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Phillies star Kyle Schwarber credits sense of urgency for win over Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies delivered a statement performance as Kyle Schwarber powered a dominant win over the Chicago Cubs. The offense broke out in a big way, reflecting a sense of urgency the team has emphasized early in the season.

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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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / April 13

Kyle Schwarber blasts two homers as Phillies outslug Cubs

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, drove in three runs and scored four times to help the Philadelphia Phillies to a 13-7 win against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday evening in the opener of their three-game series.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Phillies Place Pitcher on IL in Roster Move on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Before the game, the Phillies announced a roster move. "Prior to tonight’s game against the Chicago Cubs, the Phillies placed RHP Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain.

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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.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber somehow hits a home run on one knee

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber went viral Monday after blasting a home run while dropping to one knee during a game vs. the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

Andrew Painter Dishes on Bizarre Outing Against Diamondbacks

In their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies were planning to start Andrew Painter against Zac Gallen. After a strong debut against the Washington Nationals, when he struck out eight across 5.1 innings of work, allowing only one earned run on four hits and one walk, Painter struggled in start No.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 13

New Phillies outfielder is a hit with teammates for bringing DJ skills to clubhouse

PHILADELPHIA – On a black table with a white covering in the center of the Phillies’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, there sits a silver Apple laptop computer with a decal that reads “Dj BOMBI.” Beneath that is a disc jockey setup, complete with turntables and all.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Phillies Lose Player to Tigers Before Cubs Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a 4–3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and will look to bounce back against the Chicago Cubs. According to the Phillies X account, the team designated right-hander Yoniel Curet for assignment, and he was subsequently claimed off waivers by the Detriot Tigers.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

How to Watch Phillies vs Cubs in Series Opener: TV Channel, Live Stream, Radio

The Philadelphia Phillies will be entering their matchup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs after losing their second series in a row and seeking to build some momentum. It has not been an ideal start to the year for the Phillies, and coming off a poor week with two series losses, it is going to be important for the team to bounce back.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 13

The Phillies Are Still the Phillies in All the Most Important Ways

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a sluggish start. Only two NL teams have given up more runs per game, and only two have scored fewer. Only one MLB team ranks worse than Philadelphia in both categories: the Chicago White Sox.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The Philadelphia Phillies will start a three-game series tonight against the Chicago Cubs. They’re coming off a series loss to the Diamondbacks over the weekend in which they were outscored 12-11.

Jonathan Bowlan News / Field Level Media / April 13

Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. As a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

Phillies vs Cubs Preview in Battle of National League Contenders

The Philadelphia Phillies have dropped two series in a row against National League West foes, the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks, after winning two consecutive series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

Phillies Should Have Dropped More in MLB Power Rankings After Poor Week

The Philadelphia Phillies have wrapped up what was a disappointing week of baseball for the franchise with a 2-4 record. To start the week, the Phillies were on the road for a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Phillies Bullpen Off To Promising Start, Minor Adjustment Needed

The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen needs a minor adjustment even with their great start to the regular season. Heading into action on April 13 the Phillies bullpen has the second highest fWAR behind the San Diego Padres.

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.

Three slow MLB starts that could last all season

How former Pirates star Phil Garner earned the nickname 'Scrap Iron'

Oneil Cruz continuing to show why Pirates can't give up on him

Andrew Painter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Andrew Painter’s teammates will appreciate admission after gutting through migraine in relief

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the final game of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but there may have been something bigger to come out of the matchup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

Phillies Should Be Extremely Concerned With Struggles of Former All-Star

The Philadelphia Phillies were unable to come away with a series win on Sunday, losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 4-3. With a second straight

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 13

Struggles of Phillies' Relief Pitcher Early On Are Concerning

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a tough loss on Sunday in their series final against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the loss, the bullpen blew the lead, and the struggles of one pitcher continued. It was an odd day for the Phillies on Sunday.

Andrew Painter News / Field Level Media / April 12

Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (migraine) scratched vs. D-backs

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks due to a migraine. Fellow right-hander Zach Pop started what is expected to be a bullpen game in place of Painter, who went 1-0 with a 4.82 ERA in his first two starts.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Phillies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Philadelphia Phillies are a veteran team loaded with confidence. Manager Rob Thomson may have the best team in the National League when it comes to challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers for league superiority.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11