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Struggles of Veteran Starter Remain Major Concern for Phillies

Coming into Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies were hoping to win yet another series and make it seven straight series victories. Unfortunately, a bad start from their pitcher derailed those hopes. With a chance to take the rubber game on Wednesday afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds, the Phillies suffered a poor 9-4 loss.

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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 / The Good Phight / May 21

What is your trust level in each of the Phillies relievers?

Yesterday’s loss to the Reds featured a rather lackluster performance from the Phillies bullpen. Tim Mayza, Orion Kerkering, Brad Keller, and José Alvarado combined to allow 5 runs in 4 innings and doom the Phillies’ chances of mounting a comeback.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 21

Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Gage Wood, Tug McGraw

The Phillies finally had their streak of six straight series wins snapped yesterday with their loss in the rubber match with the Reds. Their turnaround since Don Mattingly took over as manager has been impressive, but they were bound to run into a dud of a series at some point.

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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?

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly shares confident take after losing Reds series

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped two of three games to the Cincinnati Reds, losing the series finale 9-4 on Wednesday and ending a six-series winning streak under interim manager Don Mattingly.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Concerning trend continues in Phillies series finale loss to Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies continue searching for answers against left-handed pitching, and Wednesday’s series finale vs. the Cincinnati Reds only intensified concerns surrounding the club’s uneven start to the 2026 season.

Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 20

Don Mattingly Just Misses History With Phillies Losing to Reds

Since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, replacing Rob Thomson after 28 games and a 9-19 start, all the team has done is win.

MLB News / The Good Phight / May 20

But the melody keeps haunting me: Reds 9, Phillies 4

The Phillies and Reds played the rubber game of their series on Wednesday afternoon. The offense wasn’t great, but the main problem was that Aaron Nola and the bullpen simply couldn’t keep the Reds from scoring.

Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 20

Phillies Need Aaron Nola To Figure Out Major Issues Against Reds

Arguably, the biggest strength of the Philadelphia Phillies right now is their starting pitching rotation. Since Zack Wheeler returned to take the spot of Taijuan Walker, the team’s pitching performance has taken off.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Chase Shugart News / Phillies Nation / May 20

New Phillies reliever settling into his role: ‘That guy that you need in your bullpen’

PHILADELPHIA — Trailing by three runs in the eighth inning as the rain sprinkled down on Tuesday night, the Phillies handed Chase Shugart the ball. The reliever delivered with two scoreless innings to finish the game, continuing his stretch of success since joining the roster last month.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Philadelphia Phillies Lineup Today: Batting Order, Starting Pitcher, & More

The Philadelphia Phillies are back at Citizens Bank Park tonight, looking to keep their momentum rolling against the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 20

Who is Teruaki Sato and why are the Phillies scouting him?

A very interesting piece of information came along over this past weekend while the Phillies were sweeping the Pirates. Sports Nippon reported that the Phillies sent general manager Preston Mattingly along with five other representatives to Japan to personally scout Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers in Nippon Professional Baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 20

Phillies Going for Series Win Against Reds Without Star Slugger

The Philadelphia Phillies lost Game 2 of their series against the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 to set up a matinee rubber match. After winning Game 1 5-4, the Phillies are looking to secure their seventh consecutive series victory.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 20

Phillies Shockingly Seen as Team Without an Untouchable Player

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the best teams in baseball of late and have won their last six series to climb back over the .500 mark. However,

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Phillies accomplish rare feat not seen since 1951

Suddenly, there is some hope in Philadelphia.

Phillies' Alec Bohm heating up after difficult April

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Reds vs. Phillies Game 2: Preview & More – May 19

Reds vs. Phillies: The Philadelphia Phillies are on a roll and are one of the few teams to jump out of their miserable slump. After parting ways with Rob Thompson, the club seems to be doing a fantastic job.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 18

Phillies' Alec Bohm heating up after difficult April

Alec Bohm is heating up at the plate since coming off a historically unsettling slump in April, where he was batting .157 with a career low .433 OPS.

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run

Phillies' Zack Wheeler showcasing incredible resilience since return from IL

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

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Bryson Stott's late HR rallies red-hot Phils past Reds

Bryson Stott slugged a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Don Mattingly Announces Kyle Schwarber News After Removal From Phillies Lineup

Philadelphia Philliesdesignated hitterKyle Schwarber has continued to dominate in his 12th MLB season. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger re-signed with the Phillies this past offseason on a five-year, $150 million deal, which is an expensive price to pay for a player whose value comes almost entirely in the batter’s box.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 18

Phillies recall INF/OF Otto Kemp, option INF/OF Felix Reyes

One month after he was optioned to the minor leagues, Otto Kemp was called back to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday while fellow infielder/outfielder Felix Reyes was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Phillies Announce Roster Move Amid Four-Game Winning Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned things around since firing manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season. Under his replacement, Don Mattingly, the Phillies have gone 15-4 and sit at 24-23 through 47 games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 18

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Harper has emerged as an offensive catalyst, contributing to the team's surge in the NL East.

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Same records, but Phillies, Reds trending in opposite directions

The Philadelphia Phillies are back above .500, faster than most anyone thought possible -- except maybe the players in their locker room. The surging Phillies aim to continue their hot play on Monday when they welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town for the opener of a three-game set.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 17

Phillies' Zack Wheeler showcasing incredible resilience since return from IL

Since Wheeler's highly anticipated debut and return from the injury list on April 25, he's shown phenomenal resiliency.

Zack Wheeler rises to occasion as Phillies blank Pirates 6-0

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Phillies Sign Lou Trivino To Minor League Contract

The Phillies have signed reliever Lou Trivino to a minor league contract, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The deal comes four days after Trivino elected free agency following his designation for assignment by the Orioles.