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The Phillies, losers of nine of 10 games, are in a tough spot. Many of the biggest reasons fall squarely at the feet of the outfield and the front office that decided it better to leave it untouched in the hopes of continued development that hasn’t come.

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Ryan Cusick to the minors. The Philadelphia Phillies claimed RHP Ryan Cusick off waivers.

The Phillies are back in action tonight against the Blue Jays, but McCarthy won't be in Toronto to call the game.

The free event on Sunday, June 22, will include food trucks, a beer garden, music and skills challenges for baseball and soccer fans.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Philadelphia Phillies in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. Alvarado tested positive for exogenous testosterone. The suspension is effective immediately and will prevent him from pitching in the postseason this fall, provided the Phillies are able to qualify.

Tom McCarthy caught a home run ball during the annual broadcast from the stands in June of 2014. (NBC Sports Philadelphia) The Phillies will return home from Pittsburgh on Monday, with John Kruk set to rejoin to the booth for the homestand.