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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 21
History is not on the Phillies’ side, but they’re also not dead 
With each gruesome loss, the bleakness of their situation increases. You can see it in the numbers. After Monday night’s 5-1 loss to the Cubs, the Phillies are 8-14.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Phillies manager Rob Thomson gets 100% real on Aaron Nola’s ‘tough’ start vs. Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies have now lost six in a row. On Monday, it was another lopsided loss for the Phillies, as they fell 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs. The loss dropped them to 8-14 on the year, and puts them fourth in the NL East.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 21
The Phillies are playing poorly and getting unlucky
The Phillies can’t do anything right at the moment. They’ve pitched poorly, their defense has been a mess, and their offense has been almost nonexistent.
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.
Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21
AL East Team Could Make Sense as Trade Partner for Phillies' Alec Bohm
As the struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies continue, they could look to shake things up sooner rather than later. Due to the team having high expectations,
Jhoan Duran News / The Good Phight / April 21
How would you align the Phillies bullpen in Jhoan Duran’s absence?
During this brutal start to the season, the Phillies have also seen a rash of injuries hit their bullpen. First it was Jonathan Bowlan (who had been one
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21
Phillies' Veteran Wisely Seen as Most Likely Player To Be Traded
With the Philadelphia Phillies in the midst of a really bad stretch, there are some real concerns about the slow start to the season. Coming into the year, the Phillies were once again expected to be one of the best teams in the National League.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 21
Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Adolis Garcia, Mick Abel
Phillies News: Rob Thomson remains committed to Alec Bohm, should he? Gearing up for the TDL in April? Some predict Adolis Garcia might be there already
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Phillies star Bryce Harper gets candid on another lopsided loss to Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies continue to search for answers as a frustrating stretch deepens, with Bryce Harper’s postgame comments underscoring the team’s growing urgency.
MLB News / The Good Phight / April 20
Taking it on the Chin: Cubs 5 Phillies 1
For one night, it wasn’t swinging bunts or soft jam shots that killed the Phillies pitching staff. Instead, it was hard contact from the Cubs lineup that plagued Nola’s night.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 20
Phillies Are Worst Team in Baseball in a Key Area So Far
Coming off being swept by the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies have hit a new low this season. Through 21 games, they are 8-13, and the performances over the last couple of weeks have been poor. This past week, the Phillies might have hit a new low.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Phillies Bracing for Zack Wheeler News After Rob Thomson's Message
The Philadelphia Phillies are searching for answers early in the 2026 MLB season, as the back-to-back National League East champions have stumbled to an 8-13 record.
Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / April 21
Bryce Harper Sure Looks Elite
Two things can be true. One: The widespread reaction to Dave Dombrowski’s comments this offseason was overblown. The Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations really didn’t say anything controversial.
Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Kyle Schwarber Sends Message After Phillies’ Loss to Braves
After a 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies look to bounce back in their next outing against the Chicago Cubs. Following the game, designated hitterKyle Schwarber emphasized the team’s mindset despite a 2-7 homestand.
Colin Rea News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 20
Phillies vs Cubs in Series Opener: Preview, Storylines
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a disastrous week in which they won just one game and were swept at home by a division rival. Now, they will be
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired
One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 20
4 Takeaways From Phillies Horrible Series Sweep by Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies just wrapped up a nine-game homestand with a visit from their National League East rivals, the Atlanta Braves, and things couldn’t have gone much worse for them.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20
Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19
Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep
Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions. The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night.
J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game Due To Lower Back Tightness
The Phillies fell to 8-12 with Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to the Braves, and they had a bit of an injury scare with their starting catcher. J.T. Realmuto left the game during the sixth inning with lower back tightness, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Lochlann March and others.
Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / April 19
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Duran, Iglesias, Realmuto
It’s been a tough start for the Phillies in 2026, and it got a little bit more difficult on April 18. Not only did J.T. Realmuto have to leave the team’s game against the Braves early but Jhoan Duran also went on the injured list.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Zack Wheeler On Track For Late April Return
Right-hander Zack Wheeler has been on the mend from thoracic outlet surgery since last September, with an early-season return being the goal for the Phillies.
Jhoan Duran News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Phillies Place Jhoan Duran On 15-Day Injured List
The Phillies announced five roster moves, with the most prominent being Jhoan Duran‘s placement on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 15) due
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 17
Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves
It's been a tough pill to swallow for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 16
MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia last week, still worked Phillies series
Umpire Brock Ballou was robbed and assaulted while in town for the Phillies series against the Diamondbacks.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Scott Boras gets fired by an MLB All-Star client
Another MLB client has decided to drop The Boras Corporation. Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has fired his agent Scott Boras, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reported on Monday.
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