Snakebitten Phils sunk by Nola's rough stretch, bad luck with bats
CHICAGO -- Having just faced the Cubs a week ago, Phillies manager Rob Thomson noted one key way to ensure his club’s struggles against Chicago weren’t replicated once again in Monday’s series opener at Wrigley Field. “We’ve got to stay away from long innings here,” Thomson said. “We ran into
The Phillies had a fourth outfielder at Wrigley, although it had feathers
Hey, Goose! Duck! Duck! During the third inning of the Cubs' game against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Monday night, a goose took over in shallow left field, positioned between the shifted shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Alec Bohm, and in front of left fielder Brandon Marsh.
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Swingman Classic tickets on sale; showcase to take place in Philly during All-Star Week
The HBCU Swingman Classic presented by USA Baseball is back. Philadelphia will be the site of this year’s HBCU showcase, which brings together 50 top Division I talents to showcase their skills on a national stage during All-Star Week. The game will take place at Citizens Bank Park on July
'We’re not used to this': Phillies wrap up worst homestand in 17 years
PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Schwarber chucked his helmet into the dirt. He represented himself, his teammates, his organization and his city at that moment. The Phillies lost to the Braves on Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park, 4-2. They had the tying run on first base with two outs in the
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Phillies prospect lands on Team of the Week
The second full week of Minor League Baseball was full of action-packed performances, with two no-hitters and many multihomer games. Several of those key contributors have landed on the second Pipeline Prospect Team of the Week for 2026. White Sox top prospect Braden Montgomery is the biggest name of the
After latest rehab outing, will Wheeler's next start come with Phillies?
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler made his fifth, and perhaps final, rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Reading. He is likely to rejoin the Phillies’ rotation next weekend in Atlanta. “Velocity was down a little bit, but I think that’s understandable considering the conditions,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.
Phils call up Reyes for 'shot of energy' ... and he provides it with HR in 1st AB!
PHILADELPHIA -- Felix Reyes emphatically clapped his hands as he rounded first base in the second inning on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. He had just hit a home run to right field against Braves left-hander Chris Sale to fulfill a lifelong dream in the first at-bat of his
Miscue-fueled rally only knock on Sánchez's line vs. Braves
PHILADELPHIA – Cristopher Sánchez allowed three runs in the third inning in his six-inning start vs. the Braves on Saturday. It should’ve been zero.
Starting with a bang! Marsh brings back homer on FIRST PITCH in Philly
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies badly need a break, and maybe they got one in the first inning on Saturday night. Brandon Marsh robbed Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. of a home run on the first pitch of the game at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez started Acuña
Realmuto removed in sixth inning with lower back tightness
PHILADELPHIA – Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Saturday night’s game because of tightness in his lower back. “We’re checking on him now,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said following a 3-1 loss to the Braves. “I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.”
Phils closer Duran (left oblique strain) placed on 15-day IL
PHILADELPHIA -- Things are going so poorly for the Phillies lately that closer Jhoan Duran hasn’t pitched since April 11, but he still landed on the 15-day injured list with a “very mild” strained left oblique. The Phillies placed him on the IL on Saturday (retroactive to Wednesday), recalling right-hander
1 early-season development each team can believe in
It's still too early to tell exactly how the 2026 season will play out, but every team has seen at least one key player or position group get off to a strong start. With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here's one early-season development every club can have faith in.
What to do about Walker's woes? Phils have options, but hitting would also help
PHILADELPHIA -- Nothing Taijuan Walker tries is working. He tried something new before Friday night’s start against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park because he had a 27.00 ERA in the first inning, and he couldn’t bury the Phillies' offense again. So, he changed his pre-start routine. He picked up
3 pitches are all this ace needs to win a Cy Young
One of the best starting pitchers in baseball right now -- maybe the best -- doesn't even throw a four-seam fastball. But that's how nasty Cristopher Sánchez is. He doesn't need one. That's rarer than you might realize. Nearly every Major League starter has a four-seamer. Only a small handful,
An early ranking of top Rookie of the Year contenders
It was 25 years ago that a 13th-round Draft pick out of junior college emerged out of nowhere to rip 88 extra-base hits for the Cardinals and the first position player to go from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB cranked out 242 hits and 56 steals for the 116-win Mariners.
Justin Crawford can hit. But how can he get better?
The Phillies proved their trust in Justin Crawford by making him their Opening Day center fielder. So far, MLB Pipeline’s No. 48 overall prospect has shown why Philadelphia made the move. Ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Cubs, Crawford -- the Phillies’ starter in center field in 16 of
Phillies 2025 draftee rocks rehabbing former All-Star on 4-XBH night at Single-A
Through the front eight rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Phillies stuck with a common theme: pitchers. But the club shrewdly was able to nab an under-slot signing here and there, opening the door for a big swing in the ninth round, when they landed New Jersey prep shortstop
Inside Painter's impressive start to his MLB career
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