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Philadelphia Phillies 2021 Fantasy Baseball Preview – Pitchers

Kevin Lagowski
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Philadelphia Phillies: 3 biggest strengths to look forward to in 2021

Is Bryson Stott the next great Phillies shortstop? Bryce Harper thinks so

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper approves of the Dave Dombrowski hire

Jun 2, 2019; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (12) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Odorizzi could push the Philadelphia Phillies into the postseason

David Esser
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Oct 8, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Shane Greene (19) throws against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning of game three of the 2020 NLDS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

5 free agents that could still be of interest to the Philadelphia Phillies

David Esser
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Feb 27, 2020; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery (4) hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Downsized Scott Kingery could return to form in 2021

David Esser
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Oct 15, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Braves left field Austin Riley (right) celebrates with right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of game four of the 2020 NLCS at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

In 2021, a loaded NL East is the Philadelphia Phillies biggest problem

David Esser
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Aug 9, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard (48) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Who should the Philadelphia Phillies fifth starter end up being?

David Esser
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Sep 3, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (56) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Let’s pump the breaks on labeling Zach Eflin a “1C”

David Esser
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Feb 25, 2020; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Adam Haseley (40) scores in the first inning of the spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Spring Training to be highlighted by position battles

David Esser
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September 8, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tony Watson (56) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Tony Watson is yet another shrewd bullpen addition

David Esser
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Aug 25, 2020; New York City, New York, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (27) pitches during the bottom of the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: 5 non-roster invitees who could crack the main roster

David Esser
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Sep 7, 2020; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (2) hits a game winning two run home run against the New York Mets during the tenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies could really use a bounce-back year from Jean Segura

David Esser
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Aug 26, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Brad Miller (33) is greeted by teammates after hitting a two run home run during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Brad Miller reunion is exactly what the bench needed

David Esser
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Aug 22, 2020; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Roman Quinn (24) bunts for a single against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: “Less is more” when it comes to Roman Quinn in ’21

David Esser
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Sep 5, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Archie Bradley (23) reacts after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Cincinnati won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies have quietly built themselves a serviceable bullpen

David Esser
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Adam Haseley #40, Roman Quinn #24, Hector Neris #50, Didi Gregorius #18, Scott Kingery #4, Alec Bohm #28, and Jean Segura #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their win against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 4-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Adam Haseley;Roman Quinn;Hector Neris;Didi Gregorius;Scott Kingery;Alec Bohm;Jean Segura

Philadelphia Phillies award second base job, center field role open

George Stockburger
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Oct 7, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (27) pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning during game two of the 2020 NLDS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies steal some key depth pieces away from the Marlins

David Esser
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LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 05: Matt Moore #51 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the Spring Training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 5, 2019 in Lakeland, Florida. The Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 5-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB photos via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: 8 players to keep an eye on during Spring Training

David Esser
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Oct 2, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (47) reacts after the Padres defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies should “check in” with Trevor Rosenthal

David Esser
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Aug 20, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard (48) throws a pict during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

What should the Philadelphia Phillies do with Spencer Howard in 2021?

David Esser
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Sep 14, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) reacts after striking out against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning of the game at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: 5 players who might be due for a rough 2021 season

David Esser
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Aug 29, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (27) pitches in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Owens-USA TODAY Sports

What Trevor Bauer signing with LA means for the Philadelphia Phillies

David Esser
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Aug 21, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (12) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies still looking to add a big-name starting pitcher?

David Esser
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Mar 11, 2020; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chase Anderson (22) delivers a pitch during the second inning of a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies taking “quantity over quality” approach to their rotation

David Esser
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Sep 12, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Marwin Gonzalez (9) hits a two run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: 5 free agent bench bats worth giving a contract

David Esser
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Oct 7, 2019; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Rondon (30) in game three of the 2019 ALDS playoff baseball series at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Keep a very close eye on Hector Rondon this spring

David Esser
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