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Kyle Schwarber Sends Message After Phillies’ Loss to Braves

After a 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies look to bounce back in their next outing against the Chicago Cubs. Following the game, designated hitterKyle Schwarber emphasized the team’s mindset despite a 2-7 homestand.

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The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a disastrous week in which they won just one game and were swept at home by a division rival. Now, they will be

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired

One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat.

Rob Thomson News / CBSSports.com / April 20

Is Rob Thomson already on the hot seat? Why Phillies manager's job security could be dependent on the fans

The Phillies have started the season with an inauspicious 8-13 record

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How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 20

4 Takeaways From Phillies Horrible Series Sweep by Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies just wrapped up a nine-game homestand with a visit from their National League East rivals, the Atlanta Braves, and things couldn’t have gone much worse for them.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 20

Three up, three down: week of April 13-19

There are some weeks where finding the three players that played well is rather difficult. With the Phillies, this is one of those weeks. Nothing went right, but on we shall march.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Phillies rumors: Could Don Mattingly replace Rob Thomson amid brutal start?

The Philadelphia Phillies are suddenly facing tough questions, and the pressure is building around Rob Thomson. The Phillies manager now sits under a brighter spotlight as losses pile up and confidence fades, while whispers about Don Mattingly begin to surface.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 20

Phillies Rightfully Plummet in MLB Power Rankings Following Terrible Week

The Philadelphia Phillies saw their nine-game homestand come to an end in very disappointing fashion after being swept by the Atlanta Braves. With a terrible 1-5 week in the books, it is fair to be concerned about the state of the franchise. On Sunday night, with the Phillies trying to avoid being swept, Philadelphia once again came up short.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 20

What do you think will turn around the soonest for the Phillies?

The Phillies just suffered their worst homestand in quite a while. They didn’t hit well, they didn’t field well, they (honestly) didn’t pitch very well either.

Zack Wheeler News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Phillies Injury Report: Zack Wheeler Takes Huge Step Towards Return

Zack Wheeler is among the most effective starting pitchers in the MLB over the past decade, with outstanding durability. However, the Philadelphia Phillies ace is on the IL after undergoing right shoulder surgery in September.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 20

Phillies news: Taijuan Walker, Bryson Stott, Hunter Brown

I’m usually the one around here that looks for the optimistic point of view with the Phillies. They’re still a talented team that will likely make the playoffs this year, even if right now it’s bleak.

Rob Thomson News / Phillies Nation / April 20

Rob Thomson on Phillies’ approach amid losing streak: ‘You got to take the emotion out of it’

PHILADELPHIA — The steady Rob Thomson spoke with a bit more firmness after his club dropped its fifth game in a row to complete a brutal, lifeless homestand on Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park.

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Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr robs Kyle Schwarber of extra bases to secure win vs Phillies

The Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 win on Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Braves can thank star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.’s glove for the victory, as he showed his defensive prowess to close things out in the series.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 19

Let’s go Flyers: Braves 4, Phillies 2

It was a big weekend for Philadelphia sports. The Sixers and Flyers began their first-round playoff series, while the Phillies hosted the first-place Braves for a three-game series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 19

Phillies believe turnaround is coming soon after nightmare homestand: ‘It’s inevitable’

PHILADELPHIA — What should have been an opportunity to stack wins turned into a rough nine-game stretch for the Phillies, who have been swept by the Braves at home at Citizens Bank Park to fall 6.5 games back in the National League East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 19

Phillies' Impressive Rookie Rightfully Seen as Early NL Rookie of the Year Candidate

Even though things haven’t gone well for the Philadelphia Phillies as a team just yet, there have been some individual performances for the team. As the Phillies get set for their game on Sunday night against the Atlanta Braves, the team is limping quite a bit.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Chris Sale dominant as Braves keep Phillies in a funk

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions. The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game Due To Lower Back Tightness

The Phillies fell to 8-12 with Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to the Braves, and they had a bit of an injury scare with their starting catcher. J.T. Realmuto left the game during the sixth inning with lower back tightness, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Lochlann March and others.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Zack Wheeler On Track For Late April Return

Right-hander Zack Wheeler has been on the mend from thoracic outlet surgery since last September, with an early-season return being the goal for the Phillies.

Taijuan Walker News / Stadium Rant / April 18

The Phillies Have A Taijuan Walker Problem

The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling. After getting blown out in three consecutive games by the Cubs and the Braves, many fans are beginning to panic.

Jhoan Duran News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Phillies Place Jhoan Duran On 15-Day Injured List

The Phillies announced five roster moves, with the most prominent being Jhoan Duran‘s placement on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 15) due

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Philadelphia Phillies Fan Gets Slammed With Beer On Face After Wild Argument

The Philadelphia Phillies fanbase is widely regarded as one of the most passionate across the entire MLB. Their home venue, Citizens Bank Park, ranks among the loudest and most well-attended among all 30 teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 17

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

It's been a tough pill to swallow for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker.

Nico Hoerner drives in five as Cubs blitz Phillies to win series

Scott Boras gets fired by an MLB All-Star client

MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia last week, still worked Phillies series

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 16

5 Greatest Philadelphia Phillies Hitters of All Time

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the oldest franchises in baseball, having been established in 1883. They’re also one of the hardest-luck franchises in the sport, with only two World Series wins in the nearly 150 years of playing.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 16

MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia last week, still worked Phillies series

Umpire Brock Ballou was robbed and assaulted while in town for the Phillies series against the Diamondbacks.

Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury

Paul Skenes shares honest thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

Huge Carlos Mendoza job-security update revealed amid Mets' losing streak

Five MLB pitchers off to dominant starts in 2026

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Scott Boras gets fired by an MLB All-Star client

Another MLB client has decided to drop The Boras Corporation. Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has fired his agent Scott Boras, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reported on Monday.