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Baseball is finally back, and here are three big questions facing the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Milwaukee Brewers can't be discounted either and there could always be a surprise. The Phils snuck into the postseason in 2022 and rode a wave to the World Series as the third wild-card team. But they did and it would be difficult to swallow, say, a first-round loss this year. Philadelphia will be competing with the likes of the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and St. The Astros lost the 2021 World Series before winning it all against the Phils last season. The Texas Rangers did it. We know the story. The Houston Astros did it. If Castellanos bounces back, the Phillies should be able to mask Hoskins' absence easier. He also worked on his approach and the spring sample was encouraging in that regard. The same thing happened in Cincinnati. That's a consequence of losing Hoskins, who was the Phillies' best right-handed power bat.

The Texas Rangers and starter Jacob deGrom take on the Philadelphia Phillies and Aaron Nola on Opening Day.

March 30, 2023 at 8:55 a.m.. Since there are several ways to reconcile a 14-game gap in the baseball standings, John Middleton faced his usual choice in ...

Wheeler is as good a pitcher as there is in the sport. Middleton has made the Phillies competitive and for all their potential and questions, they will be impossible to ignore. There is the other. A pennant is a pennant and they won one. The bullpen is improved. There is not a No. With Harper and Rhys Hoskins injured, there is not a power-hitting DH or pinch-hitter. — the Phillies continue to show complete confidence in Bryson Stott, with some in the organization muttering references to Chase Utley. Thomson’s mangling of the bullpen in the World Series was horrific, specifically his decision to pull a rested Zack Wheeler after 73 pitches in the elimination game while throwing a shutout. Begin with the manager, on a skimpy two-year contract – one year to manage, the next to be bought out if necessary. And they did address some problems in the offseason. But it does buy a team at least one sellout (non-fireworks-night division) and assurance that it won’t be booed until the first time it strands runners and second and third.

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The new duo topped 100 mph more than any other lefties last season. Improving Soto's control will be a key for the Phillies bullpen.

It became a legitimate out pitch for him, and a key to his success down the stretch. [He and Alvarado] are two different looks, but if both of them are throwing strikes, it’s a good thing.” Alvarado has continued to prove that his command woes are a thing of the past. But if he does, the two lefties will be a lethal combination. So, call it maybe a little rebalance of his portfolio and pitch usage. I think he’s going to be a key piece for us.” Nevertheless, the Phillies are optimistic that they can help Soto take a similar trajectory as Alvarado. “He’s a warrior,” Alvarado said of Soto. After walking 18 batters in 26⅔ innings in the first half of 2022, he walked just six in 24⅓ in the second half. “It’ll be like a 1-2 punch,” Alvarado said. Alvarado struggled to locate his pitches for most of his career, but after a brief stint in triple-A Lehigh Valley last season, he returned to the Phillies as a new pitcher. As it turns out, Alvarado was also a fan of his.

The Philadelphia Phillies have dropped their 2023 hype video as they look to return to the World Series.

While that may seem odd on the surface, he is the Phillie who made their iconic playoff playlist last fall which included the remix of "Dancing on My Own." The team's marketing staff played it well. Prepare to be jacked up:

We have finally made it to Opening Day, and next up on our preview of the National League East is the defending National League Champions, the Philadelphia ...

