Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer, Ranger Suárez struck out six in seven shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0.

Before Monday, the Phillies had yet to release a firm timetable on the return of their franchise leader. Now, there's at least a general idea of the soonest he could return. First baseman Bryce Harper,

Then Bryce Harper went on the Injured List, the Phillies had an opening, and the big-league call came in for Kemp last week. The 25-year-old infielder has kept undeniable since, but for a different reason now: He's making it impossible for the Phillies to send him back down.

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Schwarber’s third-inning homer — in addition to seven shutout innings from Phillies starter Ranger Suárez — helped power the Phillies to a win over the Blue Jays

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Speaking of the big guy upstairs, Otto Kemp was feeling the spirit a bit on this day, too. The nice-guy rookie who went from being an undrafted baseball grad of the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions to the backup first baseman for the Phillies in only five years’ time, had himself a Sunday, too.

The visiting Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will have something in common when they begin a four-game series on Monday: They're both looking to build on a successful weekend.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will retire from MLB in 2027 after his three-year, $126 million contract expires, he told The Athletic.

The Philadelphia Phillies are projected to answer the "revolving door" in center field with a high-upside roster addition.