Phillies GM Klentak supports McClure, commitment to developing Velasquez as starter
Phillies pitchers entered the start of a seven-game homestand on Monday night with the third-worst ERA in baseball, 4.78. Starting pitchers went more than six innings just 10 times in the first 41 games and the bullpen had given up 27 homers (second most in the majors) and blown nine saves (third most in the majors) over that span. The Phillies' struggles on the mound have led to natural questions about pitching coach Bob McClure's performance and job status.