[Griff McGarry](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mcgarr000gri&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br), the Phillies’ No. Walker was excellent in the first half in both of his two seasons with the Mets, making his first All-Star team in 2021 and pitching to a 2.79 ERA through July in 2022. [Craig Kimbrel](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kimbrcr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br), who wasn’t bad in 2022 with a 3.75 ERA, but his 27.7% strikeout rate was well below his 40% career mark. [Mick Abel](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=abel--000mcl&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br) is a tall, hard-throwing right-hander who was drafted in the first round. Soto has been an All-Star each of the past two seasons for Detroit, pitching to a 3.34 ERA, but his 5.4 walks per nine could come back to haunt the left-hander if he doesn’t improve on his control in 2023. [Zach Eflin](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/eflinza01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br), [Brad Hand](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/handbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br), [Kyle Gibson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=gibsoky01,gibson004kyl&search=Kyle+Gibson&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br), [Noah Syndergaard](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/syndeno01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br), [David Robertson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/roberda08.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=metsmerizedonline.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-30_br) and [Corey Knebel](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/knebeco01.shtml) all departed in free agency this past offseason. At the top of the rotation, the Phillies have two of baseball’s best Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler. Even without Harper and Hoskins, the Phillies will be in the playoff hunt with these two pitching every five days. His OPS dropped from .939 in 2021 to just .694 in 2022, and his home run total dropped from 34 to 13. The Phillies’ backstop hit .276/.342/.478 and recorded his first 20-20 season with 22 home runs and 21 stolen bases. Jake Cave has had a terrific spring, but considering he has a .614 OPS over the last three years, the Phillies will most likely have a hard time making up for Harper’s bat in his absence. Despite the slow finish, the Phillies caught fire in the Postseason.

Opening day has arrived and the Phillies begin their season in Texas against a familiar opponent in Jacob deGrom. Here's the official 2023 opening-day ...

Rafael Marchan (right hand) was placed on the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man for Rule 5 pick Noah Song. Brandon Marsh is locked in as the starter in CF and will play the majority of the time. Vasquez, who also came over from the Giants this offseason, may have had his case aided by the Phillies' need to use Strahm in the rotation early in the season. Pache is out of minor-league options so he'll be added to the roster when he arrives. Seager and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe should be be big beneficiaries of the elimination of the shift. Those are the first two series before the Phillies open at home against the Reds next Thursday.

What time is the game? First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. at Globe Life Field. Pitching probables. Phillies: Aaron Nola; Rangers: Jacob deGrom.

"We're very humbled by that, and it's one of the only a handful in the entire country. "It's the first plant-based restaurant to take residency at a Philadelphia sports venue," says Jared Kane, director of development, at Greens and Grains. 2, and he was 5-4 with a 3.08 ERA in 11 regular-season games before winning a wild-card game for the Mets. Hoskins is scheduled for surgery in nearby Fort Worth on the same day of the season opener. DeGrom is 9-1 with a 2.18 ERA and 136 strikeouts over 120 innings in 20 career starts against the Phillies. The Rangers pitching staff put up a 4.22 ERA collectively last season while averaging 8.3 strikeouts and 3.6 walks per nine innings.

The Phillies are no longer dancing on their own. They have their sights on Broad Street.

More bombs. More chills. More thrills. More comebacks. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. They have their sights on Broad Street.

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Rhys Hoskins (torn ACL); Status: 60-day injured list — Most likely Out for Season; The Phillies first baseman sustained the injury attempting to field a ...

(Last Updated March 30) — Destiny Lugardo (Last Updated March 30) – Destiny Lugardo He’s Ready For ‘New Memories’ In 2023](https://www.philliesnation.com/2023/02/garrett-stubbs-bat-spiked-and-djd-his-way-to-fan-favorite-status-in-2022-hes-ready-for-new-memories-in-2023/) - The Phillies first baseman sustained the injury attempting to field a high chopper at first base during a March 23 spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. He does not need to be placed on the major league injured list since he is not on the 40-man roster. [MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/phillies-injuries-and-roster-moves)reported on March 22 that Nelson was playing catch from 120 feet. Song was reinstated from the military list, added to the 40-man roster and placed on the 15-day injured list. - The Phillies will retain Rule 5 pick Noah Song for the time being since he will start the season on the injured list. His last spring outing was March 14. [Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-bryce-harper-rhys-hoskins-mlb-ranger-suarez-20230325.html). - The Phillies specifically chose not to place Bryce Harper on the 60-day injured list because there’s a possibility the Phillies slugger could be ready to return to the lineup by the end of May. As of March 25, he has been cleared to play catch, according to

The Phillies are keeping Rhys Hoskins' presence around the 2023 team alive in a very awesome way. By Adam Hermann.

CLEARWATER, Fla – At a recent Phillies-Yankees exhibition game, there were whispers about the possibilities of a Phillies-Yankees World Series this fall, ...

