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On YouTubeDusty Wathan News / Phillies Nation / May 16
Longtime Phillies coach gets opportunity to manage for a day 
PITTSBURGH — An impromptu sign was made with duct tape outside the visiting manager’s office at PNC Park. Dusty Wathan, the 52-year-old former Phillies third base coach turned bench coach and now manager for a day, has another title courtesy of hitting coach Kevin Long.
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?
Zack Wheeler News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Zach Wheeler's xERA Says He's Even Better Than He Looks in 2026 Fantasy Baseball
Zack Wheeler was supposed to be a question mark. Instead, after four starts, he’s an emphatic exclamation mark. Thoracic outlet surgery, blood clot, rib removal: that's not exactly a recipe for ace-level production.
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.
Phillies Should Be Concerned About Extended Struggles of Key Pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing very well of late, and while it has been a team effort, some players are still underperforming. Following the (9-19) start to the year, the Phillies have been finding their groove as winners in each of their last five series.
MLB News / The Good Phight / May 16
Have you started paying attention to the standings yet?
There is an old axiom around baseball that teams don’t pay attention to the standings until Memorial Day. That way, they don’t make rash decisions based on what amounts to a fraction of the season having gone by.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Phillies star Bryce Harper comes inches away from 9th inning grand slam
The Philadelphia Phillies delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season Friday night, erasing a six-run deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 at PNC Park.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 16
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to remain 'handful' vs. Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez has shown this month why he's considered one of the best pitchers in baseball. The talented left-hander aims for another sparkling effort Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second contest of a three-game set.
Phillies Should Pursue Reunion with Talented Rockies Slugger
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some excellent baseball of late and are now storming toward the .500 mark. Following the disappointing start to the campaign, the Phillies are slowly but surely getting back on track.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 16
Phillies news: Bryce Harper, Jesus Luzardo, Max Fried
Man, when the times are going well, they are going well. Kyle Schwarber homers twice, the bullpen does a fairly decent job of holding the game close to allow the offense to get back into and boom – extra inning victory.
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.
Kyle Schwarber News / Stadium Rant / May 16
Kyle Schwarber Continues Incredible Run, Hits 2 HRs In Phillies Comeback Victory
Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies just produced one of the best comebacks in the MLB this season. His big-time performance should come as no surprise, as this is the version of Schwarber who has been stepping up to the plate all through the month of May.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 16
Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart
Schwarber homered twice on Friday night to help rally the Phillies to an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Kyle Schwarber News / ESPN / May 16
Schwarber ups HR total to 20 as Phils win wild one...
Kyle Schwarber can't really explain why he's on a tear right now. "It's a great question," the Phillies slugger said after smashing a pair of two-run homers -- boosting his season total to 20 -- during an 11-9, 10-inning victory over the Pirates.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 16
Glorious comeback has Phillies believing again: ‘When you get confident, anything can happen’
PITTSBURGH — For the second Friday in a row, the Phillies erased a 6-0 deficit and forced extra innings. The Phillies have mastered the art of the absurd comeback over the years.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brandon Marsh News / Stadium Rant / May 14
How Brandon Marsh Became One of Baseball’s Best Hitters
Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Brandon Marsh currently leads all of MLB in batting average. After several seasons of being a platoon player, Marsh is finally getting the opportunity to hit both left-handed and right-handed pitching.
Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Trea Turner Update: Phillies Remove Shortstop From Lineup Before Red Sox Game
The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around under interim manager Don Mattingly. The group struggled out of the gate, but in May they have reestablished themselves as World Series contenders once again.
Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12
Lou Trivino Elects Free Agency
Veteran righty Lou Trivino is back on the free agent market. The Orioles announced that the reliever elected free agency after clearing outright waivers on Tuesday.
Bryson Stott News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Phillies’ Bryson Stott Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season
The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around after relieving former manager Rob Thomson of his duties. Under Don Mattingly, Philadelphia has gone 10-3, and they now sit just three games under .500 after their disastrous month of April.
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