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Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / July 7
Is Zack Wheeler an All-Star snub? 
Selecting players for the All-Star team is more complicated than we sometimes admit. The requirement for every team to have a representative no matter their quality can sometimes make things messy, as does the complicated voting process for selecting starters.
Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 7
Aaron Nola Showed One Positive Sign for Phillies Despite Loss to Royals
The 2026 MLB season has been an incredibly difficult one for Philadelphia Phillies veteran starting pitcher Aaron Nola. Since the start of the 2025 campaign, there have been only two pitchers who have thrown at least 150 innings and have a higher ERA than Nola has.
Byron Buxton News / Viral Sports News / July 7
Phillies’ Rumored Byron Buxton Trade Proposal Will Make Your Head Spin
The Philadelphia Phillies absolutely need to add an outfielder before the MLB trade deadline, and one name that has become very popular for them is Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 6
Phillies' Ace Shockingly Has Worst Start of Career Against Royals
Despite the Philadelphia Phillies playing very well of late, the team lost a strange weekend series that went into Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Due to the World Cup being in Kansas City on Friday night, the Royals and Phillies didn’t start their series until Saturday.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez Makes Unfortunate Personal History During Royals Start
Cristopher Sánchez endured the toughest outing of his 2026 season on Sunday as the Philadelphia Phillies dropped the finale of their series against the Kansas City Royals.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / July 6
Former Phillies, Yankees Pitcher Has Reportedly Died
Al Holland, the former All-Star relief pitcher whose powerful performances helped guide the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1983 National League pennant, passed away on July 4 at the age of 73.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6
Phillies rumors: What Philadelphia needs to trade for aside from outfield, starting pitching help
The Philadelphia Phillies have been up and down lately, losing two out of their last three heading into Monday’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals.
Phillies Seen as Best Fit for Talented Slugger Who is Unlikely To Be Traded
As the Philadelphia Phillies look to continue to build on their success after getting 10 games over the .500 mark, the team must continue to think about ways to improve. It has been a really strong stretch of late for the Phillies, who have been able to make up some serious ground in the National League East.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Kyle Schwarber Facing Career Decision Away From Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have turned it around after a terrible start to the 2026 MLB season. After a 9-19 slump to begin the year, they are now 50-40, only three games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East.
Zack Wheeler News / Athlon Sports / July 6
MLB Facing Backlash for Zack Wheeler Decision
Zack Wheeler’s absence from the initial National League All-Star Game roster has become one of the more heated topics heading into the Midsummer Classic, and his longtime agent believes the MLB got it wrong.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
MLB has an All-Star Game selection problem
MLB gives the entirety of its vote regarding the starting lineup to the fans, with no input from the media or players around the league on that part of the roster, making the process subject to manipulation.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / July 6
Phillies All-Star LHP Cristopher Sanchez looks to improve road numbers at Royals
Cristopher Sanchez was named an All-Star for the second time, but the left-hander has struggled lately on the road for the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, Kansas City left-hander Noah Cameron continues to have his own mound issues during a second major league season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 5
Phillies' Bryce Harper needs to do one more 'big thing' before 2026 MLB Home Run Derby
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is seeking to find one thing before participating in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
Jean Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5
Phillies Designate Jean Cabrera, Sign Bryan De La Cruz To MLB Contract
The Phillies announced that outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been signed to a Major League contract, a day after De La Cruz was released from his previous
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 5
Phillies' Jhoan Duran has 'dream come true' after first All-Star selection
Hosting the 96th annual All-Star Game, the Philadelphia Phillies will have five players represent them when the game kicks off on July 14.
Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / July 5
Phillies' Bryce Harper won't be snub for the Midsummer Classic
One of the greatest showmen in Major League Baseball will have his talents on full display during the 96th All-Star Game.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Phillies Acquire $250K Of International Bonus Money From Guardians
The Phillies have added $250K of international bonus pool space in a trade with the Guardians, as Cleveland will receive minor league right-hander Ryan Degges in return. Both teams have announced the trade.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros
Red hot like the weather across the country, Junior Caminero hit another home run on Friday as part of a Tampa Bay Rays' win to open up the holiday weekend.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 3
Is Trea Turner's recent performance for Phillies a reassuring sign of his comeback?
Trea Turner's recent turnaround could be a positive sign of him making a comeback this season. The Phillies certainly hope so.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Breakout performance from surprising rookie helping to drive Pirates offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still hovering around the .500 mark and on the fringes of playoff contention thanks to this surprising rookie.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 2
Zack Wheeler displeased despite Phillies win over the Pirates
The Philadelphia Phillies offense came to life again against the Pittsburgh Pirates, plating 10 runs to the Pirates' six, to combine for 18 runs scored in the past two games.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes
The Pittsburgh Pirates might have a Paul Skenes problem.
Justin Crawford News / Yardbarker / July 1
Justin Crawford's in-season adjustments paying dividends
The grind of a 162-game season has not been kind to Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford. However, some in-season adjustments have helped the 22-year-old find his stroke at the plate of late.
Aaron Nola News / Yardbarker / June 29
Aaron Nola's struggles should push Phillies to make move ahead of trade deadline
Aaron Nola's latest dud should be all the Philadelphia Phillies need to see to make adding to the starting rotation the team's top priority ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 29
Brandon Marsh continues to show why he's an All-Star
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is on a quest to be named to his first All-Star team and is likely to be named a starter for this season's
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