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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 19
Phillies notes: Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto out of lineup; Aidan Miller update 
PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber is not in the Phillies’ starting lineup again on Tuesday against the Reds. Schwarber was present at Citizens Bank Park on Monday but did not play because of an illness.
Phillies’ Lineup Lengthened by Infielder Finding Power Stroke
The Philadelphia Phillies are the hottest team in baseball, putting their early-season struggles behind them to get back over the .500 mark. Since Don Mattingly has taken over as manager, the team has been performing at a high level.
Phillies' Star Slugger Wisely Seen as NL MVP Candidate
The Philadelphia Phillies are on fire of late, winning their last five games and building some serious momentum. Despite the horrible start to the year, things have really turned around for the franchise.
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?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 19
Chase Shugart, who art thou?
Everyone loves to see the random reliever pop up and turn into something that is highly effective. From a fan’s point of view, the pitcher’s effectiveness can be turned into a weapon that may or may not be used in more leveraged situations to ride that hot streak as long as it will take him.
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 / 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.
Phillies Continue to See Encouraging Signs From Young Pitcher
Coming off another strong week in which the Philadelphia Phillies were able to get over the .500 mark, they were back at home on Monday night to start their series with the Cincinnati Reds. Following their (9-19) start to the season, there have been few teams in baseball that have been as good as the Phillies of late.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 19
Who is the Phillies’ biggest player development win?
It’s getting harder and harder to argue against the belief that Cristopher Sánchez is one of the best pitchers in baseball. The Phillies ace lefty turned in one of the most dominant outings of the season so far in his last start, a complete game shutout with 13 strikeouts on 108 pitches.
Phillies Recent Sixth-Round Pick Showing Signs of Improvement
The Philadelphia Phillies have a few prospects who have been garnering headlines early in the 2026 season. There are some worries about the organization’s No.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 19
Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber, Gage Wood, Max Scherzer
Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber misses a rare start with an illness Phillies Top Pitching Prospect Gage Wood gets promoted to AA The Felix Reyes Experience
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 18
Why Phillies pulled Andrew Painter after 69 pitches in quality start vs. Reds
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Andrew Painter retired JJ Bleday on an 88 mph slider, inducing a hard-hit grounder to Alec Bohm at first base to end the top of the sixth inning.
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 / 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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18
Bryson Stott's late HR rallies red-hot Phils past Reds
Bryson Stott slugged a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 18
I got five on it: Phillies 5, Reds 4
The Philadelphia Phillies (25-23) were without a couple of regulars to begin the night but still found a way to come from behind in the eighth inning to win their fifth consecutive ballgame by a score of 5-4 against the Cincinnati Reds (24-24) on Monday night.
Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Phillies’ Don Mattingly reveals simple reasoning behind recent success
The Philadelphia Phillies continue climbing back into contention after another impressive turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly. Philadelphia’s recent surge has completely reshaped the outlook of its season following a difficult opening month.
Analyzing Just How Good Cristopher Sanchez Has Been for Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has continued to turn heads this season. Just when you think he couldn’t get any better, he does.
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.
Alec Bohm News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Phillies Make Alec Bohm Change Before Reds Game
The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of baseball’s hottest teams following a dramatic turnaround during the early part of the 2026 MLB season. After opening the year with a disappointing 9-19 record, Philadelphia has climbed back into contention under interim manager Don Mattingly.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18
Phillies Sit Star Slugger In Series Opener Against Reds
The Philadelphia Phillies will be entering their series against the Cincinnati Reds over the .500 mark after a terrible start to the season. Now, they
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Phillies send down 25-year-old infielder with .421 OPS
The Philadelphia Phillies (24-23) have improbably obtained a winning record by May 18 and now look every bit the National League contender they have been for the last few years.
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 / Athlon Sports / May 18
Phillies Announce Roster Move Amid Four-Game Winning Streak
The Philadelphia Phillies have turned things around since firing manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season. Under his replacement, Don Mattingly, the Phillies have gone 15-4 and sit at 24-23 through 47 games.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18
Same records, but Phillies, Reds trending in opposite directions
The Philadelphia Phillies are back above .500, faster than most anyone thought possible -- except maybe the players in their locker room. The surging Phillies aim to continue their hot play on Monday when they welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town for the opener of a three-game set.
Rob Thomson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17
Phillies prove firing Rob Thomson was right call as record gets back over .500
The Philadelphia Phillies completed a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, to push their record above .500. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly, who took over from Rob Thomson, continues to bring the club back into the right direction.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 17
Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out
They are finally starting to look like the team they were supposed to be.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 14
Kyle Schwarber Is Proving To Be Worth Every Penny
Giving a 33-year-old designated hitter a five-year, $150 million contract rarely looks like a smart investment. For the Philadelphia Phillies, though, Kyle Schwarber has continued to prove why the gamble was worth taking.
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