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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 8
Phillies news: Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Spencer Jones 
Remember how the Phillies climbed out of their run differential hole with a 9-0 win over the Athletics the other night? That was fun. On to the links. Phillies news: Edmundo Sosa was in the lineup at third base for the Phillies last night as Alec Bohm got a night off while struggling.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 7
Blowout leads to unusual Phillies defensive alignment in ninth
PHILADELPHIA — Thursday night’s game was essentially over when the first four batters came around to score against rookie right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter.
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?
Phillies Prospect Could Be Electric Addition to Bullpen in Second Half
The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a tear of late, and the team should be excited about the strong stretch and getting close to being back to .500.
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 / Athlon Sports / May 7
Don Mattingly Announces Reason for Alec Bohm’s Removal From Phillies Lineup
Philadelphia Philliesthird baseman Alec Bohm has had a disastrous start to his 2026 MLB season. While the Phillies appear to be turning their season around, winning eight of their last nine games under interim manager Don Mattingly, Bohm’s struggles have been placed under a microscope.
Phillies’ Alec Bohm finally riding pine, Eduardo Sosa gets nod after GW hit
The Philadelphia Phillies have an Alec Bohm problem, as he has been one of the worst hitters in baseball this season. It’s hard for a team to give up on someone who is a former All-Star and has given them six good seasons.
Don Mattingly News / CBSSports.com / May 7
Can Phillies make World Series run under interim manager Don Mattingly?
With the Phillies going 8-1 since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager, now is the perfect time for bettors to capitalize on their discounted futures odds
Phillies Rightfully Ascending MLB Power Rankings During Hot Streak
It wasn’t too long ago that the Philadelphia Phillies were at the bottom of the standings in the MLB, tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in the sport.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 7
The 2022 Trade Deadline Is Still Paying Dividends for the Phillies
Three veteran stars are supposed to be the leaders of the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. Harper and Schwarber are fulfilling their ends of the bargain.
Don Mattingly's Commitment to Struggling Slugger is Surprising
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing excellent of late and are storming back to the .500 mark. However, despite the success, not everything is perfect. Since the firing of Rob Thomson, the Phillies have been red-hot, with just one loss under Don Mattingly.
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.
Andrew Painter News / Phillies Nation / May 7
Why Andrew Painter’s high ERA isn’t that concerning
Andrew Painter has made six appearances on a major-league mound, and so far, it’s been a mixed bag. Painter’s 5.28 ERA and 1.59 WHIP are not inspiring.
Phillies Need Young Pitcher To Become Next Great Player for the Franchise
The Philadelphia Phillies might have gotten off to one of the worst starts to the season in all of baseball, but they have built some nice momentum of late. Following a terrible start to the campaign, the Phillies have been red-hot of late.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 7
Should the Phillies attempt to steal more bases?
Despite their recent winning ways, the Phillies offense is still struggling to produce runs on a consistent basis. There hasn’t been much power to be found
Phillies Unsurprisingly Named Top Landing Spot for Angels' Star Slugger
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some good baseball of late and are trying to claw their way back into contention after a slow start. Following getting off to arguably the worst start in the majors, the Phillies have found a spark following their decision to fire manager Rob Thomson.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 7
Phillies News: Cristopher Sánchez, Bryson Stott, Carlos Correa
Edmundo Sosa is such a fascinating ballplayer. He was in swing at everything mode in the eighth inning, but he managed to foul off enough pitches well outside of the zone until he got one to hit and delivered the go ahead, two-run single.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 6
Platooning Bryson Stott no longer makes sense for the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott has had something of an up-and-down career since the club drafted him 14th overall out of the University of Nevada in 2019.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Cristopher Sanchez dominates Athletics as Phillies stay hot under interim manager Don Mattingly
Sanchez's dominance is just the latest reminder of how dangerous the Phillies can be when everything is clicking.
Jhoan Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Phillies bullpen ‘odd man out’ revealed ahead of Jhoan Duran’s injury return
The Philadelphia Phillies have received encouraging news regarding star closer Jhoan Duran. The update adds to the growing optimism surrounding Don Mattingly’s tenure.
Trevor Richards News / Field Level Media / May 5
White Sox acquire RHP Trevor Richards from Phillies
The Chicago White Sox acquired journeyman right-hander Trevor Richards from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations on Tuesday. The White Sox transferred right-hander Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list to open up a 40-man roster spot for Richards.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies' manager change
One of the reasons teams sometimes fire coaches in the middle of a season is that on occasion, it actually works.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4
Aaron Nola, Phillies blank Marlins to complete series victory
Aaron Nola tossed six scoreless innings and Bryce Harper homered to lift the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday in the finale of a four-game series.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 3
Phillies receive positive Jhoan Duran update
The Philadelphia Phillies have been without Jhoan Duran since April 11.
Dylan Moore News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Phillies Designate Dylan Moore For Assignment
The Phillies announced that J.T. Realmuto was activated from the 10-day injured list, as the catcher returns after a minimal stint due to back spasms. To create room on the active roster, utilityman Dylan Moore was designated for assignment.
Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Lou Trivino Opts Out Of Phillies Deal
Veteran reliever Lou Trivino exercised the May 1 opt-out right in his minor league contract with the Phillies, reports Matt Winkelman. According to the MLB.com transaction tracker, the team then granted Trivino his release.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Wild stat shows Kyle Schwarber is keeping up with Babe Ruth
Anytime your name is next to that of MLB legend Babe Ruth, you are doing something right.
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