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Phillies' Andrew Painter follows aces into finale vs. Guardians

The Philadelphia Phillies are holding a pair of aces, and they hope a win is in the cards on Sunday afternoon when they conclude their three-game series with the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

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What if Kyle Schwarber Played at the Baker Bowl?

Two weeks back, I visited the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Among a host of fascinating motor vehicles stood an exhibit on cars used in films, among them the famed DeLorean used to film Back to the Future.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 24

Phillies dabble in international market, sign Korean pitcher

They’ve been trying to do it for years with players that have been posted from Japan. Failed pursuits of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki have resulted in the Phillies ramping up their attempts to bring someone from one of Japan, Korea or some other international baseball league to the team.

Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 24

Phillies Teammate Believes Aaron Nola Has To Accomplish 2 Things To Succeed

The 2026 MLB regular season has been tumultuous for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola. Many of his struggles in 2025 were attributed to the injuries he dealt with.

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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?

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 24

Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Chan-min Park, Trea Turner

I’d be surprised if the team does not get today’s game in with the rain being a bit more sporadic compared to yesterday. They’ll wait forever, of course, to try and get it started if they have to, but it should get played eventually.

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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.

Zack Wheeler News / Field Level Media / May 23

Zack Wheeler, Phillies snap Guardians' seven-game winning streak

Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies notched a 3-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians to snap their seven-game winning streak.

MLB News / The Good Phight / May 23

Wheels of perfection: Phillies 3, Guardians 0

On Saturday, news broke of Taijuan Walker signing with the Angels on a minor league deal. I’ve always felt the hate directed at Walker was a bit over the top.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 23

How Adolis García’s production so far compares to last year’s right field mix

PHILADELPHIA — In the ninth inning on Friday night, Guardians superstar José Ramírez lined a splitter from Jhoan Duran that was bound for the corner in right field.

Taijuan Walker News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Angels Sign Taijuan Walker To Minor League Deal

The Angels have signed right-hander Taijuan Walker to a minor league deal, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Walker was released by the Phillies earlier this season.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23

Phillies Officially Sign Korean Pitcher During International Signing Period

The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t been the biggest players when it comes to signing international free agents from Asia. It is something they were hoping to change after the recent influx of talent from overseas.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23

Phillies' Top Pitching Prospect Shines After Promotion

While the Philadelphia Phillies might have suffered a tough loss on Friday night against the Cleveland Guardians, the team did see a really encouraging sign from a rising prospect in their minor league system. On Friday night, the Phillies were hoping to set the tone for their series against the Guardians.

Cristopher Sanchez News / HITC / May 23

Cristopher Sanchez is now four innings away from setting remarkable new Phillies pitching record

Cristopher Sanchez is now within touching distance of one of the most remarkable pitching records in Philadelphia Phillies history. The Phillies left-hander extended his active scoreless innings streak to 37 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, even though Philadelphia still lost 1-0 on Kyle Manzardo’s ninth-inning pinch-hit home run.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

The Philadelphia Phillies have championship DNA. The roster is loaded, Citizens Bank Park is rocking, and Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber are ready to make another October run.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23

This One Player’s Absence Stands Out Most for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a roller coaster ride thus far in the 2026 MLB regular season. With one quarter of the MLB season underway, The Athletic (subscription required) has posted its “Wish You Were Here” edition of this week’s Power Rankings.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Ex-Phillies standout isn’t closing door on post-playing career with Philadelphia

A wave of conversation moved through Philadelphia Phillies baseball circles this week after renewed attention landed on one of the club’s former standout sluggers and the uncertainty surrounding his future after professional baseball.

Zack Wheeler News / Field Level Media / May 23

Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler tasked with slowing down red-hot Guardians

Zack Wheeler's return has been everything for which the Philadelphia Phillies could have hoped. However, Wheeler will face a major challenge Saturday when the host Phillies try to snap the Cleveland Guardians' seven-game winning streak.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gavin Williams logs season high in work; Guardians need pinch-hit HR for win

Despite needing to wait until the top of the ninth to find their only run of the game, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in an inter-league battle of contenders.

Guardians win 7th straight, nip Phils 1-0 on late pinch-hit HR

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has been on a roll over his last five appearances.

Guardians win 7th straight, nip Phils 1-0 on late pinch-hit HR

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

The Phillies Finally Have Their Ninth-Inning Stabilizer

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Andrew Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

The Phillies announced they’ve traded minor league reliever Andrew Baker to the Rockies for international bonus pool space. Baker is not on the 40-man roster.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies’ Trea Turner Reacts to Retirement News

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their 2026 season around under interim manager Don Mattingly, going 16-6 since a 9-19 start and climbing back to 25-25.

Gage Wood News / The Lead / May 21

Gage Wood Jumping to Double-A Is the Challenge He Needs

Phillies fans waited anxiously to see top pitching prospect Andrew Painter make his MLB debut. Drafted in 2021, Painter exploded the next year up the rankings before being stalled by injuries and an up-and-down 2025 season.

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Announces Unfortunate Personal News Amid MLB Season

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has not had the season he was hoping for, now in his eighth year with the organization. The 35-year-old veteran signed a three-year, $45 million contract to extend his stay in Philadelphia this past offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 21

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.