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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 16
Phillies enjoying ‘best version’ of Cristopher Sánchez: ‘It’s a once in a lifetime transformation’ 
PITTSBURGH — With success comes some audacity. Cristopher Sánchez, a consensus top pitcher in baseball, has let his confidence take over. He smacked his glove and yelled as he struck out Marcell Ozuna to end the fourth inning, stranding the runner on second.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 16
Cristopher Sanchez twirls CG shutout, fans 13 as Phils blank Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez struck out a career-high 13 in his second career shutout to guide the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
MLB News / Phillies Nation / May 16
Cristopher Sánchez shuts out Pirates as Phillies reach .500 mark
Cristopher Sánchez fired the second complete game shutout of his career Saturday against the Pirates at PNC Park en route to a 6-0 Phillies win. With the victory, the Phillies (23-23) are .500 for the first time since April 13.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / The Good Phight / May 16
Sánchez Strikes Out, Shuts Out, Simply Sinks Scuffling Seafarers: Phillies 6, Pirates 0
Baseball players don’t get a lot of Saturdays off during the season. Cristopher Sánchez made sure that the Phillies bullpen got to enjoy a quiet day off.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Dusty Wathan News / Phillies Nation / May 16
Longtime Phillies coach gets opportunity to manage for a day
PITTSBURGH — An impromptu sign was made with duct tape outside the visiting manager’s office at PNC Park. Dusty Wathan, the 52-year-old former Phillies third base coach turned bench coach and now manager for a day, has another title courtesy of hitting coach Kevin Long.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Phillies star Bryce Harper reveals Don Mattingly’s crucial message that fans will appreciate
The Philadelphia Phillies continued building momentum Friday night with another dramatic comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryce Harper’s postgame comments quickly drew attention after he revealed the message from interim manager Don Mattingly that helped fuel the rally.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 16
Phillies Breaking Out New Batting Order Against Pirates
The Philadelphia Phillies had a thrilling come-from-behind victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 1 of their series at PNC Park, winning 11-9 in 10 innings.
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber On Pace to Challenge Barry Bonds for Historic Mark
The Philadelphia Phillies continued their road trip this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday as part of rivalry weekend in baseball. In a
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Zack Wheeler News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Zach Wheeler's xERA Says He's Even Better Than He Looks in 2026 Fantasy Baseball
Zack Wheeler was supposed to be a question mark. Instead, after four starts, he’s an emphatic exclamation mark. Thoracic outlet surgery, blood clot, rib removal: that's not exactly a recipe for ace-level production.
Phillies Should Be Concerned About Extended Struggles of Key Pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing very well of late, and while it has been a team effort, some players are still underperforming. Following the (9-19) start to the year, the Phillies have been finding their groove as winners in each of their last five series.
MLB News / The Good Phight / May 16
Have you started paying attention to the standings yet?
There is an old axiom around baseball that teams don’t pay attention to the standings until Memorial Day. That way, they don’t make rash decisions based on what amounts to a fraction of the season having gone by.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Phillies star Bryce Harper comes inches away from 9th inning grand slam
The Philadelphia Phillies delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season Friday night, erasing a six-run deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 at PNC Park.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 16
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to remain 'handful' vs. Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez has shown this month why he's considered one of the best pitchers in baseball. The talented left-hander aims for another sparkling effort Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second contest of a three-game set.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 16
Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart
Schwarber homered twice on Friday night to help rally the Phillies to an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game
A day after extending his major league-lead in home runs, Kyle Schwarber blasts two more to reach a major milestone and set an historic pace.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15
Phillies erase 6-run deficit, down Pirates in 10 innings
Bryce Harper collected four hits, including the game-tying single in the ninth inning, and Brandon Marsh delivered the go-ahead RBI in the 10th as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies rallied for an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.
Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15
Phillies’ Don Mattingly weighs in on intriguing Red Sox tactics after 3-1 win
The Boston Red Sox are one of the worst offenses in MLB right now, and they might have just put their desperation on display for all to see. The Philadelphia Phillies were suspicious of their American League opponent on Thursday night, but they brushed off those concerns and carried on with their business.
Brandon Marsh News / Stadium Rant / May 14
How Brandon Marsh Became One of Baseball’s Best Hitters
Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Brandon Marsh currently leads all of MLB in batting average. After several seasons of being a platoon player, Marsh is finally getting the opportunity to hit both left-handed and right-handed pitching.
Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Trea Turner Update: Phillies Remove Shortstop From Lineup Before Red Sox Game
The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around under interim manager Don Mattingly. The group struggled out of the gate, but in May they have reestablished themselves as World Series contenders once again.
Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12
Lou Trivino Elects Free Agency
Veteran righty Lou Trivino is back on the free agent market. The Orioles announced that the reliever elected free agency after clearing outright waivers on Tuesday.
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