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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 7
Orion Kerkering back from the injured list, Kyle Backhus optioned 
The Phillies’ bullpen, which has been quite strong of late, is about to get another reinforcement to help shorten up games. We know the last time that Orion Kerkering set foot on a major league mound, bad things happened for him and for the Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 7
Joining in on the extension train with the Phillies
Spring training is a time for hope. It can come in two forms – fans hope their team will put it all together to make a run at a happier ending to their season than the one before while teams hope their players make it through the gamut unscathed.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Bryce Harper’s ‘wild’ confession after helping Phillies pull off feat not seen since 2014
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants on Monday night by a final score of 6-4. Bryce Harper led the way with three hits and three RBI.
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 7
MLR 3/31-4/5/26: Gage Wood dazzles in season debut
Pitching Highlights: Zack Wheeler: 2 GS, 6 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, HR, 2 HBP Orion Kerkering: 4 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 K Jean Cabrera: 1 GS, 4.2
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Andrew Painter News / Phillies Nation / April 7
Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’
SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Painter went to the visitors’ clubhouse after his road debut on Monday in San Francisco, did his postgame routine, emerged in the dugout again and watched the rest of the game from there.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 7
Are you concerned about the Phillies’ starting pitching depth?
If you’ve been following MLB closely over the last few years, you are well aware of the general lack of starting pitching depth around baseball. There are quite a few teams who struggle to field four good options in their rotation, let alone five or possibly more to fill in as substitutes over a long season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 7
Phillies news: Andrew Painter, BayCare ballpark, Mookie Betts
Phillies News: Do the Phillies have a good outfield now? Phillies sign 17 year old Cuban RHP Cristian Rego With all the prospect extensions going around, should the Phillies consider one with Andrew Painter?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 7
Phillies to reinstate Orion Kerkering, option Kyle Backhus
Reliever Orion Kerkering (hamstring) will officially be reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. Left-hander Kyle Backhus will be optioned to the minor leagues in a corresponding move.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 7
Bryce Harper, bullpen carry Phillies past Giants
Bryce Harper had three hits and drove in three runs, the Philadelphia bullpen threw five shutout innings and the visiting Phillies opened a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants with a 6-4 victory Monday night.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Andrew Painter News / The Lead / April 6
Andrew Painter Painted the Strike Zone Beautifully in His Phillies Debut
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals on March 31, and it couldn’t have gone much better.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6
Phillies work to get bats going in series opener against Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies hope the challenge of a tough ballpark will awaken their slumbering bats when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park on Monday night.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5
Phillies’ Rob Thomson shares latest Zack Wheeler injury recovery update
The Philadelphia Phillies know their rotation will get a massive boost when Zack Wheeler returns from injury. If he continues on his current trajectory, that could be sooner rather than later.
Taijuan Walker News / Field Level Media / April 5
Phillies, Taijuan Walker shoot for road sweep of Rockies
The Philadelphia Phillies started their first road trip of the season with a pair of impressive wins over the Colorado Rockies. They will go for the sweep when the teams wrap up the three-game series in Denver on Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 4
Phillies' Rob Thomson Makes Zack Wheeler Decision Before Rockies Game
The Philadelphia Phillies are missing one key piece of their 26-man roster, and when he returns, the team’s ceiling rises. That player is right-hander Zack Wheeler, who has not pitched since last August after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder to remove a blood clot.
The Most Important Parts of Phillies' First Blowout Win of 2026
It counted the same as any other win, but Friday's 10-1 blowout at Coors Field was one the Phillies needed on multiple levels. First and foremost, the team needed a laugher.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 2
Phillies Possible Defensive Liability
The Philadelphia Phillies left field platoon with Otto Kemp and Brandon Marsh has potentially created a defensive liability. While Marsh is a good defender in left field, Kemp has some issues playing the position.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2
Phillies historically awful start leads to insider’s Kyle Schwarber suggestion
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a huge walk-off win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Despite the win there, the stars in the Phillies’ lineup have not gotten off to a consistent start.
The Unique Challenge of Phillies Upcoming Road Trip
The Phillies have a segmented schedule in the month of April with a week at home, a week on the road, a little over a week back at a home, another week on the road.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Phillies' Bryce Harper loses an out on rarely enforced rule
Bryce Harper was left frustrated on Wednesday when he had an out taken away from him thanks to a rule that rarely comes up in Major League Baseball. Harper
Garrett Stubbs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28
Phillies Outright Garrett Stubbs
Catcher Garrett Stubbs has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, reports Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Christian Cairo.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28
Phillies Sign Sergio Alcántara To Minor League Deal
The Phillies have signed infielder Sergio Alcántara to a minor league deal, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. The 29-year-old is a client of The Movement Baseball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27
Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez
Sanchez dominated the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his first start.
Alec Bohm News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27
Phillies’ Alec Bohm sues parents for misuse of money
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has filed a lawsuit against his parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, accusing them of misusing millions of dollars from accounts they managed on his behalf.
Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / March 23
Phillies' Zack Wheeler could be back sooner than expected
Wheeler did not pitch in Spring Training as he recovered from surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Nonetheless, he could return to the Philadelphia Phillies sooner than expected.
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