Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wheels of perfection: Phillies 3, Guardians 0

On Saturday, news broke of Taijuan Walker signing with the Angels on a minor league deal. I’ve always felt the hate directed at Walker was a bit over the top.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 23

How Adolis García’s production so far compares to last year’s right field mix

PHILADELPHIA — In the ninth inning on Friday night, Guardians superstar José Ramírez lined a splitter from Jhoan Duran that was bound for the corner in right field.

Taijuan Walker News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Angels Sign Taijuan Walker To Minor League Deal

The Angels have signed right-hander Taijuan Walker to a minor league deal, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Walker was released by the Phillies earlier this season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23

Phillies Officially Sign Korean Pitcher During International Signing Period

The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t been the biggest players when it comes to signing international free agents from Asia. It is something they were hoping to change after the recent influx of talent from overseas.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23

Phillies' Top Pitching Prospect Shines After Promotion

While the Philadelphia Phillies might have suffered a tough loss on Friday night against the Cleveland Guardians, the team did see a really encouraging sign from a rising prospect in their minor league system. On Friday night, the Phillies were hoping to set the tone for their series against the Guardians.

Gabriel Rincones News / Phillies Nation / May 23

Phillies prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. back on field after knee issues, still holding big-league ‘ambitions’ for this season

WILMINGTON, Del. — Phillies prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. is finally back on the field. After a late start to the season, Rincones has returned to action in the lower minor leagues.

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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.

Cristopher Sanchez News / HITC / May 23

Cristopher Sanchez is now four innings away from setting remarkable new Phillies pitching record

Cristopher Sanchez is now within touching distance of one of the most remarkable pitching records in Philadelphia Phillies history. The Phillies left-hander extended his active scoreless innings streak to 37 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, even though Philadelphia still lost 1-0 on Kyle Manzardo’s ninth-inning pinch-hit home run.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

The Philadelphia Phillies have championship DNA. The roster is loaded, Citizens Bank Park is rocking, and Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber are ready to make another October run.

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Brandon Marsh News / The Good Phight / May 23

Is Marsh Chasing or Being Chased?

I have all sorts of questions for Brandon Marsh. Chief among them is how to grow a beard like that. But as this is a baseball site, and as my doomed attempts

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23

This One Player’s Absence Stands Out Most for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a roller coaster ride thus far in the 2026 MLB regular season. With one quarter of the MLB season underway, The Athletic (subscription required) has posted its “Wish You Were Here” edition of this week’s Power Rankings.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Ex-Phillies standout isn’t closing door on post-playing career with Philadelphia

A wave of conversation moved through Philadelphia Phillies baseball circles this week after renewed attention landed on one of the club’s former standout sluggers and the uncertainty surrounding his future after professional baseball.

Zack Wheeler News / Field Level Media / May 23

Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler tasked with slowing down red-hot Guardians

Zack Wheeler's return has been everything for which the Philadelphia Phillies could have hoped. However, Wheeler will face a major challenge Saturday when the host Phillies try to snap the Cleveland Guardians' seven-game winning streak.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 23

Phillies news: J.T. Realmuto, Bryce Harper, Robby Snelling

There is almost no chance that today or Sunday’s games get played, right? The forecast for these games is beyond poor, so methinks this gets made up as a doubleheader on some random August day.

Steward Berroa News / Phillies Nation / May 23

Former big leaguer moves back to natural position in Phillies organization, searches for return to majors

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A month and a half after he was traded to the Phillies, Steward Berroa can say with confidence that Triple-A Lehigh Valley has provided the fresh start he needed.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gavin Williams logs season high in work; Guardians need pinch-hit HR for win

Despite needing to wait until the top of the ninth to find their only run of the game, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in an inter-league battle of contenders.

Guardians win 7th straight, nip Phils 1-0 on late pinch-hit HR

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

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Philadelphia Phillies 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

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 22

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber returns to lineup vs. Guardians

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber will return from a three-game absence to play in Friday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Schwarber, who was sidelined due to illness, is batting second in the lineup behind Trea Turner and in front of Bryce Harper.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies’ Trea Turner Reacts to Retirement News

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their 2026 season around under interim manager Don Mattingly, going 16-6 since a 9-19 start and climbing back to 25-25.

Gage Wood News / The Lead / May 21

Gage Wood Jumping to Double-A Is the Challenge He Needs

Phillies fans waited anxiously to see top pitching prospect Andrew Painter make his MLB debut. Drafted in 2021, Painter exploded the next year up the rankings before being stalled by injuries and an up-and-down 2025 season.

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Announces Unfortunate Personal News Amid MLB Season

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has not had the season he was hoping for, now in his eighth year with the organization. The 35-year-old veteran signed a three-year, $45 million contract to extend his stay in Philadelphia this past offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 21

The Phillies Finally Have Their Ninth-Inning Stabilizer

Behind the light show, cinematic intro, and roaring crowd stands one of the best closers in baseball. Jhoan Duran has been nothing short of spectacular for the Philadelphia Phillies following his move to the club at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20