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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.

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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 / 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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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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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

3 reasons Phillies can still win NL East despite Braves’ early-season dominance

The Atlanta Braves have been the story of the 2026 National League East. At 32-15 with baseball’s best run differential, they own an 8-game lead over Philadelphia and look every bit like a team that has found its identity.

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.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

4 Biggest Takeaways From Phillies Series Sweep of Pirates

There may not be a hotter team in the MLB than the Philadelphia Phillies, who kept their positive momentum rolling against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies went into PNC Park and dominantly swept their in-state rivals.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 18

Three up, three down: week of May 11-17

A 3-3 road trip to Boston and Pittsburgh was, for me at least, the bare minimum the Phillies had to do. Gaining some steam at home was great, but going to those two cities and laying some eggs would have left a sour taste.

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

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 18

Phillies Rightfully Soaring Up MLB Power Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to have another fantastic week, and the team is now over the .500 mark, and the slow start is starting to become a thing of the past. Following the dreadful (9-19) start to the season, the Phillies are now red-hot since Don Mattingly has taken over as the manager, and the team is firing on all cylinders.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 18

It’s early still, but do you have a trade target for the Phillies?

We are entering Memorial Day week, which means teams are starting to get their affairs in order. They likely know what they want to do on the season, more or less, when it comes to buying or selling at this year’s trade deadline.

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' Zack Wheeler showcasing incredible resilience since return from IL

Since Wheeler's highly anticipated debut and return from the injury list on April 25, he's shown phenomenal resiliency.

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

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

Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Rob Thomson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Phillies prove firing Rob Thomson was right call as record gets back over .500

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, to push their record above .500. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly, who took over from Rob Thomson, continues to bring the club back into the right direction.

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 / Stadium Rant / May 16

Kyle Schwarber Continues Incredible Run, Hits 2 HRs In Phillies Comeback Victory

Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies just produced one of the best comebacks in the MLB this season. His big-time performance should come as no surprise, as this is the version of Schwarber who has been stepping up to the plate all through the month of May.

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.