‘You’ve got a closer.’ How the Phillies nabbed Jhoan Duran and Harrison Bader at the trade deadline.

It was a few minutes past 4 p.m. in Minnesota on July 30, closing in on 24 hours until the trade deadline, and Twins ...

Former Twins Jhoan Duran, Harrison Bader have soared since trade to NL East champion Phillies

The two players were excited to face their former teammates Friday but also were preparing for the postseason.

Traded former Twins Jhoan Duran, Harrison Bader thriving in Philadelphia

Duran was traded to the Phillies on July 30, a day before the Twins’ front office imploded the roster, making seven more ...

Jhoan Duran’s entrance bothers me a little. Here’s why.

I know I’m old, and I knew it the first time I watched Jhoan Duran, the Phillies’ closer, make his entrance from the bullpen at Citizens Bank Park. Because I didn’t like it. I didn’t know why I didn’t ...

Mets made Jhoan Duran trade deadline decision amid Twins' demands

The New York Mets were aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, but their moves haven't worked out. Cedric Mullins has been a ...

Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Secures 32nd save

Duran earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Twins, allowing two hits and no walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Brad Lidge on the impact of Jhoan Duran, today’s closer entrances, and more

After making the playoffs but getting bounced in the first round in 2007, the Phillies traded for a closer whom they believed ...
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Jhoan Duran earns first save with Phillies after manager gives up No. 59 jersey

Jhoan Duran made his Philadelphia Phillies debut Friday night, and it didn't disappoint. Duran made his way out of the bullpen wearing No. 59 to a loud roar from the crowd at Citizens Bank Park, ...
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Jhoan Duran wasted no time proving Phillies finally found their missing piece

After Friday night's victory, the Philadelphia Phillies have leap frogged the New York Mets and now sit alone at the top of the NL East standings by a half game. With the division race between these ...
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Phillies closer Jhoan Duran takes comebacker off his right ankle. Team says X-rays negative

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jhoan Duran entered a game in a non-save situation for the first time since the Philadelphia Phillies acquired the star closer from Minnesota at the trade deadline. Four pitches ...

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after worst record of seven-year tenure

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a 70-92 season during which the team had a major selloff.

Phillies news: Jhoan Duran, Aaron Nola, Cade Horton

Jhoan Duran is a great addition for the Phillies. He’s helped them immensely. But has he earned the spectacle entrance he has? ($) Aaron Nola had a vintage Aaron Nola performance on Friday night. What ...