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Potential Phillies Target Mike Trout Has a Tricky Trade Value

The Philadelphia Phillies are starting to play better of late, and as they attempt to build some momentum, they could end up being buyers to try to improve some areas of need. Following a terrible start to the campaign, the Phillies have already started to make some major changes this season to try to turn things around.

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The ABS Awards

Yesterday, TGP’s own Joe Edinger wrote about how the Phillies fared through the first month of the ABS system. You can (and should!) get the big picture from reading his article.

Aaron Nola News / The Good Phight / May 6

Do you think Aaron Nola is turning the corner?

6 innings pitched, 5 hits allowed, 5 strikeouts, no runs, earned or otherwise. That was Aaron Nola’s line in Monday night’s win against the Marlins. And it was exactly what we want to see from him.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 6

Phillies news: Aaron Nola, Adolis Garcia, Tarik Skubal

Death, taxes, Cristopher Sanchez pitching well at Citizens Bank Park. Makes you wonder if the mound there is perhaps different than the mounds across the game.

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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?

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Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Don Mattingly facing brutal trend after 7-1 start as Phillies manager

The Don Mattingly era has gotten off to a scorching start for the Philadelphia Phillies, as the team has gone 7-1 under his watch. However, they’re now about to a face what has been an extremely difficult test.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Cristopher Sanchez dominates A's as Phillies stay hot under Don Mattingly

Cristopher Sanchez dominates Athletics as Phillies stay hot under interim manager Don Mattingly

Sanchez's dominance is just the latest reminder of how dangerous the Phillies can be when everything is clicking.

Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies' manager change

Athletics bats quiet as Phillies pull away late in 9-1 loss

Braves trade Jonah Heim to Athletics, fall to Mariners in series opener

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

Gage Wood News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 5

Gage Wood Receives Impressive Phillies Award for First Month

With their first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Gage Wood. After beginning his career as a relief pitcher in high-leverage situations, he transitioned into being a starting pitcher toward the end of his collegiate career.

Jhoan Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Phillies bullpen ‘odd man out’ revealed ahead of Jhoan Duran’s injury return

The Philadelphia Phillies have received encouraging news regarding star closer Jhoan Duran. The update adds to the growing optimism surrounding Don Mattingly’s tenure.

Trevor Richards News / Field Level Media / May 5

White Sox acquire RHP Trevor Richards from Phillies

The Chicago White Sox acquired journeyman right-hander Trevor Richards from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations on Tuesday. The White Sox transferred right-hander Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list to open up a 40-man roster spot for Richards.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 5

Why Phillies reliever Tanner Banks shaved his mustache amid struggles: ‘Just gotta switch up the mojo sometimes’

PHILADELPHIA — Tanner Banks took the mound at Miami’s loanDepot park with a new look. For three seasons and 104 outings in a Phillies uniform, Bank’s appearance was complete with a signature mustache.

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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.

Tim Mayza News / The Good Phight / May 5

How ‘Sheriff’ Tim Mayza has brought the fun back to Phillies bullpen

PHILADELPHIA — Chase Shugart let the cat out of the bag in Miami over the weekend, admitting on the NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast Tim Mayza was known as “The Sheriff.” The nickname has gotten around the clubhouse, enough where Mayza is “Sheriff” by default.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 5

Which Phillies players are on the injured list?

Which Phillies players are currently on the injured list? 10-day IL N/A 15-day IL LHP Kyle Backhus (left elbow inflammation) Date of IL placement: April

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Trevor Richards News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

White Sox Acquire Trevor Richards

The White Sox have acquired right-hander Trevor Richards from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Bryce Harper has brutally honest comment on manager change

Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies' manager change

One of the reasons teams sometimes fire coaches in the middle of a season is that on occasion, it actually works.

Cristopher Sanchez dominates A's as Phillies stay hot under Don Mattingly

MLB suspends Pirates manager, pitcher

Tigers' Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances

Shohei Ohtani got embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve

Willson Contreras butts heads with a Red Sox teammate after latest loss

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove

The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fair share of struggles this year. Aaron Nola has not been immune to joining in on the disappointing effort so far this year.

Rob Thomson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 5

Major Change Has Proven To Be Right Move by Phillies Early On

The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a terrible start to the season, which led to some fairly quick changes for the team. So far, those changes have paid off for them. Following a (9-19) start to the year, the Phillies made the decision to fire their manager, Rob Thomson.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 5

Phillies, Red Sox Revisited After Rob Thomson, Alex Cora Firings

The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox entered the 2026 Major League Baseball expected to be contenders. Philadelphia went 96-66 in 2025 and the Red Sox went 89-73.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4

Aaron Nola, Phillies blank Marlins to complete series victory

Aaron Nola tossed six scoreless innings and Bryce Harper homered to lift the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday in the finale of a four-game series.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Orioles To Sign Lou Trivino To Major League Deal

The Orioles have signed right-hander Lou Trivino to a major league deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Pro Edge Sports Management client just opted out of a minor league deal with the Phillies a few days ago.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 3

Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo may have turned a corner with strong outing vs. Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo may be turning a corner. In his start on Sunday against the Miami Marlins down in South Beach, Luzardo struck out 10 through 6.1 innings, while walking none.

Phillies receive positive Jhoan Duran update

Phillies take an interesting approach to their catching situation

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison shining as top-tier pitching duo in MLB

The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz