The Phillies improved to 66-82 with a 4-3 win over the Marlins on Friday. Ryan Howard provided half of the offense with a two-run homer run. The home run was Howard's 22nd, and he now has 51 RBI for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is likely playing his final couple of weeks in a Phillies uniform. He's batting just .193 this season, but is still averaging a home run every 14 at-bats. Howard could end up in the American League next season as a designated hitter.
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The Phillies improved to 63-77 following a 4-1 victory over the Nationals on Thursday. Ryan Howard provided the big blow with a three run home run in the third inning. The home run was Howard's 21st and now has 49 RBI for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is batting just .195, but is averaging a home run every 14 at-bats. As Howard's career as a Phillie is likely winding down with 22 games to play, he could still be a productive power threat next season, particularly as a designated hitter.
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Ryan Howard had been swinging the bat well before a recent skid, which continued on Monday. He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Philllies 6-2 win over the Marlins. Howard is now 3-for-22 with 13 strikeouts over the last eight games.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is winding down his time in Philadelphia and is likely to see decreased playing time over the final few weeks. Howard can still provide power, but it's hard to see many fantasy owners relying on him for the stretch run.
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The Phillies struggled to an 8-4 loss on Friday and have lost four straight at home. Ryan Howard had a good game in the loss, going 2-for-4 with a double and RBI. Howard is now batting .199 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has been swinging the bat much better lately and has 20 home runs and 46 RBI for the season. He's likely to see little playing time this month, as the Phillies want to see more of Tommy Joseph.
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The Philllies fell to the Nationals on Tuesday by the score of 3-2. The only runs for the Phillies came off the bat of Ryan Howard, who belted his 20th home run of the season. He finished 1-for-3 and is batting .196 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has reach 20 home runs for the last ten seasons. While his batting average and on-base percentage is low, Howard is averaging a home run every 13.8 at-bats. Although Howard doesn't play every day, he can still provide teams with much needed power.
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Ryan Howard had been playing poorly and saw decreased playing time in favor of Tommy Joseph. Howard has been hitting the ball well lately, and continued with a home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Howard now has 19 home runs and 43 RBI for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is 12-for-28 with four home runs and 12 RBI this month. His .198 batting average and .702 OPS are far from stellar, but he's averaging a home run every 13 at-bats. Howard should continue to get enough playing time this month to be a good power option in deeper leagues.
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The Phillies defeated the Rockies on Friday by the score of 10-6. Ryan Howard had a huge night, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, including a grand slam home run. The home run was Howard's 17, who now has 40 RBI on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Although Howard's overall numbers are not spectacular, as his .195 batting average and .640 OPS indicate, he has been swinging better lately. He's 7-for-15 in August and has raised his batting average 36 points since July 23.
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The Phillies salvaged the final game of a three-game series versus the Dodgers with a 6-2 win on Wednesday. Ryan Howard got a key hit, clearing the bases with a pinch-double in the ninth inning. The double broke open a 3-2 game. Howard has 35 RBI and is batting .187 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is 6-for-14 this month and has hit safely in six of his last seven games. Tommy Joseph continues to get the bulk of the playing time and Howard's future is uncertain, at best. He's still providing good power numbers, with 16 home runs in 241 at-bats.
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The Phillies dropped to 51-61 on the season following a 9-7 loss to the Padres on Saturday. Ryan Howard got the start at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double, home run and two runs scored. Howard now has 16 home runs and a .185 batting average for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has swung the bat well lately, going 7-for-13 with three doubles and two home runs over his last four games. His OPS still relatively low at .685, but he's still hitting home runs and a rate of one every 14.6 at-bats. Howard is on pace to hit 23 home runs for the season.
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The Phillies improved to 50-59 with a 5-4, 12-inning win over the Giants on Wednesday. Ryan Howard had a big night, going 3-for-4 with a home run. The home run was the 15th of the season for Howard, who now has 31 RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Wednesday's game was probably the best of the season for Howard, who is batting only .178 for the season. His slugging percentage is .400 and OPS stands at .632. Howard is still good for the occasional long ball, but don't expect much else moving forward.
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The Phillies made the most of nine hits in a 9-5 win over the Braves on Saturday. Ryan Howard got the start at first base in place of Tommy Joseph and went 1-for-5 with a run scored. Howard's lone hit was his sixth double and he's batting an anemic .168 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard will likely be back on the bench on Sunday and is starting only a couple times per week these days. He still can supply occasional power, as his 14 home runs in 226 indicates. However, his other numbers are very poor and is not getting enough playing time to have significant fantasy value.
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The Phillies managed just three hits in a 9-3 loss to the Marlins on Thursday. Ryan Howard provided the bulk of the offense for the Phillies, belting a two-run home run. The home run was Howard's 14th of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard started i place of Tommy Joseph, who has been seeing most of the action at first base. Howard is hitting just .160 this season with a .219 on-base percentage. He still has an excellent 15.2 at-bat to home run ratio, but provides very little else at this stage of his career.
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The Phillies improved to 43-49 with a 4-2 win over the Mets on Saturday. Ryan Howard got the start over Tommy Joseph and delivered with a home run in the second inning. He now has 13 home runs and 28 RBI on the season, although is batting just .160.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is averaging a home run every 16 at-bats, but has struck out 71 times and walked only 16 times in 206 at-bats. With a dreadful .218 on-base percentage and less than stellar .597 OPS, Howard is on pace for his lowest number of at-bats in his Major League career.
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Ryan Howard is unlikely to face discipline from MLB as a result of his mention in an Al Jazeera report linking him to performance-enhancing drugs. (Source: Philly.com)
Fantasy Impact: Howard is one of several professional athletes mentioned in the video. Those involved have denied reports, and the league appears to be nearing a final decision as it wraps up its investigation into the matter.
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The Phillies had been playing good baseball of late, but got blowout by the Rockies on Thursday by the score of 11-2. Ryan Howard got the start for Tommy Joseph and knocked in both Phillies runs, going 2-for-4 with a home run. Howard now has 12 home runs and 27 RBI for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard was 1-for-6 this month this three strikeouts before Thursday's game. He's struck out 68 times in 196 at-bats, only 16 walks and an anemic .158 batting average. The one positive is that Howard is averaging a home run every 16 at-bats. He's likely to continue to see more bench time than playing time moving forward.
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Ryan Howard has not played much lately, but was 4-for-12 over his last three starts prior to Tuesday's game. He went without a hit in three at-bats in a 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks. On a positive, he drew two walks, including one in the ninth to give the Phillies what proved to be the winning run.
Fantasy Impact: Howard hit just .101 in May and only .141 in June, leaving him with an overall average of just .151 this season. Howard's playing time is sporadic at best and with an on-base percentage of .211 and OPS of .560, there is very little fantasy value.
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The Phillies have struggled for much of the past month, as has Ryan Howard, whose average had dipped to .140. Howard broke out some on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a home run. The blast was Howard's 11th this season and 367th of his career.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is on pace to hit 24 home runs, but only 50 RBI. HIs average is an abysmal .150 and his OPS is only .554. Tommy Joseph has been struggling, which could get Howard back into the lineup more regularly, unless the Phillies plan to give Andres Blanco more time at first base. Howard has very little fantasy value at this stage of his career with the exception of the occasional long ball.
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The Phillies broke out with 14 hits and 10 runs on Tuesday, yet dropped to 30-42 with a 14-10 loss to the Twins. Ryan Howard hit cleanup but continued to be a non-factor, going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. Howard's average has now dwindled to a anemic .140 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's numbers are an embarrassment, with an on-base percentage of .198 and OPS of .531. Howard is on pace to hit 23 home runs, but at this stage of his career, provides nothing else offensively. Owners that are desperate for occasional power might consider Howard, but most should avoid him at this point.
