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Phillies Lineup Showing Concerning Early Season Signs in Key Stat

Phillies Lineup Showing Concerning Early Season Signs in Key Stat

When taking a look at the Philadelphia Phillies lineup, on paper, this should be one of the most productive groups in baseball. This lineup is loaded with talented hitters, possessing All-Stars such as Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm, and J.T.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 12

Indulging in my self defeat: Diamondbacks 4, Phillies 3

After a mostly ugly series at San Francisco, a return home to play the Arizona Diamondbacks should have helped get the Phillies back on track. But the ugly play largely continued against Arizona, and a slew of self-imposed mistakes caused the Phillies to lose the game – and the series – on Sunday by a score of 4-3.

Andrew Painter News / Field Level Media / April 12
Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (migraine) scratched vs. D-backs

Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (migraine) scratched vs. D-backs

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks due to a migraine. Fellow right-hander Zach Pop started what is expected to be a bullpen game in place of Painter, who went 1-0 with a 4.82 ERA in his first two starts.

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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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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 12
Phillies Star Has Been Heating Up Over Recent Stretch

Phillies Star Has Been Heating Up Over Recent Stretch

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series finale on Sunday with the chance of taking the set. In order to do so, they will need a star player to continue his good performance of late.  Through 14 games, Philadelphia sits with a 7-7 record, and .500 sums up their year pretty well so far.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12
Phillies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Phillies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Philadelphia Phillies are a veteran team loaded with confidence. Manager Rob Thomson may have the best team in the National League when it comes to challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers for league superiority.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 12
How to Watch Phillies vs Arizona in Series Finale: TV Channel, Live Stream, Radio

How to Watch Phillies vs Arizona in Series Finale: TV Channel, Live Stream, Radio

The Philadelphia Phillies will be entering their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks with the hopes of taking the set.  Following a three-game losing streak, the Phillies were able to finally snap the skid on Saturday with a solid 4-3 win.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 12

How do you think this team is trending overall?

The first few weeks of the season are over and the Phillies continue flirting with .500. They haven’t played well overall, which might lead some to feel like the beginning of the end is nigh.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 12
Phillies Receive Needed Offensive Jolt From Two Key Players

Phillies Receive Needed Offensive Jolt From Two Key Players

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon with a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the win,

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 12

Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Adolis Garcia, Zack Wheeler

Do the Phillies need to win this series at home to make you start feeling any better about them? Most people I know that follow the team are somewhat “blah” about the start the team has gotten off too, not caring that it’s just the beginning of the year still.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12
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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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
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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.

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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.

Andrew Painter News / The Lead / April 6
Andrew Painter Painted the Strike Zone Beautifully in His Phillies Debut

Andrew Painter Painted the Strike Zone Beautifully in His Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals on March 31, and it couldn’t have gone much better.

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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