The Phillies announced today that they have recalled right-handed reliever David Robertson for his 2025 debut. In a corresponding move, fellow righty Alan Rangel was optioned to Triple-A. If Robertson appears in today’s game, he’ll be facing his team from last season, the Rangers. Robertson, who turned 40 in April, is gearing up for his 17th MLB season (and his …
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The Phillies agreed to a one-year deal with veteran closer David Robertson yesterday and will pay him the prorated portion of a one-year, $16MM contract to step into their bullpen down the stretch. Clubs around the game balked at the 40-year-old’s asking price in free agency over the offseason, but with the trade deadline looming, teams began to circle back …
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NEED TO KNOW Duck Dynasty‘s Jessica Robertson shares that her daughter Priscilla, 18, is expecting her first baby The mom of five shared the news on Instagram, writing that her pregnancy “isn’t in the plans” she and husband Jep Robertson had laid out for their daughter However, Jessica said that their family is “blessed” to be growing again The Duck …
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Robertson didn’t work out in Philly in 2019 or 2022. Maybe Dombrowski is the proponent of the “third time is the charm” theory. He better be the proponent of some kind of theory when he has to explain why he bypassed guys like Helsley, Miller, Clase, Bautista, Jansen, and Chapman to sign a 40-year-old who hasn’t pitched since 2024. Of …
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The Phillies are bolstering their bullpen for the stretch run by turning to an old friend. Philadelphia has reached an agreement with free-agent reliever David Robertson for the rest of the season, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, will pay Robertson $16 million, prorated for the remainder of the season, …
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Free agent reliever David Robertson has been throwing for interested clubs recently, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. Two of his former clubs, the Mets and Yankees, have at least looked into the possibility of signing Robertson, per the report. Several other clubs are expected to scout a throwing session for Robertson over the next week or so. Robertson, who …
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