Angeles' no-doubt closer, notching a save in each of his past six appearances and converting 18 of 20 chances on the campaign.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out side in 17th save Phillips pitched a perfect inning with three strikeouts to earn the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Phillips needed just 13 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the top of the Rockies' lineup in the ninth inning. This was his second clean outing in a row after he opened August with three runs allowed over 2.1 innings. The closer is at a 2.60 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 50:10 K:BB with 17 saves and six holds through 45 innings this season.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning for save Phillips pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Phillips gave up two runs in an inning to earn the save Tuesday, but he was much sharper in Wednesday's outing. He needed 12 pitches (seven strikes) to finish off the shutout win with his first scoreless appearance out of three in August. Phillips is at a 2.66 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 47:10 K:BB while adding 16 saves and six holds over 44 innings this season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in 15th save Phillips allowed two runs on two hits and a walk over one inning, earning the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Phillips was tasked with protecting a three-run lead but nearly made a mess of it before getting Corbin Carroll to ground into a game-ending double-play. This was just the fourth time Phillips has allowed multiple runs this season, though he's also been scored on in each of his last two outings. He's now at a 2.72 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 47:10 K:BB with 15 saves and six holds through 43 innings overall.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects save Friday Phillips allowed a run on one hit over 1.1 innings to earn the save in Friday's 10-5 win over the Padres. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

Impact Phillips entered with two outs and two on in the eighth inning, and he escaped the jam. The Dodgers tacked on three runs, though Phillips gave one of them back in the ninth when he allowed a solo home run to Juan Soto. Phillips is up to 14 saves in 16 chances this season while serving as the Dodgers' top high-leverage option. He's added a 2.36 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 47:9 K:BB with six holds over 42 innings.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 13th save Phillips allowed a hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

Impact Phillips had not received a save chance since he blew one July 4. His strong showing Saturday extended his scoreless streak to 5.2 innings over his last six appearances. Ryan Brasier and Alex Vesia each picked up a save this month, making the back end of the Dodgers bullpen a tricky one to forecast over the remaining two months. Phillips is still in the closer committee, as is Brusdar Graterol, though the recently re-acquired Joe Kelly could also enter that mix. Phillips has a 2.21 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 47:9 K:BB through 40.2 innings this season while adding 13 saves and six holds.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JULY 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Blows save Tuesday Phillips (1-3) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over one inning, taking the loss and a blown save in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Phillips' 10.1-inning scoreless streak came to a sudden halt when he failed to protect a one-run lead. He gave up all of three runs over 11 appearances in June, and this was just the third time in 36 outings he's surrendered multiple runs. The poor performance puts him at 12-for-14 in save chances while pitching to a 2.57 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 41:9 K:BB through 35 innings. This was his third consecutive day on the mound, which may have played a part in his struggles, and he'll likely be unavailable if a save chance arises Wednesday.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 12th save Phillips hit a batter but did not yield a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact Phillips threw 14 pitches (nine strikes) in the outing, erasing the hit batsman with a double play before getting Bryan Reynolds to fly out. Phillips has put a runner on base in four of his last five appearances, but he's riding a 10.1-inning scoreless streak dating back to June 13. He's up to 12 saves, six holds, a 1.85 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 39:7 K:BB through 34 innings this season. Phillips remains in a committee situation, but he's pitched well enough to continue seeing save chances.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faces one batter, earns save Phillips picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Colorado. He threw one-third of a scoreless inning.

Impact Phillips entered with the bases loaded and two outs after Phil Bickford handed out three walks in the inning, but Phillips managed to retire his first batter and grab his 11th save of the campaign. After going over a month without logging a save, Phillips has logged four in the last week and looks to be the Dodgers preferred ninth-inning arm at the moment, ahead of Brusdar Graterol.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save Saturday Phillips earned a save against the Astros on Saturday, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning.

Impact After Los Angeles rallied for three runs to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, Phillips was tasked with closing out the win in the ninth. He immediately allowed the tying run to reach base on a Kyle Tucker single, but Tucker was wiped out on a double play, and Phillips finished things off by getting Yainer Diaz to fly out. Brusdar Graterol notched a save in the opener of the series Friday and continues to be a ninth-inning option, but Phillips is the more desirable Dodgers reliever for fantasy purposes, as he's notched three of the team's past four saves and hasn't been scored upon in any of his past five appearances.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Secures ninth save Phillips struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Phillips finished off the bullpen game with his fifth straight scoreless outing. He's allowed just one walk while striking out nine over that six-inning span. Phillips didn't record a save from May 13 to June 18, but he's notched two of them in his last two outings. He's up to nine saves, six holds, a 2.12 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB through 29.2 innings as one the Dodgers' best relievers.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns eighth save Phillips struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact The 28-year-old retired the side in order on just 11 pitches to secure his first save since May 12 and eighth of the year. Phillips is the Dodgers' best reliever and remains the team's primary option at closer, but his fantasy value is limited since he receives inconsistent opportunities and is regularly brought in before the ninth inning.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Evan Phillips embraces his first Father's Day: 'I genuinely feel changed' His newborn son, Beau, arrived earlier than expected and reframed the way Phillips looks at late-inning pressure.

JUNE 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JUNE 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Blows save Monday Phillips was charged with a blown save against Minnesota on Monday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters over one inning.

Impact Phillips got the call with Los Angeles up by a run in the top of the ninth frame, but he walked Carlos Correa with one out before allowing a game-tying double to Byron Buxton. He managed to strike out the next two batters to get out of the inning, but the damage resulted in his first blown save of the campaign. Phillips has converted his other seven opportunities and has a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB over 16 innings overall.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh save Phillips picked up the save in Friday's 4-2 victory over San Diego. He allowed one hit while striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings. He did not walk a batter.

Impact Phillips has been reliable all season, posting a 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 14 innings. The right-hander has also yet to blow a save this year. The 28-year-old isn't elite, but he's a safe bet to get the job done whenever he enters the game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects save Phillips picked up the save in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers in 0.1 innings.

Impact Phillips entered with two outs and two on the ninth and needed six pitches to induce a groundout from Tyrone Taylor. Brusdar Graterol failed to finish off the ninth with a four-run lead, leading to Phillips' appearance. Phillips leads the team with six saves; Graterol has two.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down save Phillips struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save against the Padres on Sunday.

Impact Phillips needed just nine pitches to quickly finish the 5-2 win in the 10th inning. He's picked up a save in three straight appearances and has converted all five of his opportunities this season. Phillips lowered his ERA to 2.25 with a 16:3 K:BB through 12 frames.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snares fourth save Phillips walked one and struck out three to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Phillips went six days between appearances, but he didn't have much rust. The right-hander extended his scoreless streak to seven innings, and he has two saves and two holds in that span. He's part of the Dodgers' high-leverage mix, and it's important to note that Brusdar Graterol was deployed in the eighth inning, allowing a run while facing the top of the Padres' order. Phillips owns a 2.45 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB over 11 innings this season while picking up four saves and two holds.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE