Kerkering attended Venice High School and pitched at the University of South Florida. Philadelphia drafted him in the 5th ...

Matt Strahm might not be ready by the opener, which would create a spot in the bullpen. Johan Rojas' situation could open ...

Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering (50) pitches in the sixth inning ...

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We want to make sure he really settles into that. That’s the type of guy we want to be.” Kerkering’s signature pitch, now and probably for the rest of his career, is a sweeping slider that ...

P hiladelphia Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering (illness) might not be ready for Opening Day on March 28, according to manager Rob Thomson. Kerkering hasn't pitched in the Grapefruit League ...

His spot in the Phillies' late-inning bullpen mix is secure, but Orion Kerkering may still be trying to prove himself this spring. Matt Strahm needs a new throwing partner, after all, with Jeff ...

Kerkering threw a clean inning in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, striking out two while picking up a hold. Kerkering now holds a 3.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP while fanning three over ...

Placing the team's All-Stars and dominating regular season pitching (at times) aside, the real lasting legacy from the 2024 ...

In the NLDS, Kerkering pitched in all four games, allowing one run and striking out five over 3.2 innings. The Phillies couldn't have asked for more in Kerkering's rookie season. 2025 Projections ...