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Phillies Could Address Outfield Needs in Trade With Red Sox

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until Aug. 3, but the Philadelphia Phillies are already starting to look for ways to upgrade their roster. Their No. 1 priority ahead of the deadline is to add help to the outfield.

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MLB to get rid of clocks for Home Run Derby in Philadelphia

No more clocks in the Home Run Derby. Per The Athletic, the Home Run Derby will feature a swing-based system, similar to the “outs” system used prior to 2014.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 18

Examining the bottom of the 40-man roster

Ah, the 40-man roster. The place that players crave to be as it means making either a full year’s salary by remaining on that roster all season, or a significant prorated portion for each day that player is on the 40-man roster.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 18

Phillies on the Pharm: 6/18/2026

It was another rough night on the Pharm, with only one team getting a win. Jersey Shore seemed to have just about all of the organization’s offense for the evening.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Andrew Painter News / The Good Phight / June 18

Who should take Andrew Painter’s spot in the rotation?

It shouldn’t be controversial to say that Andrew Painter is not a Major League caliber starting pitcher right now. That does not mean he will never become one, but in this moment, on June 18th, he is simply not MLB caliber.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 18

Giants Slugger Could Be Multi-Year Answer at Key Position for Phillies

With the Philadelphia Phillies reaching the 40-win mark, it has been a fantastic turnaround for the team. To start the season, it was shocking to see how poorly Philadelphia played.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 18

Phillies News: Andrew Painter, Jonathan Bowlan, All-Star Futures Game

The Phillies simply couldn’t wait anymore. After another disastrous outing yesterday afternoon, the Phillies finally decided they’d seen enough and sent the struggling Andrew Painter to Triple-A.

Bryse Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Bryse Wilson Triggers Upward Mobility Clause

Right-hander Bryse Wilson has exercised an assignment clause in his minor league contract with the Phillies, report Charlotte Varnes and Matt Gelb of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Phillies have explored trades for back-end starter

The Phillies have made some early inquiries on the trade front for a back-of-the-rotation starter or swingman, report Charlotte Varnes and Matt Gelb of The Athletic.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Andrew Painter News / Yardbarker / June 18

Phillies make necessary move with Andrew Painter after latest catastrophe

Another day, and another disastrous start for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter.

Kyle Stowers goes deep twice as Marlins blast Phillies

Ex-Phillies to manage Futures Game during All-Star week

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Andrew Painter News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Phillies Option Andrew Painter

The Phillies optioned scuffling starter Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after today’s game. They’ll recall an extra reliever tomorrow to take his spot on the active roster.

Trea Turner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Phillies’ Trea Turner takes brutal crotch shot from ground ball

The Philadelphia Phillies took a tough loss to the Miami Marlins, and Trea Turner may have gotten the worst end of it. During the game, Turner was trying to catch the ball, but instead of it landing in his glove, it hit him right in the crotch.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 17

Phillies Have Real Pitching Concerns Falling Short of Marlins Sweep

The Philadelphia Phillies looked great in their return home to Citizens Bank Field following a six-game road trip against the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Phillies' Bryce Harper Announces Career News on Wednesday

Philadelphia Philliesfirst basemanBryce Harper's performance since May has helped the club turn their season around. After a disastrous start, the Phillies have been one of the best teams in baseball since firing former manager Rob Thomson, and entering Wednesday they owned a 40-33 record.

Andrew Painter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Phillies fans call for Andrew Painter demotion after latest brutal start

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently in second place in the NL East, but some players have struggled this season. Don Mattingly has supported Trea Turner as he has struggled this year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / June 17

Ex-Phillies to manage Futures Game during All-Star week

Two former Phillies, both World Series winners, will manage the next generation of MLB players in the Futures Game in Philadelphia on July 12 as part of the festivities leading up to the All-Star Game.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Lead / June 17

What Starting Pitching Reinforcements Are Available to the Phillies?

The Phillies have lived off the strength of their starting rotation for years. In 2025, the Phillies’ rotation had the second-best ERA in baseball (3.53), the best FIP (3.40), and the highest fWAR (21.5). Christopher Sanchez emerged as a Cy Young candidate.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17

Phillies ride momentum of lopsided wins into finale vs. Marlins

In their first two games against the Miami Marlins this week, the Philadelphia Phillies have shown they can count on offensive production from different sources.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Phillies star Kyle Schwarber opens up about playing first base vs. Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies showed more lineup creativity Tuesday night, and Kyle Schwarber’s first-base start became a notable wrinkle in their 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

Phillies tee off on Marlins again, cruise 8-2

Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered in support of Jesus Luzardo as the Philadelphia Phillies cruised to an 8-2 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / June 15

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Gets News He Didn’t Want to Hear

Bryce Harper continues to deliver standout performances for the Philadelphia Phillies in what marks his 15th season in Major League Baseball. The veteran first baseman entered the year determined to silence any doubts about his ability to compete at the highest level, and his play through the early months has left little room for criticism.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 15

Trea Turner's struggles for the Phillies have been surprising

The dropoff from Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is hard to put into words. Becoming the first Phillie since Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn in 1958 to win the National League batting title last season, with a .304 average, Turner has been everything but this season.

Braves have another big Spencer Strider injury concern

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / June 15

Phillies Trade Rumors: Adolis Garcia’s Exit Paves The Way For Two Outfielders

Adolis Garcia went into a sharp decline since powering the Texas Rangers to the 2023 World Series. The Rangers eventually moved him out of the team at the end of the 2025 campaign.

Aaron Nola News / Just Baseball / June 13

Are Better Days Ahead for Aaron Nola?

Aaron Nola is one of the greatest pitchers in Philadelphia Phillies history, but two years of declining performance have left many wondering whether the franchise icon can still be a productive starter.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 12

Phillies need all hands on deck in the OF after Adolis Garcia injury

The Philadelphia Phillies outfield situation got a whole lot darker, as right-fielder Adolis Garcia will likely miss the rest of the season. According to an announcement by the Phillies, Garcia, who left Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a shoulder injury, was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.

Adolis Garcia's injury creates a huge void for the Phillies

Dave Roberts shares big Shohei Ohtani injury update after knee scare

Royals' Seth Lugo placed on concussion IL after taking line drive to the head

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

Juan Soto makes bold claim about Mets amid Knicks' magical NBA Finals run