Scott Lauber
Philly Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Recent articles by Scott:
Kyle Schwarber homers again, but the bullpen deflates the Phillies in 5-3 loss to the Braves
The Phillies staged a comeback to tie Atlanta on a Kyle Schwarber homer in the seventh inning, but the Braves rallied to a 5-3 win. → Read More
Phillies’ pitching depth will be tested after Zach Eflin hits 15-day IL with knee bruise
The Phillies put Eflin on the 15-day injured list to deal with a bruise in his right knee. → Read More
Bryce Harper set to undergo thumb surgery Wednesday; ‘no timeline’ for his return, Phillies say
One person with knowledge of Harper’s thinking said the Phillies star believes he can be back on the field by the middle of August. → Read More
Sources: Phillies’ Bryce Harper likely headed for thumb surgery, but plans to play again this season
Even though only 14 weeks remain in the season, Harper is said to be hopeful of returning, possibly even before the end of August. → Read More
Phillies claim outfielder off waivers from Cleveland
Once a promising center fielder, Óscar Mercado was designated for assignment by the Guardians last week. With the Phillies, he could figure into a center-field platoon with Odúbel Herrera. → Read More
Former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel called up by Phillies, finally gets his shot at the majors at age 30
Mark Appel’s wait is over. → Read More
Bryce Harper is an All-Star lock. Which Phillies have the best case to join him next month?
Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola have the best cases to make the NL All-Star team. But is there enough room on the roster for both Phillies pitchers? → Read More
Garrett Stubbs, the Phillies’ unlikely spark, back home in San Diego on a major league roll
Growing up, the 29-year-old backup catcher had Padres season tickets with his family. He will have a rooting section of a "couple of hundred people," according to his dad, at this weekend's games. → Read More
Inside the Phillies’ turnaround. Was it as simple as changing the manager?
Firing Joe Girardi was a reality check. But the Phillies’ 14-3 revival under Rob Thomson can be attributed to several other measurable factors, too. → Read More
Zach Eflin makes early exit from Phillies’ sweep-spoiling 9-3 loss to Nationals
The right-hander was cleared to pitch only a few days ago after leaving his previous start with tightness in his surgically repaired knee. → Read More
Bryce Harper out again Sunday with infected blister; Phillies hopeful of Tuesday return
Harper, who has been limited to being a designated hitter since the middle of April, developed the injury last week. → Read More
Hoskins delivers in the 10th inning in 2-1 win over Nationals; Nola brilliant for 8 innings
Phillies win for the 15th time in their last 17 games. → Read More
Phillies’ Bryce Harper sidelined Saturday with a blister on his left hand
After Harper delivered a game-tying two-run double Friday night, a blister on his left hand near his index finger became infected. He's considered day-to-day. → Read More
Kyle Schwarber is tied for the NL lead in homers. Would he compete in the Home Run Derby?
The Phillies slugger competed in the Derby in 2018 and called it a "bucket list" event. → Read More
Phillies hold off Nationals, 5-3, as Connor Brogdon continues stellar relief work
The surging Phillies made it 13 wins in their last 15 games with their win over Washington in the first game of a doubleheader → Read More
Revisiting the only other time Rob Thomson was a manager — with the 1995 Oneonta Yankees
One of Thompson's players on that team, Mike Lowell, went on to an All-Star career. "I think he has the personality to handle what’s in front of him in Philadelphia," Lowell says. → Read More
Phillies will add Bake McBride, Ron Reed to Wall of Fame
The two key members of the 1980 World Series-championship team will be honored before an Aug. 6 game at Citizens Bank Park. → Read More
Phillies pounce on Nationals’ mistakes in series-opening 10-1 rout
Another win, but instead of leaving it to the last strike, this time the Phillies jumped out to a big lead early and kept their foot on the gas all the way to the finish. → Read More
Zach Eflin gets good news on knee, hopes to pitch Sunday for Phillies
The right-hander left his last start with soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee. Tests revealed a bruise. → Read More
Yes, the Phillies need bullpen help. Here are a few trade options.
By the time the trade deadline arrives, the Phils are likely to deal for a reliever. How about a trade for Mychal Givens, Michael Fulmer, or David Robertson? → Read More