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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game

A day after extending his major league-lead in home runs, Kyle Schwarber blasts two more to reach a major milestone and set an historic pace.

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Seek thy fortune: Phillies 11, Pirates 9

No major league player has ever woken up on Lagwagon Day with 20 home runs to his name on the season…until tomorrow. Kyle Schwarber continued his torrid power pace with two more homers to aid in the comeback victory as the Philadelphia Phillies (22-23) defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates (24-21) by a score of 11-9 in their weekend series opener.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Phillies erase 6-run deficit, down Pirates in 10 innings

Bryce Harper collected four hits, including the game-tying single in the ninth inning, and Brandon Marsh delivered the go-ahead RBI in the 10th as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies rallied for an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 15

Last year's David Bednar trade is going to haunt the 2026 Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen had another meltdown on Friday night.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Aidan Miller News / Phillies Nation / May 15

Phillies taking it ‘slow’ with top prospect Aidan Miller

PITTSBURGH — The status of top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller is still somewhat of a mystery. He did not play in any Grapefruit League games in spring training.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Twins' Outfielder Would Be Perfect Trade Target for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of a really strong streak and have clawed their way back almost to the .500 mark. However, they do have some clear areas where it would be ideal to get upgrades. Following their (9-19) start to the season, the Phillies are (12-4) in their last 16 games.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Phillies Sit Struggling Outfielder To Start Series With Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates riding a ton of positive momentum. Since Don Mattingly has taken over as interim manager, the team has been on fire.

Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Jesus Luzardo Dazzles on Mound Against Former Teammate on Red Sox

For the second series in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies were heading into a rubber game with the opportunity to come away victorious in a three-game set.

Kyle Schwarber News / CBSSports.com / May 15

The most beloved man in baseball? Why Kyle Schwarber has so many fans in the stands and in MLB clubhouses

Schwarber, the Phillies slugger and MLB home run leader, is adored by three of baseball's biggest fanbases and many of the game's biggest stars

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

4 Biggest Phillies Takeaways From Series Win Over Red Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies kept the positive momentum rolling in their three-game set on the road at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. With a 3-1 victory in the series finale, the Phillies were able to win their fifth consecutive series.

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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.

Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / May 15

What the numbers say about Zack Wheeler’s start

Through four starts, the back of the baseball card numbers look like Zack Wheeler’s numbers. His 2.55 ERA, 2.70 FIP and .193 batting average allowed all rank among the best numbers he’s ever put up.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Area of Struggles for Phillies Wisely Seen as Somewhere They Will Seek Upgrades

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to inch closer to the .500 mark following their terrible start to the season, and they are once again looking like a contender. It was undoubtedly a horrific start to the year for the Phillies.

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Kyle Schwarber News / Fastball on SI / May 15

Kyle Schwarber’s Power Surge is Impossible for MLB Fans to Ignore

It's just May 15, but we're witnessing a potentially historic season for homers across Major League Baseball. We have seen three guys specifically launching the ball out of ballparks at an insane rate: Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / May 15

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies eager to stay hot in opener vs. Pirates

Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around over the last two-plus weeks. Schwarber will lead the surging Phillies into the opener of a three-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Phillies vs. Pirates Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 15

Phillies vs. Pirates: The Philadelphia Phillies will have a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend. Game 1 takes place at PNC Park on Friday night.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Phillies Need More From Right-Handed Hitters in Key Area

The Philadelphia Phillies have done a great job of getting their season back on track under interim manager Don Mattingly. When he took over the team from Rob Thomson, the team was 9-19, tied for the worst record in baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 15

Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Ryan Howard, Ranking Rookies

Rivalry weekend is here. The Phillies will be taking on the Pirates, which isn’t much of a rivalry anymore, though it once was. Despite the lack of spite, the series still offers plenty of interest: Wheeler vs.

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Phillies’ Don Mattingly weighs in on intriguing Red Sox tactics after 3-1 win

The Boston Red Sox are one of the worst offenses in MLB right now, and they might have just put their desperation on display for all to see. The Philadelphia Phillies were suspicious of their American League opponent on Thursday night, but they brushed off those concerns and carried on with their business.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 15

Kyle Schwarber extends hot streak with MLB-leading HR in Phillies' win

Schwarber's recent power surge has helped turn Philadelphia's season around.

The Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

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Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / May 14

Kyle Schwarber goes deep again as Phillies down Red Sox

Kyle Schwarber hit his 18th home run of the season and Jesus Luzardo pitched six scoreless innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies pick up a 3-1 road victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Phillies Still Can Be Contender in National League Despite Horrible Start

Coming off a heartbreaking end in the postseason in 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies got off to a terrible start to the campaign in 2026, and panic set in quickly. Despite high expectations for the team, the Phillies started the year with a (9-19) record, which included a 10-game losing streak along the way.