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On YouTubeTanner Banks News / The Good Phight / April 24
The Notes: Banks Breaking Heads, Bullpen Injuries, and Rotation Depth 
There weren’t many bright spots for the Phillies week or Tanner Banks. He carries a 5.59 ERA and is probably too on the current depth chart because of their injuries (more on this later).
Zack Wheeler News / Phillies Nation / April 24
Why Zack Wheeler can still thrive if his velocity doesn’t completely return
The next time Zack Wheeler pitches in a game, it will be for the Phillies on Saturday in Atlanta against the Braves. And even though Wheeler’s velocity didn’t impress during his five-start minor-league rehab assignment, there are reasons to believe he can still thrive with lesser velocity.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 24
Top Early Standouts in the Philadelphia Phillies’ Farm System
While many fans are focusing on their big-league clubs, organizations are keeping close tabs on their next generation of players down in the minor leagues.
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?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 24
What is your biggest concern with the Phillies right now?
It’s hard to pinpoint the biggest problem with the Phillies right now. They haven’t done anything right in any facet of the game for any consistent stretch of time so far this season and they’ve lost nine games in a row.
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 / Total Pro Sports / April 24
MLB Insider Blames Philadelphia Phillies Front Office For Team’s Disastrous Slump
The Philadelphia Phillies remain a serious contender for the World Series after winning the National League East title for the past two seasons. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski maintained continuity of the team by re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto from the free agent market.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 24
One Phillies Slugger Already On the Trade Block One Month Into the Season
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered their ninth straight loss, being swept by the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. With an 8-17 record, things have gone horribly wrong so far for the team, and changes need to be made. Despite having some high expectations coming into the year, the Phillies have been unable to deliver so far.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 24
Phillies News: Taijuan Walker, Jesús Luzardo, Bryce Harper
One week ago, I opened up the links by noting that the results of the Braves series would have a major impact on the mood of the fanbase. The same can be said today.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s silver lining from 9th straight loss hints at breakout
Kyle Schwarber saw a significant silver lining even though the Philadelphia Phillies lost their ninth straight game after falling 9-8 to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday evening.
Philadelphia Phillies News / ESPN / April 23
Schwarber: Phillies 'fighting' despite 9-game skid
The flailing Phillies fought on Thursday but after a ninth straight loss, Philadelphia was reduced to searching for the positives in another negative result.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
The Phillies lineup move that showed Ken Rosenthal everything he needed to see amid 9-game skid
With an 8-7 defeat to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies have now lost their ninth straight game. For Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, and many around the MLB world, the problem has been evident.
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.
Taijuan Walker News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 23
Phillies Make Correct Decision Moving on From Taijuan Walker
There hasn’t been much that has gone right for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2026 MLB regular season. They are riding an MLB-worst nine-game losing streak after being defeated by the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings on April 23.
MLB News / The Good Phight / April 23
Close, but still not good enough: Cubs 8, Phillies 7
The Phillies finally showed some signs of life, but nevertheless they still couldn’t manage to finally break their losing streak, which has now extended to nine games.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Bryce Harper drops candid confession on Phillies’ miserable start to season
The Philadelphia Phillies’ season has not gone according to plan. They are just 8-16 overall, and the ball club has been unable to find a rhythm. The team has dropped eight consecutive games heading into Thursday’s contest against the Chicago Cubs, and Bryce Harper made an honest admission about the losing streak, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN.
Taijuan Walker News / Field Level Media / April 23
Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker
The Philadelphia Phillies released veteran starter Taijuan Walker on Thursday despite $15 million remaining on his contract. He signed a four-year, $72 million contract with Philadelphia in December 2022.
Philadelphia Phillies News / ESPN / April 23
Harper: Phillies must weather storm; Walker cut
Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / April 23
Dave Dombrowski Shares Intel On Rob Thomson’s Future Amid Phillies’ Brutal Slump
The Philadelphia Phillies have been a perennial World Series contender in recent years, but they have fallen short on each occasion. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has kept a strong roster while manager Phil Thomson led the team to the Fall Classic in his first year in 2022.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 23
Phillies make the right decision to release Taijuan Walker
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker has been a disaster since signing his four-year, $72 million contract in December 2022.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / April 23
Phillies Freefall Turning Into National League’s Biggest Surprise
The National League has completely dominated the American League so far this season, but it also has arguably the biggest surprise in baseball. That is the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 22
Lack of Production Has Alec Bohm Making Ugly Phillies History
Virtually nothing has gone right for the Philadelphia Phillies thus far in the 2026 MLB regular season. Entering play on April 22, they are riding a seven-game losing streak.
J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22
Phillies To Place J.T. Realmuto On Injured List
The Phillies are going to place catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back injury, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Fellow catcher Garrett Stubbs will be selected to take Realmuto’s place on the active roster.
Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / April 21
Phillies to get ace Zack Wheeler back when needed most
The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in MLB thus far in 2026. A key part of the rotation may be returning when they need him most.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Phillies Bracing for Zack Wheeler News After Rob Thomson's Message
The Philadelphia Phillies are searching for answers early in the 2026 MLB season, as the back-to-back National League East champions have stumbled to an 8-13 record.
Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / April 21
Bryce Harper Sure Looks Elite
Two things can be true. One: The widespread reaction to Dave Dombrowski’s comments this offseason was overblown. The Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations really didn’t say anything controversial.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired
One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat.
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