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Phillies continue search for offense in series against Diamondbacks

Phillies continue search for offense in series against Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies' bats have been scuffling in recent days, but Kyle Schwarber knows that a relaxed, focused approach is still the way to go. Schwarber and the Phillies hope to escape with a series victory Sunday afternoon when they conclude their weekend set with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 11
Phillies Receive Encouraging Performance From Pitcher To Snap Losing Streak

Phillies Receive Encouraging Performance From Pitcher To Snap Losing Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies came into Saturday afternoon seeking to snap a three-game losing streak while hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fortunately, the team was able to put together a strong effort and secure the victory.  Coming into Saturday, the Phillies were a team on a three-game losing streak with some serious issues.

Taijuan Walker News / Phillies Nation / April 11

Taijuan Walker has a first-inning problem. What can the Phillies do to solve it?

PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker again ran into first-inning trouble on Saturday afternoon as Diamondbacks leadoff batter Ketel Marte hit a 2-0, 90.6 mph sinker over the wall in right-center field at CItizens Bank Park.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 11

Role reversal: Phillies 4, Diamondbacks 3

In last night’s game, the Phillies jumped out a big lead in the first inning, only to do nothing the rest of the way but give back the lead and the win.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

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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Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 11
Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper power Phillies past D-backs

Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper power Phillies past D-backs

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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 Reliever Providing Team With Immediate Production

Phillies Reliever Providing Team With Immediate Production

The Philadelphia Phillies made a risky decision ahead of the 2025 MLB season when they didn’t do much to replace Carlos Estevez and Jeff Hoffman in their bullpen after both left in free agency.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11
Ken Rosenthal tackles Phillies’ Bryce Harper ‘elite’ question

Ken Rosenthal tackles Phillies’ Bryce Harper ‘elite’ question

Bryce Harper’s place among baseball’s elite is once again under scrutiny as the Philadelphia Phillies star navigates an uneven start to the 2026 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11
Three slow MLB starts that could last all season

Three slow MLB starts that could last all season

Let's take a look at three teams whose slow starts could last all year.

Yankees star Aaron Judge's offensive struggles reach notable low
Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners
Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory
The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Phillies 33-Year-Olds' First Inning Bugaboos Prove Not To Haunt Him

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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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 11

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

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.

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 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
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 The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 11
How to Watch Phillies Attempt to Snap 3-Game Skid: TV Channel, Live Stream, Radio

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

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 11
Phillies Starter Showing Concerning Inconsistencies So Far This Season

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

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?

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10
Diamondback pitchers fan 16 Phillies in 1-run victory

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 9
Phillies Lack Development Of Homegrown Position Players

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

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

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
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8
Bryce Harper’s eye-opening truth bomb amid Phillies’ offensive struggles

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

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 9
Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto injury update

Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto injury update

The Philadelphia Phillies could've lost much more than just a game on Wednesday night.

The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 7
Phillies Bullpen Getting Return Of Relief Pitcher

Phillies Bullpen Getting Return Of Relief Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen is getting a boost with the return of Orion Kerkering from the 15-day injured list. Kerkering recorded a 2.25 ERA and a 0.98 FIP in four minor league rehab appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Phillies' Bryce Harper loses an out on rarely enforced rule

Phillies' Bryce Harper loses an out on rarely enforced rule

Bryce Harper was left frustrated on Wednesday when he had an out taken away from him thanks to a rule that rarely comes up in Major League Baseball. Harper

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