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Phillies news: Mariners snipe Tyler Anderson after trade stalls

May 3, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (31) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Add trades to the list of things the Phillies can’t close.

On Tuesday afternoon, it was confirmed by MLB insiders that the Philadelphia Phillies were acquiring Tyler Anderson from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

And then it wasn’t confirmed, and Anderson was seen throwing in the Pirates bullpen in uniform ahead of their game, though he didn’t make his scheduled start.