Based on some underlying metrics, the Philadelphia Phillies could get one of the best versions of Max Kepler this season.

The Phillies' decision to bench Kepler, along with fellow left-handed hitters Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh, is a common tactic when facing a left-handed pitcher. Left-handed hitters often struggle ...

The Philadelphia Phillies' decision to sign Max Kepler during the offseason has sparked considerable discussion among baseball enthusiasts. While he may not be the left-handed slugger many fans ...

Max Kepler races over and makes a great diving catch in left field to take away a hit from Heliot Ramos for the first out of ...

The Philadelphia Phillies removed right fielder Nick Castellanos from Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants with ...

Kyle Schwarber, who typically serves as the Phillies' designated hitter, will fill in for Kepler in left field.

The left-handed hitting Kepler has made a couple starts against lefties this season, but he'll take a seat in this one with southpaw Chris Sale on the bump for Atlanta. Edmundo Sosa will handle left ...

Phillies second. J.T. Realmuto homers to center field. Max Kepler doubles to deep right field. Alec Bohm grounds out to second base, Tyler Fitzgerald to Casey Schmitt. Max Kepler to third.

Max Kepler moved to right field for the top of the seventh inning while Edmundo Sosa took over in left. Castellanos, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored before departing, is batting ...