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Philadelphia Phillies News / ESPN / June 22
Phillies recall RHP Rangel, reinstate LHP Backhus 
The Phillies recalled right-hander Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated left-hander Kyle Backhus from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / June 22
Phillies announce starter for opener in Washington, set rotation without Andrew Painter
PHILADELPHIA — In the first turn through the rotation since demoting Andrew Painter to the minor leagues, the Phillies will hand the ball to reliever Tim Mayza for the first inning.
Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 22
Phillies Take Another Step in Right Direction Against Left-Handed Pitching
One of the Achilles’ heels that the Philadelphia Phillies have had this season has been hitting against left-handed pitchers. More specifically, their right-handed batters are not stepping up in what are supposed to be advantageous positions.
The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22
Phillies expecting pitching boost for Nationals series
The Philadelphia Phillies are fresh off a 2-1 series win over the New York Mets. While stars such as Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber continue to lead the Phillies, the team could certainly use more overall depth.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Phillies fan ‘caught red-handed’ trying to pull off home run ball trick in win over Mets
A Phillies fan tried to keep the real souvenir and still deliver the classic rivalry throwback, but the broadcast caught every step of the trick. The moment came during Philadelphia’s 6-2 win over the Mets, when Carson Benge’s home run briefly gave New York something to enjoy.
Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 22
Andrew Painter’s Fastball Stats With Phillies Will Shock You
Coming into the 2026 season, there was a lot of excitement surrounding Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Andrew Painter. He was the top prospect in the organization and was viewed as arguably the best pitching prospect in baseball.
The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 22
Three up, three down: week of June 15-21
That Friday off was still a weird thing, but I believe it allowed the Phillies offense to reset themselves. The results were immediate as they popped off 21 runs in the next two games and saw several bats start to perk up again.
Phillies Continue Rise in MLB Power Rankings With Eyes on the Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies continue to play extremely well and are now seven games over the .500 mark. As the team continues to win, they are re-establishing themselves as contenders. Following the horrific start to the campaign, the Phillies have been playing some great baseball of late.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 22
Phillies on the Pharm: 6/22/2026
The lack of quality hitting prospects is starting to show up in these days of summer as offenses struggled outside of Lakewood. Worcester 12, Lehigh Valley 3 Hey!
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 22
The Phillies Rotation Is Better and Worse Than You Think, Depending on Which Arm You Are Holding
Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park, nobody was thinking about strand rates. Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs, including two in the same inning. Bryce Harper completed the first cycle of his career in five innings using a bat he had previously swung only in the cages.
Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / June 22
Bryce Harper is ‘chasing the ghost of himself’
Bryce Harper has had quite the past couple of games, as he continues to heat up, furthering his case to join the National League All-Star team. The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman hit for the cycle on Saturday (the first of his career) and nearly did again on Sunday Night Baseball, falling a triple shy.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 22
Let’s revisit this: are the Phillies done in the NL East?
A while back, as part of this question of the day series, I asked the question about the Phillies and conceding the NL East. Times were dire then with the team mired in that horrid slump that cost the manager his job and put the Phillies in a huge hole.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 22
Phillies news: Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Tarik Skubal
No starter named as of yet for tonight’s game, but I’ll bet that we see Alan Rangel throw some bulk innings for the team with Kyle Backhus returning to open the game and face James Wood.
Derek Hill News / The Good Phight / June 22
Twice as nice: Phillies 6, Mets 2
It’s always nice to beat the Mets. It’s even nicer to beat them in back to back games. It’s even nicer to beat them by hitting home runs and pitching well like they did Sunday night.
Zack Wheeler News / Phillies Nation / June 22
Zack Wheeler is quietly off to best start of his career
PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler warmup song “Rooster” by Alice In Chains was nearly over by the time he was ready to throw his first pitch of the game. The unusual delay came from NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball broadcast, which aired after the conclusion of the U.S.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / June 21
Phillies make roster moves to address pitching ahead of upcoming Nationals series
PHILADELPHIA — With the rotation spot left by Andrew Painter‘s demotion still vacant, the Phillies made some roster moves on Sunday night to address the pitching situation for their upcoming series against the Nationals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 22
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber pursuing multiple all-time HR records
It was always going to be difficult for Kyle Schwarber to match or exceed his eye-popping 2025 season. Last season, he clubbed 56 home runs, two shy of tying the Philadelphia Phillies' single-season record, drove in 132 runs and slugged .563.
Philadelphia Phillies News / NBC Sports / June 21
Bryse Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21
Phillies To Designate Bryse Wilson For Assignment
The Phillies are designating right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Lefty Kyle Backhus is expected to rejoin the club.
Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / June 21
Bryce Harper explains adjustment before hitting for cycle
Bryce Harper had a career performance in the Philadelphia Phillies rout over the New York Mets on Saturday night, becoming the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle.
Zack Wheeler News / Just Baseball / June 19
Zack Wheeler Isn’t Ready To Give Up His Ace Status
Zack Wheeler was working on yet another Cy Young-worthy campaign in the 2025 season before his year was unfortunately cut short due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18
Phillies' Adolis Garcia to undergo season-ending surgery
The Phillies announced that outfielder Adolis García will undergo right latissimus dorsi repair surgery and he will miss the remainder of the season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18
Bryse Wilson Triggers Upward Mobility Clause
Right-hander Bryse Wilson has exercised an assignment clause in his minor league contract with the Phillies, report Charlotte Varnes and Matt Gelb of The Athletic.
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