AP Source: Phillies, righty Chase Anderson agree on deal
The Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Chase Anderson have agreed on a one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the dealFEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPENCER HOWARD #54 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
1-2 W-L •
2.00 WHIP •
6.21 ERA
1-2 W-L
2.00 WHIP
6.21 ERA
Spencer Howard, after a hard year mentally and physically, is upbeat on 2021 "I never really felt like myself out there," Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard said of his trying rookie year. He's regrouped this offseason.
JANUARY 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sanchez shuts down Phillies in first career complete game
Rookie Sixto Sánchez pitched a three-hitter over seven innings for his first complete game in five major league starts, leading the Miami Marlins over Philadelphia 2-1 in a doubleh...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Howard was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder stiffness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was removed during the fourth inning Saturday due to the injury and will be sidelined for at least 10 days. Howard has yet to be given an official timeline for his return, but he'll be eligible to be activated for the game against the Nationals on Sept. 23.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Howard, J.T. Realmuto and the Phillies' injury quagmire The double whammy and uncertainty of their injury severity overshadow the Phillies' 12-6 win over the Marlins on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Philadelphia to visit Miami Sunday
Neither team has listed a starter for Sunday's gameSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies to face Marlins on the road
Neither team has named a starter for Sunday's gameSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper sheds batting funk, leads Phillies past Marlins 12-6
Bryce Harper homered, doubled and reached base five times, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 12-6 win over the Miami MarlinsSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing shoulder injury Howard was removed from Saturday's start against the Marlins with right shoulder stiffness, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 24-year-old exited during the fourth inning due to the injury after surrendering three runs on two hits with five strikeouts and two walks over 3.2 innings. The severity of the injury remains unclear, leaving Howard's availability for his next turn through the rotation up in the air.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Phils RHP Howard exits with apparent injury Phillies right-hander Spencer Howard left Saturday night’s game in the fourth inning at Marlins Park because of an apparent injury. There wa...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MLB.COM
Exits with apparent injury Howard left in the fourth inning of his start Saturday against the Marlins with an apparent injury, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact The nature and severity of Howard's injury are not yet clear. The rookie had been pitching quite well before giving up a three-run homer to Brian Anderson on his final pitch. He'll finish with five strikeouts and two walks in just 3.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urena expected to start for Miami against Philadelphia
The Phillies will start Spencer Howard on Saturday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Jose UrenaSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres pause after positive virus test
The Giants and Padres will see if their game Sunday at Petco Park is still onSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Nola's 7-inning shutout helps Phils split with Marlins
Jorge Alfaro had his fourth consecutive two-RBI game, and the Miami Marlins salvaged a split of their doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies by winning 5-3SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phils setback: Zack Wheeler rips nail putting on his pants
Undefeated Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler ripped a fingernail putting on his pants, delaying his next start for two days and perhaps longerSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Start pushed to Saturday Howard will start Saturday rather than Friday against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Howard was originally slated to take the ball in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader, but with Zack Wheeler (finger nail) being scratched from Saturday's start, the Phillies will push Howard back a day to start the nine-inning tilt. Philadelphia will go with a bullpen game day in the second half of Friday's twin bill.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss Howard (1-2) allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Saturday against the Mets.
Impact Howard put up two scoreless innings to begin the game, but allowed all four of his hits and three runs across the last two frames. That resulted in an early hook, and Howard has now failed to complete five innings in four of his first five major-league starts. Across 20.2 frames, hes maintained a 5.66 ERA with an 18:8 K:BB. He'll look to get improved results in his next outing, currently projected to come Friday at the Marlins.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lugo lifts Mets over Phillies; Harper erupts after ejection
Seth Lugo got the Mets' rotation its first win in more than three weeks, Phillies star Bryce Harper screamed in an umpire’s face after being ejected for arguing over a foul ball, a...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lugo expected to start for New York against Philadelphia
The Phillies will start Spencer Howard on Saturday and the Mets are expected to counter with Seth LugoSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arrieta pitches Phillies past Mets 5-3 for 5th straight win
Jake Arrieta bounced back from the shortest start of his career by pitching seven solid innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-3 for their fifth straigh...SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mysterious velocity decline Howard's fastball velocity diminished with each inning of Monday's win against the Nationals, yet he has not complained of physical issues, according to manager Joe Girardi, Scott...
Impact The Phillies' top pitching prospect averaged 95.3 mph and touched 96.5 mph with his heater when he struck out the side in the first inning, but his average fastball velocity dipped to 94.6 mph in the second inning, 93.7 in the third, 92.2 in the fourth and 91.9 in the fifth. He didn't reach 95 mph with a fastball after the second inning. Howard's secondary pitches are good enough for him to have success while leaning on them, but his mid-90s fastball is still a critical part of his frontline starter ceiling. Girardi said the team is looking at everything from diet, conditioning and the shorter spring training 2.0. Injury is often the root cause of a pitcher's velocity declining, so if this issue persists in his start Saturday against the Mets, Howard could be sent for some tests.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first win Howard (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings Monday, striking out four and earning the win against Washington.
Impact Howard earned his first big-league victory with a solid performance. He cruised through four scoreless frames before serving up a two-run homer to Juan Soto in the fifth. Howard will carry a 5.40 ERA into Saturday's road contest against the Mets.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Howard leads Phillies past Nats for 1st 'W' The Phillies like their rotation, which means they like Spencer Howard as their No. 5 starter. The Phils believe in Howard's ability to pitc...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM
