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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 3

Terrible Performance Highlights Phillies' Offense Still Has Problems

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to get a little bit of a spark with the firing of their manager, Rob Thomson, but they got a reality check on Saturday night. Following a (9-19) start to the season, the Phillies understandably fired their manager in hopes of trying to turn the year around.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 3

Phillies news: Garrett Stubbs, Dylan Moore, Anthony Volpe

The Phillies got Harry Doyle’d yesterday in Miami, but hey, they get two more cracks at winning the series down there. Maybe they were just taking that day as a rest day.

Jesus Luzardo News / Field Level Media / May 3

Fresh off gem for Phillies, ex-Marlin Jesus Luzardo takes hill

Jesus Luzardo will be hoping to build on his last start when the left-hander takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday against the host Miami Marlins.

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MLB News / The Good Phight / May 2

One hit, that’s all we got? Marlins 4, Phillies 0

One of the keys to winning baseball games is hitting the ball. While it is possible to achieve victory without recording a base hit, history has shown that getting multiple hits in a ball game is far more conducive to winning.

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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.

Justin Crawford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Why Justin Crawford was scratched from Phillies’ lineup for Marlins game

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday, making it the 20th loss of the season for the club. Before the contest, however, the club decided to scratch Justin Crawford from the lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Phillies’ Don Mattingly drops Jacob deGrom admission while talking about Zack Wheeler

After watching the Philadelphia Phillies struggle at basically every aspect of the game so far in 2026, Don Mattingly has found a way to get his team back on track since taking over for Rob Thomas as the interim manager.

Max Meyer News / Phillies Nation / May 2

Phillies one-hit by Meyer, Marlins to snap four-game winning streak

The Phillies’ four-game winning streak went out with a whimper on Saturday in Miami, as a 4-0 shutdown gave them their first loss under interim manager Don Mattingly.

Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 2

Zack Wheeler Hasn’t Missed a Beat in Return to Phillies Rotation

There was a lot that went wrong for the Philadelphia Phillies that contributed to a brutal start to the 2026 regular season. One of the biggest disappointments was the performance of the starting rotation, which was supposed to be a strength of the team.

Justin Crawford News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Justin Crawford Update: Phillies Remove Outfielder From Lineup Before Marlins Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are entering Saturday’s matchup against the Miami Marlins looking to extend their winning streak to five games. Philadelphia has not lost since parting ways with former manager Rob Thomson earlier this week.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 2

Phillies take an interesting approach to their catching situation

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking a different approach under interim manager Don Mattingly.

Phillies clash with Marlins, work to continue turnaround under Don Mattingly

Phillies edge Marlins, improve to 4-0 under Don Mattingly

Kyle Schwarber has himself a day as Phillies sweep the Giants

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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.

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J.T. Realmuto News / Field Level Media / May 2

Phillies reinstate C J.T. Realmuto (back) from injured list

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Realmuto, 35, was placed on the IL on April 22 due to back spasms.

Brandon Marsh News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Phillies Receive Brandon Marsh News After Leaving Marlins Game

After beginning the season with a 9-19 start, the Phillies have responded with a four-game win streak through yesterday’s win against the Miami Marlins.

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.

Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 2

NL Central Contender Wisely Named Landing Spot if Phillies Deal Bryce Harper

The Philadelphia Phillies have not had the start to the season that they would have liked, and changes have already occurred. Following another early

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 2

Phillies All-Star One and Dones: The 1970s

In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are

Don Mattingly News / Field Level Media / May 2

Phillies clash with Marlins, work to continue turnaround under Don Mattingly

After a slow start to the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have a simple -- and obvious -- goal under interim manager Don Mattingly. "We've got to win ballgames," right-hander Zack Wheeler said after the Phillies defeated the Marlins 6-5 on Friday night in Miami.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 2

Phillies vs. Marlins Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 2

Phillies vs Marlins: The Philadelphia Phillies resume their series on the road against the Miami Marlins with Game 2 on Saturday afternoon. The Phillies earned a 6-5 win over the Marlins on Friday, taking the lead in the series at LoanDepot Park.

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.

Bryce Harper News / Fastball on SI / May 1

This Blockbuster Bryce Harper Mock Trade Would Break the Internet

It's no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies didn't have the best first month of the 2026 season. While it's still early, that slow start could cause the Philadelphia front office to evaluate trade opportunities if things don't turn around soon.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 1

Kyle Schwarber has himself a day as Phillies sweep the Giants

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber had quite a day on Thursday during a doubleheader against the Giants. The three-time All-Star went five-for-six with two doubles, two home runs, three RBI, three walks and didn't strike out. Schwarber in Game 2 was a perfect four-for-four at the plate after going hitless in Game 1.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in the early going of the 2026 MLB season, but Thursday's doubleheader sweep of the San Francisco Giants offered some encouragement.

Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

Wild stat shows Kyle Schwarber is keeping up with Babe Ruth

Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing