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An inside look at why Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s signature ‘splinker’ is such an effective pitch
Duran discovered the signature pitch by accident during a bullpen session in 2018. This season, he’s thrown the pitch nearly ...
MLB Insider Delivers Strong Take on Phillies Landing Twins Closer Jhoan Duran
The Philadelphia Phillies get their lockdown closer for the bullpen in a trade with the Minnesota Twins for reliever Jhoan ...
Jhoan Durán delivers in debut as Phillies rally to beat the Tigers 5-4
Jhoan Durán earned a save in his Philadelphia debut after Bryson Stott beat a throw to first base and was ruled safe on an ...
Welcome to the Jhoan Duran Show: The new closer picks up his first save as Phillies rally past the Tigers
Jhoan Duran woke up at 3 a.m. Friday to catch a flight from Minneapolis to Philadelphia. He tried to sneak a nap in the hotel ...
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 ...
Can Jhoan Duran’s 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader’s defense lead Phillies to a World Series?
Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran have joined the Phillies, adding depth as the team chases a pennant. Bader, a strong defender ...
Tigers must act fast as top reliever Jhoan Duran exits trade market
Tigers must act fast as top reliever Jhoan Duran exits trade market originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With less than 24 ...
Phillies' Jhoan Duran Breaks Silence On Trade With Strong Message
The Philadelphia Phillies' new closer sent a clear message to the team after a blockbuster trade from the Minnesota Twins.