The Philadelphia Phillies shook up their bullpen ahead of the series finale against the Chicago Cubs, calling up Michael Mercado and designating Carlos Hernandez for assignment.

Chicago evened the series up 1-1 yesterday with an 8-4 victory to send Philadelphia back into the loss column. The Phillies have lost 10 of the last 12 games, 6 of the past 7 and three straight when Luzardo pitches. The Cubs are 2-3 in the previous five games.

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The Chicago Cubs visit the Philadelphia Phillies for the Wednesday finale of a 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

It’s one thing for Phillies officials to say they think longtime starter Taijuan Walker can help solidify a shorthanded group of relievers. But there’s only one way to know for sure. So, when the bullpen door opened before the sixth inning Tuesday night,

The Philadelphia Phillies are back at Citizens Bank Park early Friday looking to salvage a series win and right the ship in the finale against the Chicago Cubs.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been searching for answers in their bullpen all year, and that has caused the organization to start making changes to that unit.

Ian Happ homered twice, including a two-run shot in the sixth inning that rallied the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Concerns Mount After Phillies’ Brandon Marsh Leaves Cubs Game With Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In news that the Philadelphia Phillies absolutely did not need, Brandon Marsh left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs with left elbow soreness.