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Phillies Shockingly Move Up in MLB Power Rankings

As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to rebound following a terrible start to the season, they had a bit of a hiccup last week. It wasn’t the best performance

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Bryce Harper Reveals One Condition To Participate In The Home Run Derby

Bryce Harper had a disappointing 2025 campaign, as the Philadelphia Phillies faltered in the playoffs yet again after a dominant regular season. The two-time MVP garnered criticism from various quarters for his subpar showing.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 25

Three up, three down: week of May 18-24

This was not a good week. There were a lot of lost opportunities out on the field against the Ohio teams, series that frankly should have been won. There is also the time coming for a few conversations that need to be had in the front office.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 25

Phillies on the Pharm: 5/25/2026

We’re starting a new feature here at The Good Phight, highlighting the previous day’s games for the Phillies minor league affiliates. We’ll just give quick recaps of each game, highlighting a few of the good (and a few of the bad).

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 25

Phillies, Guardians Starting Pitchers Made History in Duel

The weekend series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Guardians had the makings of some incredible pitching performances. Both teams have had their struggles offensively, and their best arms were going to be featured as starting pitchers at Citizens Bank Park.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 25

What are you expecting out west?

The Phillies are headed out west this week to take on the Padres and the Dodgers. They aren’t exactly playing the greatest baseball right now at the plate, so playing two teams as good as them isn’t promising.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 25

Phillies Owned by Yet Another Lefty in Loss to Guardians

The Philadelphia Phillies played a hard-fought, competitive series against the Cleveland Guardians, but ultimately fell short. After winning their first six series under interim manager Don Mattingly, they have now dropped two in a row, being defeated by the Cincinnati Reds and Guardians consecutively, losing four out of their last five games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 25

Phillies news: Cristopher Sanchez, right handed bats, J.P. Crawford

That’s a big side of offensive ineptitude the Phillies delivered this weekend. Now, luckily, they get to move out west and play two teams playing good baseball, including a juggernaut.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Offense missing in action for Phillies, Padres entering series

If recent results are any indication, the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres might have a low-scoring series this week. The teams begin a three-game set late Monday afternoon, each looking for an offensive boost that hasn't happened as often as both would like.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

What Time Is The Phillies Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a week-long road trip to the West Coast after dropping the series at home against the Cleveland Guardians. They will kick off a three-game set against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Monday night.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 25

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

Despite being on the losing end of his most recent start, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter showed growth in his development as a starting pitcher.

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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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.

Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 24

Phillies' Bryce Harper Discusses Possibility of Being in Home Run Derby

As the Philadelphia Phillies try to work their way back into contention, the team has been relying on some key players to lead the way. After the terrible start to the campaign, the Phillies have been much better of late.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 24

Phillies Star Inserts Self Into NL CY Young Award Race

The Philadelphia Phillies were on the short side of their series opener at Citizens Bank Park against the Cleveland Guardians, a pitcher’s duel between Cristopher Sanchez and Gavin Williams that resulted in a 1-0 win for the visitors.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

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Andrew Painter News / Field Level Media / May 24

Phillies' Andrew Painter follows aces into finale vs. Guardians

The Philadelphia Phillies are holding a pair of aces, and they hope a win is in the cards on Sunday afternoon when they conclude their three-game series with the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

Zack Wheeler News / Field Level Media / May 23

Zack Wheeler, Phillies snap Guardians' seven-game winning streak

Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies notched a 3-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians to snap their seven-game winning streak.

Taijuan Walker News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Angels Sign Taijuan Walker To Minor League Deal

The Angels have signed right-hander Taijuan Walker to a minor league deal, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Walker was released by the Phillies earlier this season.

Cristopher Sanchez News / HITC / May 23

Cristopher Sanchez is now four innings away from setting remarkable new Phillies pitching record

Cristopher Sanchez is now within touching distance of one of the most remarkable pitching records in Philadelphia Phillies history. The Phillies left-hander extended his active scoreless innings streak to 37 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, even though Philadelphia still lost 1-0 on Kyle Manzardo’s ninth-inning pinch-hit home run.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Ex-Phillies standout isn’t closing door on post-playing career with Philadelphia

A wave of conversation moved through Philadelphia Phillies baseball circles this week after renewed attention landed on one of the club’s former standout sluggers and the uncertainty surrounding his future after professional baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gavin Williams logs season high in work; Guardians need pinch-hit HR for win

Despite needing to wait until the top of the ninth to find their only run of the game, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in an inter-league battle of contenders.

Guardians win 7th straight, nip Phils 1-0 on late pinch-hit HR

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has been on a roll over his last five appearances.

Guardians win 7th straight, nip Phils 1-0 on late pinch-hit HR

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

The Phillies Finally Have Their Ninth-Inning Stabilizer

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Andrew Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

The Phillies announced they’ve traded minor league reliever Andrew Baker to the Rockies for international bonus pool space. Baker is not on the 40-man roster.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies’ Trea Turner Reacts to Retirement News

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their 2026 season around under interim manager Don Mattingly, going 16-6 since a 9-19 start and climbing back to 25-25.

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Announces Unfortunate Personal News Amid MLB Season

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has not had the season he was hoping for, now in his eighth year with the organization. The 35-year-old veteran signed a three-year, $45 million contract to extend his stay in Philadelphia this past offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 21

The Phillies Finally Have Their Ninth-Inning Stabilizer

Behind the light show, cinematic intro, and roaring crowd stands one of the best closers in baseball. Jhoan Duran has been nothing short of spectacular for the Philadelphia Phillies following his move to the club at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20