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Phillies’ Bryce Harper Sends Message to Paul Skenes Before Pirates Game

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Sends Message to Paul Skenes Before Pirates Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing their best baseball of the season, going 14-4 under interim manager Don Mattingly after he replaced Rob Thomson earlier this month.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Sport Relay / May 17

Phillies Back to .500 after Slow Start

The Philadelphia Phillies stormed into PNC Park on May 16 and defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6–0, reaching the .500 mark for the first time since Opening Day.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Sport Relay / May 17

Phillies Series Wins after Managerial Change in 2026 Redefine a Season on the Brink

The Philadelphia Phillies were 9–19 and tied for baseball’s worst record on April 28 when president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski dismissed manager Rob Thomson.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 17

Why Don Mattingly is sticking with Trea Turner in the leadoff spot

PITTSBURGH — Saturday was a good day for Trea Turner. He hasn’t had many of those this season, but the Phillies believe more will come. Turner went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 6-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17
Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Skenes has impressed Phillies star Bryce Harper.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game
Last year's David Bednar trade is going to haunt the 2026 Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run
The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates
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MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17
Paul Skenes vs. Zack Wheeler headlines Pirates-Phillies finale

Paul Skenes vs. Zack Wheeler headlines Pirates-Phillies finale

The Philadelphia Phillies have been riding high with a prolific offense, winning 14 of 18 games since making a managerial change. That offense will be

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 17

Phillies news: Cristopher Sanchez, Dusty Wathan, Blake Snell

Cristopher Sanchez is going to win the NL Cy Young award this season. You heard it here first. On to the links. Phillies news: Don Mattingly needed a day off, so Dusty Wathan stepped in and got his first win as a big league manager.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 17
Phillies Big 3 Terrorizes Pirates To Lead Team to Victory

Phillies Big 3 Terrorizes Pirates To Lead Team to Victory

There may not be a hotter team in the MLB than the Philadelphia Phillies, who secured their sixth consecutive series victory with their win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Yardbarker / May 17
Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run

Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run

Sanchez has joined rare and elite company with his latest stretch of performances.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game
Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout
The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz
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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

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.

Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16
Phillies Sign Lou Trivino To Minor League Contract

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez makes ‘goosebumps’ admission after shutting out Pirates

Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez makes ‘goosebumps’ admission after shutting out Pirates

Christopher Sanchez expressed high praises for his efforts on the mound in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 shutout win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday evening.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 16

Phillies enjoying ‘best version’ of Cristopher Sánchez: ‘It’s a once in a lifetime transformation’

PITTSBURGH — With success comes some audacity. Cristopher Sánchez, a consensus top pitcher in baseball, has let his confidence take over. He smacked his glove and yelled as he struck out Marcell Ozuna to end the fourth inning, stranding the runner on second.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 16
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez continues to dominate following his second career game shutout. 

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game
Don Mattingly explains what sets Schwarber apart
Last year's David Bednar trade is going to haunt the 2026 Pirates
Daulton Varsho becoming a bright spot in Blue Jays' lineup
Mets lose starting pitcher Clay Holmes 'for long time'
Spencer Jones had heartbreaking reaction to Holmes’ injury
Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 16
Cristopher Sanchez twirls CG shutout, fans 13 as Phils blank Pirates

Cristopher Sanchez twirls CG shutout, fans 13 as Phils blank Pirates

Cristopher Sanchez struck out a career-high 13 in his second career shutout to guide the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 16
Kyle Schwarber Makes Incredible MLB History With 20th Home Run

Kyle Schwarber Makes Incredible MLB History With 20th Home Run

The Philadelphia Phillies looked dead in the water in their series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They went down 6-0 after an explosive bottom of the third by the Pirates, but the Phillies slowly but surely climbed back into the game.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / May 16

Cristopher Sánchez shuts out Pirates as Phillies reach .500 mark

Cristopher Sánchez fired the second complete game shutout of his career Saturday against the Pirates at PNC Park en route to a 6-0 Phillies win. With the victory, the Phillies (23-23) are .500 for the first time since April 13.

MLB News / The Good Phight / May 16

Sánchez Strikes Out, Shuts Out, Simply Sinks Scuffling Seafarers: Phillies 6, Pirates 0

Baseball players don’t get a lot of Saturdays off during the season. Cristopher Sánchez made sure that the Phillies bullpen got to enjoy a quiet day off.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Watch Phillies’ Bryce Harper absolutely destroy this baseball

Watch Phillies’ Bryce Harper absolutely destroy this baseball

The Philadelphia Phillies made a huge managerial change in late April when it looked their season was going down the drain. The decision to fire Rob Thomson and replace him with Don Mattingly has been something of a rebirth for the team.

Dusty Wathan News / Phillies Nation / May 16

Longtime Phillies coach gets opportunity to manage for a day

PITTSBURGH — An impromptu sign was made with duct tape outside the visiting manager’s office at PNC Park. Dusty Wathan, the 52-year-old former Phillies third base coach turned bench coach and now manager for a day, has another title courtesy of hitting coach Kevin Long.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 16
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber On Pace to Challenge Barry Bonds for Historic Mark

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber On Pace to Challenge Barry Bonds for Historic Mark

The Philadelphia Phillies continued their road trip this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday as part of rivalry weekend in baseball. In a

Zack Wheeler News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Zach Wheeler's xERA Says He's Even Better Than He Looks in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Zach Wheeler's xERA Says He's Even Better Than He Looks in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Zack Wheeler was supposed to be a question mark. Instead, after four starts, he’s an emphatic exclamation mark. Thoracic outlet surgery, blood clot, rib removal: that's not exactly a recipe for ace-level production.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Phillies star Bryce Harper comes inches away from 9th inning grand slam

Phillies star Bryce Harper comes inches away from 9th inning grand slam

The Philadelphia Phillies delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season Friday night, erasing a six-run deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 at PNC Park.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / May 16
Kyle Schwarber Continues Incredible Run, Hits 2 HRs In Phillies Comeback Victory

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.

Brandon Marsh News / Stadium Rant / May 14
How Brandon Marsh Became One of Baseball’s Best Hitters

How Brandon Marsh Became One of Baseball’s Best Hitters

Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Brandon Marsh currently leads all of MLB in batting average. After several seasons of being a platoon player, Marsh is finally getting the opportunity to hit both left-handed and right-handed pitching.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / May 14
Kyle Schwarber Is Proving To Be Worth Every Penny

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.

Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12
Lou Trivino Elects Free Agency

Lou Trivino Elects Free Agency

Veteran righty Lou Trivino is back on the free agent market. The Orioles announced that the reliever elected free agency after clearing outright waivers on Tuesday.

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