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The Phillies ended a losing skid with a 7-0 win over the Blue Jays on Monday. The majority of the starting lineup contributed in the win, including Ryan Howard, who belted his 10th home run of the season. He now has 21 RBI, but is still batting just .153 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard will likely be the designated hitter throughout the series against the Blue Jays. Tommy Joseph has seen most of the action at first base lately, despite struggling of late. Expect Howard to continue to bring the occasional burst of power, but don't expect much else from him at this point in his career.
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Howard has been replaced by the hot-hitting Tommy Joseph as the starting first baseman. (Source: CSN Philly)
Fantasy Impact: The former All-Star is barely a shadow of his old self and the Phillies decided it's time to move on. Howard shouldn't be on any fantasy roster. Joseph, however, is hitting the ball off the cover and is worth a speculative add with seven home runs in just 65 ABs while batting .323.
The Phillies broke through against the Cubs with a 3-2 win on Tuesday. Ryan Howard provided a big blow with his ninth home run of the season. The solo shot raised his RBI total to 20. He finished 1-for-3 with a walk and is now batting .153 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard started for the first time in a week. He's just 4-for-28 since May 24th with a home run and two RBI. Howard is on pace for 20 home runs and 55 RBI, but has a dreadful .217 on-base percentage and .570 OPS. Expect Tommy Joseph to get most of the playing time at first base moving forward, but Howard can still provide an occasional power boost.
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The Phillies dropped their sixth straight, a 7-2 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. Ryan Howard sat in favor of Tommy Joseph, but made a pinch hitting appearance in the ninth inning. Howard flew out to center to end the game and saw his average dip to .153 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is just 3-for-31 with 14 strikeouts over the last ten games. His on-base percentage is an anemic .214 and his OPS sits at .554. He's seen his playing time diminish in favor of Tommy Joseph and is not a good fantasy option at this point.
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The Phillies fell to the Cubs on Friday by the score of 5-2, despite a decent offensive production of 10 hits. Ryan Howard sat this one out in favor of Tommy Joseph, but made an appearance late. He struck out in his only at-bat and is now batting a dreadful .159 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's numbers across the board are very poor, with an on-base percentage of .224 and OPS of just .579. He'll probably be back in the lineup tomorrow, but should he continue to falter and Joseph show he can hit Major League pitching on a consistent basis, Howard may be seeing the bench more often than not.
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The Phillies have struggled offensively this weekend, scoring just a run on eight hits in two games, losing both of them. Ryan Howard is one of several who is struggling, going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and is now batting a paltry .161 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has now struck out 42 times in 118 at-bats. While he's still on pace to hit 30 home runs, he has only two doubles, is not drawing walks and is practically useless in any category besides home runs. Howard is 0-for-12 with five strikeouts in his last four games and could be due for a day off.
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Ryan Howard is not in the Phillies lineup on Tuesday against the Marlins. It is the second consecutive day Howard is out of the lineup.
Fantasy Impact: Just a standard bench day for Howard against a lefty in Wei-Yin Chen. He sat on Monday against another lefty, Adam Conley. Expect Howard to continue to be platooned all season.
The Phillies banged out 12 hits, but scored only four times in a 9-4 loss to the Reds on Sunday. Ryan Howard was one of only two starters without a hit, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a walk. Howard continues to struggle overall and is batting just .174 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard will likely continue to see the bulk of the time at first base no matter how bad he's hitting. Darin Ruf was sent to the minors and Tommy Joseph, although will see some time at first, has only one game of Major League experience under his belt. The only positive with Howard's game right now is that he's still capable of hitting the long ball, having left the park eight times this season.
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The Phillies managed just four hits in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Braves. Ryan Howard got one of those hits, belting a home run in the fifth inning. The home run was Howard's eighth home run of the season. He now has knocked in 16 runs, despite a batting average of .182.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has been all or nothing over the past ten games, going 3-for-25, all three of the hits home runs. He's struck out 37 times in 99 at-bats. Despite a pitiful batting average, Howard's on pace to hit 38 home runs, giving him significant fantasy value for those in need of power.
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Ryan Howard knocked in a run in the Phillies 4-3 win over the Marlins on Friday, but saw his average drop to .185 for the season after going 0-for-3. He also struck out for the 35th time in 92 at-bats. On a positive note, he has seven home runs and 15 RBI for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is one of the most frustrating players for fantasy owners. He's on pace for 37 home runs and nearly 80 RBI, but provides nothing else. One must wonder if he can keep up the home run base, given the fact he has struck out 38 percent of his at-bats. Owners with an abundance of power may wish to pass on Howard, but those in desperate need of the long ball would likely overlook the "all or nothing" production Howard has to offer.
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Howard is not in the starting lineup for Thursday afternoon's game against the Cardinals' lefty Jaime Garcia. Darin Ruf will play first base and bat cleanup. (Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Howard has homered in back-to-back games,but will sit on Thursday against a tough lefty. Howard is just 2-for-12 against lefties this season. The Phillies will play against another lefty on Friday when they face Wei-Yin Chen and Marlins.
The Phillies jumped out to a 4-0 lead on Wednesday against the Cardinals before falling by the score of 5-4. Ryan Howard provided the bulk of the offense for the Phillies, belting a three-run home run to center field. The home run was Howard's seventh and he now has 14 RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has been all or nothing lately, going 2-for-17 with two home runs and 12 strikeouts over his last five games. He's hitting just .195 for the season with 34 strikeouts in 84 at-bats. Owners who do not care about a low batting average may want to take a chance on Howard, who is on pace to belt 40 home runs.
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The Phillies improved to 16-11 with a 1-0 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday. The Phillies got just five hits, but got the big blow from Ryan Howard, who belted his sixth home run of the season. He also struck out twice in three at-bats and is now batting .190 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is having a strange season statistically. He's on pace to hit 36 home runs, but hit under .200 with nearly 200 strikeouts. Clearly at this stage of his career, Howard is an all-or-nothing, strikeout or bust kind of hitter. Owners should only consider Howard if desperate for power.
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The Phillies fell to the Cardinals on Monday by the score of 10-3, ending a six-game winning streak. Ryan Howard continued to struggle, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He has now struck out 30 times this season and is batting just .185.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has struck out eight times in 11 at-bats over the last three games. His on-base percentage is only .244 and has a woeful .627 OPS. Besides the occasional home run, Howard is useless at this stage of his career. Owners should only consider Howard if desperate at this point.
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On Friday, Ryan Howard was the hero hitting a walk-off home run, but since then he's struggled in a big way. He struck out three times on Sunday and six times in seven at-bats the last two games. The Phillies won on Sunday by the score of 2-1 to improve to 15-10 on the season, despite Howard's ineptitude at the plate.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is now batting just .195 for the season. He has struck out 28 times in 77 at-bats, with only seven walks. Howard can still provide a burst of occasional power, but little else at this stage of his career.
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By Kerry Kauffman
The Phillies got just seven hits on Saturday, yet came away with a 4-3 win over the Indians. The win improved the Phillies to 14-10 on the season. Ryan Howard, the hero on Friday, struggled at the plate, finishing 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Howard is now batting a slim .203 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard isn't drawing walks and continues his customary high strikeout total. The only positive for fantasy owners is that Howard still can hit the long ball. He's connect on five and is on pace to surpass 30 for the season.
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The Phillies improved to 13-10 with a 4-3, 11-inning win over the Cleveland Indians. Ryan Howard ended the game with a long home run into the right field seats. The home run was Howard's third hit of the night and fifth home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is batting only .214, but is carrying a solid .443 slugging percentage. He's on pace to belt 35 home runs, so owners can overlook the low average and high strikeout totals should Howard reach that mark.
