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Phillies Continue to See Encouraging Signs From Young Pitcher

Coming off another strong week in which the Philadelphia Phillies were able to get over the .500 mark, they were back at home on Monday night to start their series with the Cincinnati Reds. Following their (9-19) start to the season, there have been few teams in baseball that have been as good as the Phillies of late.

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Chase Shugart, who art thou?

Everyone loves to see the random reliever pop up and turn into something that is highly effective. From a fan’s point of view, the pitcher’s effectiveness can be turned into a weapon that may or may not be used in more leveraged situations to ride that hot streak as long as it will take him.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Reds vs. Phillies Game 2: Preview & More – May 19

Reds vs. Phillies: The Philadelphia Phillies are on a roll and are one of the few teams to jump out of their miserable slump. After parting ways with Rob Thompson, the club seems to be doing a fantastic job.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 19

Who is the Phillies’ biggest player development win?

It’s getting harder and harder to argue against the belief that Cristopher Sánchez is one of the best pitchers in baseball. The Phillies ace lefty turned in one of the most dominant outings of the season so far in his last start, a complete game shutout with 13 strikeouts on 108 pitches.

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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?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 19

Phillies Recent Sixth-Round Pick Showing Signs of Improvement

The Philadelphia Phillies have a few prospects who have been garnering headlines early in the 2026 season. There are some worries about the organization’s No.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 19

Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber, Gage Wood, Max Scherzer

Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber misses a rare start with an illness Phillies Top Pitching Prospect Gage Wood gets promoted to AA The Felix Reyes Experience

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 18

Why Phillies pulled Andrew Painter after 69 pitches in quality start vs. Reds

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Andrew Painter retired JJ Bleday on an 88 mph slider, inducing a hard-hit grounder to Alec Bohm at first base to end the top of the sixth inning.

Trea Turner News / Sport Relay / May 18

Sports Psychology in Baseball – How Trea Turner Stops His Mind From Racing

Trea Turner stands in the box with a high leverage index staring back at him. The April 2026 calendar was a brutal stretch for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 18

Phillies' Alec Bohm heating up after difficult April

Alec Bohm is heating up at the plate since coming off a historically unsettling slump in April, where he was batting .157 with a career low .433 OPS.

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run

Phillies' Zack Wheeler showcasing incredible resilience since return from IL

The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Bryson Stott's late HR rallies red-hot Phils past Reds

Bryson Stott slugged a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 18

I got five on it: Phillies 5, Reds 4

The Philadelphia Phillies (25-23) were without a couple of regulars to begin the night but still found a way to come from behind in the eighth inning to win their fifth consecutive ballgame by a score of 5-4 against the Cincinnati Reds (24-24) on Monday night.

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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.

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Phillies’ Don Mattingly reveals simple reasoning behind recent success

The Philadelphia Phillies continue climbing back into contention after another impressive turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly. Philadelphia’s recent surge has completely reshaped the outlook of its season following a difficult opening month.

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Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

Analyzing Just How Good Cristopher Sanchez Has Been for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has continued to turn heads this season. Just when you think he couldn’t get any better, he does.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Don Mattingly Announces Kyle Schwarber News After Removal From Phillies Lineup

Philadelphia Philliesdesignated hitterKyle Schwarber has continued to dominate in his 12th MLB season. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger re-signed with the Phillies this past offseason on a five-year, $150 million deal, which is an expensive price to pay for a player whose value comes almost entirely in the batter’s box.

Alec Bohm News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Phillies Make Alec Bohm Change Before Reds Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of baseball’s hottest teams following a dramatic turnaround during the early part of the 2026 MLB season. After opening the year with a disappointing 9-19 record, Philadelphia has climbed back into contention under interim manager Don Mattingly.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

Phillies Sit Star Slugger In Series Opener Against Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies will be entering their series against the Cincinnati Reds over the .500 mark after a terrible start to the season. Now, they

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Phillies send down 25-year-old infielder with .421 OPS

The Philadelphia Phillies (24-23) have improbably obtained a winning record by May 18 and now look every bit the National League contender they have been for the last few years.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 18

Phillies recall INF/OF Otto Kemp, option INF/OF Felix Reyes

One month after he was optioned to the minor leagues, Otto Kemp was called back to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday while fellow infielder/outfielder Felix Reyes was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Phillies Announce Roster Move Amid Four-Game Winning Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned things around since firing manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season. Under his replacement, Don Mattingly, the Phillies have gone 15-4 and sit at 24-23 through 47 games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

Return of Star Phillies Pitcher Has Keyed Team’s Turnaround

There wasn’t a more disappointing team in baseball than the Philadelphia Phillies through the first 28 games of the season. The team’s underwhelming performance cost manager Rob Thomson his job, as he was fired after the team’s 9-19 start.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

Phillies Reportedly Promote Star Pitching Prospect to Double-A

The Philadelphia Phillies top prospect rankings have been changing throughout the 2026 season, with right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter and center fielder Justin Crawford both graduating as part of the Major League roster since Opening Day.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 18

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Harper has emerged as an offensive catalyst, contributing to the team's surge in the NL East.

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Same records, but Phillies, Reds trending in opposite directions

The Philadelphia Phillies are back above .500, faster than most anyone thought possible -- except maybe the players in their locker room. The surging Phillies aim to continue their hot play on Monday when they welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town for the opener of a three-game set.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 17

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

They are finally starting to look like the team they were supposed to be.

Zack Wheeler rises to occasion as Phillies blank Pirates 6-0

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Phillies Sign Lou Trivino To Minor League Contract

The Phillies have signed reliever Lou Trivino to a minor league contract, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The deal comes four days after Trivino elected free agency following his designation for assignment by the Orioles.

Philadelphia Phillies 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.