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Phillies Much-Maligned Slugger Again Heating up at Plate in May

There haven’t been many hitters as hot as Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has been in the last two weeks. Through March and April, Bohm was hitting .151 and had an on-base percentage of .218.

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Phillies Earn Move up MLB Power Rankings Despite Reds Hiccup

The Philadelphia Phillies were the hottest team in baseball entering their series with the Cincinnati Reds. Since firing Rob Thomson and replacing him with interim manager Don Mattingly, the team experienced a remarkable turnaround.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies’ Trea Turner Reacts to Retirement News

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their 2026 season around under interim manager Don Mattingly, going 16-6 since a 9-19 start and climbing back to 25-25.

Aaron Nola News / The Good Phight / May 21

What can the Phillies do about Aaron Nola?

It was the type of start we’ve come to expect from Aaron Nola. First inning, we see vintage Nola. Pinpoint command. Two strikeouts. A 1-2-3 opener. The type of beginning that makes you remember why the Phillies signed the veteran right-hander to a seven-year, $172 million contract before the start of the 2024 season.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Gage Wood News / The Lead / May 21

Gage Wood Jumping to Double-A Is the Challenge He Needs

Phillies fans waited anxiously to see top pitching prospect Andrew Painter make his MLB debut. Drafted in 2021, Painter exploded the next year up the rankings before being stalled by injuries and an up-and-down 2025 season.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 21

4 Biggest Phillies Takeaways From Series Loss Against Reds

For the first time since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, the team failed to win a series. The Cincinnati Reds went into Citizens Bank Park and handed the Phillies their first series loss since April 24-26, when they lost two out of three games to the Atlanta Braves.

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Announces Unfortunate Personal News Amid MLB Season

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has not had the season he was hoping for, now in his eighth year with the organization. The 35-year-old veteran signed a three-year, $45 million contract to extend his stay in Philadelphia this past offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 21

The Phillies Finally Have Their Ninth-Inning Stabilizer

Behind the light show, cinematic intro, and roaring crowd stands one of the best closers in baseball. Jhoan Duran has been nothing short of spectacular for the Philadelphia Phillies following his move to the club at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 21

Phillies Understandably Seen as Potential Landing Spot for Giants Slugger

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing very well of late and have worked their way back to the .500 mark. Even though they might have had their series-winning streak snapped at six, this is a team that is trending in the right direction.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 21

Struggles of Veteran Starter Remain Major Concern for Phillies

Coming into Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies were hoping to win yet another series and make it seven straight series victories. Unfortunately, a bad start from their pitcher derailed those hopes. With a chance to take the rubber game on Wednesday afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds, the Phillies suffered a poor 9-4 loss.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 21

What is your trust level in each of the Phillies relievers?

Yesterday’s loss to the Reds featured a rather lackluster performance from the Phillies bullpen. Tim Mayza, Orion Kerkering, Brad Keller, and José Alvarado combined to allow 5 runs in 4 innings and doom the Phillies’ chances of mounting a comeback.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 21

Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Gage Wood, Tug McGraw

The Phillies finally had their streak of six straight series wins snapped yesterday with their loss in the rubber match with the Reds. Their turnaround since Don Mattingly took over as manager has been impressive, but they were bound to run into a dud of a series at some point.

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly shares confident take after losing Reds series

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped two of three games to the Cincinnati Reds, losing the series finale 9-4 on Wednesday and ending a six-series winning streak under interim manager Don Mattingly.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Concerning trend continues in Phillies series finale loss to Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies continue searching for answers against left-handed pitching, and Wednesday’s series finale vs. the Cincinnati Reds only intensified concerns surrounding the club’s uneven start to the 2026 season.

Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 20

Don Mattingly Just Misses History With Phillies Losing to Reds

Since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, replacing Rob Thomson after 28 games and a 9-19 start, all the team has done is win.

MLB News / The Good Phight / May 20

But the melody keeps haunting me: Reds 9, Phillies 4

The Phillies and Reds played the rubber game of their series on Wednesday afternoon. The offense wasn’t great, but the main problem was that Aaron Nola and the bullpen simply couldn’t keep the Reds from scoring.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Phillies accomplish rare feat not seen since 1951

Suddenly, there is some hope in Philadelphia.

Phillies' Alec Bohm heating up after difficult April

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Kyle Schwarber out of Phillies lineup again due to illness

The Philadelphia Phillies are used to seeing Kyle Schwarber leading the charge on offense, night after night. On Tuesday, things will look different for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Reds vs. Phillies Game 2: Preview & More – May 19

Reds vs. Phillies: The Philadelphia Phillies are on a roll and are one of the few teams to jump out of their miserable slump. After parting ways with Rob Thompson, the club seems to be doing a fantastic job.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 18

Phillies' Alec Bohm heating up after difficult April

Alec Bohm is heating up at the plate since coming off a historically unsettling slump in April, where he was batting .157 with a career low .433 OPS.

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run

Phillies' Zack Wheeler showcasing incredible resilience since return from IL

The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Don Mattingly Announces Kyle Schwarber News After Removal From Phillies Lineup

Philadelphia Philliesdesignated hitterKyle Schwarber has continued to dominate in his 12th MLB season. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger re-signed with the Phillies this past offseason on a five-year, $150 million deal, which is an expensive price to pay for a player whose value comes almost entirely in the batter’s box.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 18

Phillies recall INF/OF Otto Kemp, option INF/OF Felix Reyes

One month after he was optioned to the minor leagues, Otto Kemp was called back to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday while fellow infielder/outfielder Felix Reyes was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 18

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Harper has emerged as an offensive catalyst, contributing to the team's surge in the NL East.

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / May 17

Phillies' Zack Wheeler showcasing incredible resilience since return from IL

Since Wheeler's highly anticipated debut and return from the injury list on April 25, he's shown phenomenal resiliency.

Zack Wheeler rises to occasion as Phillies blank Pirates 6-0

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Phillies Sign Lou Trivino To Minor League Contract

The Phillies have signed reliever Lou Trivino to a minor league contract, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The deal comes four days after Trivino elected free agency following his designation for assignment by the Orioles.