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The Phillies have played beyond expectations thus far this season, completing a sweep of the Nationals on Thursday. The Phillies won by the score of 3-0, despite getting only six hits. Ryan Howard got one of those hits, in three at-bats, but is still batting only .185 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has struggled for the most part and has an on-base percentage of only .257 and slugging percentage of .369. He can still provide the occasional burst of power, but fantasy owners cannot expect much more at this stage.
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The Phillies are playing solid baseball, sitting with a 9-9 record this season. One player who has struggled for the most part is Ryan Howard, who went 1-for-4 on Saturday, but is batting just .196 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is not drawing walks and although has displayed some power, isn't doing enough on a consistent basis to warrant every day playing time in most leagues. He can still be a power threat against certain right-handed pitchers, so owners can pick and choose their spots to play him.
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The Phillies have struggled offensively all season, but put together a 10-hit attack in a 5-4 extra-inning win on Wednesday. Ryan Howard was not part of the offense, going 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. Howard's average dropped to an anemic .188 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is striking out at his customary high pace, but isn't walking either, as his .268 on-base percentage indicates. The only saving grace is that Howard still has some pop in his bat and can provide good fantasy value against right-handed pitching.
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The Phillies fell to the Mets on Monday by the score of 5-2. Ryan Howard got one of the Phillies seven hits and also walked, but struck out twice. Howard continues to struggle overall and is batting just .200 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is slugging .500, but is drawing relatively few walks and striking out at his typically high rate. No longer a top power threat, Howard still has some fantasy value versus right-handed pitching. Just don't count on him to be your top first baseman.
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The Phillies improved to 5-5 on the season with a 3-0 win over the Padres on Thursday. Ryan Howard provided a big blow with his third home run of the season. He also knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly, finishing 1-for-2 with a walk. Howard is now batting .214 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Although Howard has a low batting average and on-base percentage, he's been productive, owning a .536 slugging percentage this season. While he's likely to be unproductive versus left-hander and hit for a low batting average, Howard is still a legitimate power threat versus right-handed pitching.
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The Philadelphia Phillies avoided an 0-5 start with a 1-0 win over the New York Mets on Saturday. Ryan Howard provided the offense with a solo home run in the fifth inning, his second of the season. Howard also struck out twice and is batting .250 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard should continue to put up strong power numbers versus right-handed pitching. Since he will see little playing time versus left-handed pitching, don't expect more than 20 to 25 home runs on the season. Howard is still a solid power option when he's in the lineup.
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The Phillies fell to 0-3 following a 10-6 loss to the Reds on Thursday. Ryan Howard had a productive day, going 2-for-5 with his first home run this season and two RBI. Howard is now batting .333 in the early stages this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's home run was a shot to dead center field. He still has plenty of power against right-handed pitching and should still be capable of hitting 20 to 25 home runs, even without playing against many left-handers this season.
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The Phillies managed just six hits, falling to the Reds by the score of 6-2. Ryan Howard started and hit cleanup, but struggled both at the plate in the in the field. He committed a costly error in the first inning and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
Fantasy Impact: Howard, who will be in a platoon situation with Darin Ruf, cannot be expected to produce anywhere near his prime production. He has been in a downward spiral since his Achilles injury and a season of a .220 to .240 batting average with 20 home runs is the most likely result for 2016, probably his final as a Phillie.
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The Philadelphia Phillies pounded 15 hits in a 15-12 win over the Pirates on Friday. Ryan Howard provided a large part of the offense, going 3-for-4 with his second spring home run and five RBI. Howard had been struggling for the most part, so the game on Friday is a good sign moving forward.
Fantasy Impact: Howard will likely end up in a platoon situation with Darin Ruf this season. Howard has not hit well against left-handed pitching in years and was woeful last season. Since Howard is still a power threat against right-handers, he has some decent fantasy value as a later pick.
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The Phillies continue strong play this spring, defeating the Yankees by the score of 3-0. Ryan Howard knocked in one of the runs, an finished 1-for-3 with a double. Howard was the designated hitter, while Darin Ruf played first base.
Fantasy Impact: Howard continues to be a power threat against right-handed pitching, but is woeful against lefties. He will platoon with Darin Ruf this season. Expect 20 home runs, but a low batting average and high strikeout totals.
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The Phillies fell to the Nationals on Monday, despite belting three home runs. Ryan Howard went deep for the second straight game. The home run was Howard's 23rd of the season and he now has 77 RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is having a power surge of late, so he could be a good option at first base down the stretch. Owners should be aware that Howard likely wont contribute in terms of batting average and on-base percentage.
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The Phillies used a 12-hit attack to defeat the Cubs on Sunday by the score of 7-4. Ryan Howard provided a big blow with a two-run home run. He knocked in three runs in the game and is now batting .228.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has 22 home runs this season and increased his OPS to .715. While no longer the threat he was in his prime, Howard still get provide power in bursts. Owners who are strong in other categories may want to consider Howard for the stretch run.
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The Phillies got just six hits on Saturday, but defeated the Cubs by the score of 7-5. Ryan Howard, who didn't start the game, had a RBI double as a pinch hitter. He stayed in the game and finished 1-for-2 and is now batting .228 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard now has 29 doubles, 21 home runs and 73 RBI this season. He's not seeing as much playing time, sitting against left-handed pitching. Howard can still provide some solid numbers in power categories, but offers little else in terms of fantasy value.
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The Phillies dropped both games of a doubleheader on Friday, scoring only four runs in both games combined. Ryan Howard continues to struggle, going 1-for-8 with a double and two strikeouts. He is 1-for-35 over his last nine games and is batting .227 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has 28 doubles and 21 home runs for the season, but his on-base percentage is a dismal .276 and his OPS is barely over .700. Owners should look elsewhere for help at first base down the stretch.
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The Phillies struggled to just four hits in an 8-1 loss to the Braves on Wednesday. Ryan Howard failed to get a hit in four at-bats. He's now gone 0-for-27 over hit last seven games and is batting .228 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is having an all-or-nothing type of season. He has 49 extra-base hits in 451 at-bats, but has just 27 walks and 134 strikeouts. While he still has some power, Howard provides little else in terms of fantasy value.
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The Phillies defeated the Braves on Tuesday by the score of 5-0. Of the nine hits the Phillies accumulated, Ryan Howard had none, finishing 0-for-4. He's 0-for-23 over his last six starts and his batting average is at .230 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's on-base percentage is only .281 and his OPS is down to .717. At this stage of the season, Howard is showing very little in terms of fantasy value and hasn't hit a homer run since August 25.
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The Phillies got just six hits and fell to the Atlanta Braves on Monday by the score of 7-2. Ryan Howard continues to struggle, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Howard is 0-for-19 over his last five games and is batting .233 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is seeing less playing time, sitting against most left-handed starters. He doesn't draw walks and while he still has power, it's been sporadic. There are better options at first base for the stretch run.
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The Phillies outhit the Red Sox, 11-10 yet lost the game by the score of 7-5. Ryan Howard continues to struggle, going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. Howard is just 2-for-22 over his last seven games with no extra-base hits or RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is batting only .235 for the season. His on-base percentage is a dreadful .285 and his OPS is at .730. He can still supply bursts of power, but has very little fantasy value beyond that.
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The Phillies fell to the New York Mets on Wednesday by the score of 9-4. Although the Phillies got 10 hits, Ryan Howard was shut down, going 0-for-4. Howard only saw eight pitches i those four at-bats and his average dropped to .237 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is just 2-for-17 over his last six games with no extra-base hits. He's on pace to hit 25 home runs, but his walk total is way down, contributing to an anemic .288 on-base percentage. The are better fantasy options down the stretch for those struggling at first base.
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The Phillies continue to struggle, falling to the Mets on Wednesday by the score of 9-4. Ryan Howard continues to swing the bat well for the Phillies, going 2-for-5 with a run scored Howards is now batting .242 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is 8-for-18 over his last four starts with two home runs and seven RBI. He's struggled most of the year in terms of batting average, but has battled his way back to respectability for a power hitter. Owners may consider playing Howard daily while he's hot.
