He finished with a .234 average, .409 slugging percentage, .705 OPS and 17 homers, eight of which came in April. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cesar Hernandez gave Philadelphia a fast start, homering on the first pitch from Jose Urena. Maikel Franco, left, and Cesar Hernandez came up together through the Phillies' farm system. BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will host Philadelphia in a... Philadelphia Phillies (33-23, first in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (38-19, first in the NL West), St. Louis Cardinals (26-27, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (32-22, first in the NL East). Hernandez made his major-league debut at age 23; Franco was 22 when he got called up. With his salary likely to reach the $6.7 million range through arbitration, it’s almost certain that they won’t tender him a 2020 contract. Scott Kingery ($1.75 million for luxury tax purposes) and Jean Segura ($14.85 million) are in-house options at second base at a time when the Phillies have myriad needs elsewhere. Eflin pitched seven strong innings and Rhys Hoskins drove in a pair of runs to lead the... PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta looks like an ace again. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A playoff chase has J.T. Eflin allowed three runs in eight strong innings and Carlos Santana had three hits, including one of Philadelphia's four homers, to lead the surging Phillies to an 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. Cesar Hernandez and Maikel Franco signed with the Phillies as teenagers. Nola pitched six scoreless innings, Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez homered, and the Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday night. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — To some, the Phillies' worst-to-first turnaround may be surprising. César Augusto Hernández (pronounced SAY-zahr; born May 23, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). They could play Kingery at second, Segura at short, and sign free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) Cubs News: Albert Almora is a prime non-tender candidate by Brian Johnston Or they could add free-agent shortstop Didi Gregorius, move Segura to second, and use Kingery at third base or in center field. The Phillies considered trading Franco last winter but ultimately kept him when they passed on signing Manny Machado. Harper hit one of three Philadelphia home runs, and... Miami Marlins (56-103, fifth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (79-80, fourth in the NL East), Philadelphia Phillies (78-73, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Indians (90-63, second in the NL Central). But if the Phillies go to arbitration with him again, his salary could rise to the $11.8 million range, according to projections at MLB Trade Rumors. Still, he managed to slow the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff run despite allowing a career-worst 12 hits and five walks in the Mets' 10-5 victory. Phillies news in your inbox all season long. Not to Zach Eflin, though. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Altherr hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth after launching a tying, two-run homer an inning earlier and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 Wednesday night. J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run homer and fell a triple shy of the cycle, Cesar Hernandez and Roman Quinn also went deep, and the... PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper threw his helmet off rounding the bases, thrust his arms in the air and screamed while teammates stormed out of the dugout to mob him. The struggling first baseman has become the... SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For much of this week, Madison Bumgarner spent extra time throwing on flat ground as he tried to get his feel back after a forgettable outing at Coors Field. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper made up for his offensive struggles with a spectacular, run-saving catch. All-Star right-hander Aaron Nola didn't reach an agreement with the team. 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