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Phillies ride momentum of series sweep into opener vs. Marlins

Phillies ride momentum of series sweep into opener vs. Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies are showing signs of life under interim manager Don Mattingly. The Phillies will go for their fourth straight victory Friday night when they visit the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 1

Who will be the Phillies manager on Opening Day 2027?

We now know who the Phillies manager for the rest of this already beleaguered 2026 season will be, as Don Mattingly is serving in the interim role following the dismissal of Rob Thomson.

Don Mattingly News / The Good Phight / May 1

Phillies News: Walk Offs, Don Mattingly, the Flyers

As a new month dawns, the Phillies find themselves back to winning ways. A trip to Miami is up next. Onto the links. Phillies news: Nothing is new under the sun, including winning both games of a doubleheader on walk offs.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 1
MLB Host Outlines Why The Mets And Phillies Should Have A Bryce Harper-Francisco Lindor Trade

MLB Host Outlines Why The Mets And Phillies Should Have A Bryce Harper-Francisco Lindor Trade

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies both have two of the highest payrolls in the MLB this year. But the two arch-rivals are both lying at the bottom of the National League East.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Sport Relay / May 1

Phillies Sweep Giants After Management Shift

The Philadelphia Phillies completed the sweep of the San Francisco Giants after momentum began immediately after the front office replaced Rob Thomson with Don Mattingly as interim manager on April 28.

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

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.

Alec Bohm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1
Here’s what Phillies’ Alec Bohm said after clutch walk-off vs. Giants

Here’s what Phillies’ Alec Bohm said after clutch walk-off vs. Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies swept their doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. They accomplished the feat with a walk-off in each game.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 30

Phillies pitcher earns two wins in one day in doubleheader rarity

PHILADELPHIA — Interim Phillies manager Don Mattingly had no other arms to call upon. After a rainout on Wednesday set up a doubleheader on Thursday, the Phillies deployed three relievers behind starter Cristopher Sánchez in the opener of the twin bill.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1
Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants

Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in the early going of the 2026 MLB season, but Thursday's doubleheader sweep of the San Francisco Giants offered some encouragement.

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Zack Wheeler News / Phillies Nation / April 30

Zack Wheeler to start on Friday; Phillies still determining rest of rotation for Miami series

PHILADELPHIA — After a doubleheader on Thursday that forced the Phillies to alter their pitching plans, interim manager Don Mattingly announced the club’s starter for the opener of its next series in Miami.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Phillies complete wild back-to-back walk-offs vs. Giants

Phillies complete wild back-to-back walk-offs vs. Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies hit two different accolades on Thursday via walk-off fashion. Philadelphia took the first game against the San Francisco Giants with a walk-off home run then started Game 2 with a lead off homer.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30
Phillies beat Giants in 10 to finish doubleheader, earn 3-game sweep

Phillies beat Giants in 10 to finish doubleheader, earn 3-game sweep

Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly plated automatic runner Adolis Garcia in the 10th inning Thursday night, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants and their second walk-off win of a day-night doubleheader that ended about nine hours after it started.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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 / Phillies Nation / April 30

Kyle Schwarber has unbelievable day at the plate in doubleheader sweep against Giants

With the Phillies down to their last strike in the bottom of the ninth against the Giants, Kyle Schwarber went down and got it. He fell to a knee trying to put the barrel on a low splitter.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 30

Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Phillies 6, Giants 5

A bullpen game. A rain delay. A rainbow stretching over the ballpark, and two walk-offs in the same day. This was a weird one, and ultimately a happy one.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Phillies make ultra-rare doubleheader feat not seen since 1985

Phillies make ultra-rare doubleheader feat not seen since 1985

The Philadelphia Phillies had a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday after Wednesday’s contest was postponed due to inclement weather.

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
The father-son connection in Don Mattingly’s 2nd win as Phillies manager

The father-son connection in Don Mattingly’s 2nd win as Phillies manager

The Philadelphia Phillies produced a standout moment on Thursday, pairing late-game heroics with a unique father-son storyline in their matchup vs. the San Francisco Giants.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 30
Biggest Changes for the Phillies Since Opening Day

Biggest Changes for the Phillies Since Opening Day

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a terrible start to the season, and the franchise has already made some notable changes early on.  Despite having some very high expectations coming into this year, the Phillies have shockingly been one of the worst teams in baseball.

Kyle Backhus News / Field Level Media / April 30
Phillies place LHP Kyle Backhus (elbow) on injured list

Phillies place LHP Kyle Backhus (elbow) on injured list

The Phillies placed left-hander Kyle Backhus on the 15-day injured list Thursday with elbow inflammation. Philadelphia recalled right-hander Trevor Richards from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding transaction.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Wild stat shows Kyle Schwarber is keeping up with Babe Ruth

Wild stat shows Kyle Schwarber is keeping up with Babe Ruth

Anytime your name is next to that of MLB legend Babe Ruth, you are doing something right. 

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Trevor Richards News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Phillies Select Trevor Richards

Phillies Select Trevor Richards

The Phillies made a move in between games of today’s double-header. Left-hander Kyle Backhus has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 27th, with left elbow inflammation.

Jhoan Duran News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 30
Phillies' Closer Jhoan Duran Makes Encouraging Progress in Injury Rehab

Phillies' Closer Jhoan Duran Makes Encouraging Progress in Injury Rehab

As the Philadelphia Phillies get set for a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants to close out their series following a postponement on Wednesday night, the team received some good news on the injury front.  It has been a really poor start to the season for the Phillies, who have a record of (10-19) and recently just fired their manager.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 30
Phillies Not Shaking Up the Batting Order is a Bit Surprising

Phillies Not Shaking Up the Batting Order is a Bit Surprising

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a good start so far in the Don Mattingly era. However, it was a bit surprising to see the new manager not make any major adjustments to the lineup.  On Tuesday morning, the Phillies announced the firing of manager Rob Thomson after a (9-19) start.

Don Mattingly News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

Months after he said he had no desire to be a manager in the big leagues again, Don Mattingly is back in that very role.  The Philadelphia Phillies made

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 29
Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing

Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing

Harper will miss "Topper."

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 28
Phillies make expected Rob Thomson decision

Phillies make expected Rob Thomson decision

Thomson, 62, has led the team since taking over for Joe Girardi during the 2022 season.  

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Trea Turner News / Just Baseball / April 27
The Phillies Need Way More From Trea Turner

The Phillies Need Way More From Trea Turner

The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of problems right now. They just broke a 10-game losing streak, their longest of the 21st century. They’re tied with the Mets for the worst record in baseball.

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