Cristopher Sánchez has not given up a run since April 30, and the number has gotten big enough that his next time on the mound turns into appointment viewing.
The Phillies offense this year has been unfathomably bad. You can’t use the run-scoring environment as an excuse when you’re at the bottom of the league in many key categories.
Not the greatest week offensively, but hey, they came home from the West coast going 4-2. As I stated in the morning links, there are issues at the plate, but at least the pitching has been on point.
The Philadelphia Phillies are the hosts of this year’s MLB All-Star festivities at Citizens Bank Park. They will be very well represented. Here’s a look at the players who could be in play to represent the home team.
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
The Philadelphia Phillies are back to their winning ways following a horrid 9-19 start which led to the firing of manager Rob Thomson. The organization named Don Mattingly as his replacement, and he has guided the team to a 21–10 surge that has them a game over .500.
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.
It was the end of the week for the teams in the minor leagues, which means some series ending games happening. There were some solid performances on the mound and at the plate.
When Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper speaks, people listen. One of the more vocal characters in Major League Baseball, Harper is not shy to share his opinions on potential strife that the Major League Baseball Players Association and MLB face when the collective bargaining agreement expires Dec.
Philadelphia Phillies’ top infield prospect Aidan Miller continues to draw attention, but injuries have shadowed his rise. The 21-year-old shortstop, born June 9, 2004, has moved through elite amateur circuits and international tournaments with Team USA.
After becoming a free agent in the offseason, J.T. Realmuto rejoined the Philadelphia Phillies on a three-year, $45 million contract. The 35-year-old no longer ranks among the elite catchers in MLB.
Ahead of their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies made a change to their roster. Otto Kemp, who was on the Opening Day roster but struggled and was optioned back to Triple-A, took the roster spot of Felix Reyes a few weeks ago after he too struggled with his opportunity in the Big Leagues.
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.
Listen, a 4-2 trip on the West coast is nothing to sneeze at and the Phillies are coming home above .500. Still, there are some deep issues that are starting to fester with this team, especially on offense.
The Phillies offense continued to scuffle Sunday against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while Dodgers hitters got to Andrew Painter and the Philadelphia bullpen. The Phillies dropped the series rubber match by a final score of 9-1 on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto departed Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning, one inning after he was hit by a pitch on the left wrist.
The Philadelphia Phillies have played a very competitive series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road. After losing a close contest in Game 1, 4-2, the Phillies were able to bounce back in Game 2, winning 4-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies have come a long way since the 9-19 start to the season and the ultimate firing of Rob Thomson. Since then, the Phillies, under
Whether it is Rob Thomson or Don Mattingly leading the Philadelphia Phillies, their lineup has been constructed similarly. There has been some shuffling around of things from the cleanup spot through the nine-hole, with both managers trying to find the right combination to get their team on track.
Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
The Phillies reinstated right-hander Zach Pop from the 15-day injured list and designated him for assignment, the team announced. The club needed a 40-man spot for righty Max Lazar, who was activated from the 60-day IL and optioned to Triple-A.
The Philadelphia Phillies entered Saturday looking to regain traction after dropping Friday night’s series opener at Chavez Ravine, 4-2. For Don Mattingly, the trip carried added meaning because of his history with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Phillies’ interim manager kept the focus squarely on his current club.
The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most storied histories in all of baseball, dating back to 1883. Since then, Philly fans have seen their share of baseball royalty take the field at Shibe Park, Veterans Stadium, and Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list in a series of Friday moves ahead of their road series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Philadelphia Phillies certainly rank among the best teams in the MLB with two straight division titles. With a roster loaded with veteran superstars, they operate with one of the highest payrolls in the league.
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.