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Phillies' Struggles Stem From Issues in This Key Area

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of one of their worst stretches of baseball in recent years, and there haven’t been any signs of them getting ready to snap out of it. As the Phillies get set for the second game of their series on the road with the Chicago Cubs, they will be seeking to end a six-game losing streak.

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Phillies To Activate Zack Wheeler On Saturday

Zack Wheeler will start for the Phillies against the Braves on Saturday night, manager Rob Thomson told reporters (link via Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic).

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 21

Baserunners ahoy! Cubs 7, Phillies 4

The Phillies have had their share of poorly pitched ballgames this season. While they have had games in which they’ve given up more runs, there’s a case that this was actually their worst pitched game of the season.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 21

Phillies to get ace Zack Wheeler back when needed most

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in MLB thus far in 2026. A key part of the rotation may be returning when they need him most.

Ascending Cubs tap Shota Imanaga to face free-falling Phillies

Cubs win 6th straight, send Phillies to 6th consecutive loss

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21

Phillies Make Pitching Staff Change Sending Seth Johnson To Triple-A

Not much has gone right for the Philadelphia Phillies in the early going of the 2026 MLB regular season. They are 8-14 entering play on April 21, already 7.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves, who swept the Phillies last week, in the National League East standings.

Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21

Jesus Luzardo, Phillies face Cubs: Preview, Storylines

As the Philadelphia Phillies headed into their series against the Chicago Cubs, things had not been going well. Unfortunately, their losing streak was extended on Monday with yet another loss. It has been a disastrous start for the Phillies this season.

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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 / The Good Phight / April 21

History is not on the Phillies’ side, but they’re also not dead

With each gruesome loss, the bleakness of their situation increases. You can see it in the numbers. After Monday night’s 5-1 loss to the Cubs, the Phillies are 8-14.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Phillies manager Rob Thomson gets 100% real on Aaron Nola’s ‘tough’ start vs. Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies have now lost six in a row. On Monday, it was another lopsided loss for the Phillies, as they fell 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs. The loss dropped them to 8-14 on the year, and puts them fourth in the NL East.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 21

The Phillies are playing poorly and getting unlucky

The Phillies can’t do anything right at the moment. They’ve pitched poorly, their defense has been a mess, and their offense has been almost nonexistent.

Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21

AL East Team Could Make Sense as Trade Partner for Phillies' Alec Bohm

As the struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies continue, they could look to shake things up sooner rather than later. Due to the team having high expectations,

Jhoan Duran News / The Good Phight / April 21

How would you align the Phillies bullpen in Jhoan Duran’s absence?

During this brutal start to the season, the Phillies have also seen a rash of injuries hit their bullpen. First it was Jonathan Bowlan (who had been one

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21

Phillies' Veteran Wisely Seen as Most Likely Player To Be Traded

With the Philadelphia Phillies in the midst of a really bad stretch, there are some real concerns about the slow start to the season. Coming into the year, the Phillies were once again expected to be one of the best teams in the National League.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 21

Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Adolis Garcia, Mick Abel

Phillies News: Rob Thomson remains committed to Alec Bohm, should he? Gearing up for the TDL in April? Some predict Adolis Garcia might be there already

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Phillies star Bryce Harper gets candid on another lopsided loss to Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to search for answers as a frustrating stretch deepens, with Bryce Harper’s postgame comments underscoring the team’s growing urgency.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Phillies Bracing for Zack Wheeler News After Rob Thomson's Message

The Philadelphia Phillies are searching for answers early in the 2026 MLB season, as the back-to-back National League East champions have stumbled to an 8-13 record.

Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / April 21

Bryce Harper Sure Looks Elite

Two things can be true. One: The widespread reaction to Dave Dombrowski’s comments this offseason was overblown. The Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations really didn’t say anything controversial.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired

One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Chris Sale dominant as Braves keep Phillies in a funk

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions. The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game Due To Lower Back Tightness

The Phillies fell to 8-12 with Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to the Braves, and they had a bit of an injury scare with their starting catcher. J.T. Realmuto left the game during the sixth inning with lower back tightness, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Lochlann March and others.

Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / April 19

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Duran, Iglesias, Realmuto

It’s been a tough start for the Phillies in 2026, and it got a little bit more difficult on April 18. Not only did J.T. Realmuto have to leave the team’s game against the Braves early but Jhoan Duran also went on the injured list.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 19

3 Changes The Philadelphia Phillies Must Make To Save Their Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a horrible start in 2026. There is no hiding that change needs to be made, but what can be done to save their season?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 18

Phillies place closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) on injured list

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain. In a series of moves, right-hander Seth Johnson and utilityman Felix Reyes were recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, while utilityman Otto Kemp was optioned and minor league outfielder Pedro Leon was released.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Philadelphia Phillies Fan Gets Slammed With Beer On Face After Wild Argument

The Philadelphia Phillies fanbase is widely regarded as one of the most passionate across the entire MLB. Their home venue, Citizens Bank Park, ranks among the loudest and most well-attended among all 30 teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 17