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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.

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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.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

4 Biggest Takeaways From Phillies Series Sweep of Pirates

There may not be a hotter team in the MLB than the Philadelphia Phillies, who kept their positive momentum rolling against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies went into PNC Park and dominantly swept their in-state rivals.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 18

Three up, three down: week of May 11-17

A 3-3 road trip to Boston and Pittsburgh was, for me at least, the bare minimum the Phillies had to do. Gaining some steam at home was great, but going to those two cities and laying some eggs would have left a sour taste.

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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.

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

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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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

Phillies Rightfully Soaring Up MLB Power Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to have another fantastic week, and the team is now over the .500 mark, and the slow start is starting to become a thing of the past. Following the dreadful (9-19) start to the season, the Phillies are now red-hot since Don Mattingly has taken over as the manager, and the team is firing on all cylinders.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 18

It’s early still, but do you have a trade target for the Phillies?

We are entering Memorial Day week, which means teams are starting to get their affairs in order. They likely know what they want to do on the season, more or less, when it comes to buying or selling at this year’s trade deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

Phillies' Slugger Quietly Has Impressive Hitting Streak Going

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to complete their sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday and have now moved above the .500 mark. On Sunday, it was one of the best pitching matchups of the year coming into the game with Zack Wheeler facing off against Paul Skenes.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 18

Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Justin Crawford, Zack Wheeler

Above .500 before Memorial Day. Who’d have thunk it? It does help that they are playing some of the middle class teams in baseball instead of repeating viewings of the upper crust, but the Phillies are still playing good baseball right now, getting back to the spot we thought they’d be in.

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.

Paul Skenes News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 17

Phillies Break Two Paul Skenes Streaks To Sweep Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their Rivalry Weekend series with the Pittsburgh Pirates riding an incredible wave of positive momentum. They entered the matchup winning five series in a row, looking like a totally different team under interim manager Don Mattingly.

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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.

Don Mattingly News / ESPN / May 17

14-4 with Mattingly, surging Phils back over .500

The resurgent Phillies improved to 14-4 under interim manager Don Mattingly on Sunday afternoon, and snuck over the .500 mark, at 24-23, for the first time since April 7, when Philadelphia blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0, completing a three-game sweep.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 17

Phillies' Zack Wheeler showcasing incredible resilience since return from IL

Since Wheeler's highly anticipated debut and return from the injury list on April 25, he's shown phenomenal resiliency.

Zack Wheeler rises to occasion as Phillies blank Pirates 6-0

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart

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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.

Zack Wheeler rises to occasion as Phillies blank Pirates 6-0

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

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Zack Wheeler News / Field Level Media / May 17

Zack Wheeler rises to occasion as Phillies blank Pirates 6-0

Zack Wheeler tossed seven shutout innings to outduel Paul Skenes as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6-0 victory Sunday.

Dusty Wathan News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 17

Phillies Coach Dusty Wathan Joined Special Group Managing Against Pirates

Normally, games held in the middle of May don’t hold a ton of significance, but that was not the case when the Philadelphia Phillies faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 16.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Sends Message to Paul Skenes Before Pirates Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing their best baseball of the season, going 14-4 under interim manager Don Mattingly after he replaced Rob Thomson earlier this month.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Phillies star Bryce Harper reveals Don Mattingly’s crucial message that fans will appreciate

The Philadelphia Phillies continued building momentum Friday night with another dramatic comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryce Harper’s postgame comments quickly drew attention after he revealed the message from interim manager Don Mattingly that helped fuel the rally.

Kyle Schwarber News / Ball Exclusives / May 16

Kyle Schwarber is on a historic pace after 20th home run

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a thrilling 11-9 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, thanks to some historic help from outfielder and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.

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.

Philadelphia Phillies 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 / 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.

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.