PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES NEWS

Kyle Schwarber - On track for activation Tuesday Phillies manager Rob Thomson confirmed Sunday that Schwarber (groin) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's series opener versus the Dodgers, Todd Zoleck...

Impact After running on the field at approximately 90 percent intensity Saturday, Schwarber cleared the final hurdle in his recovery from a left groin strain by sprinting at full speed during a pregame workout Sunday. The Phillies apparently feel comfortable enough with Schwarber's health to let him return from the IL without heading out on a rehab assignment beforehand. Schwarber has made just three of his 78 starts in left field this season, and the Phillies will most likely deploy him strictly as a designated hitter during the upcoming week to lessen the possibility of a setback with the groin heading into the All-Star break. The 31-year-old's upcoming return will presumably result in fewer opportunities for David Dahl.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Harper - Could be activated Tuesday Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Sunday that Harper (hamstring) is "in play" to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Todd Zolecki...

Impact While Thomson confirmed that Kyle Schwarber (groin) will be back with the big club Tuesday, the skipper was less certain that Harper will be ready to go for the start of the three-game series with the NL West leaders. On a positive note, Harper ran on the field for a second straight day Sunday, with Zolecki relaying that the first baseman appeared to be moving at close to 100 percent intensity. Harper has been on the IL since June 28 with a left hamstring strain, with his absence opening up regular playing time at first base for Kody Clemens against right-handed pitching.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves FREE LIVE STREAM (7/7/24) | Watch Phillies game online The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, July 7, 2024 (7/7/24) at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

JULY 7 • NJ.COM

Johan Rojas - Getting regular run in center Rojas will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Rojas has now occupied center field in eight of the Phillies' nine games since he was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 28. Though he's getting on base at a .240 clip since his promotion, Rojas has contributed a pair of stolen bases along with upgrading the Phillies' defense in the outfield. Playing time could be harder to come by for Rojas when Kyle Schwarber (groin) returns from the injured list, however, as Nick Castellanos would see fewer opportunities at designated hitter while taking back a regular spot in right field.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

David Dahl - Hitting bench Sunday Dahl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Dahl had started in the Phillies' last four matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Sunday against Atlanta righty Reynaldo Lopez. With Dahl taking a seat, Nick Castellanos will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter while Whit Merrifield picks up a start in the corner outfield.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Stubbs - Back in lineup Sunday Stubbs will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact After sitting out in three of the past four games, Stubbs is back behind the dish for the series finale in Atlanta. In two of those three games that the lefty-hitting Stubbs didn't start, the Phillies opposed left-handed pitchers, so Stubbs would still seem to have a hold on the larger portion of a timeshare at catcher with the switch-hitting Rafael Marchan. Both backstops will see their opportunities decline once J.T. Realmuto (knee) returns from the injured list.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves game on today (7/7/24)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for Phillies game The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, July 7, 2024 (7/7/24) at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

JULY 7 • NJ.COM

Braves and Phillies meet in series rubber match

Both the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In quest for back-to-back wins, Phillies rookie to face Braves The Atlanta Braves will send nine-year veteran Reynaldo Lopez to the mound on Sunday to face Philadelphia Phillies rookie Michael Mercado in...

JULY 7 • THESTATE.COM

Ranger Suárez - Takes third loss Suarez (10-3) allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings to take the loss versus Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Only three Atlanta batters got hits in the contest, but they each had two against Suarez. Ozzie Albies and Marcell Ozuna both homered and combined to drive in all five runs. Suarez has allowed 15 runs (13 earned) across 15.2 innings over his last three starts, accounting for three of the four times he's given up at least four runs this year. He's at a 2.58 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 106:23 K:BB through 108 innings over 18 starts. Suarez will look to end his early-summer swoon in a favorable home start versus the Athletics next week.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ranger Suárez - Takes third loss Suarez (10-3) allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings to take the loss versus Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Only three Atlanta batters got hits in the contest, but they each had two against Suarez. Ozzie Albies and Marcell Ozuna each homered and combined to drive in all five runs. Suarez has allowed 15 runs (13 earned) across 15.2 innings over his last three starts, accounting for three of the four times he's given up at least four runs this year. He's at a 2.58 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 106:23 K:BB through 108 innings over 18 starts. Suarez will look to end his early-summer swoon in a favorable home start versus the Athletics next week.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves Preview - 07/07/2024 This browser does not support the video element.

JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Photos: Braves bounce back, beat the Phillies Photos from the Braves at Phillies game on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The Braves won 5-1.

JULY 7 • AJC.COM

Ranger Suárez struggles again as Phillies fall to Atlanta Braves ATLANTA - This has been a strange stretch for Ranger Suárez. After allowing five earned runs against...

JULY 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rookie Schwellenbach shines as Braves ride homers from Ozuna, Albies to 5-1 win over Phillies

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach gave up only one run in six innings, Marcell Ozuna and Ozzie Albies hit two-run homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1

JULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Braves vs. Phillies: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 7

Preview the July 7 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 7 • DATA SKRIVE

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox given ovation in rare visit to Truist Park for Phillies-Braves game

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox made a rare visit to Truist Park for the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies and received a standing ovation

JULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves vs. Phillies Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 7

Preview the July 7 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 7 • DATA SKRIVE

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 07/06/2024 This browser does not support the video element.

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Photos: Braves try to bounce back against the Phillies Photos from the Braves at Phillies game on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

JULY 6 • AJC.COM

Bryce Harper - Runs bases with no issues Manager Rob Thomson said Saturday that Harper (hamstring) had a "good day" running the bases and that the 31-year-old will run the bases again Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic rep...

Impact Harper has been out with a low-grade hamstring strain since June 27, but he's been progressing well enough to potentially return prior to the All-Star break. He was participating in on-field drills at 70-75 percent intensity earlier this week. Harper becomes eligible to come off the injured list Tuesday.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Harper - Runs bases with no issues Manager Rob Thomson said Saturday that Harper (hamstring) had a "good day" running the bases and will run the bases again Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Harper has been dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain since June 27 but has been progressing well enough to potentially return prior to the All-Star break. The 31-year-old was participating in on-field drills at 70-75 percent intensity earlier this week and is slated to run the bases again Sunday. Harper becomes eligible to come off the injured list Tuesday.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves FREE LIVE STREAM (7/6/24) | Watch Phillies game online The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, July 6, 2024 (7/6/24) at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

JULY 6 • NJ.COM

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves: How to watch for FREE Game 2 of NL East matchup The Phillies used the long ball to win the opening game of the three-game series on Friday night. They will go for two in a row on Saturday...

JULY 6 • PENNLIVE.COM