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An inside look at why Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s signature ‘splinker’ is such an effective pitch
Duran discovered the signature pitch by accident during a bullpen session in 2018. This season, he’s thrown the pitch nearly ...
With number secured, Jhoan Duran ready for ‘special’ start with Phillies
The emotions were mixed Wednesday when Duran was traded Wednesday from Twins to the Phillies. Minnesota was mid-firesale, ...
MLB Insider Delivers Strong Take on Phillies Landing Twins Closer Jhoan Duran
The Philadelphia Phillies get their lockdown closer for the bullpen in a trade with the Minnesota Twins for reliever Jhoan ...
Phillies hoping Jhoan Duran's 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader's defense lead to a World Series
Harrison Bader got a first-hand look at Jhoan Duran's electric stuff — try a four-seam fastball that averages 100.2 mph — in ...
Jhoan Duran wasted no time proving Phillies finally found their missing piece
After Friday night's victory, the Philadelphia Phillies have leap frogged the New York Mets and now sit alone at the top of the NL East standings by a half game ...
Tigers must act fast as top reliever Jhoan Duran exits trade market
Tigers must act fast as top reliever Jhoan Duran exits trade market originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With less than 24 ...
Phillies' Jhoan Duran Breaks Silence On Trade With Strong Message
The Philadelphia Phillies' new closer sent a clear message to the team after a blockbuster trade from the Minnesota Twins.
Trade deadline grades roundup: Phillies get high marks for Duran and Bader deals
The Phillies two big moves at the trade deadline — adding Twins closer Jhoan Duren and outfielder Harrison Bader — received ...