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Phillies rally from four-run deficit to repel Rays in extras

Brandon Marsh ripped an RBI double and scored in the 10th inning, helping the visiting Philadelphia Phillies record a 7-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Top Pitching Prospect Paints a Mini-Masterpiece at Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies, understandably, have been taking baby steps with top prospect Andrew Painter. After all, he is returning to the mound after missing two seasons with an arm injury that led to Tommy John surgery.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 8

Phillies top prospect tosses three shutout innings in Triple-A debut

Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his long-awaited Triple-A debut on Thursday.

Struggling Phillies pitcher may have finally found his niche

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 8

Phillies Projected to Take Power-Hitting High School Infielder in Latest Mock Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing some great baseball. They are in second place in the National League East division and slowly making their way to the top.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Garrett Stubbs Comments on Catching Phillies No. 1 Prospect Andrew Painter

All eyes will be on one man in the Phillies minor league system tonight. For another person in the same ballpark, it's quite literally his job. "I appreciate everyone coming to watch me play tonight," Garrett Stubbs joked to the media.

Andrew Bellatti News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Padres release right-hander Andrew Bellatti

The Padres released right-hander Andrew Bellatti, who’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate, per the team’s transaction log. The former Phillies righty signed a minor league deal with the Friars late during spring training.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 8

Could Phillies New Bullpen Weapon Help Strengthen Unit Moving Forward?

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a strong start to the season with a talented starting rotation leading the way. Coming into the year, it was the rotation that was expected to be the strength of the team.

Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Phillies Could Luck Into Mets Sluggers Amid Kyle Schwarber's Contract Situation

Bryce Harper has made it known in the past that if the team signed a first baseman, he could be willing to return to the outfield for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Phillies' Trea Turner Reveals New Offensive Approach Amid Recent Hot-Stretch

Phillies shortstop Trea Turner has been heating up along with most of the lineup. In his last 11 games, Turner is batting 20-for-48 (.417) with six RBI and ten runs scored.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Rob Thomson Gives Ultimate Praise to Phillies' Trea Turner After Recent Stretch

Some Philadelphia Phillies fans have been upset with how Trea Turner has swung the bat over the past few years since signing a massive 11-year, $300 million deal.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 8

Phillies Have Pair of Early National League Cy Young Contenders This Season

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a good start to the season, with their starting rotation leading them to early success. Coming into the year, the Phillies had high expectations after a great campaign in 2024, which resulted in winning the National League East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Phillies' Rob Thomson Makes Promising Alec Bohm Comment Amid Struggles

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm might be one of the more polarizing players in Major League Baseball. Is he the type of player he was in the first half of the 2024 season, or is he the same guy who has struggled for much of his six-year career?

Rob Thomson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 8

Rob Thomson Hints at Phillies Using Six-Man Rotation This Season

The Philadelphia Phillies are sending a message to the rest of the league about what their rotation can look like at the peak of its powers. To open the series against the Tampa Bay Rays, they threw perennial NL Cy Young contender Zack Wheeler.

Taijuan Walker News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Phillies Taijuan Walker Reflects on First Career Save

Taijuan Walker had thrown over 1,100 innings in his career before Wednesday night. Just a small handful of them were out of the bullpen - and none were to end a game he didn't start.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 8

Phillies Pitcher Accomplishes Something for First Time in His Career

The Philadelphia Phillies are in a groove right now. They won their fourth series in a row with their dominant 7-0 victory on Wednesday, following Zack Wheeler's commanding start to open this three-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays by getting a gem from Cristopher Sanchez.

Taijuan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Taijuan Walker’s honest reaction to reaching career milestone

The Philadelphia Phillies got starting pitcher Ranger Suarez back from the 15-day injured list last week and the team made the decision to move Taijuan Walker to the bullpen.

Jesus Luzardo News / Field Level Media / May 8

Phillies look to Jesus Luzardo in bid to sweep Rays

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming around at the plate, and left-hander Jesus Luzardo keeps silencing the opposition during his first season with the team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / May 7

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Taijuan Walker combine for 2-hit shutout of Rays

Cristopher Sanchez allowed one hit over six scoreless innings and Taijuan Walker struck out seven over the final three frames, fueling the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 8