Eflin pitches into 8th, Phillies beat Cardinals 9-2
Zach Eflin pitched into the eighth inning, JAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
J.T. REALMUTO #10 - CATCHER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
14 HR •
47 RBI •
.266 AVG
14 HR
47 RBI
.266 AVG
Peterson Ks 10, McCann homers as Mets beat Phils again, 5-1
David Peterson matched a career high with 10 strikeouts in six dominant innings and batterymate James McCann hit his first home run with the Mets, sending New York past the Philade...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting for Game 1 of twin bill Realmuto is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets.
Impact Andrew Knapp will catch Chase Anderson in the afternoon contest, but Realmuto should be back behind the plate for the nightcap, working in a battery with Aaron Nola.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steals base in win Realmuto went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Braves.
Impact Realmuto doubled to begin the second inning and managed to safely steal third during the next at-bat. The 30-year-old has swiped 45 bags since 2015, making him one of the top base-stealers at his position. Realmuto has gotten off to a solid start at the plate, as he's slashing .333/.375/.533 with six RBI and four runs scored in 32 plate appearances.
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gregorius powers Phillies to narrow win over Braves
Didi Gregorius hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia's four-run fourth inning and the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth to help the Phillies snap the Atlanta Braves’ four-game wi...APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets day off Saturday Realmuto isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Realmuto had started each of the last four games and went 5-for-16 with a home run, five RBI, three runs and four strikeouts during that time. Andrew Knapp will take his place behind the dish Saturday, batting seventh.
APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs first homer Realmuto went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Mets.
Impact He took Jacob Barnes deep in the fifth inning to blow the game open. It was Realmuto's first homer of the year, and the star catcher has had a productive start to the campaign by slashing .333/.391/.571 through six games with six RBI.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm power Phillies to series victory over Mets Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto each hit a three-run homer, Rhys Hoskins had a solo shot and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 8-...
APRIL 8, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Bohm, Realmuto hit 3-run homers, Phillies beat Mets 8-2
Alec Bohm and JAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stroman sharp in return, Mets beat Phillies 8-4 for 1st win
Marcus Stroman tossed six sharp innings in his first start since 2019, Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso each hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies rally for 5-3 win over Mets after deGrom pulled
A throwing error by Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme allowed the go-ahead runs to score, and the Philadelphia Phillies used a five-run eighth inning to rally for a 5-3 win over Ne...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Sunday Realmuto is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.
Impact Andrew Knapp will take over behind the plate to catch for starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Realmuto had limited spring at-bats due to a fractured right thumb, but he has shown little rust through two regular-season games, going 4-for-8 with two doubles.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records two hits Realmuto went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a double in Thursday's 3-2 win over Atlanta.
Impact Catchers rarely hit in the cleanup spot, but Realmuto, arguably baseball's biggest offensive threat at the position, appears comfortable hitting behind Bryce Harper in the four-hole. A thumb injury delayed Realmuto's spring debut and limited him to 18 exhibition plate appearances, but he looked up to game speed and primed for a productive season. Realmuto is paid like MLB's best catcher, and Opening Day suggested he's fully prepared to justify the five-year deal.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Segura's RBI single gives Phillies 3-2 win over Braves in 10
Jean Segura hit an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in their season openerAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated
The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to go Realmuto (thumb) will catch and bat second Tuesday against Toronto, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Time is getting tight for Realmuto to get up to speed by the start of the regular season as he works his way back from the fractured thumb he suffered right before camp began. He was originally scheduled to make his spring debut Sunday against the Tigers but wound up delayed an additional two days due to general soreness. There still seems to be optimism that he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, but he might need to be managed carefully early in the season due to his very abbreviated buildup.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Realmuto (thumb) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Realmuto was expected to make his spring debut Sunday against the Tigers but wound up getting scratched due to general soreness. As it turns out, he'll be debuting at least two days later than originally scheduled. Per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, he could be in the lineup Tuesday against Toronto. Time is getting quite tight for him to get up to speed by the start of the regular season, so he may need more days off than he's used to even if he avoids a trip to the injured list.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto still among this spring’s missing With ten days until their Opening Day, the Philadelphia Phillies’ star catcher, J.T. Realmuto, was finally scheduled to play in a spring tra...
MARCH 22, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington NationalsMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched from scheduled debut Realmuto (thumb) was scratched from his scheduled spring debut Sunday against the Tigers due to general soreness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact The specific nature of the setback doesn't sound particularly worrisome, but it's still discouraging for Realmuto and those who drafted him. The Phillies don't appear to have lost their optimism that he'll be ready for Opening Day, but time is getting very tight if he's to be at something close to full speed when the regular season begins.
MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set for spring debut Realmuto (thumb) will make his spring debut Sunday against the Tigers, batting second and serving as the designated hitter, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Realmuto is getting a very late start to Grapefruit League action after fracturing his thumb shortly before the start of camp. There's been some optimism about his readiness for Opening Day throughout the spring, however. He should be ready to go when the season begins as long as he looks healthy in the box and eventually behind the plate, where he should be able to play within a few days.
MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thumb injury hasn't stopped J.T.'s work J.T. Realmuto still had his right thumb in a splint two weeks ago, when he leaned against the green padding in the left-field corner at BayC...
MARCH 20, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nearing return to spring games Realmuto (thumb) participated in a simulated game Friday and could play in Grapefruit League action next week, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact The 30-year-old was cleared for full baseball activity last week and quickly progressed to taking part in simulated games. Realmuto still has nearly two weeks to prepare for Opening Day, so a return to game action next week should allow him to avoid the injured list for the start of the season.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hospital job make Marlins prospect grateful for baseball
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Will Stewart says he has an new appreciation for baseballMARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
