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Cristopher Sanchez tossed 6 1/3 solid innings and earned the victory Sunday afternoon for the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, who earned a much-needed 7-2 win over the New York Mets in the finale of a four-game set.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 17

Phillies Running Out of Time To Fix Major Cristopher Sanchez Issue

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez has been excellent on the mound once again during the 2026 season. He has run into a few bumps in the road over his last few outings, surrendering at least three earned runs in each of his last three starts and four out of his last five.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 13

Cristopher Sanchez Had Historic Home Streak Stopped by Astros

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has been one of the most productive hurlers this season. Through 30 starts, Sanchez leads the MLB with 7.6 bWAR and 17 victories.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9

Ascending Astros take aim at Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies

The Houston Astros got off to a strong start Tuesday in their three-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies, but a new challenge awaits. The Astros will match up against one of the top pitchers in baseball when they face left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 9

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Wednesday, Sept. 9

LHP Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies have their sights set on October as they look to cash an NRFI against the Houston Astros. The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners have another potential NRFI matchup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Chris Sale, Braves top Cristopher Sanchez, Phils, boost NL East lead

Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sanchez in a battle of aces and Mauricio Dubon hit a late two-run homer as the visiting Atlanta Braves topped the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 23

Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies strive to stay hot in finale vs. Cards

The Philadelphia Phillies will aim for their third consecutive series sweep on Sunday afternoon when ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez faces the visiting St.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 17

Cristopher Sanchez earns league-leading 16th win as Phillies edge Marlins

Cristopher Sanchez worked six effective innings to become the majors' first 16-game winner as the Philadelphia Phillies nipped the visiting Miami Marlins 6-5 on Monday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 17

Phillies turn to Cristopher Sanchez vs. Marlins with newfound momentum

Following a rough stretch since the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies finally have some positive momentum entering their home series with the Miami Marlins.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates

With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.

Pirates pull a curious move with the struggling Paul Skenes

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 6

Why Phillies' three-headed pitching monster may be postseason key

With another strong outing from Cristopher Sanchez on Thursday night, maybe the Phillies have all of the pitching they need to make a postseason run.

Jesus Luzardo, Phillies blank Nats as Luis Arraez thrives in debut

Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 15

NL's flop without Wheeler again highlights why MLB must consider revising ASG policies

NL's pitching flop without Phillies' Zack Wheeler again highlights why MLB must consider revising All-Star Game policies

Boy, the National League could've used Wheeler at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night.

AL All-Stars score early, shut out NL on three hits

Yankees' Cody Bellinger wins 2026 All-Star Game MVP

Miguel Vargas makes White Sox franchise history in first All-Star Game

Dylan Cease in rare company after dominant first inning in All-Star Game

Yankees teammates make history in first inning of All-Star Game

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers from the MLB All-Star Game since 2000 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 12

Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez will start the All-Star Game for the NL in home ballpark

There will be a familiar face on the mound at Citizen's Bank Park when the National League takes the field for the 2026 All-Star Game.

Phillies southpaw Jesus Luzardo has been a dominant force on the road

Phillies' Zack Wheeler gets last laugh against MLB for All-Star snub

Bryce Harper has wild idea to improve the Home Run Derby

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez was a ball of clay that needed molding

Even though Milwaukee Brewers Jacob Misiorowski had an elite month of May where he allowed one earned run, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez was slightly better.

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Cristopher Sanchez scoreless streak, Jacob Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Tanner Bibee's bad start

The Brewers have brought out the best in Kyle Harrison

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Sanchez scoreless streak, Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Bibee's bad start

On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Cristopher Sanchez scoreless streak, Jacob Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Tanner Bibee's bad start

Let’s look at the top MLB storylines heading into the season’s third full month.

Misiorowski finishes May with a bang vs. Astros

Yankees flirt with franchise record vs. Athletics

Will Warren has been an indispensable piece of the Yankees' rotation

Carlos Mendoza sends warning to MLB after Mets' sweep of Marlins

Brewers' Jake Bauers making strong All-Star case

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 28

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in win

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in 3-0 victory

Another game, another excellent outing for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's 20th HR makes early-season history

Yankees' Cam Schlittler solidifying status as front-runner for AL Cy Young

Cubs make impressive MLB history with 10th straight loss

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame

Five MLB teams that should get ready to sell at trade deadline

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has been on a roll over his last five appearances.

Guardians win 7th straight, nip Phils 1-0 on late pinch-hit HR

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

The Phillies Finally Have Their Ninth-Inning Stabilizer

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 17

Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run

Sanchez has joined rare and elite company with his latest stretch of performances.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game

Don Mattingly explains what sets Phillies' Kyle Schwarber apart

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 16

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez continues as steadying force after second career complete-game shutout

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez continues to dominate following his second career game shutout.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game

Don Mattingly explains what sets Schwarber apart

Last year's David Bednar trade is going to haunt the 2026 Pirates

Daulton Varsho becoming a bright spot in Blue Jays' lineup

Mets lose starting pitcher Clay Holmes 'for long time'

Spencer Jones had heartbreaking reaction to Holmes’ injury

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Cristopher Sanchez dominates A's as Phillies stay hot under Don Mattingly

Cristopher Sanchez dominates Athletics as Phillies stay hot under interim manager Don Mattingly

Sanchez's dominance is just the latest reminder of how dangerous the Phillies can be when everything is clicking.

Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies' manager change

Athletics bats quiet as Phillies pull away late in 9-1 loss

Braves trade Jonah Heim to Athletics, fall to Mariners in series opener

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27

Rangers' Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Sanchez

Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez

Sanchez dominated the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his first start.

Christopher Sanchez fans 10 as Phillies top Rangers in opener

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / March 22

Cristopher Sanchez latest Phillies pitcher to agree to extension

This is the second extension for Sanchez, who had previously agreed to a four-year deal worth $22.5 million with team options for 2029 and 2030.

Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh addressed their weird beef

Jarred Kelenic is not running out of talent, he is running out of chances

Can Paul Skenes sustain this level of dominance?

Three new Yankee experiments are already failing

Five potential X factors in the AL West

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / February 2

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

The top two pitchers in the Phillies' rotation are elite, but both come with legitimate questions entering 2026.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez claims umpire apologized for game-changing call

The Philadelphia Phillies got an apology from an umpire on Thursday over a game-changing call in Game 4 of the National League Division Series, at least according to pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.

Video shows Yankees fans throwing a can at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s family

Phillies eliminated from NLDS with crushing walk-off error

MLB disciplines Padres players over incident in wild-card round

Brewers lean on home field for crucial NLDS decider vs. Cubs