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Phillies Face Upcoming Bullpen Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies have an upcoming bullpen decision to make that marks a turning point in some ways. Ranger Suárez returned from the injured list recently, and the Phillies elected to delay the decision in the process.

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Is Newly Acquired Phillies Reliever Finally Rounding Into Form After Brutal Start?

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t make too many moves this past offseason, opting to run things back with a nearly identical core to the one that won 95 regular season games in 2024 and took home the National League East title.

Ranger Suarez News / Field Level Media / May 15

Ranger Suarez, Phillies take on new-look Pirates

Left-hander Ranger Suarez will try to build on what manager Rob Thomson called a "fantastic" start when he takes the mound Friday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Phillies Have Massive Opportunity To Catch Mets, Will They Take It Seriously?

Entering the 2025 season, the National League East was viewed as a two-team race between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. So far, that's been the case.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Three or more MLB batting titles' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB postseason home run leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Phillies Veteran Slugging His Way Into National League MVP Discussion

When taking a look at the Philadelphia Phillies roster, this is a team that is going to have a lot of players in the running for accolades at the end of the year.

Aaron Nola News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Phillies' Aaron Nola Reflects on 'Terrible' Start to 2025

What started as a great opportunity for a doubleheader sweep quickly turned into another batting practice session from Aaron Nola. The 11-year Phillies' veteran served up three home runs and nine runs overall, failing to make it out of the fourth inning in Wednesday night's loss to the St.

Pete Rose News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 15

Pete Rose’s Former Phillies Teammates Weigh In on Hall of Fame Case

The Philadelphia Phillies could see a former player make it into the Hall of Fame that few ever thought would actually get the chance. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred dropped a bombshell on Tuesday that any player's spot on the league's permanently ineligible list would expire after their death.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 15

Phillies' soaring prospect could soon disrupt the roster

If given the chance, and should his minor league success seamlessly translate to the majors, he may be able to force one of the Phillies' slumping veterans out of the lineup.

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

Aaron Nola News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Phillies’ Aaron Nola hits rock bottom in blowout loss to Cardinals

Aaron Nola struggles once again, and this time, it was the St. Louis Cardinals who took full advantage of this downward spiral. In a lopsided 14-7 loss that followed a win in Game 1 of the Philadelphia Phillies vs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Phillies’ Rob Thomson Responds to Criticism

The Philadelphia Phillies have made plenty of splash moves in recent offseasons. Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, and Matt Strahm are notable names they've signed in free agency.

Jordan Romano News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Jordan Romano Cites Hard Work for Recent Turnaround with Phillies

Jordan Romano's tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies almost ended before it truly began. The former Toronto Blue Jays closer struggled mightily to begin 2025, with an ERA that stayed well above 9 through the end of April.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 14

Phillies snap Cardinals' nine-game win streak in Game 1

Jesus Luzardo logged seven impressive innings as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped the visiting St. Louis Cardinals' nine-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Kyle Schwarber's Incredible On-Base Streak Ends in Game 1 of Phillies Doubleheader

Kyle Schwarber's hunt to tie Mike Schmidt's 56-game on-base streak has ended at 47 after failing to get on base in the Philadelphia Phillies' 2-1 win against the St.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Phillies Probably Wish They Re-Signed Jeff Hoffman This Past Winter

It has been a strong start to the season for the Philadelphia Phillies, but the team does have a major issue looming. Even though they hit a little bit of a rough stretch a couple of weeks ago, the Phillies have been playing good baseball of late and are chasing down the New York Mets in the National League East.

Cole Hamels News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Cole Hamels Sends Message to Phillies' Front Office After Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies made an at-the-time underrated move during the offseason leading up to the 2025 MLB season. The Phillies traded top prospects Emaarion Body and Starlyn Caba to the Miami Marlins for Paul McIntosh and starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Phillies Continue Trend of Selecting Prep Stars in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t taken take a college pitcher of position player in the first round of the MLB draft since 2019. That selection worked out well.

Pete Rose News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Philadelphia Phillies' Legend Weighs in on Pete Rose's Reinstatement and Hall of Fame Chances

On Tuesday, Major League Baseball officially reinstated Pete Rose and the members of the 1919 "Black Sox" that had been previously been banned from baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 5/14/2025

The Philadelphia Phillies will play the final two games of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals today after rain postponed the middle game. Philadelphia is 7-4 in May, averaging five runs per game while allowing 3.5 runs per game.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Top Phillies Prospects Proving More Than Just Trade Bait to Start Campaign

The Philadelphia Phillies prospects have mostly been brought up as trade pieces recently, but they could also just end up as future homegrown stars as well.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 14

Phillies Sign Former First-Round Pick, Collegiate Standout To Contract

Organizational depth is important during a long 162-game Major League Baseball schedule, and the Philadelphia Phillies were able to add a talented piece to the mix.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

The ‘prepared to die’ mantra that transformed Kyle Schwarber

Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber is tied with Aaron Judge for the Major League home run lead with 14 and he’s had an interesting mantra to help him at the plate, particularly against left-handed pitchers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Philadelphia Phillies' Slugger Closing in on Special Team History as Result of On-Base Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, falling to 24-17 on the season. St. Louis is red-hot, having won nine straight games, and they've improved to 23-19.

Mick Abel News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Phillies Prospect Mick Abel Having A Career Resurgence

Once a highly touted Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect, Mick Abel is now having a career resurgence this season. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told 94WIP this week that Abel would be an option if the team needed to tap into their starting pitching depth due to injuries.