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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.

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Veteran pitcher starts season with scoreless streak at Triple-A as depth piece for Phillies organization

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Triple-A Lehigh Valley pitcher Connor Gillispie got the last laugh against Christian Franklin Friday night. After allowing a first-pitch leadoff base hit to Rochester’s left fielder, Gillispie caught Franklin in no man’s land, picking him off to register the game’s first out.

Alec Bohm News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Phillies Make Alec Bohm Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

The Philadelphia Phillies enter Saturday’s slate of games with a losing 6-7 record and are searching for answers as they try to climb back toward the top of the National League East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 11

How to Watch Phillies Attempt to Snap 3-Game Skid: TV Channel, Live Stream, Radio

The Philadelphia Phillies returned home on Friday night to start a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks but were unfortunately defeated by their National

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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?

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MLB News / The Good Phight / April 11

The Notes: Luzardo handles Beck, Jonathan Bowlan tweaks

Jesús Luzardo dazzled in the second game of the road trip against the Colorado Rockies, striking out 11 in 6.2 innings of one-run ball. It was a strong bounce back start after struggling against Texas to begin the year.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 11

Phillies Starter Showing Concerning Inconsistencies So Far This Season

Following a mediocre road trip for the Philadelphia Phillies last week, the team returned home to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game set. Unfortunately, their starter on Friday did not perform well. It was a bad ending to the Phillies’ road trip against the San Francisco Giants.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 11

Phillies' Great Trade Last Year Has Turned a Weakness Into a Strength

As the Philadelphia Phillies get set to host the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team is starting to take shape through 12 games this year. Furthermore, areas of strength and weakness are also becoming clear. It hasn’t been an ideal start so far for the Phillies in 2026.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 11

Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Bryce Harper, MLBPA

So we’re gonna do this Brandon Marsh as the cleanup hitter thing now? I guess it’ll work against a team without left handed relief pitching, but later on?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 10

Phillies strike out 16 times, can’t score after big first inning

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ new cleanup hitter — at least for the time being — circled the bases in the bottom of the first inning, putting up a crooked number right away as the club returned home to Citizens Bank Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

Diamondback pitchers fan 16 Phillies in 1-run victory

Ketel Marte and James McCann each drove in two runs as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks posted a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

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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.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 10

Scoreless Streak: Death & Rebirth. Diamondbacks 5, Phillies 4

The Phillies gazed upon their scoreless streak and said: no more. And so it was, in the bottom of the first inning on April 10th, 2026, that Trea Turner singled to left, and Kyle Schwarber walked, and Bryce Harper hit one to right to score Turner.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 10

Phillies Have Struggled in Key Area Offensively This Year

Through 12 games, the Philadelphia Phillies are a very mediocre 6-6 on the season, and they will be hoping to build some momentum back at home following a West Coast trip. Despite expectations being high, the Phillies haven’t gotten off to the start of the season that they would have liked early on.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Phillies' Rob Thomson Shares Zack Wheeler Injury Update Before Diamondbacks Game

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said right-hander pitcher Zack Wheeler will continue his minor-league rehab assignment next week. The team's goal is for Wheeler to return from injury before the end of the month.

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Phillies Make J.T. Realmuto Move Before Diamondbacks Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a middling start this season, entering Friday with a 6-6 record. They've had the fortune of avoiding any key injuries

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 10

Phillies' Series Opener vs Diamondbacks: Preview, Storylines

The Philadelphia Phillies will be back at home on Friday night to start a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With a 6-6 record through 12 games, they will be hoping to build some momentum and get over the .500 mark this week. It has been a bit of an uneven start to the season for the Phillies.

Mike Soroka News / Field Level Media / April 10

'Frustrated' Phillies face tall task vs. Michael Soroka, D-backs

The Philadelphia Phillies will pit their cold bats against one of the hottest starting pitchers in the league Friday night when they host Michael Soroka and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Phillies Lack Development Of Homegrown Position Players

The Philadelphia Phillies lack the development of homegrown position players at the plate. Overall the team is currently in the midst of a 20 inning scoreless streak.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 9

Phillies Struggle Once Again at Oracle Park

After losing two of three to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, the Philadelphia Phillies fall to 6-6 through this early stage of the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 9

Phillies' former All-Star has not been one of their problems

The Phillies have not been good to start the year and have not scored a run in 20.0 innings.

Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto injury update

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Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Bryce Harper’s eye-opening truth bomb amid Phillies’ offensive struggles

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are off to a mediocre start in 2026. The Phillies have struggled offensively, but still have managed an even 6-6 record through 12 games.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Phillies Acquire Steward Berroa, Designate Yoniel Curet For Assignment

The Phillies announced that they have acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Brewers in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

J.T. Realmuto News / Yardbarker / April 9