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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 6

Which April trends are real or fake?

The calendar has flipped to May, which means we aren’t allowed to say “it’s still only April!” any longer. That’s fairly obvious when one actually reads the calendar, but by this point in the season, some of the things that are happening on the field may actually be how the season is going to happen for players.

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

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 6

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 Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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.

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

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

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

An unexpected bright spot from each MLB team

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 6

Phillies' Former All-Star Wisely Seen as Player Who Should Be Traded

The Philadelphia Phillies are starting to play some very good baseball of late, and they are quickly moving their way closer to the .500 mark. Despite a (9-19) start to the season, the Phillies haven’t given up and are on an impressive run right now.

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.

Mike Trout News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 6

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.

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.

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 / 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

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.

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.

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

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.

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

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.