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The Phillies three home runs and 11 hits on Monday, but got pummeled by the Mets, 16-7. Ryan Howard homered and drove in three for the Phillies. He finished 3-for-5 and raised his batting average to 240 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard now has 20 home runs and 70 RBI for the season. His on-base percentage is only .285 but has a solid OPS of .743. While not a top-tier fantasy first baseman anymore, Howard can still provide solid numbers in the power categories.
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The Phillies pounded 11 hits in a 7-1 win over the Marlins on Friday. Ryan Howard played a key role in the game, going 3-for-5 with three doubles and two RBI. Howard is now batting .238 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's overall numbers aren't what they were a few years ago prior to his Achilles injury, but he still is a good power option at first base. Owners just shouldn't expect much in other categories.
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The Phillies managed just seven hits in a 4-2 loss to the Brewers on Saturday. Ryan Howard collected two of those hits in four at-bats. He also knocked in a run and struck out twice. Howard is now batting .235 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: The two hits and two strikeouts continue Howard's pattern of "all or nothing" hitting. While he likely wont ever again hit for high batting average, Howard still provides ample power at the first base position.
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Ryan Howard struggled in the Phillies 4-2 win over the Padres on Saturday. Batting fifth in the lineup, Howard went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a walk. Howard as struck out 11 times in his last 21 at-bats and is hitting .236 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is becoming more and more like this generation's Dave Kingman. Howard has been basically all or nothing, providing power or striking out. His on-base percentage and batting average remain less then desirable Howard's only value at this point in his career is some power outbursts.
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The Phillies used the long ball in defeating the Padres on Friday, 4-3. Ryan Howard was one who connected, belting his 19th home run of the year in the 6th inning. It was his only hit in five at-bats and is now batting .237 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard now has 63 RBI on the season and is on pace to hit between 25 and 30 home runs and knock in over 90 runs. While his batting average and on-base average leave a lot to be desired, Howard is still a decent power option at first base.
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The Phillies managed 13 hits in a wild one against the Dodgers on Thursday, but lost by the score of 10-8. Ryan Howard broke out of a two-game slump, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. Howard raised his average to .238 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard struck out twice and continues to fan at a high rate. But he's knocking in runs and is still on pace to hit between 25 and 30 home runs. He's likely to get days off against the toughest lefties, but is still a decent power option at first base.
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The Phillies fell to the Dodgers on Wednesday by the score of 4-3. The Phillies managed just six hits, none off the bat of Ryan Howard, who struck out twice in four at-bats. Howard has struck out five times over the past two games and is not batting .235 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has cooled off of late, going 0-for-8 in the last two games versus the Dodgers. While Howard likely wont ever reach the upper echelon status again at first base, he can still provide bursts of power when he's hot.
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The Phillies enjoyed a 10-hit attack in a 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday. Ryan Howard was not part of the act, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Howard is now batting .238 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard had been swinging a hot bat prior to Tuesday's game. He is still on pace to hit 27 home runs and knock in 90 runs. Owners can expect some days off against tough lefties, but Howard still is a solid power option when hot.
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The Phillies fell to the Braves on Sunday by the score of 4-2. Despite the loss, the Phillies are 12-3 since the All-Star break. Ryan Howard went 2-for-4 with a run scored. He continues to a hot bat and is now batting .241 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's on-base percentage is creeping up towards .300 and has an OPS of .756. While his numbers are below his career averages, Howard is having a solid season in terms of power and can still help fantasy owners in power categories.
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The Phillies improved to 12-2 since the All-Star break with a 12-2 pounding of the Braves on Saturday. Ryan Howard had a big night, going 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, two runs scored and a walk. He's now batting .238 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard as hit safely in his last seven games, raising his average 19 points in the process. He's walked six times in that span, after drawing only 15 walks in his first 88 games. Given the fact that Howard has been streaky, owners should play him every day while he's hot.
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The Phillies got a big offensive output on Friday, particularly in the middle of the order. Ryan Howard went 2-for-3 with a double, four RBI, two runs scored and two walks. Howard is now batting .232 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has knocked in 11 over his last five games, raising his total to 59 for the season. He's been streaky this season, but fantasy owners should ride him while he's hot.
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Thu, Jul 30th 10:16pm EDT
By Kerry Kauffman
The Phillies got 12 hits in a 4-1 win over the Braves on Tuesday. Ryan Howard contributed, going 1-for-3 with a walk and RBI. Howard now has 55 RBI, despite batting just .228.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is on pace to knock in around 90 runs and belt 30 homers. Owners who need power and can overlook Howard's poor average and on-base percentage may want to trade to him.
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The Phillies fell to the Blue Jays on Wednesday, 8-2. Ryan Howard had the only RBI for the Phillies, his 54th of the season. He finished 1-for-4 and is now batting ..227.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is still on pace to hit 30 home runs and knock in 86. While he likely will never contribute much anymore in batting average and on-base percentage, owners can expect power outbursts.
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The Phillies defeated the Blue Jays on Tuesday by the score of 3-2, despite getting just six hits. Ryan Howard got one of those hits, in four at-bats, but also struck out three times. He's now batting .227 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's game typifies the kind of season he's had. While still supplying good power, Howard will have games in which he cannot put the bat on the ball. Don't expect much in terms of batting average or on-base percentage from Howard at this stage of his career.
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The Phillies pounded the Cubs on Sunday, 11-5 to complete a three-game sweep. Ryan Howard got in on the action, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Howard now has 18 home runs and is batting .226 this season.
Fantasy Impact: While Howard's batting average and on-base percentage remain low, he's regained his power stroke of late. He's now on pace to hit 29 home runs and knock in 86 runs.
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The Phillies got three runs in the third inning on a Ryan Howard home run. It was Howard's 19th home run of the season.The Phillies went on to win 5-0 behind a no-hitter by Cole Hamels. Howard finished 2-for-4 and is now batting .223 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has been swinging the bat better lately, but still cannot be counted on to provide much in terms of batting average and on-base percentage. He does have a chance to hit 30 home runs, so he's still a power threat.
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The Phillies continue to play well this second half, defeating the Cubs 5-3 in 10 innings on Friday. Although the Phillies got 12 hits, Ryan Howard struggled, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He's now batting .219 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard continues to be an '"all or nothing" type of hitter. His on-base percentage is only .264 and although he's had some power outbursts, is slugging only .433.
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The Phillies won their fifth in their last six games on Wednesday, defeating the Rays, 5-4. They did so without a contribution from Ryan Howard, who went 0-for-5. Howard continues to struggle in terms of batting average and is hitting just .221 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard should continue to see the bulk of the action at first base, except against tough left-handed pitchers. At this stage of his career, Howard wont provide much in terms of fantasy value, except the occasional power outburst.
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The Phillies struggled offensively on Tuesday, managing just four hits in a 1-0 loss to the Rays. Ryan Howard particularly struggled, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Howard is now batting .224 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard still shows bursts of power, but his on-base percentage of .269 is poor and his OPS is a mediocre .711. There are better fantasy options at first base.
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The Phillies hit three home runs in their 8-7 win over the Miami Marlins. Ryan Howard hit one of those home runs, his 16th of the season. It was Howard's only hit in three at-bats and is now batting .227 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has an on-base percentage of just .273 and OPS of .721. He is on pace to hit 28 home runs and drive in 83 runs. Howard can still provide decent power at the first base position, but don't expect much else from him at this stage of his career.
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The Phillies made the most of five hits on Saturday in defeating the Marlins, 3-1. Ryan Howard got the Phillies on the board in the first on an RBI single. It was Howard's only hit in three at-bats. He's now batting .226 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has hit safely in five straight games and it was his first game in the last eight in which he hasn't struck out. Howard continues to walk at such an alarmingly low rate. Owners shouldn't expect much out of Howard with the exception of occasional power outbursts.
