Los Angeles Dodgers to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies will start Ranger Suarez on Thursday while the Dodgers have yet to decide who will take the moundAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RANGER SUÁREZ #55 - PITCHER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
12-8 W-L •
1.20 WHIP •
3.46 ERA
12-8 W-L
1.20 WHIP
3.46 ERA
Dodgers' Bellinger 2 HRs, connects in marathon AB vs Phils
Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer on the 13th pitch of an at-bat, connected later for another two-run drive and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 on a sec...AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Early exit Saturday Suarez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mets, walking three batters and striking out four over 2.2 scoreless, no-hit innings.
Impact The left-hander chewed through his pitch count quickly and got the hook after 61 pitches (33 strikes), leaving him well short of qualifying for a win. Suarez continues to be very effective and sports a 0.98 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 47:18 K:BB through 46 innings, but until he gets stretched out further -- or gets moved back into a high-leverage bullpen role -- his fantasy value is firmly capped.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miller hits 2 HRs, Phillies hold off Mets for 7th straight
Brad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York MetsAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting second start Suarez is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Phillies have varied Suarez's role this season, but the club appears committed to trying him out as a starter at this point. In his first start of season Monday, Suarez blanked the Nationals over three no-hit innings, allowing only one baserunner on the day. Because he's still building up after recently transitioning from the bullpen, Suarez is expected to be capped at around 60 pitches Saturday. Even if he pitches well, Suarez could be hard pressed to come away with the win if he's able to work only four or five frames.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Megill, Mets to take on Suarez, Phillies
The Phillies will roll out Ranger Suarez to the mound Saturday and the Mets will give Tylor Megill the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phils win 6th straight, beat Mets to take over NL East lead
Bryce Harper homered, Kyle Gibson pitched six strong innings and drove in the go-ahead run, and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game to take over first...AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong showing in short start Suarez didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 7-5 win over the Nationals, walking one and striking out one over three hitless, scoreless innings.
Impact Whether it's closing or starting, the 25-year-old southpaw continues to be brilliant. Suarez needed only 33 pitches (18 strikes) to record nine outs in his first start of the year, and he's been tagged for earned runs only once in 11 appearances since the beginning of July. On the season, he sports a 1.04 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 43:15 K:BB through 43.1 innings, but it may take another couple outings before he's stretched out enough to qualify for a win in his new role.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray expected to start for the Nationals against the Phillies
The Phillies will start Ranger Suarez on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Josiah GrayAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stallings' RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies
Jacob Stallings drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sa...AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Entering rotation, starting Monday Suarez will start Monday's game and be a starting pitcher going forward, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact The lefty will throw about three innings in his first big-league start since 2018 and will build up for a larger workload. The acquisition of Ian Kennedy meant Suarez would no longer be the primary closer, and the Phillies feel he can be more useful as a replacement for the struggling Matt Moore.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in relief Suarez (5-3) earned the win during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Nationals after allowing one unearned run on two hits and a walk across one inning. He str...
Impact Suarez pitched the eighth inning, and while he allowed three baserunners, he still ended being credited with the win after Brad Miller smashed a walkoff grand slam in the bottom of the eighth. Suarez has gone just 4-for-7 in save chances this season but has allowed just two earned runs over his last 10 appearances and owns a 1.59 ERA in that span.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer shines in possible Nats bow; Phils split twinbill
Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in what might be his last start for the Nationals, allowing three hits in six innings in the opener of a doubleheader that Washington...JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
As MLB confronts rising spin rates, Phillies' Ranger Suarez finds success in the ninth the 'old-school way' The plate umpire met Ranger Suarez last week by the third-base line, stopping the pitcher before he reached the dugout.
JULY 27, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Picks up fourth save Suarez struck out one in a perfect third of an inning to earn the save against Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact Right-hander Aaron Nola came within one strike of a complete game Sunday, but Suarez entered with two outs in the ninth inning after Austin Riley brought the game within one run with his solo homer. The 25-year-old struck out the only batter he faced to earn his fourth save of the year. Across nine appearances since the start of July, the southpaw has notched a win and four saves with a 1.74 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 10.1 innings.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nola's gem lifts Phillies over Braves 2-1
Aaron Nola allowed four hits and struck out nine, coming within one out of a shutout, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to earn a split of their four-game...JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes tough-luck loss Suarez (4-3) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit across one inning to take the loss Wednesday against the Yankees.
Impact Suarez entered the game with the score tied and one out in the bottom of the ninth with runners on second and third. He managed to get out of the jam without allowing a run, sending the game to extra innings. He remained in the game for the bottom of the 10th frame, when he surrendered a single that ended the game due to a runner starting on second base. Suarez has served as the team's primary closer across the last few weeks, and he's largely been successful in the role. Given that strong recent track record and his strong work in the ninth inning, this outing isn't likely to affect his ability to earn save chances moving forward.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Realmuto powers Phils over Marlins to finish suspended game
JJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up third save Suarez struck out three and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins en route to his third save.
Impact He has now logged five straight scoreless appearances and has recorded a save in three of his last four appearances, seemingly getting ahold of the closer's role in Philadelphia. Jose Alvarado and Hector Neris went unused in Friday's twin bill, while Archie Bradley logged 1.2 scoreless frames in front of Suarez in Game 1.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aguilar, Marte power Marlins past Phils for twinbill split
Jesús Aguilar homered and drove in four runs, Starling Marte went deep with three RBIs, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 to split a doubleheaderJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns second save in style Suarez earned the save Sunday against the Red Sox after firing 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while fanning four.
Impact It was an unconventional save for Suarez, who recorded the final seven outs of the game with 45 pitches (27 strikes). Suarez now has two saves this season while striking out six across 3.1 innings in those two outings. However, he has gone just 2-for-4 in save chances during the 2021 season. The fact he owns an impressive 0.83 ERA across 32.2 innings this year would seem to suggest there might be more late-inning duties for him in the future, though.
JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects first career save Suarez pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save Saturday against the Padres.
Impact Suarez was tasked with nailing down a 4-2 lead and was able to retire Fernando Tatis, Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado in order. It was the first major-league save for the 25-year-old Suarez, who has been a bright spot in a disastrous Philadelphia bullpen. He's 4-2 in 19 appearances with a 0.85 ERA and 0.69 WHIP, while logging a 29:8 K:BB over 31.2 innings. The Phillies are desperate for stability in the late innings, and Suarez likely earned himself another opportunity the next time a save chance presents itself.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins homer, Ranger Suarez slams door as Phillies edge Padres Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins both homered and the bullpen finally had a clean ninth inning as Ranger Suarez slammed the door on the Padres...
JULY 4, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Eflin expected to start for the Phillies against the Padres
The Phillies will send Zach Eflin to the mound Saturday and the Padres plan to give Yu Darvish the startJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
