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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 19
Phillies news: Taijuan Walker, Zack Wheeler, Kyle Stowers 
Calling up Felix Reyes was an idea that someone in the front office had in order to give the offense a spark. “Moribund” is an adjective that isn’t used enough, but it’s accurate in describing what the Phillies’ offense has been of late.
J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game Due To Lower Back Tightness
The Phillies fell to 8-12 with Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to the Braves, and they had a bit of an injury scare with their starting catcher. J.T. Realmuto left the game during the sixth inning with lower back tightness, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Lochlann March and others.
Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / April 19
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Duran, Iglesias, Realmuto
It’s been a tough start for the Phillies in 2026, and it got a little bit more difficult on April 18. Not only did J.T. Realmuto have to leave the team’s game against the Braves early but Jhoan Duran also went on the injured list.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / The Good Phight / April 18
What’s the definition of a broken record?: Braves 3, Phillies 1
When I was growing up, the term “broken record” never really made sense to me. If a record was broken, to my young and impressionable mind, how would it actually work in the first place?
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.
Felix Reyes News / Phillies Nation / April 18
Felix Reyes hits home run in first major-league at-bat, but Phillies lose fourth in a row
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies got the “shot of energy” that manager Rob Thomson wanted. It wasn’t enough to get them out of their early-season skid. Rookie
Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 19
3 Changes The Philadelphia Phillies Must Make To Save Their Season
The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a horrible start in 2026. There is no hiding that change needs to be made, but what can be done to save their season?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18
Braves-Phillies game begins with Brandon Marsh robbing Ronald Acuna Jr. of home run
The Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Atlanta Braves at home on Saturday in the second contest of the three-game series. The game got off to a hot start when Ronald Acuna Jr.
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.
Jhoan Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18
Who will be Phillies’ closer while Jhoan Duran is out with injury?
The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen took a hit on Saturday, as the club placed Jhoan Duran on the 15-day IL due to a left oblique strain injury. Hours after that news was announced, new reports reveal which reliever will step in as the club’s closer while Duran sits out.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Phillies' Rob Thomson Facing Kyle Schwarber Decision After Roster News
The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled to open the 2026 MLB season, entering Saturday with an 8-11 record and looking to snap a three-game losing streak.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Zack Wheeler On Track For Late April Return
Right-hander Zack Wheeler has been on the mend from thoracic outlet surgery since last September, with an early-season return being the goal for the Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 18
Phillies notes: Why team called up Felix Reyes, sent Otto Kemp to Triple-A; closer Jhoan Duran hits IL
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies spent much of the offseason talking up Otto Kemp, then reiterated their belief when they handed the former undrafted free agent a short-side platoon job in left field out of spring training.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Phillies Announce Roster Moves Before Braves Game on Saturday
The Philadelphia Phillies have hit some early adversity this season, as they're 8-11 and on a three-game losing streak. They've lost those three games by a combined score of 30-6, most recently falling 9-0 at home in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves.
Jhoan Duran News / Field Level Media / April 18
Phillies place closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) on injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain. In a series of moves, right-hander Seth Johnson and utilityman Felix Reyes were recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, while utilityman Otto Kemp was optioned and minor league outfielder Pedro Leon was released.
Taijuan Walker News / Stadium Rant / April 18
The Phillies Have A Taijuan Walker Problem
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling. After getting blown out in three consecutive games by the Cubs and the Braves, many fans are beginning to panic.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 18
Phillies Losing Key Pitcher To Injured List Comes at a Terrible Time
With the Philadelphia Phillies in the midst of a terrible stretch, they recently received some bad injury news for one of their key players. It has not been a good stretch of baseball for the Phillies in their last 10 games.
Jhoan Duran News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Phillies Place Jhoan Duran On 15-Day Injured List
The Phillies announced five roster moves, with the most prominent being Jhoan Duran‘s placement on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 15) due
Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 18
Jesus Luzardo Set for Better Days With Phillies Based on Key Stat
One of the most disappointing developments for the Philadelphia Phillies in the early going of the 2026 MLB regular season has been starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / April 18
Philadelphia Phillies Fan Gets Slammed With Beer On Face After Wild Argument
The Philadelphia Phillies fanbase is widely regarded as one of the most passionate across the entire MLB. Their home venue, Citizens Bank Park, ranks among the loudest and most well-attended among all 30 teams.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 17
Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves
It's been a tough pill to swallow for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / April 17
MLB Umpire Robbed & Assaulted In Philadelphia – Struck In The Head Multiple Times
A Major League Baseball umpire starred in a terrible incident last week. He was among two victims allegedly robbed and assaulted in Center City, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 16
MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia last week, still worked Phillies series
Umpire Brock Ballou was robbed and assaulted while in town for the Phillies series against the Diamondbacks.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Scott Boras gets fired by an MLB All-Star client
Another MLB client has decided to drop The Boras Corporation. Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has fired his agent Scott Boras, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 13
What Phillies should do at leadoff, cleanup spots
The Philadelphia Phillies have stumbled from the gate offensively, posting the 25th-best batting average (.221) and third-fewest runs (53) in the majors.
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