There’s depth on the bench and in the bullpen. Look for the Phils to work a trade, especially if Hall struggles. Jake Cave and Josh Harrison are the early replacements in right for Harper. The Phils will begin their 141st season this afternoon in Texas with a 4:05 p.m. One-time Phillie phenom Darin Ruf was recently released by the Mets, and he could work as a righty platoon with Hall. It was announced Tuesday that he will miss the entire season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Pache is expected to join the Phillies before Saturday's game against the Rangers. Dalton Guthrie is likely to be optioned.

Pache is expected to join the Phillies before Saturday’s game against the Rangers. “Right now, the big key is that we know he’s an outstanding defensive outfielder, so, for us, he’s a real good complement to what we have with our ballclub.” Pache also figures to start in center field against tough left-handed pitching. Pache came to the majors in 2020 as a touted prospect. Dombrowski said he didn’t consult Long before pulling off the trade for Pache, but Long has already dived into video of Pache’s at-bats. “But if anybody has a club that can hopefully help him in being receptive to things, it’s us with Kevin Long because he’s an outstanding hitting coach.”

ARLINGTON — Last July, the Philadelphia Phillies traded for Edmundo Sosa — viewed as a light hitter that could play elite defense — and he ended up being a ...

It’s become common since Long joined the organization in October of 2021 for the Phillies to reveal after acquiring a player that their hitting coach saw something he believes he can fix with a former top prospect. He’s Ready For ‘New Memories’ In 2023](https://www.philliesnation.com/2023/02/garrett-stubbs-bat-spiked-and-djd-his-way-to-fan-favorite-status-in-2022-hes-ready-for-new-memories-in-2023/) In this case, though, the Phillies traded for Pache’s glove, and didn’t really consult Long on whether he believes the outfielder’s approach at the plate is correctable. Louis Cardinals last July, he was hitting just .189 with a .515 OPS in 53 games. And if he can help Pache turn things around offensively, it wouldn’t take much for the 24-year-old to still have a solid big league career given how talented he is as a defender. “So in Pache’s case, we just think he is a really, really good defensive center fielder,” Dombrowski said. “Now, Kevin has had a chance to look at his video afterwards — yesterday we gave him a heads up. It kind of reminds me a little bit of when we acquired Sosa at that time. But while Kevin Long isn’t a miracle worker, he’s considered to be the best hitting coach in the sport. Pache is not with the Phillies for Opening Day Thursday. So for us, he’s a really good compliment to what we have with our ballclub.” “Right now, the big key is that we know he’s an outstanding defensive center fielder …

A top-tier pitching matchup headlines the season opener between the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

There are two big rule changes in MLB for the 2023 season: a 15 second pitch clock (20 seconds if there's a runner on base), and larger bases. The changes are ...

The Phillies put up a big fifth inning and ride 7 innings of 1-run Nola ball to a 6-3 victory. Dominguez gets the call in the 9th. Hall was a key cog in the Phillies playoff run late last summer until Bryce Harper returned and he was demoted. Manager Rob Thomson would not commit to a full time closer or set bullpen roles in the spring. Nonetheless, it'll be in play for the 2023 season, and Thursday afternoon. Anything can happen on any given day, but don't expect the Rangers to rough Nola up. Look for Long Ball Hall to go deep on Opening Day. 2023 marks the sixth straight Opening Day start for Nola, the longest tenured Phillie. If the Phillies see peak DeGrom, the bats could be quiet early indeed. When healthy, the 35-year-old is probably the most dominant pitcher on the planet. When they hit Globe Life Field to play the Rangers on Thursday, they'll be a lot more than two wins from a championship. [Wheeler told NBC Philadelphia's Corey Seidman last month down in Clearwater.](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/zack-wheeler-pitch-clock-phillies-rotation) "I think maybe there can be a pitch clock but not so quick.

The Phillies made an interesting trade on the eve of opening day, acquiring right-handed-hitting center fielder Cristian Pache from the Oakland Athletics ...

