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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 7

Blowout leads to unusual Phillies defensive alignment in ninth

PHILADELPHIA — Thursday night’s game was essentially over when the first four batters came around to score against rookie right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Don Mattingly Announces Reason for Alec Bohm’s Removal From Phillies Lineup

Philadelphia Philliesthird baseman Alec Bohm has had a disastrous start to his 2026 MLB season. While the Phillies appear to be turning their season around, winning eight of their last nine games under interim manager Don Mattingly, Bohm’s struggles have been placed under a microscope.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Phillies’ Alec Bohm finally riding pine, Eduardo Sosa gets nod after GW hit

The Philadelphia Phillies have an Alec Bohm problem, as he has been one of the worst hitters in baseball this season. It’s hard for a team to give up on someone who is a former All-Star and has given them six good seasons.

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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.

Don Mattingly News / CBSSports.com / May 7

Can Phillies make World Series run under interim manager Don Mattingly?

With the Phillies going 8-1 since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager, now is the perfect time for bettors to capitalize on their discounted futures odds

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 7

Phillies Rightfully Ascending MLB Power Rankings During Hot Streak

It wasn’t too long ago that the Philadelphia Phillies were at the bottom of the standings in the MLB, tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in the sport.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 7

The 2022 Trade Deadline Is Still Paying Dividends for the Phillies

Three veteran stars are supposed to be the leaders of the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. Harper and Schwarber are fulfilling their ends of the bargain.

Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 7

Don Mattingly's Commitment to Struggling Slugger is Surprising

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing excellent of late and are storming back to the .500 mark. However, despite the success, not everything is perfect. Since the firing of Rob Thomson, the Phillies have been red-hot, with just one loss under Don Mattingly.

Andrew Painter News / Phillies Nation / May 7

Why Andrew Painter’s high ERA isn’t that concerning

Andrew Painter has made six appearances on a major-league mound, and so far, it’s been a mixed bag. Painter’s 5.28 ERA and 1.59 WHIP are not inspiring.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 7

Phillies Need Young Pitcher To Become Next Great Player for the Franchise

The Philadelphia Phillies might have gotten off to one of the worst starts to the season in all of baseball, but they have built some nice momentum of late. Following a terrible start to the campaign, the Phillies have been red-hot of late.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 7

Should the Phillies attempt to steal more bases?

Despite their recent winning ways, the Phillies offense is still struggling to produce runs on a consistent basis. There hasn’t been much power to be found

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 7

Phillies Unsurprisingly Named Top Landing Spot for Angels' Star Slugger

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some good baseball of late and are trying to claw their way back into contention after a slow start. Following getting off to arguably the worst start in the majors, the Phillies have found a spark following their decision to fire manager Rob Thomson.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 7

Phillies News: Cristopher Sánchez, Bryson Stott, Carlos Correa

Edmundo Sosa is such a fascinating ballplayer. He was in swing at everything mode in the eighth inning, but he managed to foul off enough pitches well outside of the zone until he got one to hit and delivered the go ahead, two-run single.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

1 Phillies player who must be traded to fix underperforming roster

Just a few weeks into the 2026 season, the Philadelphia Phillies’ path back to the top of the NL East has hit a few speed bumps. The Phillies are currently 16-20, tied with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals for second in the division.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Mets, Phillies, Astros linked to Alex Cora

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Boston Red Sox chose to part ways with manager Alex Cora early in the season. It sounds like Cora won't have much difficulty landing a new job.

How Pete Alonso helped convince Brandon Nimmo to accept trade from Mets to Rangers

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

Mets rookie Carson Benge flashes potential with performance in win over Rockies

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 6

Platooning Bryson Stott no longer makes sense for the Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott has had something of an up-and-down career since the club drafted him 14th overall out of the University of Nevada in 2019.

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Cubs' Ian Happ cementing status as elite left fielder in MLB

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

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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

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / May 6