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The Phillies rushed Andrew Painter and are paying for it

The early stages of the 2026 MLB campaign have not been kind to Philadelphia Phillies righty Andrew Painter, and it appears the club may have rushed him into the back of their rotation.

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Cristopher Sanchez’ record scoreless streak rolls on

Well, he did it again. Cristopher Sánchez blanked another team, this time the San Diego Padres, for seven innings on Wednesday at Petco Park. He allowed six hits, no walks and struck out nine in the Phils’ 3-0, series-sweeping victory.

Alan Rangel News / Phillies Nation / May 28

Why the Phillies’ best Triple-A starter has been pitching out of the bullpen in minors

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Alan Rangel has been the most consistent dealer in Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s rotation in 2026, posting a 3.26 ERA in 10 outings with seven starts.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 28

How Valuable is Jesús Luzardo?

Quick: name the most valuable Phillies pitcher by Wins Above Replacement. Well, that wasn’t very difficult, was it? You said Cristopher Sánchez so quick I barely had time to take a sip of my tea.

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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?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 28

While really bad, Phillies’ right-handed hitting struggles are not unique

The Phillies’ right-handed hitting struggles are the worst in Major League Baseball, but are also not unique, as they’re part of a league-wide lack of production the sport hasn’t seen in quite some time.

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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 / The Good Phight / May 28

Phillies on the Pharm: 5/28/2026

Wednesday was the night of offense for the Phillies prospects. There were quite a few hitters to make note of on the evening, including one that might just might force his way back into the major league picture.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

What Time Is The Phillies Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More – May 29

The Philadelphia Phillies are among a host of teams that have a break in their schedule this Thursday. They will end the month with a tantalizing three-game set on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Edmundo Sosa News / The Good Phight / May 28

What do you think of the Edmundo Sosa left field experiment so far?

You may have missed it due to the late starts this week, but Brandon Marsh injured his finger in Tuesday night’s game. Marsh sprained his finger while

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 28

Phillies Don't Need To Pursue Star Pitcher Before Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies are continuing to try to work their way back into contention in the National League with some really strong play over the last few weeks.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 28

Phillies News: Cristopher Sánchez, Brandon Marsh, Trea Turner

Think about what Cristopher Sánchez accomplished yesterday. He broke a franchise record scoreless innings streak that had stood for 115 years. Think of all of the great pitchers the Phillies have had over that span since Grover Cleveland Alexander set the record in 1911.

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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.

MLB News / The Good Phight / May 27

Move over Grover: Phillies 3, Padres 0

It may have looked like an innocent groundball to second base to end an inning, but the 79.5 MPH easy roller off of the bat of Jackson Merrill that was gloved by Bryson Stott and thrown to Bryce Harper at first will prove to be historic.

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Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 27

Cristopher Sanchez sets Phillies' scoreless innings mark in win over Padres

Cristopher Sanchez set the Philadelphia Phillies' franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings Wednesday as they completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 3-0 win at Petco Park.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 28

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in win

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in 3-0 victory

Another game, another excellent outing for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's 20th HR makes early-season history

Yankees' Cam Schlittler solidifying status as front-runner for AL Cy Young

Cubs make impressive MLB history with 10th straight loss

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

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Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Phillies Facing Troubling Trea Turner Development Amid MLB Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a frustrating start to the 2026 MLB season. They sit at 28-27, nine games back of the NL East division leader Atlanta Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies' Lineup Change Helps Spark Struggling Slugger

The Philadelphia Phillies recently made a change to their lineup with the hopes of sparking the team. After one game, it appears that the move has worked. Even though the Phillies won the first game of their series against the San Diego Padres, they made a major lineup switch before the second game.

Jhoan Duran News / Stadium Rant / May 27

Jhoan Duran Is Well On His Way To Becoming The Best Closer In Phillies History

When Jhoan Duran was acquired from the Minnesota Twins at last year’s trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies knew they were getting a star. They gave up a hefty price for the closer, but already after less than one full year on the roster, he’s made up for it.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies Holding Veteran Outfielder Out of Lineup Against Padres

The Philadelphia Phillies have successfully bounced back in their series against the San Diego Padres. Coming into the three-game set, they had lost four out of five games, dropping a series to the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians.

Brandon Marsh News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Brandon Marsh Injury: Phillies Share Update After Padres Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have revealed that outfielder Brandon Marsh exited Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres with a sprained right middle finger, according to reporter Ty Daubert.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Padres troll Bryce Harper’s brushing habit with a large sign

Bryce Harper’s toothbrushing routine has also given Philadelphia Phillies opponents material to troll him. The San Diego Padres started it on Tuesday, when they showed a sign on the video board to troll Harper while he was taking his at-bat in the fifth inning of the game at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Trio of solo HRs help Phillies down Padres again

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner each blasted solo homers in the first three innings Tuesday night as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies held on for a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 26

Phillies OF Brandon Marsh leaves game with apparent hand injury

Philadelphia right fielder Brandon Marsh left the Phillies' Tuesday road game against the San Diego Padres in the fourth inning due to an apparent hand injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Three options for the Phillies to improve right field

Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Bryce Harper gets absolutely roasted for how he brushes his teeth

Bryce Harper may have shown a bit too much of himself on social media, because the world will never let him live down how he goes about brushing his teeth.

Andrew Painter News / Yardbarker / May 25

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

Despite being on the losing end of his most recent start, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter showed growth in his development as a starting pitcher.

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