The Phillies wanted another right-handed bat on the bench capable of playing center. Brandon Marsh hits from the left side and will start the majority of games. Pache was added to the Phillies’ 40-man roster. Pache is out of minor-league options and will be on the Phillies’ opening day roster as the right-handed hitting centerfielder. He came up with the Braves and was regarded as one of the top prospects in all of baseball entering the 2021 season. He was one of the main pieces traded from Atlanta to Oakland last March for first baseman Matt Olson.

ARLINGTON, Texas — On Oct. 23, shortly after his start in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was sitting in ...

“You don’t set out to just win the division. You don’t set out to just win the National League. You set out to win the World Series. “I think there’s more of a focus on the big picture, rather than getting caught up in little failures here and there. All spring, the Phillies have gone out of their way to remind us of just how close they were to winning it all. It would send the Phillies to the World Series. That attitude that he’s bringing — it has a trickle down effect.” “When you have an owner that is showing that much enthusiasm for his organization … “You can sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. “As a starter you can do that,” Wheeler said. But then, the glass windows around him started to shake. [Phillies](https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/) pitcher Zack Wheeler was sitting in the training room at Citizens Bank Park, watching his teammates on TV.

Ranger Suárez (left elbow strain); Status: 15-day injured list; Suárez was sent home early from Team Venezuela with forearm tightness on March 10 and ...

(Last Updated March 30) — Destiny Lugardo (Last Updated March 30) – Destiny Lugardo He’s Ready For ‘New Memories’ In 2023](https://www.philliesnation.com/2023/02/garrett-stubbs-bat-spiked-and-djd-his-way-to-fan-favorite-status-in-2022-hes-ready-for-new-memories-in-2023/) - The Phillies first baseman sustained the injury attempting to field a high chopper at first base during a March 23 spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. He does not need to be placed on the major league injured list since he is not on the 40-man roster. [MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/phillies-injuries-and-roster-moves)reported on March 22 that Nelson was playing catch from 120 feet. Song was reinstated from the military list, added to the 40-man roster and placed on the 15-day injured list. - The Phillies will retain Rule 5 pick Noah Song for the time being since he will start the season on the injured list. His last spring outing was March 14. [Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-bryce-harper-rhys-hoskins-mlb-ranger-suarez-20230325.html). - The Phillies specifically chose not to place Bryce Harper on the 60-day injured list because there’s a possibility the Phillies slugger could be ready to return to the lineup by the end of May. As of March 25, he has been cleared to play catch, according to

After Tommy John surgery in November, the National League champions said they expected their two-time NL MVP back in the lineup as their designated hitter by ...

Pache is expected to join the team before the second game Saturday. The good thing about it is that everything so far has been positive as far as his rehab is concerned,” Dombrowski said in the dugout before the season opener at Texas. After Tommy John surgery in November, the National League champions said they expected their two-time NL MVP back in the lineup as their designated hitter by the All-Star break in July.

The Phillies jumped on Jacob deGrom Thursday afternoon, spoiling his Rangers debut by scoring five times to chase him in the fourth inning.

He won't be staying in the seven-hole for long if he keeps swinging like this. Trea Turner legged out a triple for his first hit with the team, part of back-to-back triples off of deGrom with Brandon Marsh. He hit a two-run homer off of deGrom in the second inning, doubled off of deGrom in the fourth and singled in a run in the fifth. He had a 3.38 ERA in the prior five. Nola retired 9 of the first 10 batters he faced before things fell apart in the fourth inning. Aaron Nola was charged with five and left-handed reliever Gregory Soto gave up four in his Phillies debut.

Final Score: Rangers 11, Phillies 7. ARLINGTON — Lesson learned: When the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers meet on Opening Day, it's going to be a ...

