SPENCER HOWARD NEWS

McCutchen's 3-run HR in 9th gives Phillies 6-5 win over Nats

Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the sinking Washington Nationals

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits start early Howard was removed in the fourth inning of Monday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent blister issue, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He allowed three...

Impact Howard's velocity noticeably decreased in the fourth inning and he allowed all three of his runs in the frame prior to leaving with the team trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Howard expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals

The Nationals will start Joe Ross on Monday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Spencer Howard

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Starting again Monday Howard will remain in the rotation to start Monday against the Nationals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Howard has spent time in the rotation, bullpen and minors this season but is needed as a starter for now with Zach Eflin (knee) on the injured list. Eflin's injury isn't considered a long-term concern, but another strong showing from Howard could in theory give him the chance to stick around in favor of Vince Velasquez (5.00 ERA) or Matt Moore (5.79 ERA). The Phillies may not consider the young righty to be stretched out enough to stick as a starter, however, as he's only reached five innings once at any level this season and threw just three innings in his most recent start Wednesday against the Yankees.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three scoreless innings Howard allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across three scoreless innings Wednesday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Howard was slated to serve as an opener, and he worked efficiently to record 12 outs on only 42 pitches. He entered the game with a 5.82 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with 16 walks across 21.1 innings in the major leagues. Given those struggles, this was an encouraging outing for Howard and marked his longest scoreless effort of the campaign. Because Zach Eflin (kneed) is currently on the injured list, Howard could have a chance to take at least one more turn through the rotation.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LaMarre's pinch-hit single lifts Yanks over Phils 6-5 in 10

Pinch-hitter Ryan LaMarre singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees recovered to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 after blowing a late three-run le...

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scheduled to start bullpen game Howard will start Wednesday against the Yankees in what's expected to be a bullpen game for the Phillies, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Howard, who was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day, will be pitching on three days' rest after he covered three innings in his most recent start in the minors. Since he only tossed 51 pitches in that outing, Howard should be able to give the Phillies three or four innings if he's efficient Wednesday, but he'll still face an uphill battle to qualify for a win. Cristopher Sanchez is a candidate to cover multiple innings after Howard exits.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Phillies Howard was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Howard had been stretching out as a starter in the minors since the end of June, but he'll be available to provide length out of the bullpen in Wednesday's series finale against the Yankees. The right-hander threw three innings during his most recent appearance Saturday, so he should be able to provide multiple innings of work if needed. Outfielder Mickey Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Howard reaches 84 pitches in nearly five innings of IronPigs win Spencer Howard reaches 84 pitches in IronPigs victory.

JULY 11, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Phillies, Spencer Howard 'starting' over again with IronPigs Phillies, Spencer Howard starting over again with IronPigs

JULY 9, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Grotz: Spencer Howard heads back to Triple-A with more uncertainty than when he arrived PHILADELPHIA — If Spencer Howard proved anything during his latest call-up, it was that — barring a miracle — he is not the next Phillies ac...

JUNE 30, 2021 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Committing to starter's role Howard will pitch every fifth day for Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will stretch out to 100 pitches, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies are not going to rush Howard's return to the big leagues. Rather, they will give the righty ample time to develop as a starting pitcher instead of keeping him in a frequently changing role as both a starter and reliever.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Howard to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact The righty has been able to pitch neither effectively nor deep into games, as he has a 5.82 ERA and has lasted no longer than four innings in any outing this season. Howard had been serving as the Phillies' sixth starter, but the return of Jean Segura (groin) required a demotion somewhere on the roster.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Notebook: Another mini-start for Spencer Howard leads to another bullpen meltdown Despite a bullpen about to drive the Phillies to premature irrelevance, Joe Girardi used starter Spencer Howard for just 2.1 innings Monday...

JUNE 29, 2021 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Struggles in brief outing Howard allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over 2.1 innings Monday against the Reds.

Impact Howard made it through the first two innings unscathed, but the Reds struck for a pair in the third, resulting in his departure. The right-hander was added back into the starting rotation for Monday's contest, his first start since June 14, and he figures to stretch back out to a starting role after being temporarily used out of the bullpen. Howard owns a 5.82 ERA with a 27:16 K:BB across 21.2 frames in 2021.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos hits slam as Reds rally past Phillies 12-4

Nick Castellano hit a grand slam in the seventh inning and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-4

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in rotation Monday Howard is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Howard will pick up his first start since June 15, as the Phillies' schedule has allowed the team to get by with a shortened four-man rotation for nearly two weeks. Before temporarily shifting to a relief role, Howard hadn't cleared four innings in any of his four starts, so the Phillies likely won't ask him to work deep into Monday's game as he transitions back into the rotation. Rookie Bailey Falter could be deployed as a piggyback pitcher behind Howard.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler blanks Mets over 7 innings, Phils win 4-2 for split

Zack Wheeler threw seven scoreless innings against his former team, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-2 to split a four-game series

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C. Trent Rosecrans: RHP Spencer Howard will start for the Phillies... - The Athletic RHP Spencer Howard will start for the Phillies in Monday’s makeup game against the Reds at GABP.

JUNE 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hoskins breaks out of slump with 6 RBIs, Phillies top Giants

Rhys Hoskins broke out a 2 for 40 slump with a pair of home runs and a career-best six RBIs, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Francisco Giants 13-6

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Punished by the long ball Howard (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out four over four innings as he was handed the loss against the Dodgers on Monday.

Impact All the damage against Howard came via the long ball, as he allowed a two-run homer to Will Smith in the fourth and a solo shot to Chris Taylor in the fifth before being taken out of the game. Howard has potential as one of the Phillies' best young arms, but he's still grinding through some growing pains and has yet to top four innings in a start this season. The 24-year-old now owns a 5.09 ERA and 23:12 K:BB over 17.2 innings and is expected to take the mound again this weekend against the Giants.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin, Phillies to take on Urias, Dodgers

The Phillies will start Zach Eflin on Tuesday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio Urias

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith, Taylor homer in Dodgers' 3-1 win over Phillies

Will Smith hit a two-run homer, Chris Taylor added a solo shot and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 despite getting just three hits and four baserunners

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola lifts Phillies back over .500, beats reeling Yanks 7-0

Aaron Nola allowed three hits and struck out nine, leading Philadelphia over the New York Yankees 7-0 for a two-game sweep that moved the Phillies back over

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS