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Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez nearing record after incredible start vs. Padres

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres by a final score of 3-0 on Wednesday. Phillies star Cristopher Sanchez pitched well once again, as he turned in seven innings of shutout baseball while striking out nine hitters.

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Phillies announce rotation for upcoming series against defending-champion Dodgers

SAN DIEGO — Off the back of Cristopher Sánchez’s record-setting performance on Wednesday at Petco Park, interim manager Don Mattingly announced the Phillies’ starting rotation for their upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / The Good Phight / May 27

Move over Grover: Phillies 3, Padres 0

It may have looked like an innocent groundball to second base to end an inning, but the 79.5 MPH easy roller off of the bat of Jackson Merrill that was gloved by Bryson Stott and thrown to Bryce Harper at first will prove to be historic.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 27

Cristopher Sanchez sets Phillies' scoreless innings mark in win over Padres

Cristopher Sanchez set the Philadelphia Phillies' franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings Wednesday as they completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 3-0 win at Petco Park.

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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.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / May 27

Phillies sweep Padres as Cristopher Sánchez makes history

Yet another strong start from Cristopher Sánchez helped the Phillies sweep the Padres on Wednesday at Petco Park with a 3-0 win. Sánchez’s seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts helped him break two franchise records and lowered his season ERA to 1.47.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Yardbarker / May 27

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in win

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in 3-0 victory

Another game, another excellent outing for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 27

Cristopher Sánchez breaks Phillies record for scoreless-innings streak, previously set in 1911

SAN DIEGO — Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez fired a 96 mph sinker on the inner edge of the plate to Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill, inducing a grounder to second base.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Phillies Facing Troubling Trea Turner Development Amid MLB Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a frustrating start to the 2026 MLB season. They sit at 28-27, nine games back of the NL East division leader Atlanta Braves.

Bryce Harper News / Phillies Nation / May 27

Bryce Harper talks toothpaste, viral reaction to his TikTok video

SAN DIEGO — Bryce Harper filmed a “get ready with me” TikTok video in his downtown San Diego hotel room on Monday, not yet knowing that he’d cause a viral stir.

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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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies' Lineup Change Helps Spark Struggling Slugger

The Philadelphia Phillies recently made a change to their lineup with the hopes of sparking the team. After one game, it appears that the move has worked. Even though the Phillies won the first game of their series against the San Diego Padres, they made a major lineup switch before the second game.

Jhoan Duran News / Stadium Rant / May 27

Jhoan Duran Is Well On His Way To Becoming The Best Closer In Phillies History

When Jhoan Duran was acquired from the Minnesota Twins at last year’s trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies knew they were getting a star. They gave up a hefty price for the closer, but already after less than one full year on the roster, he’s made up for it.

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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies Holding Veteran Outfielder Out of Lineup Against Padres

The Philadelphia Phillies have successfully bounced back in their series against the San Diego Padres. Coming into the three-game set, they had lost four out of five games, dropping a series to the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians.

Brandon Marsh News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Brandon Marsh Injury: Phillies Share Update After Padres Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have revealed that outfielder Brandon Marsh exited Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres with a sprained right middle finger, according to reporter Ty Daubert.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies Star Rightfully Atop Pecking Order for Cy Young Award

The 2026 MLB regular season has been an up-and-down affair for the Philadelphia Phillies, but there have been a few players immune to the team’s struggles.

Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Phillies Should Be Encouraged Following Great Outing by Aaron Nola

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to win their second straight game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night by a score of 4-3. With the win, the Phillies have already taken the series and will have their eyes on a sweep on Wednesday afternoon. Before the game, Philadelphia made a major lineup change to try to give their lineup a jolt.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 27

Phillies on the Pharm: 5/27/2026

Another fun packed night down on the farm for the prospects. Here are recaps of each game. Buffalo 5, Lehigh Valley 4 This one was a thriller. Lehigh Valley was down for most of the game, yet got home runs in the eighth and ninth innings from Dylan Moore and Carter Kieboom to knot the game at three a piece.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 27

See the Phillies Play in Baltimore July 31 with Phans of Philly

Join our friends at Phans of Philly for an easy day trip to Baltimore on Friday July 31st! Spend free time at the Inner Harbor and take in the night game at Camden Yards!

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 27

Do you think the Phillies will remain above .500 for the rest of the season?

With last night’s victory over the Padres, the Phillies pulled themselves above .500 once more. A baseball season is full of ups and downs: after a long way back to .500, the Phillies dropped under it again with four losses in five games, then returned to the right side of things last night.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 27

Phils' Cristopher Sanchez brings shutout streak into finale vs. Padres

While shutting down the light-hitting San Diego Padres in the first two contests of a three-game series, the Philadelphia Phillies also have belted five home runs at pitcher-friendly Petco Park.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Padres troll Bryce Harper’s brushing habit with a large sign

Bryce Harper’s toothbrushing routine has also given Philadelphia Phillies opponents material to troll him. The San Diego Padres started it on Tuesday, when they showed a sign on the video board to troll Harper while he was taking his at-bat in the fifth inning of the game at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

Justin Crawford News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 27

Justin Crawford Exhibiting Struggles in Key Area With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have done a great job clawing back into the playoff picture, turning around their season after a brutal start. However, for the team to sustain their success, there have to be some improvements in the lineup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Trio of solo HRs help Phillies down Padres again

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner each blasted solo homers in the first three innings Tuesday night as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies held on for a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 26

Phillies OF Brandon Marsh leaves game with apparent hand injury

Philadelphia right fielder Brandon Marsh left the Phillies' Tuesday road game against the San Diego Padres in the fourth inning due to an apparent hand injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Three options for the Phillies to improve right field

Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Bryce Harper gets absolutely roasted for how he brushes his teeth

Bryce Harper may have shown a bit too much of himself on social media, because the world will never let him live down how he goes about brushing his teeth.

Andrew Painter News / Yardbarker / May 25

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

Despite being on the losing end of his most recent start, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter showed growth in his development as a starting pitcher.

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