He’s the sixth player in Rangers history to do so. Marsh would plate Bohm later in the frame with a double down the left field line. After holding the Rangers hitless in the first three innings, Nola gave up four hits and five earned runs before exiting with two outs in the fourth. That lead evaporated during a disastrous bottom of the fourth inning, propelling the Rangers to a season-opening win over the Phillies. Before the inning was out, both Gregory Soto and Connor Brogdon would also struggle in their attempts to stop the bleeding. - In three prior Opening Day starts, deGrom hadn’t allowed an earned run over 17 innings. [According to Paul Boye of Phillies Therapy](https://twitter.com/paul_boye/status/1641541674198265857), Thursday was the first time that deGrom ever allowed two triples and a home run in the same start. [but former Phillie Brad Miller](https://www.philliesnation.com/2022/05/that-was-pretty-special-brad-miller-reflects-on-best-moments-with-phillies-before-return/) countered with a laser of a two-run shot off of Brogdon in the bottom of the inning: Bubba Thomson robbed a would-be home run off the bat of Jake Cave in the top of the eighth inning, one of many deflating moments in a season-opening loss for the Phillies: The Phillies would add two more runs off of deGrom in the bottom of the third inning, with Trea Turner following up a Brandon Marsh triple with a triple of his own, his first hit and RBI as a Phillie: Jacob deGrom retired the Phillies in order in the top of the first inning, his debut frame with the Rangers after signing a five-year/$185 million deal this past winter. [nine years after the Phillies defeated the Rangers 14-10 on Opening Day in 2014](https://www.philliesnation.com/2023/03/the-last-time-the-phillies-and-rangers-met-on-opening-day-it-was-wild/), the defending National League Champions jumped out to a 5-0 lead.

The Phillies jumped on Jacob deGrom Thursday afternoon, spoiling his Rangers debut by scoring five times to chase him in the fourth inning. Then they gave it ...

The Phillies went 4 for 11 with runners in scoring position, and their six extra-base hits off of deGrom were the most he's ever allowed. He won't be staying in the seven-hole for long if he keeps swinging like this. He hit a two-run homer off of deGrom in the second inning, doubled off of deGrom in the fourth and singled in a run in the fifth. Trea Turner legged out a triple for his first hit with the team, part of back-to-back triples off of deGrom with Brandon Marsh. He had a 3.38 ERA in the prior five. Nola retired 9 of the first 10 batters he faced before things fell apart in the fourth inning.

The Philadelphia Phillies lost their first of 162 on Opening Day to the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

The Opening Day roster includes 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

“We’re very humbled by that, and it’s one of the only a handful in the entire country. Hoskins is scheduled for surgery in nearby Fort Worth on the same day of the season opener. 2, and he was 5-4 with a 3.08 ERA in 11 regular-season games before winning a wild-card game for the Mets. The Phillies will look different from when deGrom faced them in New York’s opener two years ago. “It’s the first plant-based restaurant to take residency at a Philadelphia sports venue,” says Jared Kane, director of development, at Greens and Grains. The Rangers pitching staff put up a 4.22 ERA collectively last season while averaging 8.3 strikeouts and 3.6 walks per nine innings. DeGrom is 9-1 with a 2.18 ERA and 136 strikeouts over 120 innings in 20 career starts against the Phillies. It comes days after president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said discussions about a contract extension had broken off, and the pitcher indicated those could wait until after the season. In three opening-day starts for the Mets, deGrom tossed 17 scoreless innings with 25 strikeouts. He had a career-low 1.08 ERA over 92 innings in 2021 before missing the final three months with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow, then was shut down late in spring training last year because of a stress reaction in his right scapula. Four players remain from the Philadelphia starting lineup that deGrom faced in his 2021 opener, but only catcher J.T. The Opening Day roster includes 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

Manager Rob Thomson says surgery went “extremely well," which is good news for the Phillies veteran who suffered an ACL tear as spring training wrapped up.

Outfielder Christian Pache, who was acquired by the Phillies in a trade with the A’s on Wednesday night, will arrive in Texas on Thursday night. After a historic spring training, in which he hit .462/.500/.827 with a 1.327 OPS, Jake Cave earned a spot in the opening day lineup on Thursday. As players started filtering into the visiting clubhouse before Thursday’s game, it was hard to miss Hoskins’ jersey hanging in his locker. Hoskins plans to be around the team as much as possible. “It’ll obviously be tough for him to not be out there, but he’s a leader in this locker room. While the Phillies arrived at GlobeLife Field ahead of their opening day game against the Rangers, Hoskins underwent left ACL reconstruction surgery in Fort Worth with Dr.

