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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 27
Phillies’ biggest strength in recent years may be a weakness 
Starting pitching has been the Phillies’ calling card in this era of contention. Consistently a top five unit in innings pitched, strikeouts, ERA and other key categories since 2022, the rotation has not been as nearly as reliable during the Phillies’ 9-19 start.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 27
Three up, three down: week of April 20-26
Listen, I’m just thankful that the week is over. A road trip in which the team went 1-6 is nothing to exactly be thrilled with, but look hard enough and you’ll see some players that had good weeks.
Rob Thomson News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Rob Thomson Addresses Phillies Job Security Concern with Honest Response
Despite having a decent opening week, the Philadelphia Phillies suffered a brutally tough start to the 2026 campaign. Manager Rob Thomson is under immense pressure from fans due to the team’s dismal performance.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 27
Phillies Lose 11 Of 12, Off To Historically Bad Start
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling mightily. After getting swept in a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs and losing five of six to the Atlanta Braves, it is getting late very early for the reigning National League East Champions.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 27
Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Rob Thomson, Alex Cora
The Phillies are off today and that’s probably best for everyone involved. They won a game Saturday, but they’re still playing pretty badly, so maybe a day off will help them.
Alex Cora News / Stadium Rant / April 27
The Philadelphia Phillies Hiring Alex Cora Makes Too Much Sense
The Philadelphia Phillies need to make a change after this disappointing start to the 2026 season. Rob Thomson’s job is in jeopardy, and his eventual replacement may have just been let go by the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / The Good Phight / April 26
Familiar: Braves 6, Phillies 2
The Phillies snapped their ten-game losing streak on Saturday night by actually getting some late, clutch hits and prevailing in extra innings. The Braves: “I took that personally” On Sunday, the Braves reverted to their winning ways, while the Phillies were back on their B.S.
Chris Sale News / Phillies Nation / April 26
Phillies hurt by home runs, shut down by Sale in series loss to Braves
The Phillies were unable to build on the momentum of Saturday’s win against the Braves, as they dropped Sunday’s series finale in Atlanta by a score of 6-2.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26
What Zack Wheeler said about helping Phillies snap 10-game losing streak
As the Philadelphia Phillies snapped their 10-game losing streak in the 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, it was also a significant night for pitcher Zack Wheeler.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 26
Brad Lidge (the 35th) and the Losing Streak of Doom
Brad Lidge is an archaeologist in real life. The following, however, does not take place in real life. It takes place in the year 3026, when the Phillies, and the sport they played, have been forgotten by all.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26
Phillies finally ends 10-game losing streak vs. Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies at last broke free from their long, suffocating slump on Saturday night, outdueling the Atlanta Braves 8-5 in 10 innings at Truist Park to end a 10-game losing streak that had been haunting them since April 13.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26
Bob Nightengale thinks Phillies could fire Rob Thomson, hire Alex Cora
The Boston Red Sox made waves Saturday night in Major League Baseball, when the team announced manager Alex Cora was getting the boot. Boston also essentially cleaned house by firing a slew of coaches and other personnel.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26
Could Alex Cora return to a MLB dugout during the 2026 season?
Following a 10-17 start to the season, the Boston Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora and five coaches. Cora failed to make the most of an admittedly flawed roster.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26
With skid over, Phillies look to build on win, take series at Braves
Now that the Philadelphia Phillies have ended their 10-game losing streak, they'll try to do on Sunday what no one else has done this season -- win a series against the Atlanta Braves.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25
Phillies snap 10-game skid with extra-inning defeat of Braves
Bryce Harper's bases-loaded single in the 10th inning drove in two runs and sparked the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday to end their 10-game losing streak.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Phillies get much-needed boost with ace Zack Wheeler's return from IL
Zack Wheeler is officially back on the Phillies’ roster.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25
Phillies’ Bryce Harper is out of answers after 10-game losing streak
The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball, to start the 2026 campaign. Philadelphia is currently mired in a brutal 10-game losing streak.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 25
Phillies Star Prospect Rightfully Picked as Best Newcomer
The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t received many positive contributions from players on the Major League roster this season. Entering play on April 24, they were tied for the worst record in MLB at 8-17 with the Kansas City Royals.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 24
Phillies Slugger Has Emerged as a Top Hitter for Franchise This Year
As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to struggle, the team has had at least one bright spot for the organization. It has been a horrific start to the season for the Phillies, who, after 25 games, are 8-17 and on a nine-game losing streak.
Alex McFarlane News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24
Phillies Recall Alex McFarlane For MLB Debut
The Phillies announced that they have recalled right-hander Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading. He’ll be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 24
What’s Wrong With The Philadelphia Phillies In 2026? Breaking Down Their Biggest Problems
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2026 MLB season with playoff expectations, but inconsistent pitching and underperforming stars have created major concerns early in the year.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 24
What struggling Phillies can do to turn around season
The Philadelphia Phillies are the worst team in the National League and tied with the Kansas City Royals for the worst record in the majors.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 24
Top Early Standouts in the Philadelphia Phillies’ Farm System
While many fans are focusing on their big-league clubs, organizations are keeping close tabs on their next generation of players down in the minor leagues.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
MLB Insider Blames Philadelphia Phillies Front Office For Team’s Disastrous Slump
The Philadelphia Phillies remain a serious contender for the World Series after winning the National League East title for the past two seasons. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski maintained continuity of the team by re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto from the free agent market.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 23
Phillies make the right decision to release Taijuan Walker
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker has been a disaster since signing his four-year, $72 million contract in December 2022.
Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / April 21
Bryce Harper Sure Looks Elite
Two things can be true. One: The widespread reaction to Dave Dombrowski’s comments this offseason was overblown. The Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations really didn’t say anything controversial.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired
One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat.
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