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The Phillies earned their 30th win of the season on Friday, the final Major League team to do so. They managed nine hits in a 6-3 victory over the Marlins. Ryan Howard got one of those hits and knocked in a run in four at-bats. He's now batting .226 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard struck out twice, raising his total to 93 for the season. Howard has a poor .270 on-base percentage, which is not helped by the fact he's only drawn 15 walks this season. Howard can still provide some decent power numbers, but expect very little else from him.
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The Phillies continue their losing ways, falling to the Giants on Sunday, 4-2. Ryan Howard provided the offensive for the Phillies, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. He now has 45 RBI and is batting .226 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Considering the fact that the Phillies have struggled offensively, Howard's 45 RBI total is decent. He will never provide much in batting average or on-base percentage, but Howard is still a decent power option and run producer.
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The Phillies fell to the Giants on Saturday, 8-5. Ryan Howard provided much of the offense for the Phillies, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. The home run was Howard's 15th of the season. He's now batting .222.
Fantasy Impact: Howard continues to display "all-or-nothing" performances at the plate. He struck out twice to raise his total to 90. A more startling figure is that he's only walked 15 times. Howard's on pace to hit nearly 30 home runs, but expect little else in terms of fantasy value.
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The Phillies managed just two hits and got shut out by the Dodgers for the second straight game on Thursday night. Ryan Howard got one of the Phillies' hits in three at-bats. He's now batting .218 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's on-base percentage is.265 and has a less than impressive .698 OPS. Howard has a decent home run total of 14, but has walked only 15 times. He's still a decent power option at first base, but will provide very little else.
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The Phillies got 11 hits on Monday, yet fell to the Dodgers, 10-7. Ryan Howard provided a big blow for the Phillies with his 14th home run of the season. It was his only hit in four at-bats and is now batting .218 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard also struck out twice in the game and continues his "all-or-nothing" at the plate. His on-base percentage is just .265, but is on pace for nearly 30 home runs. Howard's fantasy value is limited to his power production.
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The Phillies needed 10 innings to defeat the Atlanta Braves on Sunday by the score of 4-0. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Phillies. Ryan Howard knocked in the first run, but struggled overall, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's batting average has dipped to .217 and his OPS is down to .689. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is an abysmal 84-to-15. Howard still will provide some power, but provides little else in terms of fantasy value.
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The Phillies pounded 16 hits on Thursday, but still fell to the Brewers, 9-8. Ryan Howard got one of the Phillies' hits in five at bats. He also knocked in a run and scored a run. Howard is batting just .224 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is on pace to hit 26 home runs and drive in 74 runs. While those are respectable power numbers, his batting average, on-base percentage and strikeout-to-walk ratio are poor. There are better options at first base for owners struggling at the position.
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The Phillies have been getting little production of late from Ryan Howard, who went 1-for-5 in the Phillies 9-5 loss to the Brewers. Howard now has just six hits in his last 38 at-bats and is batting .225 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard struggled to a .189 batting average in June with three home runs and 29 strikeouts in 90 at-bats. He has respectable power numbers of 17 doubles and 13 home runs, but has an abysmal 81-to-15 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
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The Phillies managed just eight hits in a 4-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday. Ryan Howard was one of the Phillies who struggled, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. Howard's averaged dropped to .225 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is likely to see a day or two off this weekend, particularly if the Phillies face a tough left-handed pitcher. Howard can still provide some bursts of power, but provides very little fantasy value in other categories.
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The Phillies dropped a 7-4 decision to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The Phillies managed to collect nine hits in the contest, none off the bat of Ryan Howard, who finished 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. Howard is now batting .227 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is in a bit of a slump, going 3-for-18 with seven strikeouts in his last five games. Howard is on pace to hit a respectable 27 home runs, but has walked only 14 times. Howard will provide little in terms of fantasy value outside of home run power.
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The Phillies fell to the Washington Nationals in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader, 3-2. Ryan Howard struggled, going 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts. Howard is now batting .229 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is providing little for fantasy owners, with the exception of some decent power numbers. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is terrible and has an on-base percentage of only .270. Expect more of all-or-nothing from Howard the rest of the way.
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The Phillies fell to the Yankees on Wednesday by the score of 10-2. The loss dropped the Phillies to 26-48 on the season. Ryan Howard, playing as the designated hitter, went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Howard is now batting .231 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Both of Howard's hits today were doubles. He's putting together a good season in power categories, on pace for 37 doubles and 28 home runs. His on-base percentage is just .271, well below his career mark of .351.
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The Phillies pounded Yankees pitching for the second straight game in an 11-6 win on Tuesday. Ryan Howard was one of the few Phillies who struggled, going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. Howard is now batting .227 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has shown signs of power of old, but has been inconsistent and has a terrible strikeout-to-walk ratio. His on-base percentage is just .267, so owners are likely to get little out of Howard beyond home run output.
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The Phillies managed just six hits in a 10-1 thrashing at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals. Ryan Howard, who had homered in each of the last two games, went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Howard is now batting .232 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is on pace for a 30-home run season, but is showing little in any other statistical category. His on-base-percentage is just .274 and has a terrible strikeout-to-walk ratio of 71-to-12.
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The Phillies pounded out 11 hits, but lost to the Cardinals on Friday, 12-4. Ryan Howard provided the bulk of the offense with a three-run home run. He finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk. Howard is now batting .236 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: A streaky hitter, Howard has now homered in each of the past two games. He has 13 home runs and 33 RBI on the season, while posting an OPS of .749. Howard's still a viable power option at first base, but don't expect much in any other statistical category.
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The Phillies got just five hits in their 2-1 win over the Orioles. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak. Ryan Howard provided all of the offense for the Phillies, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Howard is now batting .236 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard now has 12 home runs and 30 RBI this season. He's slugging .471 and has an OPS of .747. Howard is still a viable power option at first base, but will provide little in any other fantasy categories.
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The Phillies lost to the Orioles on Wednesday, 6-4. The loss was the ninth straight for the Phillies. Ryan Howard struggled in the defeat, striking out three times in four at-bats. He did get a double and is now batting .230 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has now struck out seven times in his last 10 at-bats. While Howard continues to struggle, he's likely to remain in the cleanup spot, although he might not have a great deal of RBI opportunities with a lineup that is struggling to get men on base.
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The Phillies got pummeled on Tuesday, 19-3. They got outscored 51-14 during the eight game road trip, losing all eight games. Ryan Howard struggled Tuesday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. He's now batting .229 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has homered just once in his last 19 games. He's struck out 66 times with only 11 walks. At this point in his career, it appears Howard will provide little with the exception of occasional bursts of power.
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The Phillies got shutout again by the Pirates on Sunday, 1-0. It was the second 1-0 shutout defeat this weekend. Ryan Howard got one of the Phillies six hits and finished 1-for-4. He's batting .236 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard was hot last month but he slowed down of late. He's still on pace for around 27 home runs, but his batting average and on-base percentage remain low. Don't expect much from Howard other than some solid power numbers.
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The Phillies continue to struggle on the road, losing to the Pirates on Saturday by the score of 4-3. Ryan Howard particularly struggled, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. His average is now .236 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's season has pretty much been all or nothing. He's struck out 62 times with only 10 walks. His on-base percentage is just .276, but is on pace for a respectable 28 home runs and is a good power option at first base.
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The Phillies banged out 10 hits, yet lost to the Reds on Monday, 6-4. Ryan Howard went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. He also struck out once and his average for the season is now .245.
Fantasy Impact: Howard continues to provide power and drive in runs, despite the relatively low batting average and on-base percentage. Expect continued solid overall production for the 35-year old first baseman.