The Phillies are keeping Rhys Hoskins' presence around the 2023 team alive in a very awesome way. By Adam Hermann.

It's tough timing for Hoskins to suffer a season-ending injury, and it could potentially spell the end of his time with the Phillies. The vibes from the 2022 Philadelphia Phillies squad were sky-high, a tight-knit team whose players constantly picked each other up. Long-time Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins tore his ACL late in Spring Training, an absolutely brutal break for the 30-year-old first baseman entering a crucial year of his career.

With Cristian Pache reporting in time for Game 2, the Phillies made a roster move after their opening-day loss to the Rangers. By Corey Seidman.

He'll play every day at Triple A and will likely be the next outfielder up in the event of an injury. In Pache, the Phillies see a player with upside who can help right away with his above-average defense and right-handed bat. He was the Braves' top prospect and one of the top prospects in all of baseball as recently as spring training 2021 but he hasn't hit.

The roster has 13 pitchers and 13 position players, including Guthrie, whose spot appeared tenuous with the trade for Cristian Pache.

In perhaps the only bit of drama, the Phillies added right-hander Noah Song to the 40-man roster and placed him on the 15-day injured list with a low back strain. Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day injured list, as expected, while he continues his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery. The Phillies submitted their 26-man roster by MLB’s noon ET deadline.

The Texas Rangers rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day.

Turner abrió la temporada para los Phillies como primero en la alineación y en su segundo turno frente al as de los Texas Rangers, Jacob deGrom, ...

[Bryce Harper](https://espndeportes.espn.com/beisbol/mlb/jugador/_/id/30951/bryce-harper) durante estos meses“, reconoció el manager de los Phillies, Rob Thomson. Bush, y recibida por el ex receptor, miembro del Salón de la Fama, Iván Rodríguez. “Tampoco esta [Rhys Hoskins](https://espndeportes.espn.com/beisbol/mlb/jugador/_/id/35291/rhys-hoskins). “Lo bueno, hasta el momento, es que todo ha sido positivo en su rehabilitación y cada día se siente mejor“. “Tenemos que buscar todas las opciones posibles con la versatilidad que nos da Trea“, dijo Thomson. [Trea Turner](https://espndeportes.espn.com/beisbol/mlb/jugador/_/id/33710/trea-turner) abrió la temporada para los Phillies como primero en la alineación y en su segundo turno frente al as de los [Texas Rangers](/beisbol/mlb/equipo/_/nombre/tex/texas-rangers), [ Jacob deGrom](https://espndeportes.espn.com/beisbol/mlb/jugador/_/id/32796/jacob-degrom), conectó sólido triplete hacia el jardín derecho.

With Cristian Pache reporting in time for Game 2, the Phillies made a roster move after their opening-day loss to the Rangers -- Dalton Guthrie is headed to ...

He'll play every day at Triple A and will likely be the next outfielder up in the event of an injury. In Pache, the Phillies see a player with upside who can help right away with his above-average defense and right-handed bat. He was the Braves' top prospect and one of the top prospects in all of baseball as recently as spring training 2021 but he hasn't hit. [Dalton Guthrie made the opening-day roster](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/nbcsports/phillies-opening-day-roster-2023-season/3536268/) as the fifth outfielder but it was only temporary. [last-minute trade with the Oakland Athletics](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/nbcsports/phillies-trade-christian-pache-as/3535653/) for center fielder Cristian Pache late Wednesday afternoon and it was too tight a window for Pache to report by game time Thursday in Texas. Guthrie was optioned to Triple A Lehigh Valley shortly after the [Phillies' 11-7 loss](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/phillies/disastrous-4th-inning-dooms-phillies-in-season-opening-loss-to-texas-rangers/3536624/) to the Rangers and Pache will report by the time of their second game Saturday at 4:05 p.m.

The Rangers beat Nola and the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 on Thursday.

