Marlins' Phillips: Oddball Reliever Stealing Show

0:00On April 9th, Miami-Marlins just took down the Reds on Wednesday, pushing their record to seven wins and five losses. They're one of only three national league East teams sitting above 500 right now, which stands out since the whole American league has just. Three squads in that spot this morning. The bullpen was lights out in that win, with four relievers, Ryan Gusto, Andrew Nardi, Lake Bichar, and Michael Peterson tossing four scoreless innings on just one hit. But the real talk was around Tyler Phillips, who didn't even throw a pitch yet, stole the show from the pin. Home announcers lost it watching him stand frozen like a statue. Arms up high, waiting for a home run ball to drop before anyone else reacting. One broadcaster called him nuts, but perfect for the bullpen crew, keeping his wild energy away from the team. Phillips has been sharp in three outings this year, five and two-thirds innings, two hits, no runs, three walks, six strikeouts. He's building that rep as the league's odd ball reliever, from slapping his own face

1:01on the way out last season to awkward interviews where he straight up admits he hates hitters and stays pissed. This guy's journey from Rangers draft pick in 15, Philly's waiver claim last year, to Marlon's menace with 53 relief spots and four. Save shows he's wire for the pen. Marlon's fans loving that edge as they climb. Email be news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond.