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Bryce Harper Uncertain About Phillies' Future
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Following the Phillies' wild-card elimination, Bryce Harper was asked about the franchise's outlook and gave a candid response. "I don't know. I can't really answer that question. You know, we haven't played the games for next year or anything else. Each year is so different from the year before. I don't really put stock into years before or what happened or anything else. This was a brand new team. Obviously, we had the guys that are a part of that core group that we are. I imagine this team's going to look a lot different next year with the guys that are kind of leaving the clubhouse. So, we'll see."
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Nola Expected To Be Named Game 3 Starter For Phillies
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The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to have Aaron Nola start tonight's winner-take-all Game 3 against the Braves. The decision would come as something of a surprise given that Zack Wheeler, the team's ace, has never started a game on short rest in his career. Wheeler is expected to be available out of the bullpen on three days' rest.
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Host Floats Wheeler On Short Rest For Game 3
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With Aaron Nola currently scheduled for Game 3, the host argued the Phillies should consider Zack Wheeler on short rest, potentially using Nola out of the bullpen. He noted Nola has been much better in the second half but struggled in a prior must-win short-rest outing.
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Phillies Weighing Game 1 Starter Options For Wild Card Series
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The Phillies are working through their pitching plan for Game 1 of the wild card series, with several people indicating it could involve a combination of Jesús Luzardo, Andrew Painter, and others. Clarity is expected at Monday's workout in Atlanta, per Matt Gelb.
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Phillies' Poor Start Taking Toll
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Jeff Kerr points out that the Phillies' disastrous 9-19 start forced them to play must-win games every night, which has taken a toll on the team. Despite climbing to 19 games over .500 by September 1st, the fatigue and pitching mismanagement have caught up with them, leading to a potential collapse in the final playoff spot.
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