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Ryan Howard collected two of the Phillies 10 hits in their 6-4 win over the Giants. Howard went 2-for-4 with his 13th double and a run scored. He's now batting .245 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard continues to produce in the power department. He's on pace for more than 30 doubles and 30 home runs for the first time since 2011.
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The Phillies managed to get just six hits in a 5-4 loss to the Giants on Friday. Ryan Howard got two of those hits, including his 11th home run of the season. He drove in two and is now batting .239 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's home run was his first since May 23rd. He's still on pace for 32 home runs, which would be his highest total since he hit 33 home runs in 2011. Owners can't expect much in batting average or on-base percentage, but should be able to count on Howard for significant power.
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The Phillies defeated the Reds in extra innings on Wednesday, 5-4. Ryan Howard struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. He did walk and score a run and his average is now .239 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard provides little fantasy value outside of his power. He's walked only nine times, for a .281 on-base percentage, but is on pace for 30 home runs. Fantasy owners can expect all or nothing from Howard moving forward.
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The Phillies fell for the sixth straight game on Saturday, this time a 5-2 decision to the Rockies. Ryan Howard drove in one of the runs with a double. He finished 1-for-4 with a strikeout. He's now batting .250 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has just a .291 on-base percent in large part to having walked only nine times this season. On a positive, he's on pace for 32 home runs and is slugging .506. Expect much of the same from Howard moving forward.
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Ryan Howard has hit well lately, but struggled in the Phillies 5-4 loss to the Mets on Tuesday. He went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts. Howard is batting .261 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has struck out 48 times and walked only eight this season. On a positive note, he's on pace for 34 home runs and 81 RBI. His on-base percentage is .304 and his slugging percentage is .529. Expect Howard to continue to put up strong power numbers the rest of the season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies pounded 11 hits in their 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Ryan Howard played a key role, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Howard now has 10 home runs and is hitting .268 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has an OPS of .865 this season and is on pace for 36 home runs. Although he's struck out 43 times versus eight walks this season, Howard is looking more like the power threat he was in his prime.
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The Phiillies fell to the Rockies on Thursday, 7-3. Ryan Howard provided some of the offensive with his ninth home run of season. It was his only hit in four at-bats. Howard's average now sits at .257 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has been hitting for the most power since the 2011 season. He's on pace for 34 home runs and 80 RBI. Howard has struck out 41 times and has walked only eight, but fantasy owners should feel comfortable using Howard as a power threat at first base.
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Ryan Howard played a big part in the Phillies 4-2 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. He went 3-for-5 with a home run, RBI and two runs scored. Howard leads the Phillies with eight home runs this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 12-for-27 with two home runs and five RBI. Howard has raised his average to .252 and his slugging percentage to .507.
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The Phillies fell to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, 6-5. Ryan Howard, who has been hitting well, went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Howard has now struck out 38 times in 131 at-bats this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's average dropped to .244, but he leads the Phillies in home runs and in RBI. While he cannot be expected to hit 40 home runs, Howard should be good for 25 to 30 home runs and 80-plus RBI this season.
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Ryan Howard went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Phillies 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The win was the sixth straight for the Phillies, their longest streak since 2012. Howard is now hitting .252 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has nine hits in his last 18 at-bats over the past five games. Howard has only walked eight times compared to 35 strikeouts, but has increased his slugging percentage to .488. Owners should continue to ride Howard while he's hot.
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The Phillies defeated the Diamondbacks on Saturday behind a 13-hit outburst. The 7-5 win was the fourth straight for the Phillies. Ryan Howard got in on the action, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Howard is hitting .238 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Despite striking out two more times, Howard continues to produce in the power categories. He has seven home runs and 18 RBI this season. Howard is on pace for his first 30-home run season since 2011.
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, 4-3. Ryan Howard played a role, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Howard is hitting .231 and leads the Phillies with 17 RBI this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has walked only eight times and struck out 33, but is on pace for 31 home runs and 74 RBI. At this stage of his career, Howard is unlikely to hit for a high average, but is still a good power option at first base.
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Ryan Howard broke a mini-slump with a 3-for-4 performance in the Phillies 4-2 win over the Pirates on Thursday. Howard hit his seventh home run of the season and raised his batting average to .230 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard leads the Phillies in home runs and in RBI. While he will still strike out a lot and likely not hit above .250 for the season, Howard is on pace to hit 30 runs and remains a solid power option at first base.
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, 3-2. Ryan Howard went 0-for-3 in the game with a strikeout. He has just one hit in his last five games and his batting average is now .211.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has cooled off since his recent power surge. He's still leading the Phillies in home runs with six and tied for the team lead in RBI with Chase Utley with 15. Howard has made more contact over the past five games, having struck out only three times.
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Ryan Howard went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the Phiilies 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Howard is now 1-for-12 over the last four games and is batting .217 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Despite the low batting average, Howard leads the Phillies with six home runs and is tied with Chase Utley for the club lead in RBI with 15. It's unlikely that Howard will hit much for average the rest of the season, but fantasy owners can still expect solid power numbers.
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Ryan Howard went 0-for-4 on Sunday in the Phillies 7-4 loss to the New York Mets. Howard, who had been hitting the ball well of late with eight hits in his last 16 at-bats, is now batting .222 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard, despite the low batting average and high strikeout rate, is on pace for nearly 30 home runs and 80 RBI this season. While not the numbers Howard produced in his prime, he's still a good power option at first base.
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The Philadelphia Phillies got their 11th win of the season with a 3-1 decision over the New York Mets. Ryan Howard was a key factor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Howard is now batting .234 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has been hot of late with eight hits in his last 15 at-bats. He's homered in back-to-back games and owners should feel confident keeping Howard in the lineup for the foreseeable future.
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The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, 7-5. Ryan Howard went 3-for-4 with a home run in the loss. Howard raised his batting average to .220 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard increased his slugging percentage to a respectable .462, although his on-base percentage is just .276. Howard is no on pace for 30 home runs this season, so fantasy owners should begin feeling more confident inserting Howard into the lineup.
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The Philadelphia Phillies managed just three hits in a 9-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Ryan Howard got one of this hits and finished 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout. Howard is now batting .195 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard briefly raised his batting average above .200 before dropping to .195. He has four home runs but has struggled for much of the first month of the season. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is poor. Owners can expect decent power, but likely a low batting average for Howard much of the season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday with a 6-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Ryan Howard was a key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. He's now batting .193 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard, despite hit sub .200 average, has nine extra base hits and 12 RBI this season. He's struck out 26 times with just five walks in 83 at-bats. Expect much of the same from Howard, low batting average and contact with some bursts of power thrown in.
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Ryan Howard went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Phillies 7-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The Phillies fell to a dismal 8-17 on the season and Howard's batting average dropped to .177.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has four home runs and ten RBI this season, but has struck out 24 times and walked just five times this season. It's been all or nothing for Howard and fantasy owners can expect much of the same.
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The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, 5-2. Ryan Howard accounted for one of the Phillies' runs with his fourth home run of the season. He finished 1-for-4 and is hitting .191 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is back in the cleanup spot and although still batting under .200, he has appeared to regain his home run stroke. Howard will continue to strikeout and possibly hit for a low average, but he's a viable power option at first base moving forward.
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves on Sunday by the score of 5-4. Ryan Howard provided the big blow for the Phillies with a three-run home run in the first inning. The home run was Howard's third of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has now hit three home runs in the last five games. He's struck out 18 times with just four walks in 57 at bats and is still hitting under .200. Despite his overall totals, it appears Howard has come out of his early season slump.
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The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, 5-2. Ryan Howard accounted for both Phillies' runs with a two-run home run. Howard finished 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. He's now hitting .189 for the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has homered twice in the last four games after going the first 14 games without a home run. Although still hitting under .200, Howard appears to be breaking out of the early season slump.
