The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for a postseason run. Philadelphia’s pitching is set to lead the way. However, Jesus Luzardo is dealing with an injury and his status for the MLB playoffs is uncertain.
It was good to see the Phillies patient approach at the plate from August return, if only for a night. The team drew a season high 13 walks against the Nationals bullpen game.
The Philadelphia Phillies were unable to win their big series against the Atlanta Braves, but they were able to avoid being swept on Sunday. As the season gets close to winding down, the Phillies are closing in on clinching a playoff berth.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie starting pitcher Andrew Painter has looked like a completely different player since being called back up to the Major Leagues to make a start on July 31 against the Baltimore Orioles.
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
A sweep would be sweet. Win today and we can potentially pack some champagne for the road trip… Join us in the comments, on the SB Nation app (available on iOS or Android!) or on the site, as the Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies for the final time in the 2026 regular season.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
The Philadelphia Phillies entered their series against the Houston Astros with a chance to build momentum before a season-defining three-game road series against the Atlanta Braves.
There is a bit of an embarrassment of riches going on in the Phillies’ starting rotation. They have four pitchers that are throwing the ball very well and a fourth is Zack Wheeler.
The Philadelphia Phillies currently lead the National League Wild Card and are only four games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the National League East standings.
Despite being very active at the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies did not acquire starting pitching depth. As a result, the Phillies moved forward with rookie Andrew Painter in the back end of their starting rotation.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
The final game of a lengthy road trip is always a tricky proposition. Having already secured a winning record on their nine-game western swing, it was easy to envision the Phillies going through the motions in anticipation of boarding their flight back to Philadelphia.
The 2026 season has been a roller coaster ride for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Andrew Painter. Things could not have gotten off to a worse start for the rookie, who was demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after an abysmal start against the Miami Marlins on June 17, when he allowed six earned runs in two innings of work.
The last time Reid Detmers made a start at Angel Stadium, he picked up his first home victory as a starter since April 12, 2024. The 27-year-old left-hander will try to make it two in a row on Friday night when the Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies in Anaheim, Calif.
One of the reasons there have been so many concerns about the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching staff this year is the poor play of starting right-hander Andrew Painter.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Andrew Painter traded baseballs for fish Monday during a visit to Pike Place Market. The rookie joined the fish toss before the Phillies began a three-game series vs.
Andrew Painter gave the Philadelphia Phillies another reason to feel encouraged about their rotation Saturday, and interim manager Don Mattingly believes the biggest change has been the rookie’s confidence on the mound.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ 12-3 victory came flying against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. Rookie pitcher Andrew Painter played a crucial part in the win and also won praise from the veterans on the team.
Andrew Painter pitched a career-high seven innings and Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer to fuel the Philadelphia Phillies to their eighth straight win -- a 12-3 victory over the visiting St.
The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best starting rotation in terms of their top three pitchers (Zack Wheeler, Christopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo). The back half of the rotation? Not so much.
One year after being drafted 13th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Andrew Painter drew attention from the baseball world as a whole. Painter dominated in his first full professional season, reaching Double-A by year’s end as a 19-year-old.
The Philadelphia Phillies boosted their offense with a significant trade at the beginning of the week, but they opted not to tweak the back end of their rotation.
Beginning the second half on a sour note (2-7), the Philadelphia Phillies are limping toward the Aug. 3 trade deadline. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski can pull out a miracle just as his counterpart Mike Gansey did with the Philadelphia 76ers when he signed LeBron James.
Painter is struggling at every level he’s put on and his trade value around the league has undoubtedly plummeted. These struggles highlight a logical flaw that MLB teams have been applying for far too long, and one that needs to stop immediately.
Another day, and another disastrous start for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter.
Painter has had a rough start to his major league career.
The early stages of the 2026 MLB campaign have not been kind to Philadelphia Phillies righty Andrew Painter, and it appears the club may have rushed him into the back of their rotation.
Despite being on the losing end of his most recent start, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter showed growth in his development as a starting pitcher.
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