A 10-game, three-city trips awaits the Phillies, who have reinforcements on the way and other looming decisions.

The Phillies were hoping for a sweeter day at Citizens Bank Park in their last game before embarking on a 10-game road trip. They fell short of sweeping the Orioles, dropping the series finale by a 5-1 score Wednesday afternoon. The Phils went 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

After scoring 18 runs in the first two games of the series, the Phillies plated just one in a loss to the Orioles on Wednesday.

Wheeler told the training staff this week that his right shoulder felt “more sore than he normally is” between starts. The team says that diagnostic imaging on his shoulder came back clean.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced on Wednesday that Zack Wheeler's next start has been pushed to Sunday due to shoulder stiffness. Here's why.

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado spoke on Tuesday amid his long performance-enhancing drug suspension.

José Alvarado is still a part of this team, albeit with caveats. He has not pitched since May 16 and he cannot pitch again until Aug. 19 at the earliest. He is not eligible to pitch in the postseason.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado has rejoined the team following an 80-day ban for PED, but he is barred from pitching in the postseason per MLB rules.