PHILADELPHIA -- Another turn the fifth starter goes through the rotation. Another time the Phillies face defeat. The Phillies haven't won a game in which the fifth starter has pitched since May 18, which was Andrew Painter's last victory in the majors.
PHILADELPHIA — Alan Rangel was one out — one pitch — away from a clean first inning as Bo Bichette battled in the batter’s box. After throwing three straight balls to the third hitter of the game, the right-hander fired seven consecutive strikes, with Bichette fouling off the last six.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was one of six players who represented the franchise on the National League All-Star Team. It was a deserved honor for Luzardo, who was selected as a replacement after several pitchers had to withdraw from participating in the game.
PHILADELPHIA — With the Phillies down by five in the ninth, star closer Jhoan Duran emerged from the bullpen. His music played without the usual theatrics of his entrance.
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Let’s be honest, were you even watching this game? With the World Cup final on most of the pregame shows available today, you’d be forgiven for not paying much attention to what the Phillies did.
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
In late April, the Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19, and it looked like this season was going to be a failure for them, even though they sported a fairly star-studded roster.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been without their leadoff man on a consistent basis, as shortstop Trea Turner will be limited on the base paths for the foreseeable future.
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently in a position to make it to the playoffs. Still, the Phillies recently lost reliever Brad Keller for the year. Meanwhile, the New York Mets are well outside of the playoff picture and could be selling at the MLB trade deadline.
The first full week of play after Major League Baseball's All-Star Game offers plenty of intrigue and potentially even a preview of a postseason matchup.
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is only in year four of his 11‑year, $300 million deal, but his performance so far hasn’t matched the contract’s expectations.
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
With under three weeks until MLB’s August 3rd trade deadline, the trade market is slowly starting to take shape. While the next few weeks could result in teams drastically changing their stance, buyers are canvassing the league and engaging in preliminary trade negotiations for players that fill needs.
The Philadelphia Phillies have come a long way considering how this season started. They have one of the best records in the league since Don Mattingly took over as manager.
Trea Turner had a home run among his three hits and scored three runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting New York Mets 6-1 Saturday in the middle game of a three-game series between the National League East rivals.
Major League Baseball determined the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets could play through the haze caused by the wildfires on Thursday night. Mother
As the Cincinnati Reds start the post-All-Star Game portion of their schedule, there's still plenty of buzz about Sal Stewart and what he asked of some veteran MLB managers just before the Midsummer Classic.
MLB saw history made on its first day of its return to action after the All-Star break on Thursday.
Bryce Harper thinks that something was fishy about this year’s Home Run Derby. The Philadelphia Phillies All-Star first baseman Harper spoke this week to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The Philadelphia Phillies are in quite a precarious situation heading into the Aug. 3 trade deadline, as an injury to a key bullpen arm may force them
Despite being snubbed from playing in his fourth All-Star Game in his 12-year career, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has proven to be one of the best pitchers in the National League.
Boy, the National League could've used Wheeler at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
When this time of year hits on the Major League Baseball calendar, pressure can be defined in many different ways.
A thrilling 2026 Home Run Derby is in the books.
Painter is struggling at every level he’s put on and his trade value around the league has undoubtedly plummeted. These struggles highlight a logical flaw that MLB teams have been applying for far too long, and one that needs to stop immediately.
Bryce Harper issued a response after he was accused of sending a personalized video to a gambling addict on FanDuel’s behalf. In 2024, Harper sent a personalized message to Terry Thompson, a FanDuel VIP who had lost nearly $2 million betting through the platform.
A little over a week since the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary, more bombs will be bursting in the air when two Philadelphia Phillies participate
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