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Area of Struggles for Phillies Wisely Seen as Somewhere They Will Seek Upgrades

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to inch closer to the .500 mark following their terrible start to the season, and they are once again looking like a contender. It was undoubtedly a horrific start to the year for the Phillies.

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Bryce Harper’s Adjustments

As Bryce Harper ended his 32-year-old season with his lowest wRC+ since becoming a Phillie, his least amount of fWAR accumulated in a season where he played at least 130 games since 2016, and his lowest slugging since 2016, it was natural to think that Harper was entering the natural decline of a player aging out of their prime.

Kyle Schwarber News / CBSSports.com / May 15

The most beloved man in baseball? Why Kyle Schwarber has so many fans in the stands and in MLB clubhouses

Schwarber, the Phillies slugger and MLB home run leader, is adored by three of baseball's biggest fanbases and many of the game's biggest stars

Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / May 15

What the numbers say about Zack Wheeler’s start

Through four starts, the back of the baseball card numbers look like Zack Wheeler’s numbers. His 2.55 ERA, 2.70 FIP and .193 batting average allowed all rank among the best numbers he’s ever put up.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Kyle Schwarber News / Fastball on SI / May 15

Kyle Schwarber’s Power Surge is Impossible for MLB Fans to Ignore

It's just May 15, but we're witnessing a potentially historic season for homers across Major League Baseball. We have seen three guys specifically launching the ball out of ballparks at an insane rate: Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox.

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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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / May 15

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies eager to stay hot in opener vs. Pirates

Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around over the last two-plus weeks. Schwarber will lead the surging Phillies into the opener of a three-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Phillies vs. Pirates Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 15

Phillies vs. Pirates: The Philadelphia Phillies will have a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend. Game 1 takes place at PNC Park on Friday night.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Phillies Need More From Right-Handed Hitters in Key Area

The Philadelphia Phillies have done a great job of getting their season back on track under interim manager Don Mattingly. When he took over the team from Rob Thomson, the team was 9-19, tied for the worst record in baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 15

Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Ryan Howard, Ranking Rookies

Rivalry weekend is here. The Phillies will be taking on the Pirates, which isn’t much of a rivalry anymore, though it once was. Despite the lack of spite, the series still offers plenty of interest: Wheeler vs.

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Phillies’ Don Mattingly weighs in on intriguing Red Sox tactics after 3-1 win

The Boston Red Sox are one of the worst offenses in MLB right now, and they might have just put their desperation on display for all to see. The Philadelphia Phillies were suspicious of their American League opponent on Thursday night, but they brushed off those concerns and carried on with their business.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 15

Kyle Schwarber extends hot streak with MLB-leading HR in Phillies' win

Schwarber's recent power surge has helped turn Philadelphia's season around.

The Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / May 14

Kyle Schwarber goes deep again as Phillies down Red Sox

Kyle Schwarber hit his 18th home run of the season and Jesus Luzardo pitched six scoreless innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies pick up a 3-1 road victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

MLB News / The Good Phight / May 14

Return of the Ranger: Phillies 3, Red Sox 1

You don’t really appreciate what you have until it’s gone. I used to get to recap Ranger Suárez starts all the time. Now I get to do that once a season at most.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Phillies Still Can Be Contender in National League Despite Horrible Start

Coming off a heartbreaking end in the postseason in 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies got off to a terrible start to the campaign in 2026, and panic set in quickly. Despite high expectations for the team, the Phillies started the year with a (9-19) record, which included a 10-game losing streak along the way.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Phillies Make Wise Move With Andrew Painter in Recent Start

The Philadelphia Phillies were shut down in the second game of their series against the Boston Red Sox, losing by a score of 3-1. However, in the loss,

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Phillies' Prospect Rightfully Makes Significant Move Upward in MLB Top 100

As the Philadelphia Phillies hope to continue to get back to the .500 mark and become a contender again, the team has seen one of their key prospects soar up the MLB Top 100. Due to the struggles of the Phillies to start the year, it was easy to hit the panic button early on.

Brandon Marsh News / Stadium Rant / May 14

How Brandon Marsh Became One of Baseball’s Best Hitters

Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Brandon Marsh currently leads all of MLB in batting average. After several seasons of being a platoon player, Marsh is finally getting the opportunity to hit both left-handed and right-handed pitching.

Kyle Schwarber News / Just Baseball / May 14

Kyle Schwarber Is Proving To Be Worth Every Penny

Giving a 33-year-old designated hitter a five-year, $150 million contract rarely looks like a smart investment. For the Philadelphia Phillies, though, Kyle Schwarber has continued to prove why the gamble was worth taking.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Phillies vs. Red Sox Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 14

Phillies vs Red Sox: The Philadelphia Phillies conclude the three-game series on the road against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday evening. The series is tied, with the Phillies going down to a 1-3 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday night.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Trea Turner Update: Phillies Remove Shortstop From Lineup Before Red Sox Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around under interim manager Don Mattingly. The group struggled out of the gate, but in May they have reestablished themselves as World Series contenders once again.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Phillies’ Bryson Stott gets 100% real about Zack Wheeler after close win vs. Red Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies keep on rolling, as they collected another win on Tuesday night in a series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston.

Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Lou Trivino Elects Free Agency

Veteran righty Lou Trivino is back on the free agent market. The Orioles announced that the reliever elected free agency after clearing outright waivers on Tuesday.

Bryson Stott News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Phillies’ Bryson Stott Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around after relieving former manager Rob Thomson of his duties. Under Don Mattingly, Philadelphia has gone 10-3, and they now sit just three games under .500 after their disastrous month of April.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 13