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Phillies Activate LHP Kyle Backhus Amid Alvarado Struggles

6/23/2026

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Backhus Activated

The Philadelphia Phillies will activate left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus on Monday.
Backhus came off the injured list with elbow inflammation after posting a 1.17 ERA, 12 strikeouts and two walks in 7.2 Triple-A innings.
His addition gives the Phillies a left-handed option beyond José Alvarado and Tim Mayza, as Alvarado has struggled.
Interim manager Don Mattingly said the move could occur during the Nationals series.

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Phillies Streaming Options

The June 20, 7:15 p.m. game opens with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (8-3, 1.82 ERA) for Philadelphia.
Local fans stream on NBC Sports Philadelphia while Peacock offers national streaming for $10.99 monthly.
Radio coverage airs on 94 WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.
June 21 Father’s Day game pits Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.01 ERA) against David Peterson (3-5, 5.91 ERA) on NBC and Peacock.
Apple TV+ carries Phillies games for $12.99 monthly while the “Field of Dreams” contest streams on Netflix.

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Soto Shines

Juan Soto hit two solo homers, made a sliding catch to rob Bryce Harper, delivering a 6-4 Mets win.
Trea Turner left in the second inning after a 79 mph pitch struck his right calf, his injury exit this week.
Bo Bichette, a recent Mets addition, was booed by Philadelphia fans, going 0-for-5 despite a six-game streak.
Huascar Brazobán (4-1) earned the win in relief of Sean Manaea.

History

Historical Context

MLB’s 2002 launch of MLB.com streaming established the league’s first official online broadcast platform. Later digital rights deals—Apple’s 2022 Friday Night Baseball, NBC/Peacock’s Sunday games, and MLB Local Media’s direct-to-consumer services covering 14 teams—nationally now enable the Philadelphia Phillies to stream games on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Peacock, Apple TV+ and Netflix.

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Backhus Activated

The Philadelphia Phillies will activate left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus on Monday.
Backhus came off the injured list with elbow inflammation after posting a 1.17 ERA, 12 strikeouts and two walks in 7.2 Triple-A innings.
His addition gives the Phillies a left-handed option beyond José Alvarado and Tim Mayza, as Alvarado has struggled.
Interim manager Don Mattingly said the move could occur during the Nationals series.

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