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Phillies Should Be Concerned About Another Bad Performance by Key Pitcher

Phillies Should Be Concerned About Another Bad Performance by Key Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies came into Wednesday night, hoping to get a win over the Chicago Cubs and take the series. Unfortunately, that was not the case.  For the third straight series now, the Phillies have been on the losing end, going 3-6 during that span.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 16

Phillies News: Edmundo Sosa, Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler

Well, another day, another embarrassing loss to the Cubs. Jesús Luzardo got shelled, the defense was a disaster, and the bats were silent against another lefty starter.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 16

Phillies All-Star One and Dones: The 1960s

In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 15

Jesús Luzardo says he’s not tipping his pitches, will ‘dive deeper’ on issues out of stretch

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo hasn’t quite figured out what his problem with runners on base has been. He just knows what it hasn’t been.

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MLB News / The Good Phight / April 15

Into the crevasse: Cubs 11, Phillies 2

For the second straight night, the Philadelphia Phillies (8-10) gave up double-digit runs to the visiting Chicago Cubs (9-9) by a score of 11-2 on their way to dropping a third straight series.

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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 / Phillies Nation / April 15

Phillies cannot be content with poor start at home

PHILADELPHIA — Shota Imanaga dominated against the Phillies lineup. The Cubs lineup dominated against Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies (8-10) played maybe their most brutal game of the year in an 11-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / April 15

Luzardo, Phillies lineup dominated in lopsided loss to Cubs

PHILADELPHIA — Shota Imanaga dominated against the Phillies lineup. The Cubs lineup dominated against Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies (8-10) played maybe their most brutal game of the year in an 11-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 15
MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia last week

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.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 15
Phillies Catchers Adapting Well to MLB ABS Challenge System

Phillies Catchers Adapting Well to MLB ABS Challenge System

The Philadelphia Phillies, like every team around baseball this year, had a major adjustment to make with the MLB ABS challenge system being implemented.

Alec Bohm News / Phillies Nation / April 15

Alec Bohm leans on teammates, past struggles during ice-cold start to season

PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm stepped off the bench and to the plate with the chance to take the lead with one swing of the bat. With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning against Cubs left-hander Caleb Thielbar, Bohm entered as a pinch hitter for the Phillies, trailing by three runs.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 15
Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Shares High Praise for Yankees' George Lombard Jr.

Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Shares High Praise for Yankees' George Lombard Jr.

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler continued his recovery from last year's season-ending surgery on Tuesday in a rehab start against the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots.

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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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 15
Phillies in Series Finale vs Cubs: Preview, Storylines

Phillies in Series Finale vs Cubs: Preview, Storylines

The Philadelphia Phillies will be hosting the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in their series finale, seeking a win.  It has not been an ideal start to the season for the Phillies, who will be entering the game with an 8-9 record.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15
Phillies place pitcher on IL ahead of Cubs clash

Phillies place pitcher on IL ahead of Cubs clash

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking for wins in the 2026 season, after a somewhat sluggish start. Philadelphia got some tough news on Tuesday, as the team had to place pitcher Zach Pop on the 15-day injured list.

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J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Makes Personal Announcement Amid MLB Season

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Makes Personal Announcement Amid MLB Season

The Philadelphia Phillies’ investment this past offseason in catcher J.T. Realmuto on a new three-year, $45 million contract is looking like a smart decision early in 2026.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 15
Phillies Veteran Pitcher Lands on Injured List With Calf Strain

Phillies Veteran Pitcher Lands on Injured List With Calf Strain

One of the strengths for the Philadelphia Phillies in the early going of the 2026 MLB regular season has been the performance of their bullpen. Unfortunately, that group has now suffered a significant blow.

Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 15
Phillies' Zack Wheeler Nearing Potential Return to Majors

Phillies' Zack Wheeler Nearing Potential Return to Majors

As the Philadelphia Phillies try to build some momentum in the early part of the season, help could be on the way soon for the team.  It has been a bit of a disappointing start to the season for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 15
Phillies' Pitcher Should Be Early Favorite for NL Cy Young Award

Phillies' Pitcher Should Be Early Favorite for NL Cy Young Award

The Philadelphia Phillies have been very inconsistent to start the season, and they are hanging right around the .500 mark. For a team that has championship aspirations, they haven’t lived up to those expectations just yet.

Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 15
Phillies Should Consider Playing Veteran More With Alec Bohm Struggling

Phillies Should Consider Playing Veteran More With Alec Bohm Struggling

As the Philadelphia Phillies try to build momentum, they have a looming concern they need to figure out.  It has been a bit of an uneven start to the season for the Phillies, who have shown some good things but also some bad.

Griff McGarry News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14
Phillies Trade Griff McGarry To Dodgers

Phillies Trade Griff McGarry To Dodgers

The Dodgers have acquired minor league right-hander Griff McGarry from the Phillies in exchange for international bonus pool space, the teams announced Tuesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
Scott Boras gets fired by an MLB All-Star client

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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / April 13
Kyle Schwarber blasts two homers as Phillies outslug Cubs

Kyle Schwarber blasts two homers as Phillies outslug Cubs

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, drove in three runs and scored four times to help the Philadelphia Phillies to a 13-7 win against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday evening in the opener of their three-game series.

Jonathan Bowlan News / Field Level Media / April 13
Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL

Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. As a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 13
What Phillies should do at leadoff, cleanup spots

What Phillies should do at leadoff, cleanup spots

The Philadelphia Phillies have stumbled from the gate offensively, posting the 25th-best batting average (.221) and third-fewest runs (53) in the majors.

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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.

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. 

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