A Very Phillies Opening Day: They whiffed, they won. ‘Same group’ begins new grind

The beauty is in the 162-game grind with a group that has experienced so much together.
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Edmundo Sosa, Phillies’ home opener hero, rewards Rob Thomson’s trust
"Right man, right spot": Until Sosa's swing, a packed house didn't have much to celebrate other than the unusual warmth in South Philly.
Mon, Mar 31
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Players around MLB intrigued after Yankees’ power surge with new ‘torpedo’ bats
"I think it’s an amazing discovery," said Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, one of many players suddenly interested in the new bats.
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Phillies takeaways: The lefty starters are coming (again), timing Nola, Strahm’s return
Parker, along with fellow lefty MacKenzie Gore, held the Phillies scoreless over 12 1/3 innings with 18 strikeouts and two walks.
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Sun, Mar 30
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For Jesús Luzardo, 11 strikeouts and a strong first impression with the Phillies
Luzardo brought the heat, some competitive fire and an effective sweeper to the mound for his first start with the Phillies.
Fri, Mar 28
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Cooking up Cristopher Sánchez’s breakout: The partner and plan behind Phillies starter’s gains
Everything started to change for Sánchez when he met his fiancée, a professional chef.
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Sliders: Every MLB team’s hidden statistical drought as the 2025 season begins
It's been how long since a Red Sox pitcher threw 100?
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What we saw on MLB’s Opening Day: Ohtani delivers, Mets swoon, Tyler O’Neill strikes again
It was Game 1 of 162. A drop in the bucket, but it quenches a winter’s thirst.
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