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Jhoan Duran makes Phillies history

Jhoan Duran Has Been Exactly What Phillies Hoped With Historic Start to Tenure
The Philadelphia Phillies have to be thrilled with the production of Jhoan Duran at the start of his tenure with the franchise.
The Jhoan Duran Effect is real so far, and there’s precedent for what the Phillies hope he delivers
Jhoan Duran walked down the stairs and through the door. As he stepped on the warning track, the lights went out. Then came the gong, the song, and the scoreboard flames. Oh, and the tarantulas. Can’t forget the tarantulas.
Jhoan Duran shines in 9th inning, Phillies grab 3-2 win over Rangers
Jhoan Duran shined in 9th inning in the Phillies 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Jhoan Duran shines in 9th inning, Phillies grab 3-2 win over Rangers originally appeared on NBC Sport
Jhoan Duran earns first save with Phillies after manager gives up No. 59 jersey
Duran made his way out of the bullpen wearing No. 59 to a loud roar from the crowd at Citizens Bank Park, just two days after he was traded to Philadelphia by the Minnesota Twins for a pair of Top 100 prospects: Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait.
Phillies Players Admit New Closer Jhoan Duran Makes Their Jobs Much Easier
The Philadelphia Phillies can breathe a sigh of relief with new closer Jhoan Duran, as he's had a positive impact in his short time with the team.
Inside the Phillies’ scramble to produce Jhoan Duran’s walk-out show, and what could be next
The closer's entrance to a game in Minnesota was epic. Of course the Phillies were going to do the same once they acquired him. But they had to act quickly.
Phillies closer Jhoan Duran sets record in second team appearance
The pitch was fouled off, but Duran struck out Greene to end the game on the following toss, a 102.5 mph heater that set a record as the Phillies’ fastest game-ending strikeout since the pitch tracking era began in 2008, according to MLB’s Sarah Langs.
Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Converts 20th save
Duran notched the save in Sunday's 4-2 win at Texas, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless inning with one strikeout. The 27-year-old flamethrower worked around a one-out single to secure his third save since joining Philadelphia at the trade deadline.
Jhoan Duran closes out the Phillies' win
Jhoan Duran strikes out Josh Smith to secure the Phillies' 4-2 win and complete the series sweep over the Rangers
Jhoan Duran makes Phillies history after shutting door on Rangers
On Saturday night, the Phillies took down the Rangers, and Jhoan Duran made Phillies history with his third save with the club.
Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed
Despite appearing in just four games for the Philadelphia Phillies, closer Jhoan Duran has already made an impact.
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5 Phillies thoughts: They've been a different club since Jhoan Durán came in

The Phillies woke up on Monday morning with a 5.5-game lead in the NL East. They finally notched a sweep over the weekend, ...

New Phillies closer Jhoan Durán throws fastest pitch in park history in home shutout of Tigers

In a high-stakes game against a fellow first-place team, this was the exact kind of performance the Phillies envisioned when ...

Jhoan Duran is a ninth-inning luxury and already a game-changer for Phillies

Duran could not have made a better first impression. He's retired all six batters he's faced, breaking Phillies records in ...

Phillies hoping Jhoan Duran’s 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader’s defense lead to a World Series

Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran have joined the Phillies, adding depth as the team chases a pennant. Bader, a strong defender ...
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Recent former Phillies: Carlos Estévez is dominant, Mick Abel impressing in new home

The early returns on their trade deadline acquisitions is pretty darn good, as the Phils have opened a 5.5-game lead over the Mets in the NL East thanks in large part to dominating closing ...

Phillies new closer Jhoan Duran meets the moment in lights-out Citizens Bank Park debut

It was 30 minutes after Duran left the mound, and the Phillies readied to head home. Taijuan Walker sat at his locker and ...
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Could the Twins Have Landed a Mason Miller-Caliber Return for Jhoan Duran?

At the 2025 trade deadline, two of the most electric arms in baseball were moved within a day of each other. The Twins traded ...

Kepler gets clutch hit, Duran gets save as Phillies edge Rangers

Max Kepler had a go-ahead two-run double and Jhoan Duran earned his third save with the Phillies as Philadelphia beat the ...