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Painter Breaks Out as 8/22 SP Roundup Highlights an Ace Upsurge
fantasy-baseball1 day ago

Painter Breaks Out as 8/22 SP Roundup Highlights an Ace Upsurge

Andrew Painter delivered the standout performance in the 8/22 SP Roundup with a 7-inning, 1-run start against STL, featuring a 99.6 mph final fastball and an improved changeup that cemented his ace upside (PLV Stuff+ grade around 120). The rest of the Saturday slate offered a mix of solid outings (Cease, Skubal, Wacha, López, Kremer) and some hiccups, plus the MLB debut of Andrews Sears in relief. Weathers left with a forearm strain, adding a cautionary note for injuries as managers decide streaming and hold decisions for the stretch run. Overall, Painter’s breakout solidifies him as a top add, while the day’s other starts provide a range of upside and risk for fantasy rosters.

Painter Masterclass Lifts Phillies to Eighth Straight Win as Offense Explodes
sports2 days ago

Painter Masterclass Lifts Phillies to Eighth Straight Win as Offense Explodes

Rookie Andrew Painter delivered seven innings of one‑run ball as the Phillies rolled to a 12‑3 win over the Cardinals for their eighth straight victory. Painter walked none, fanned eight, and his 100th pitch reached 99.6 mph, while the offense piled up 15 hits including Bryce Harper’s three‑run homer and Kyle Schwarber’s solo shot. Philadelphia’s win, aided by a 7-for-12 showing with runners in scoring position, moved them to 14 games over .500, trimmed the NL East lead to three and left them two games behind the Cubs for the first wild‑card spot (while retaining the second wild‑card position).

Painter carries no-hitter into sixth as Phillies edge Cardinals 6-5
sports14 days ago

Painter carries no-hitter into sixth as Phillies edge Cardinals 6-5

With a shorthanded bullpen, the Phillies leaned on Andrew Painter, who carried a no-hitter into the sixth and earned his second big-league win, while Alan Rangel logged eight crucial outs to help Philadelphia hold on for a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium. Bowlan secured the save in the ninth as the offense—led by Kyle Schwarber's seventh-inning RBI double and Edmundo Sosa's eighth-inning two-run double—provided just enough insurance to preserve the lead and keep Philly in the NL wild-card mix as their bullpen rest becomes a priority.

Painter's hamstring tightness sidelines Phillies starter after four innings
sports19 days ago

Painter's hamstring tightness sidelines Phillies starter after four innings

Phillies rookie Andrew Painter left his start after four innings and 63 pitches due to tightness in his left hamstring during a 10-4 loss to the Washington Nationals; he was removed as a precaution after checking on him following each inning. Painter said the hamstring felt better after the game and expects to start next, with no imaging planned. He had recently returned to the big leagues following a reset at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to be the Phillies' fifth starter for the rest of the year since no starting pitcher was acquired at the trade deadline.

Painter exits with hamstring tightness as Phillies weigh next-start plans
sports19 days ago

Painter exits with hamstring tightness as Phillies weigh next-start plans

Phillies rookie Andrew Painter left his start against Washington with left hamstring tightness after 63 pitches in a 10-4 loss and will be reevaluated, leaving Philadelphia to consider rotation options (opener, Triple-A Keller, or external addition) if he misses time. Painter had shown progress with a boosted fastball and an improved circle-change, but the night also featured injuries to Derek Hill (shoulder contusion) and a wrist issue for Bryce Harper, complicating roster plans going forward.

Phillies Pursue Fifth Starter Upgrade as Painter Demotion Shakes Plans
sports1 month ago

Phillies Pursue Fifth Starter Upgrade as Painter Demotion Shakes Plans

Philadelphia is still chasing a reliable fifth starter after demoting Painter and cycling through depth options, with the trade market tepid. The rotation is anchored by Sánchez, Wheeler and Luzardo, but Nola’s homer-prone, high-inning outings add risk and could push the Phillies toward a stopgap or a bigger upgrade before the postseason.

Phillies Eye Trade Market for Back-End Rotation Help
baseball2 months ago

Phillies Eye Trade Market for Back-End Rotation Help

The Phillies have begun surveying the trade market for a back-end starter or swingman to bolster a rotation that’s been unstable after demoting rookie Andrew Painter; the top half of the rotation has been excellent, but Aaron Nola’s high ERA leaves the final spot wide open. With limited internal options and many teams selling around the deadline, Philadelphia is likely to monitor DFA moves and wait for clearer mid-rotation targets rather than rush a deal.

Phillies demote Andrew Painter to Triple-A amid rough stretch
sports2 months ago

Phillies demote Andrew Painter to Triple-A amid rough stretch

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned rookie right-hander Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after a rough two-inning start vs. Miami, adding an extra reliever for the active roster. Painter owns a 7.06 ERA this season and has allowed multiple runs in four straight starts, with high homer rate, prompting the move as Philadelphia reshapes its rotation behind Wheeler, Sánchez, Luzardo and Nola while the fifth spot remains unsettled.

Phillies Pull Painter After 69-Pitch Quality Start, Stott Delivers Late for 5-4 Win
sports3 months ago

Phillies Pull Painter After 69-Pitch Quality Start, Stott Delivers Late for 5-4 Win

Rookie pitcher Andrew Painter turned in a six-inning quality start versus the Reds but was pulled after 69 pitches to protect him, as Bohm’s go-ahead homer in the seventh gave Philadelphia the lead. The bullpen faltered with Keller, Alvarado and Kerkering allowing runs, but Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to cap a 5-4 Phillies win.

Nationals Rout Phillies as Early-Season Slump Deepens
sports4 months ago

Nationals Rout Phillies as Early-Season Slump Deepens

The Phillies were blown out 13-2 by the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, dropping to 1-3 as Taijuan Walker allowed seven runs in 4 2/3 innings and the offense, hitting .189 as a team, failed to hold a lead in its first four games. Rafael Marchan provided the night’s bright spot with a two-run homer, while top hitters Turner, Schwarber, Harper and Bohm have yet to get going. Rob Thomson was ejected in the first inning for arguing a call, and rookie Andrew Painter is slated to make his big-league debut as the team looks for a turnaround.

Phillies name fifth starter: Painter to make MLB debut in Opening Day rotation
baseball5 months ago

Phillies name fifth starter: Painter to make MLB debut in Opening Day rotation

Cristopher Sánchez will start Opening Day for the Phillies, followed by Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo, Taijuan Walker, and then Andrew Painter, who will make his major league debut in the fifth game of the season. Zack Wheeler is on the injured list recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome. Painter remains on the 40-man roster with a path to either sticking in the rotation or returning to Triple-A, depending on Wheeler’s timeline and his own performance.