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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Don Mattingly Open to Managing Phillies After This Season
The Philadelphia Phillies have had quite the turnaround after making a managerial change earlier in the season. The Phillies fired Rob Thomson back on April 28 following a 9-19 start to their season, with bench coach and former MLB manager Don Mattingly taking over on an interim basis.
MLB News / The Good Phight / July 8
Went Wrong with the Wrong Handers: Reds 11, Phillies 5 
José Alvarado’s 2026 season had already been messy. There were positives to hope for as the season goes on, there was generally some brutal BABIP and situational luck that helped inflate his ERA.
Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
How Don Mattingly truly feels about managing Phillies after this season
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson earlier this season and Don Mattingly ultimately took over as interim manager. Mattingly has done a tremendous job, as Philadelphia has turned the season around.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 8
Red Sox Pitcher Looks Like Ideal Trade Target for Phillies
As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to chase down the Atlanta Braves in the National League East, the team is proving to be a true contender once again. Even though this was a team that got off to a terrible start to the campaign, the Phillies have been able to rally back nicely.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Phillies Announce Reason for Trea Turner’s Removal From Lineup
The Philadelphia Phillies may have a major Trea Turner problem. Now in just year four of his massive 11-year, $300 million contract, the 33-year-old veteran shortstop is already showing signs of regression.
Brad Keller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
Phillies lose pitcher to IL before Brad Keller’s injury return
The Philadelphia Phillies announced multiple roster moves before their game on Wednesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. Reliever Brad Keller has been dealing with a forearm injury, but he was reinstated from the IL on Wednesday.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
MLB receives brutally honest Phillies’ Zack Wheeler All-Star game message from insider
The Philadelphia Phillies were recently surprised to learn that starting pitcher and team ace Zack Wheeler was not a member of the MLB All-Star team for the 2026 MLB season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Phillies Make Bryce Harper Change Trea Turner Decision
Bryce Harper is seeing a change on Wednesday as he will be leading off for the Philadelphia Phillies, with Trea Turner out of the lineup against the Cincinnati Reds. Edmundo Sosa will get the start at shortstop in Turner’s place.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s 4-homer game is Emmy nominated thanks to Abbott Elementary
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some solid baseball as of late, currently sitting at 51-41 on the 2026 MLB season after a recent road win over the Cincinnati Reds.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8
Zack Wheeler rips MLB over ‘BS rule’ after All-Star snub
With the MLB All-Star Game rosters set, there are plenty of snubs, and one of them is Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler. However, with Wheeler scheduled to start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, he is ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game due to the MLB rules.
Bryse Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Cubs Outright Bryse Wilson
Cubs right-hander Bryse Wison went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa, but Wilson has the right to reject that assignment in favor of free agency.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 8
Zack Wheeler gives blunt response to not being named All-Star
Zack Wheeler isn't hiding his frustration about not being named an All-Star despite a stellar season so far.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / July 7
Zack Wheeler fans 14, Kyle Schwarber homers as Phillies edge Reds
Kyle Schwarber drilled his Major League-leading 31st home run and Zack Wheeler matched a career-high with 14 strikeouts in seven innings to lead the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7
Tyler Tolbert achieves MLB history twice as Royals beat Mets
Even if he's not yet a household name, Tyler Tolbert has already etched his name in MLB history.
Kyle Schwarber News / Just Baseball / July 7
Kyle Schwarber Is Authoring an Interesting Cooperstown Case
On the surface, a designated hitter with a 24.2 career fWAR does not look to be a player headed to Cooperstown, but Kyle Schwarber has created an intriguing Hall of Fame bid.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
MLB has an All-Star Game selection problem
MLB gives the entirety of its vote regarding the starting lineup to the fans, with no input from the media or players around the league on that part of the roster, making the process subject to manipulation.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / July 6
Phillies All-Star LHP Cristopher Sanchez looks to improve road numbers at Royals
Cristopher Sanchez was named an All-Star for the second time, but the left-hander has struggled lately on the road for the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, Kansas City left-hander Noah Cameron continues to have his own mound issues during a second major league season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 5
Phillies' Bryce Harper needs to do one more 'big thing' before 2026 MLB Home Run Derby
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is seeking to find one thing before participating in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
Jean Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5
Phillies Designate Jean Cabrera, Sign Bryan De La Cruz To MLB Contract
The Phillies announced that outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been signed to a Major League contract, a day after De La Cruz was released from his previous
Jhoan Duran News / Yardbarker / July 5
Phillies' Jhoan Duran has 'dream come true' after first All-Star selection
Hosting the 96th annual All-Star Game, the Philadelphia Phillies will have five players represent them when the game kicks off on July 14.
Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / July 5
Phillies' Bryce Harper won't be snub for the Midsummer Classic
One of the greatest showmen in Major League Baseball will have his talents on full display during the 96th All-Star Game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros
Red hot like the weather across the country, Junior Caminero hit another home run on Friday as part of a Tampa Bay Rays' win to open up the holiday weekend.
Trea Turner News / Yardbarker / July 3
Is Trea Turner's recent performance for Phillies a reassuring sign of his comeback?
Trea Turner's recent turnaround could be a positive sign of him making a comeback this season. The Phillies certainly hope so.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Breakout performance from surprising rookie helping to drive Pirates offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still hovering around the .500 mark and on the fringes of playoff contention thanks to this surprising rookie.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes
The Pittsburgh Pirates might have a Paul Skenes problem.
Justin Crawford News / Yardbarker / July 1
Justin Crawford's in-season adjustments paying dividends
The grind of a 162-game season has not been kind to Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford. However, some in-season adjustments have helped the 22-year-old find his stroke at the plate of late.
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