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Phillies' Rob Thomson Makes Zack Wheeler Decision Before Rockies Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are missing one key piece of their 26-man roster, and when he returns, the team’s ceiling rises. That player is right-hander Zack Wheeler, who has not pitched since last August after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder to remove a blood clot.

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What’s next for Phillies’ Zack Wheeler after rough rehab start?

After putting up three scoreless innings in the first outing of his minor-league rehab assignment last week, Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler had a rough start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday night.

Cristopher Sanchez News / The Good Phight / April 4

Cristopher Sanchez: bright spot for the Phillies

The first week of the season was somewhat miserable for corners of the fanbase. It didn’t help that they didn’t win their opening series against the Rangers, losing it in quite bizarre fashion.

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.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 4

When do you consider lineup changes?

Friday’s 10-1 blowout of the Rockies was the perfect salve for a lineup that was struggling. Granted, they were not facing a pitching staff that would be considered one of the better ones in the game, but it’s not as though they were facing monsters on the mound in Philadelphia.

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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 / 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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 4

Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Andrew Painter, Cade Horton

It seems that Zack Wheeler got roughed up a bit last night in his rehab start with Lehigh Valley. It’s probably mostly important to remember that he had major surgery and we aren’t sure what version of Wheeler will be returning soon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 3

Phillies rain down 7 runs in first inning of Rockies' home opener, win 10-1

Brandon Marsh hit a three-run home run and Trea Turner had two hits in a seven-run first inning as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Colorado Rockies 10-1 on Friday in their home opener in Denver.

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.

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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.

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.

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How Justin Crawford And Andrew Painter Could Transform he Phillies In 2026

Phillies rookie Justin Crawford made his Major League debut on Opening Day, Thursday, and backed by the support of every Philadelphia Phillies fan, proved why he was one of the organization’s top prospects.

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.

Philadelphia Phillies 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.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / April 1

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez faces Nats in follow-up to 10-K opener

Cristopher Sanchez looked like a Cy Young Award contender in his season debut. The Philadelphia Phillies ace will try to author a strong performance Wednesday afternoon when he faces the visiting Washington Nationals in the decisive contest of a three-game set.

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