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Four Takeaways from Philadelphia Phillies Sluggish First Month of Season
The Philadelphia Phillies' sluggish start to the season has been disappointing. They are over .500 but not quite where they would like to be. Expectations for this team are once again very high in 2025.
Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Phillies Could Lose Star Slugger Kyle Schwarber to Surprising AL Team
The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a lukewarm start in 2025. Through the first 31 games, the Phillies have compiled a 17-14 record. After a 2024 season that saw them go 95-67 and win the NL East division race by six games, it's not quite the start that the team was hoping for in 2025.
Phillies’ Trea Turner gets 100% real about Taijuan Walker’s season
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had high praise for teammate Taijuan Walker following a rollercoaster outing against the Washington Nationals.
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 Star Slugger Picked as April All-Star by MLB Insider
The Philadelphia Phillies are starting to find their stride. Heading into Friday, the Phillies are in second place in the NL East as they continue to chase the New York Mets.
Which 19 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 Award Winners From Inconsistent First Month of Season
The Philadelphia Phillies ended the month of April with a solid 17-13 record, but it wasn’t smooth sailing the entire time. They won six out of their first seven games, split the next four and then lost five out of seven.
4 Biggest Surprises for Philadelphia Phillies During Up-and-Down Start To Season
The Philadelphia Phillies came into the 2025 MLB regular season with some incredibly high expectations. Many analysts believe they had the best chance to knock off the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, given their star-laden roster.
Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber Linked to Blue Jays Amid Uncertain Future in Philadelphia
It doesn't seem likely that the Philadelphia Phillies will come to an agreement on a long-term extension with Kyle Schwarber before the end of the season.
Brandon Marsh News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Phillies Predicted to Make Strange Brandon Marsh Decision Amid Eventual Injury Return
Brandon Marsh looks to be rejoining the Philadelphia Phillies sometime in the near future, giving the team a player who has proven to be at least an average player at the big league level.
Philadelphia Phillies Bullpen Is Not Built for High-Pressure Situations
The Philadelphia Phillies rostered four relievers capable of closing out tight ball games in 2024. For the first time in many years, while it still was not great, the bullpen was not an anchor dragging the team down.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Phillies' Rob Thomson Shares Positive Message After Latest Sanchez Start
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez had an injury scare during his outing against the New York Mets on April 22. After a week off, Sanchez returned to the rotation, pitching against the Washington Nationals.
Rob Thomson News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Rob Thomson Praises Trio of Relievers Amid Phillies' Bullpen Issues
The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has been the subject of fans' ire through the first month of the year. For a short time, the Phillies' bullpen was the second-worst in Major League Baseball. But, after their latest outing against the Washington Nationals, three relievers earned the praises of Phillies' manager Rob Thomson.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 1
Philadelphia Phillies Pull Off Trade with Rangers, Reinforce Bullpen Depth
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Thursday that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Daniel Robert from the Texas Rangers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Enrique Segura.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 1
Have the Phillies finally solved this glaring lineup issue?
Despite a star-studded lineup, the Phillies offense has sputtered for more often than the team would like. Have they finally found a solution to one key component of those struggles?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 1
Key Phillies lefty set for return
The Phillies' starting rotation has lived up to its billing thus far in the 2025 MLB season, and it's set to get even stronger.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1
Ascending Phillies vie to complete sweep of Nationals
Kyle Schwarber has been around long enough to know there will be plenty of pluses and minuses in a 162-game season. Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies currently are in a positive stretch, and they hope to continue that trend Thursday night when they host the Washington Nationals.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star to Make Season Debut in Upcoming Series
As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to bounce back after a bit of a tough stretch, they will be getting some reinforcements in their rotation. Coming into the year, the Phillies had one of the best starting rotations on paper in the Majors.
Jose Alvarado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Jose Alvarado’s gesture to young fan in viral video will melt hearts
In a heartwarming twist to an already unforgettable night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado went beyond the game by turning a viral moment into a real-life memory for a young fan.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Phillies All-Star pitcher to make season debut on Sunday
Thomson acknowledged Tuesday that the Phils were considering moving to a six-man staff rather than bumping anyone to the bullpen.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30
Phillies belt three homers, cruise past Nationals
Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run home run and J.T. Realmuto and Max Kepler socked solo shots as the Philadelphia Phillies won their fourth straight game, beating the visiting Washington Nationals 7-2 on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 30
Philadelphia Phillies Lineup Not Living up to Expectations of Their Price Tags
The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a very hot start in the 2025 MLB regular season, winning six out of their first seven games. After alternating wins and losses in four contests, the team lost 10 out of 15 games.
Brandon Marsh News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Phillies' Brandon Marsh Gets New Health Update
Brandon Marsh's rehab assignment hit a skid when he was removed from action after six innings this past Sunday. The same hamstring that had been bothering him the week prior - enough to land him on the 10-day injured list - was feeling sore again.
Otto Kemp News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
Phillies Should Consider Calling Up Otto Kemp
The Philadelphia Phillies need to consider calling up Otto Kemp from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Kemp is not currently on the Phillies 40-man roster. However, they do not have a full 40-man roster at the moment, so there is room.
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