Otto Kemp is not afraid of getting drilled by a pitch. It’s a good thing he isn’t, because it happens a lot. Last season, Kemp has was hit by 29 pitches in 123 games. To put that in perspective, Randy Arozarena was hit 22 times to lead the majors that year,

Then Bryce Harper went on the Injured List, the Phillies had an opening, and the big-league call came in for Kemp last week. The 25-year-old infielder has kept undeniable since, but for a different reason now: He's making it impossible for the Phillies to send him back down.

Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer, Ranger Suárez struck out six in seven shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0.

The visiting Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will have something in common when they begin a four-game series on Monday: They're both looking to build on a successful weekend.

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Schwarber’s third-inning homer — in addition to seven shutout innings from Phillies starter Ranger Suárez — helped power the Phillies to a win over the Blue Jays

The Philadelphia Phillies are projected to answer the "revolving door" in center field with a high-upside roster addition.