Do you think whoever runs the social media graphics team at the Phillies knew exactly what they were doing with this post for the start of the Sixers season?
The Philadelphia Phillies will be entering the 2027 campaign with a lot of questions. However, one area that they should feel good about is their starting
The Phillies feel like they’re stuck. They’ve got an old, expensive roster that could very well make the playoffs again in 2027, but it would be tough to consider them actual World Series contenders.
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
The Philadelphia Phillies’ season has come to an end, and the front office will be trying to figure out what the roster is going to look like for next season. The Phillies did make the postseason for the fifth straight year and challenged the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Round.
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Andrew Painter made Philadelphia Phillies history Wednesday night, earning the win in his postseason debut as the Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 10 innings in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series.
The Phillies managed to force a decisive Game 3 in their Wild Card series with the Braves thanks in large part to a Herculean start from Cristopher Sánchez and a downright incredible performance from Andrew Painter out of the bullpen.
The Philadelphia Phillies were able to even up their series against the Atlanta Braves with a thrilling Game 2 win. In the win, the team got some big performances from key players. With their season on the line, the Phillies were able to find a way on Wednesday afternoon.
The Atlanta Braves forced the Philadelphia Phillies into staring at possible early offseason plans. But Philly showed Wednesday it’s alive and kicking in these MLB Playoffs.
Here is a look at one player for each of the eight Wild Card teams who may not get the notoriety but still will play a big role in the games that begin on Tuesday.
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Christian Scott, Zac Thornton and Nolan McLean are providing the New York Mets hope that they eventually will be part of a rotation for a playoff contender.
The Philadelphia Phillies have locked in their starting rotation for this weekend’s series in New York, a decision that arrives on the same day the club officially added veteran right-hander Jose Urquidy.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Andrew Painter made his first start back in the big leagues on Friday, and he gave the Philadelphia Phillies hope for the now and the future. The former top prospect may have changed the entire outlook of the trade deadline for Philadelphia in the span of a few hours.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ fifth rotation spot has drained the life out of the team all season. The Phillies have gone 5-21 on the season when that spot comes around, it has not earned the team a win since May 18.
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 Philadelphia Phillies have managed to keep themselves in the National League East race despite a rocky start to the 2026 MLB season. Despite Saturday’s loss against the Chicago White Sox, the Phillies currently hold a record of 34-30, and they have climbed all the way back to above .500 after a brutal 9-19 start to the season.
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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