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Phillies Facing Troubling Trea Turner Development Amid MLB Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a frustrating start to the 2026 MLB season. They sit at 28-27, nine games back of the NL East division leader Atlanta Braves.

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Bryce Harper talks toothpaste, viral reaction to his TikTok video

SAN DIEGO — Bryce Harper filmed a “get ready with me” TikTok video in his downtown San Diego hotel room on Monday, not yet knowing that he’d cause a viral stir.

Jhoan Duran News / Stadium Rant / May 27

Jhoan Duran Is Well On His Way To Becoming The Best Closer In Phillies History

When Jhoan Duran was acquired from the Minnesota Twins at last year’s trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies knew they were getting a star. They gave up a hefty price for the closer, but already after less than one full year on the roster, he’s made up for it.

Brandon Marsh News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Brandon Marsh Injury: Phillies Share Update After Padres Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have revealed that outfielder Brandon Marsh exited Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres with a sprained right middle finger, according to reporter Ty Daubert.

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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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies Star Rightfully Atop Pecking Order for Cy Young Award

The 2026 MLB regular season has been an up-and-down affair for the Philadelphia Phillies, but there have been a few players immune to the team’s struggles.

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.

Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies Should Be Encouraged Following Great Outing by Aaron Nola

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to win their second straight game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night by a score of 4-3. With the win, the Phillies have already taken the series and will have their eyes on a sweep on Wednesday afternoon. Before the game, Philadelphia made a major lineup change to try to give their lineup a jolt.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 27

Phillies on the Pharm: 5/27/2026

Another fun packed night down on the farm for the prospects. Here are recaps of each game. Buffalo 5, Lehigh Valley 4 This one was a thriller. Lehigh Valley was down for most of the game, yet got home runs in the eighth and ninth innings from Dylan Moore and Carter Kieboom to knot the game at three a piece.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 27

See the Phillies Play in Baltimore July 31 with Phans of Philly

Join our friends at Phans of Philly for an easy day trip to Baltimore on Friday July 31st! Spend free time at the Inner Harbor and take in the night game at Camden Yards!

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 27

Do you think the Phillies will remain above .500 for the rest of the season?

With last night’s victory over the Padres, the Phillies pulled themselves above .500 once more. A baseball season is full of ups and downs: after a long way back to .500, the Phillies dropped under it again with four losses in five games, then returned to the right side of things last night.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 27

Phils' Cristopher Sanchez brings shutout streak into finale vs. Padres

While shutting down the light-hitting San Diego Padres in the first two contests of a three-game series, the Philadelphia Phillies also have belted five home runs at pitcher-friendly Petco Park.

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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.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Padres troll Bryce Harper’s brushing habit with a large sign

Bryce Harper’s toothbrushing routine has also given Philadelphia Phillies opponents material to troll him. The San Diego Padres started it on Tuesday, when they showed a sign on the video board to troll Harper while he was taking his at-bat in the fifth inning of the game at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

Justin Crawford News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Justin Crawford Exhibiting Struggles in Key Area With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have done a great job clawing back into the playoff picture, turning around their season after a brutal start. However, for the team to sustain their success, there have to be some improvements in the lineup.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Trio of solo HRs help Phillies down Padres again

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner each blasted solo homers in the first three innings Tuesday night as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies held on for a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres.

Aaron Nola News / The Good Phight / May 27

Late Nite With Nola: Phillies 4, Padres 3

Late Nite with Nola is the hottest show on television. It’s got celebrity guests. It’s got a good opening monologue. It’s got fun interviews about Bryce Harper’s toothbrushing preferences.

Brandon Marsh News / Field Level Media / May 26

Phillies OF Brandon Marsh leaves game with apparent hand injury

Philadelphia right fielder Brandon Marsh left the Phillies' Tuesday road game against the San Diego Padres in the fourth inning due to an apparent hand injury.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 26

Why Phillies moved Kyle Schwarber to leadoff spot, dropped Trea Turner to second in lineup

SAN DIEGO — With shortstop Trea Turner struggling out of the leadoff spot, the Phillies moved a familiar face back to the top of the order. Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will lead off for the Phillies against right-hander Randy Vásquez and the Padres on Tuesday night at Petco Park.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 26

Phillies Make Major Lineup Change To Spark the Team Offensively

The Philadelphia Phillies will be getting set for the second game of their series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Despite winning in the opener, the Phillies have made a major lineup change. On Monday, Philadelphia was able to start out their six-game road trip on a positive note with a win over the Padres.

Trea Turner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Ex-player wants Phillies to make urgent Trea Turner change

The 2026 season has been a rollercoaster of an experience for the Philadelphia Phillies. The team got off to an incredibly slow start, which led to the firing of Rob Thomson.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / May 26

The Phillies Need To Make These 3 Adjustments To The Lineup

The Philadelphia Phillies have not been able to overcome their offensive woes, which have persisted since the beginning of the season. They’ve made changes, including firing manager Rob Thomson and replacing him with veteran skipper Don Mattingly.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Three options for the Phillies to improve right field

Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Bryce Harper gets absolutely roasted for how he brushes his teeth

Bryce Harper may have shown a bit too much of himself on social media, because the world will never let him live down how he goes about brushing his teeth.

Andrew Painter News / Yardbarker / May 25

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

Despite being on the losing end of his most recent start, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter showed growth in his development as a starting pitcher.

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Cristopher Sanchez 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.