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The Phillies earned their sixth win of the season with a 1-0 decision over the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Ryan Howard was a non-factor in the game, going 0-for-4 batting out of the number five hole. Howard is now without a hit in his last seven at bats.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is hitting just .180 on the season with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored. His on-base percentage of .226 and OPS of .526 are less than stellar. Fantasy owners may want to consider another option at first base for the time being.
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Ryan Howard hit his first home run of the season on Tuesday, but went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the Phillies 6-1 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday. Howard is now hitting .196 on the season and has struck out 17 times in 46 at-bats.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has scored just two runs and walked three times so far this season. He likely will get a day off sometime this week and fantasy owners must consider whether or not to keep waiting for Howard to break out of his early season slump.
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, 7-3. Ryan Howard was a key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The home run was the first of the season for Howard, who is now hitting .209 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard appears to be slowly breaking out of his early season slump, having hit safely in five of his last seven games. He still has walked only three times with 16 strikeouts in 43 at-bats.
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Ryan Howard went 1-for-4 in the Phillies 4-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. He also struck out twice to increase his total to 15 in 40 at-bats this season. Howard has still yet to hit a home run or score a run.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is hitting just .175 with a .250 slugging percentage and a woeful .464 OPS. The day off on Monday may do Howard some good before the Phillies open a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.
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The Phillies snapped a six-game losing streak on Saturday with a 5-3 win over the Nationals, but Ryan Howard continued to struggle. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a walk. His batting average now stands at .167.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has yet to hit a home run or score a run through 12 games of the season. He's also struck out 13 times, with just two walks in 36 at-bats. Expect Howard to get a day off soon.
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The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Washington Nationals on Friday by the score of 7-2. The Phillies managed just seven hits, one of which from Ryan Howard, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI. Howard struck out two times and is hitting just .176 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has yet to hit a home run and has struck out 12 times in 34 at-bats this season. Howard has an anemic .265 slugging percent and OPS of .465.
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Thu, Apr 16th 9:52pm EDT
By Kerry Kauffman
Ryan Howard moved to the number seven hole in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Struggling for the most part this season, Howard went 1-for-3 with a walk and is now batting .167 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has yet to hit a home run this season and has only two extra base hits. Howard's line is woeful thus far, with a .194 on-base percentage and .267 slugging percentage. At this point, fantasy owners should look elsewhere at first base until Howard breaks out of his slump.
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The Phialdelphia Phillies managed just seven hits in their 6-5 loss to the New York Mets. While Chase Utley was hot, Ryan Howard was cold, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. Howard is now batting .148 with no walks and 10 strikeouts this season.
Fantasy Impact: With Howard's struggles continuing, you may see Darin Ruf starting to see more playing time at first base. Howard has the potential to break out, but until he starts hitting, fantasy owners may be wise to look elsewhere at first base.
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The Philadelphia Phillies dropped the final of a weekend series against the Washington Nationals, 4-3. Ryan Howard struggled, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. He was replaced later in the game with Darin Ruf. Howard is now hitting .150 this season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard hasn't hit a home run yet and has no walks in 20 at-bats. While he's struggling, Howard will likely continue to play the majority of the games, getting days off only against some left-handed pitchers.
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The Philadelphia Phillies improved to 3-2 with a 3-2 win over Washington Nationals on Saturday. Ryan Howard played a key role, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Howard has started the season slowly and is hitting .188 after the first five games.
Fantasy Impact: The two doubles are a good sign for Howard and fantasy owners who have him in their lineup. Note that Howard left the game for a pinch runner and Chase Utley took over at first base. Howard could be removed often late in the game for a defensive replacement.
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, 4-1. The Phillies managed just six hits and several players struggled. One was Ryan Howard, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Howard is now 1-for-8 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Howard will look to break out tomorrow in the final game of the three-game series against the Red Sox. Howard's not likely to get great pitches to hit unless he gets protection in the number five hole in the lineup.
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The Philadelphia Phillies managed just three hits in an 8-0 blowout to the Boston Red Sox on opening day. Ryan Howard, who struggled for much of the spring, went 1-for-4 with a double.
Fantasy Impact: Howard will be back in the lineup in his familiar number four hole tomorrow night in the second game of the series. Rick Porcello, 15-game winner a season ago, will be on the mound for the Red Sox.
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Ryan Howard has undoubtedly struggled at this plate this spring. While he's hit three home runs, Howard has been hitting under .200. He finished the spring on a positive, going 1-for-2 with a run scored and a walk. Howard finished Grapefruit League play with a .176 batting average in 74 at-bats.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is penciled in at the cleanup spot, behind Chase Utley and ahead of Carlos Ruiz. Should Ben Revere, Odubel Herrera and Utley produce, Howard will have plenty of RBI opportunities. He's likely not to hit for a high average, but should still be productive in home runs and RBI. Expect Howard to be a good, but not spectacular fantasy first baseman this season.
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With just a game remaining in Grapefruit League play, Ryan Howard has yet to consistently find his stroke. He struggled again on Friday, going 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts. Howard's batting average in Grapefruit League play stands at .167.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has now struck out 24 times in 72 at-bats this spring with just four walks. There is a lot of pressure on Howard to return close to the power hitting threat he was several years ago. Howard likely will be a decent power option, but no longer a top-tier fantasy first baseman.
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There's no secret to anyone that's been watching the Phillies that Ryan Howard has struggled for most of the spring. He went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts against the Braves on Wednesday. While Howard has hit a few home runs, his average sits at .179 and has struck out 22 times in 67 at bats and has and OPS under .600.
Fantasy Impact: It's hard to envision Howard regaining the form he once had and is no longer an upper echelon power threat. While he can still provide some power, don't expect Howard to hit for average or surpass the 30-home run mark this season.
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Ryan Howard continues to struggle at the plate, as he's has been tinkering with his batting stance this spring. Howard went 0-for-3 with 2 strikeouts against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. He walked twice and scored two runs, but has struck out 20 times in 63 at bats and has an OPS of under .600.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's overall offensive production has been in a downward spiral since his Achilles injury a few years ago. He hit 23 home runs last season, but appears to have very little fantasy value at this stage of his career if he isn't hitting the long ball.
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The Phillies and the Detroit Tigers played to a 4-4 deadlock in Grapefruit League play on Sunday. Ryan Howard struggled once again, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He's now hitting .190 this spring with16 strikeouts and just one walk in 58 at bats.
Fantasy Impact: While Grapefruit League statistics can be misleading, there's no question that Howard's struggles have gone beyond this spring. Although he hit 23 home runs and drove in 95 runs last season, his numbers have been down the past few seasons and he's no longer a top power thread.
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The Philadelphia Phillies managed just 5 hits in a 10-0 pounding at the hands of the New York Yankees on Friday. Ryan Howard was one of many Phillies who struggled, going 0-for-2 with 3 men left on base. Howard's average in Grapefruit League play dipped to .200.
Fantasy Impact: Howard still has power, but it's clear he's not the same player he was a few years ago. At this stage of his career, Howard is strictly a one-dimensional player. Since his batting average has been in decline, Howard has limited fantasy value if he's struggling hitting the long ball.
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Ryan Howard has struggled the last few season, hitting a combined .233 with 50 home runs and 384 strikeouts in 1,115 at bats. Howard has continued to struggle this spring and went 0-for-4 on Thursday to lower his average to .208 this spring.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has 11 hits this spring, 3 of them home runs. But he's only walked once and struck out 16 times in 53 at bats. Howard still has power, but his days of being an top tier slugger appear to be over. Howard also has very little fantasy value other than in the power categories.
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The Philadelphia Phillies banged out 13 hits during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. One of those was a home run from Ryan Howard, his third of the spring. Howard went 1-for-4 in the game and his batting average is .217 in Grapefruit League play.
