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Yet if you're looking for the messiest big-market failure as April draws to a close, the Philadelphia Phillies might fill the bill. They didn't lose a dozen games in a row, like the Mets, just 10. Yet a one-night reprieve gave way to perhaps their most discouraging setback yet - a 6-2 loss to the front-running Atlanta Braves in which starter Aaron Nola was very bad and the lineup utterly powerless to counteract lefty Chris Sale.
The San Francisco Giants begin a road trip this week to the East Coast with a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Game 1 starts at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday evening. San Francisco is going through a good spell at the moment after a dreadful start to the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies continued to rightfully freefall in the MLB power rankings.
Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday announced the 2026 All-Star Week schedule of fan events taking place in and around Philadelphia from Friday, July 10–Tuesday, July 14. The 96th Midsummer Classic will be played at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday,
The Mets and Phillies are both 9-19 despite massive payrolls, with star players struggling and playoff probabilities dropping from 85% to the low 30s.
The Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies struggle early in the MLB season, facing challenges in performance and injuries. With critical games ahead, their playoff hopes hang in the balance.
Rumors continue to swirl about the Phillies possibly making a move to hire Alex Cora as manager. Cora was fired by the Red Sox Saturday.
Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies today announced the 2026 All-Star Week schedule of fan events taking place in and around Philadelphia, PA from Friday, July 10th–Tuesday, July 14th.
The Phillies will have Wheeler on a pitch count, but their key relievers should be rested and able to handle the increased workload. Braves starter Bryce Elder has a 1.50 ERA this season and a WHIP below 1.000. His strikeout rate is at a career high, while his hit, walk, and homer rates are at career lows.
Rob Thomson responds to the pressure over him to stay as the Phillies manager after the disastrous start from the team.