The game also marked the Rangers debut of Bruce Bochy, the three-time World Series champion who was back in the dugout after a three-year retirement for his 26th opener as a manager. Alec Bohm hit a two-run homer in the second inning on a 99 mph fastball from deGrom. [hit a three-run homer that tied the game at 5-5](https://www.mlb.com/video/robbie-grossman-home-run?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share) in the middle of a nine-run outburst in the fourth inning. Nola, the 29-year-old right-hander making his sixth and maybe final opening-day start for the Phillies, also allowed five runs on four hits in 3 2/3 innings — he didn't allow a hit the first three. “The first inning took its toll on him, because it was a long inning, 21, 22 pitches,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “I'm just glad I don't have to face (deGrom) anymore,” said Grossman, adding that the pitcher will pick up the team plenty this season.

It was the first high-stress inning with a pitch timer that actually mattered for the Phillies, and it didn't go well.

Soto, for what it's worth, has an 8.20 ERA in the first six innings of games and a 3.23 ERA in the seventh inning or later for his career. It was the first time in his career he was unable to hold onto a five-run lead. Nola got Brad Miller to ground out and that was the end of his day. "They hung on a little bit longer, they could get to 'em a little bit better. Nola spent the rest of it out of the stretch and could never quite get comfortable. Aaron Nola cruised through the first three innings Thursday in Texas and went into the bottom of the fourth with a 5-0 lead.

Right-handed pitchers and hitters — such as Zack Wheeler and J.T. Realmuto — would have a sponsorship patch on their left sleeve, to increase exposure. That's ...

2023 is the first year that teams are allowed to have sponsorship patches, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres have already taken advantage of an additional revenue source. So left-handed pitchers and hitters — José Alvarado and Kyle Schwarber, for example — would have the patch on their right sleeve, because that’s what faces the camera more frequently. [an Opening Day loss to the Texas Rangers](https://www.philliesnation.com/2023/03/aaron-nola-phillies-cough-up-5-0-lead-in-opening-day-loss-to-rangers/), you weren’t seeing things. [According to Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://twitter.com/matt_breen/status/1641475062061576195), the numbers are no longer on the sleeves because that’s where a uniform sponsorship eventually will be placed. Realmuto — would have a sponsorship patch on their left sleeve, to increase exposure. Right-handed pitchers and hitters — such as Zack Wheeler and J.T.

Alec Bohm had the Phillies going early on Opening Day and tried to keep them in it after the nine-run fourth by the Rangers. The 26-year old third baseman ...

He cut the lead down to three and left himself a triple away from the cycle – on a day when the Phillies came up with three of them. But still, 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, and three runs batted in to begin the year? "But it looks like he's fresh now, swinging the bat good." In the fifth, with two outs but the Phillies still in striking distance with two on, Bohm was in the hole 0-2, yet fouled his way into a seven-pitch at-bat against Rangers reliever Brock Burke that he turned into an RBI single up the middle. In the fourth, after seeing three pitches from deGrom again, he drove the third to right for a one-out double of his own, later scoring on a Brandon Marsh two-bagger to put the Phillies up 5-0 and sitting pretty. After Rangers starter Jacob deGrom tore right through five of the Phillies' first six batters – Nick Castellanos worked his way on with a one-out double to right in the second – Bohm stepped up to the plate and took the first two pitches outside the zone for a 2-0 count.

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned Dalton Guthrie on Thursday following their Opening Day loss to the Texas Rangers.

After struggling with command in the first inning, Aaron Nola seemed to be settling in. Then, Corey Seager opened the bottom half of the fourth inning with a ...

Realmuto had three hits including a double and triple while Cave, though he had nothing to show for it, put two great swings on the ball. While no one specifically put blame on the newly implemented pitch clock, it is likely the timer played a role in Nola, Soto, and Brogdon’s incapability to settle down with momentum swinging the Rangers way. With two outs in the fourth, Rob Thomson pulled the plug on Nola’s outing and went to newcomer Gregory Soto to finish the inning. After struggling with command in the first inning, Aaron Nola seemed to be settling in. Then the Rangers closed the roof to stop the rain––literally and figuratively. [to take on the Rangers](http://dalsportsnation.com/category/rangers/).