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Andrew Painter Painted the Strike Zone Beautifully in His Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals on March 31, and it couldn’t have gone much better.

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Phillies Opening Week Review: Early Offensive Concerns despite Winning Record

The Philadelphia Phillies Opening Week Review reflects a 5–4 record that masks uneven offensive production. They have stayed competitive through pitching depth and situational execution, yet the lineup has not reached expected levels across nine games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6

Phillies work to get bats going in series opener against Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies hope the challenge of a tough ballpark will awaken their slumbering bats when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park on Monday night.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / April 6

Phillies fans will have to stay up late to watch Giants series

This week’s Phillies vs. Giants series in San Francisco features two late start times. You’ll have to compromise on sleep to watch all of the action. The first two games on Monday and Tuesday night have 9:45 p.m.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 6

Three up, three down: week of Mar. 30 – Apr. 5

I’m not a huge fan of the Nationals or the Rockies. They’re bad teams that are annoying to watch, but the Phillies need to play them thanks to the MLB schedule.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 6

What stadium has been the worst for the Phillies?

The Phillies are headed to San Francisco next to continue their road trip. That might sound like a solid trip for the team, but it feels like bad things happen in San Francisco, especially in Pac Bell Park (or whatever it is called these days).

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 6

Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Gage Wood, Hunter Brown

You had to think that a weekend in Colorado would help the offense a bit. Then they went and scored three runs in two games. I can’t figure this offense out just yet.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 5

Mickey, mouse offense: Rockies 4, Phillies 1

The Phillies were going for a sweep over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday. But two home runs by Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak and a second straight day of quiet offense from the Phillies allowed the Rockies to avert the sweep as they beat the Phillies 4-1.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Phillies’ Rob Thomson shares latest Zack Wheeler injury recovery update

The Philadelphia Phillies know their rotation will get a massive boost when Zack Wheeler returns from injury. If he continues on his current trajectory, that could be sooner rather than later.

Taijuan Walker News / Field Level Media / April 5

Phillies, Taijuan Walker shoot for road sweep of Rockies

The Philadelphia Phillies started their first road trip of the season with a pair of impressive wins over the Colorado Rockies. They will go for the sweep when the teams wrap up the three-game series in Denver on Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 4

Jesus Luzardo bounces back as Phillies escape with win over Rockies

Jesus Luzardo pitched strongly into the seventh, striking out 11 and Trea Turner had two hits with the game-winning RBI in the Philadelphia Phillies' 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Saturday night.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4

After barrage of runs, Phillies take on Rockies again

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the weekend hitting .220 as a team, but their offense got healthy in the opener of a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies on Friday in Denver.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 4

The Most Important Parts of Phillies' First Blowout Win of 2026

It counted the same as any other win, but Friday's 10-1 blowout at Coors Field was one the Phillies needed on multiple levels. First and foremost, the team needed a laugher.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Phillies Possible Defensive Liability

The Philadelphia Phillies left field platoon with Otto Kemp and Brandon Marsh has potentially created a defensive liability. While Marsh is a good defender in left field, Kemp has some issues playing the position.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Phillies historically awful start leads to insider’s Kyle Schwarber suggestion

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a huge walk-off win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Despite the win there, the stars in the Phillies’ lineup have not gotten off to a consistent start.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 2

The Unique Challenge of Phillies Upcoming Road Trip

The Phillies have a segmented schedule in the month of April with a week at home, a week on the road, a little over a week back at a home, another week on the road.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1

Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on crushing first home run of 2026, breaking early slump

Bryce Harper’s momentum-shifting home run marked a pivotal moment in the Philadelphia Phillies’ comeback victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Justin Crawford Walk-Off Moment Signals Something Bigger For Phillies Future

There are moments early in a baseball season that feel bigger than just one game, and Justin Crawford delivered one of them in Philadelphia. In a sport built on patience and projection, it is rare to see a young player compress so many milestones into a single afternoon.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Comparing Phillies Pitching Prospects Debuts

With Andrew Painter making his MLB debut on March 31 comparing Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect debuts is interesting. Painter was in line to be in the rotation at the start of the 2023 season.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Phillies' Bryce Harper loses an out on rarely enforced rule

Bryce Harper was left frustrated on Wednesday when he had an out taken away from him thanks to a rule that rarely comes up in Major League Baseball. Harper

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 1

How Andrew Painter Celebrated After Winning His Phillies Debut

Andrew Painter authored one of the most impressive rookie starting pitching debuts the Phillies have ever had on Tuesday night, as much for the results as the repertoire, command and confidence he showed in front of 40,709 fans glued into every pitch.

Garrett Stubbs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Phillies Outright Garrett Stubbs

Catcher Garrett Stubbs has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, reports Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Christian Cairo.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Phillies Sign Sergio Alcántara To Minor League Deal

The Phillies have signed infielder Sergio Alcántara to a minor league deal, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. The 29-year-old is a client of The Movement Baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27