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Why Did Alec Bohm Fire Scott Boras? All You Need To Know

Things are getting real off-field for Alec Bohm. The Philadelphia Phillies infielder is battling through a slow start in 2026, all while reshaping his entire inner circle.

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Offensive Outburst For Phillies is Very Encouraging Sign

The Philadelphia Phillies came into their series opener against the Chicago Cubs in need of a win and to try to build some momentum. Fortunately, they were able to achieve just that. It was a tough week for the Phillies against the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks from the National League West.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 14

Phillies notes: Rob Thomson on accountability, update on Aidan Miller, rotation & more

PHILADELPHIA — In the fourth inning on Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Bryce Harper tried to stretch a single into a double. The center fielder Alek Thomas fielded the ball cleanly and fired a throw to the shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who laid his glove on the dirt, waiting for Harper to slide into it.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 14

Do the Phillies have a José Alvarado problem?

For the most part, the Phillies bullpen has been a strength so far this season. There’s been some bad luck involved, but overall, the unit looks strong.

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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.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 14

Grading First Three Appearances for Phillies' Top Prospect Andrew Painter in Majors

The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t quite off to the start that they would have liked this season, but this still should be one of the best teams in the league when it’s all said and done. With some lackluster performances by the Phillies so far, there is reason to be concerned about how they have performed.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Phillies star Kyle Schwarber credits sense of urgency for win over Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies delivered a statement performance as Kyle Schwarber powered a dominant win over the Chicago Cubs. The offense broke out in a big way, reflecting a sense of urgency the team has emphasized early in the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / April 13

Kyle Schwarber blasts two homers as Phillies outslug Cubs

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, drove in three runs and scored four times to help the Philadelphia Phillies to a 13-7 win against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday evening in the opener of their three-game series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Phillies Place Pitcher on IL in Roster Move on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Before the game, the Phillies announced a roster move. "Prior to tonight’s game against the Chicago Cubs, the Phillies placed RHP Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain.

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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.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber somehow hits a home run on one knee

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber went viral Monday after blasting a home run while dropping to one knee during a game vs. the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

Andrew Painter Dishes on Bizarre Outing Against Diamondbacks

In their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies were planning to start Andrew Painter against Zac Gallen. After a strong debut against the Washington Nationals, when he struck out eight across 5.1 innings of work, allowing only one earned run on four hits and one walk, Painter struggled in start No.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 13

New Phillies outfielder is a hit with teammates for bringing DJ skills to clubhouse

PHILADELPHIA – On a black table with a white covering in the center of the Phillies’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, there sits a silver Apple laptop computer with a decal that reads “Dj BOMBI.” Beneath that is a disc jockey setup, complete with turntables and all.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Phillies Lose Player to Tigers Before Cubs Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a 4–3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and will look to bounce back against the Chicago Cubs. According to the Phillies X account, the team designated right-hander Yoniel Curet for assignment, and he was subsequently claimed off waivers by the Detriot Tigers.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

How to Watch Phillies vs Cubs in Series Opener: TV Channel, Live Stream, Radio

The Philadelphia Phillies will be entering their matchup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs after losing their second series in a row and seeking to build some momentum. It has not been an ideal start to the year for the Phillies, and coming off a poor week with two series losses, it is going to be important for the team to bounce back.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 13

The Phillies Are Still the Phillies in All the Most Important Ways

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a sluggish start. Only two NL teams have given up more runs per game, and only two have scored fewer. Only one MLB team ranks worse than Philadelphia in both categories: the Chicago White Sox.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The Philadelphia Phillies will start a three-game series tonight against the Chicago Cubs. They’re coming off a series loss to the Diamondbacks over the weekend in which they were outscored 12-11.

Jonathan Bowlan News / Field Level Media / April 13

Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. As a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

Phillies Should Have Dropped More in MLB Power Rankings After Poor Week

The Philadelphia Phillies have wrapped up what was a disappointing week of baseball for the franchise with a 2-4 record. To start the week, the Phillies were on the road for a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Phillies Bullpen Off To Promising Start, Minor Adjustment Needed

The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen needs a minor adjustment even with their great start to the regular season. Heading into action on April 13 the Phillies bullpen has the second highest fWAR behind the San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 13

What Phillies should do at leadoff, cleanup spots

The Philadelphia Phillies have stumbled from the gate offensively, posting the 25th-best batting average (.221) and third-fewest runs (53) in the majors.

Three slow MLB starts that could last all season

How former Pirates star Phil Garner earned the nickname 'Scrap Iron'

Oneil Cruz continuing to show why Pirates can't give up on him

Andrew Painter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Andrew Painter’s teammates will appreciate admission after gutting through migraine in relief

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the final game of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but there may have been something bigger to come out of the matchup.

Andrew Painter News / Field Level Media / April 12

Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (migraine) scratched vs. D-backs

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks due to a migraine. Fellow right-hander Zach Pop started what is expected to be a bullpen game in place of Painter, who went 1-0 with a 4.82 ERA in his first two starts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11

Three slow MLB starts that could last all season

Let's take a look at three teams whose slow starts could last all year.

Yankees star Aaron Judge's offensive struggles reach notable low

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Phillies 33-Year-Olds' First Inning Bugaboos Prove Not To Haunt Him

The Philadelphia Phillies have been struggling as of late, losing three straight, and the offense had been held scoreless for 20 innings until Friday night.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 9