Fantasy Impact: While Howard has displayed some power this spring (3 home runs in 46 at bats), he's struck out 13 times, with only 1 walk and has a .614 OPS. Howard has struggled since an Achilles injury a few seasons ago. Howard's not a premier power threat that he once was, but should still be a decent power option entering the start of the season.
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Ryan Howard went 0-for-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday to drop his Grapefruit League batting average to .225. He's shown signs of the power he possessed in his prime, but has also struggled at times. Howard has 7 RBI in 9 hits this spring, but has struck out 12 times in 40 at bats.
Fantasy Impact: Howard will start the season at first base for the Phillies, barring an unexpected trade. Howard still has some power, but is not longer an upper echelon power threat that he once was. Expect Howard to hit between 25 and 30 home runs this season, but have little impact in other categories.
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The Phillies managed just 5 hits on Tuesday in their 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Ryan Howard, who homered in two of the last three games, struggled. He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, as his average fell to .235 in Grapefruit League play.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has been tinkering with a new batting stance this season in hopes to turn over his downward spiral over the past few seasons. Howard hit 23 home runs and knocked in 95 runs last season. Howard should still put up decent power numbers for a first baseman, but he's unlikely to elevate his game back to upper echelon status.
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Although the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Baltimore Orioles by the score of 16-4, there were a few positives to take from the game. One was the hitting of Ryan Howard, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk. Howard homered in each of the two previous games and is now hitting .258 this spring.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is trying to bounce back from a somewhat poor 2014 in which he hit just .223 with a .690 OPS. He did hit 23 home runs and 95 RBI, but those numbers are significantly down from just a few seasons ago. Howard should be a good fantasy power option this season, whether he remains with the Phillies or is traded.
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The Philadelphia Phillies bust out against the Boston Red Sox, pounding out 15 hits in an 11-4 victory on Sunday. Ryan Howard was a key component in the win, going 2-for-4 with a home run, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Howard has upped his average in Grapefruit League play to .241.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is starting to look more like the dominant power hitter of several seasons ago over the past few games. He's been working with a new batting stance and appears to be moving in the right direction. Howard's struggled the past few seasons and while he may never return to his 40-plus home run seasons, he could be good for 30 home runs in 2015.
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday by the score of 2-1. The Phillies runs game on a two-run home run by Ryan Howard in the fourth inning. It was Howard's first home run of the spring and his first extra base hit. His average now stands at .200 in Grapefruit League play.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has struggled considerably since the first game this spring. He hit 23 home runs last season and knocked in 95 runs, but has been on a downward spiral since his Achilles injury a few seasons ago. Expect Howard to be a decent power option this season, but wont help in any other category.
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The Phillies exploded 6 runs in the fifth inning on Thursday to pull out a 6-5 win over the Tigers in Grapefruit League play. Ryan Howard was not part of the offensive attack, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. His batting average now stands at .182 this spring.
Fantasy Impact: Howard continues to scuffle at the plate after starting the spring 2-for-2. He has yet to have an extra base hit. While the Phillies have made it known they prefer to move forward without Howard, there will be no takers if Howard continues to hit without average or power. At this point, it's hard to envision Howard being a major power threat this season.
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Ryan Howard started the spring 2-for-2, but has struggled ever since. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the Phillies' 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Howard's batting average has dipped to .211 in Grapefruit League play.
Fantasy Impact: Howard's fantasy value has already diminished over the past few seasons with his decreased power and batting average. He's struggled to bounce back from an Achilles injury a few seasons ago. While Howard still can be a viable power option, he likely wont be an upper echelon slugger this season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies continue to struggle offensively in Grapefruit League play, managing just 6 hits in a 6-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Ryan Howard was one of the players who scuffled, going 0-for-3 with 2 strikeouts. Howard's average dipped to .250 this spring.
Fantasy Impact: Howard has yet to have an extra-base hit this spring. His power has significantly diminished since his Achilles injury a few seasons ago. While Howard hit 23 home runs last season, his batting average plummeted and he can no longer be considered a top fantasy power threat.
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The Phillies managed just 6 hits and a run against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, but got stellar pitching in a 1-0 victory. Ryan Howard broke a mini-slump, going 2-for-3 to raise his average in Grapefruit League play to .308.
Fantasy Impact: Although Howard is batting .308 this spring, he has no walks and no extra base hits at this point. His power numbers have dropped significantly since his Achilles injury a few seasons ago. While not the slugger he once was, Howard should still be a decent power option in most fantasy leagues.
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The Philadelphia Phillies managed just 6 hits against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, losing the game 4-2. Ryan Howard is one player who has struggled since his 2-for-2 start this spring. He went 0-for-3 and is hitless in his last 8 at bats. Howard's average stands at .200 in Grapefruit League play.
Fantasy Impact: While Howard is currently the starting first baseman for the Phillies, there's no question the team wishes to move him at some point. Howard has struggled the past three seasons since his Achilles injury. Last season Howard hit 23 home runs but his batting average plummeted. While still a decent power option, Howard can no longer be considered one of the top sluggers in the game.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 4:34pm EST
By Kerry Kauffman
The Philadelphia Phillies blew a four-run ninth inning lead and finished in a 5-5 10-inning tie against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Ryan Howard, who had been told by general manager Ruben Amaro that he basically wasn't wanted, got off to a good start, going 2-for-2 with an RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Howard is trying to bounce back after a few sub par seasons following a torn Achilles tendon. Howard had 23 home runs and 95 RBI last season, but hit just .223 with a .690 OPS. There's no guarantee that Howard's power will return and his batting average has been in decline for several seasons. His health remains a factor and appears to be a risky fantasy pick this season.
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Ryan Howard went 2-2 with an RBI in the Phillies spring opener against the Yankees. (Source: NJ.com)
Fantasy Impact: It appears Charlie Manuel's efforts toward helping Ryan Howard's swing have helped, even with this small sample size. If he can keep his fundamental work clean and get back to pre-Achilles tear Howard, he could have a nice bounce back year in 2015. Keep tabs on the slugger.
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While Ryan Howard played an impressive 153 games in 2014, he struggled. Early reports out of Clearwater are saying that Howard is running without a limp for the first time since he tore his Achilles. (Source: PhilliesNation )
Fantasy Impact: While this is good news for the Phillies and their trade hopes, how much can Howard really improve his numbers? He hit a career lows in on base percentage and slugging, but ended up with a decent 23 dingers. Power will be scarce in fantasy this year. If you need some power, Howard is a guy you can assuredly get pretty late. The bad news is, he won't be good for much else. Draft at your own risk.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr made is very clear that the organization wishes to move forward without Ryan Howard. However, the Phillies have yet to be able trade Howard and manager Ryne Sandberg noted that first base is Howard's to lose entering spring training. (Source: CSNPhilly.com)
Fantasy Impact: Amaro said that Howard would have to earn playing time this season after coming off a year in which he hit .223 with 23 home runs and 95 RBI. Howard has clearly not been the same player the past few years since his Achilles injury in 2011. Howard can still provide some power, but don't expect him to be an elite fantasy first baseman this season.
There's no question that the Philadelphia Phillies are in a rebuilding mode following back-to-back 73 win seasons. Jimmy Rollins has already been traded and it's not a secret that the Phillies would like to trade Ryan Howard. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Howard that the organization would be better off at this point without him. (Source: CSNPhilly.com)
Fantasy Impact: Howard has seen a steady decline in production over the past several seasons due to injury and age. If the Phillies fail to trade Howard, expect him to produce in the 25 to 30 home run range and drive in around 90 runs. Should he be traded to an American League team, Howard would become an every day designated hitter and in the right situation could once again be a 35 home run, 110-plus RBI man. He's still a viable power option, although don't expect him to help much in the batting average category at this stage of his career.
