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On YouTubePhiladelphia 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.
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 / 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Sport Relay / May 17
Phillies Back to .500 after Slow Start
The Philadelphia Phillies stormed into PNC Park on May 16 and defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6–0, reaching the .500 mark for the first time since Opening Day.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Sport Relay / May 17
Phillies Series Wins after Managerial Change in 2026 Redefine a Season on the Brink
The Philadelphia Phillies were 9–19 and tied for baseball’s worst record on April 28 when president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski dismissed manager Rob Thomson.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 17
Why Don Mattingly is sticking with Trea Turner in the leadoff spot
PITTSBURGH — Saturday was a good day for Trea Turner. He hasn’t had many of those this season, but the Phillies believe more will come. Turner went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 6-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17
Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes
Skenes has impressed Phillies star Bryce Harper.
Paul Skenes News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 17
Phillies Continue Using New Cleanup Hitter in Lineup Against Paul Skenes
Coming off two straight wins against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Philadelphia Phillies will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, going for a sweep. With a record of (23-23) entering Sunday’s finale, the Phillies are playing some great baseball, and getting back to the .500 mark is a significant development for the team.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17
Paul Skenes vs. Zack Wheeler headlines Pirates-Phillies finale
The Philadelphia Phillies have been riding high with a prolific offense, winning 14 of 18 games since making a managerial change. That offense will be
Cristopher Sanchez News / Yardbarker / May 17
Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run
Sanchez has joined rare and elite company with his latest stretch of performances.
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.
Phillies Should Be Concerned About Extended Struggles of Key Pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing very well of late, and while it has been a team effort, some players are still underperforming. Following the (9-19) start to the year, the Phillies have been finding their groove as winners in each of their last five series.
Kyle Schwarber 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.
Brandon Marsh News / Stadium Rant / May 14
How Brandon Marsh Became One of Baseball’s Best Hitters
Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Brandon Marsh currently leads all of MLB in batting average. After several seasons of being a platoon player, Marsh is finally getting the opportunity to hit both left-handed and right-handed pitching.
Kyle Schwarber 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.
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