Philadelphia was dealt a significant blow over the weekend when ace reliever José Alvarado was hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. He claims it was a weight less drug, though the reason is irrelevant now.

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a major roster loss on Sunday and their franchise slugger spoke out about a trade.

True, it is only May, but Dave Dombrowski just might pull off a trade way before the July deadline. Problem is, other teams are well aware that the Phillies need relief help.

The Philadelphia Phillies recently were dealt a heavy blow. José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. The Phillies' bullpen already was in question and now they will lose Alvarado for 80 games and he won't be eligible for the postseason.

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden urges the Philadelphia Phillies not to pick up Jose Alvarado's $9 million 2026 option amid his 80-game suspension for PEDs.

Orion Kerkering and Taijuan Walker were cruising comfortably below the radar. Their performances on the mound ranged from remarkable to ordinary to completely unacceptable. The general success of the Phillies,