That Balls Outta Here
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Starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull has been a pleasant surprise in the Phillies' rotation. With Taijuan Walker on the injured list to start the season, the problem now is what the Phillies do when Walker returns. They would be foolish to remove Turnbull.
Matt Dargan|
The Philadelphia Phillies' bats woke up Thursday night with The Daycare — Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott — all hitting home runs in a 5-1 win. This came just hours after manager Rob Thomson was questioned about the team's ability to slug.
Matt Davis|
Phillies starter Aaron Nola saw a drop in fastball velocity during his start against the St. Louis Cardinals. While this can sometimes be an indication of injury, in this case, it was the wet weather that slowed him down so there's nothing to worry about.
Eric Moratelli|
Even after another slow start, some Philadelphia Phillies players, like Yunior Marte and Gregory Soto, deserve more playing time after their impressive play, while Johan Rojas deserves less due to his early struggles.
Edward Eng|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, April 11: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. C J.T. Realmuto 5. 3B Alec Bohm 6. CF Brandon Marsh 7. RF Nick Castellanos 8. 2B Bryson Stott 9. LF Whit Merrifield
Michael Fisher|
The Philadelphia Phillies return home to Citizens Bank Park to begin a 10-game homestand on Thursday, but rain could play a factor in the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Here are the latest updates.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies' City Connect uniform, like all those introduced before it, is slightly marred in design and will generate debate.
Rick Soisson|
Former Philadelphia Phillies breakout player Oliver Dunn, who had a big 2023 season in the Phillies' minor leagues before being named the AFL Breakout Player, hit his first career MLB home run with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Edward Eng|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, April 10: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. C J.T. Realmuto 5. 3B Alec Bohm 6. LF Brandon Marsh 7. RF Nick Castellanos 8. 2B Bryson Stott 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
Concerns about Johan Rojas in center field are overshadowing Nick Castellanos' early-season struggles. The Phillies right fielder has had an awful start to the season and looks lost at the plate. Here are some ideas that might help him regain his form.
Jake Huber|
Minor league seasons are just getting underway, and the Philadelphia Phillies' top prospects are scattered throughout the development system. Where are notable names like Mick Abel, Justin Crawford, Aidan Miller and Starlyn Caba starting in 2024?
Jake Huber|
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals after a pitch from Zack Wheeler bounced up under his mask, hitting him in the throat. He walked off the field under his own power.
Michael Fisher|
Trea Turner stole his 39th consecutive base on Tuesday against the Cardinals. The streak is the fourth-longest in MLB history and ties him with former Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins.
Rick Soisson|
When Juan Soto becomes a free agent after the season, the Philadelphia Phillies may have a serious chance at enticing him to sign with hitting coach Kevin Long on the staff, not to mention his former Nationals teammates, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner.
Michael Sadowsky|
Get all the news about the Philadelphia Phillies versus St. Louis Cardinals for April 9, including starting lineups, probable pitchers, injury updates, and how to watch the game.
Michael Fisher|
Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas had his breakthrough on Monday. He went 3-for-4 against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, breaking a 1-for-22 start to the season and raising his career average in St. Louis to .615 with a 1.462 OPS.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies have had some early baserunning problems and have made many mistakes, in addition to leading the majors in being caught stealing. This weekend against the Washington Nationals was a perfect example of their blunders on the basepaths.
Matt Grazel|
The Philadelphia Phillies front office didn't make any big offseason splashes; instead, they doubled down on the same flawed roster that bowed out in the NLCS last season. After stumbling out of the gate, the Phillies are paying for their quiet offseason.
Matt Dargan|
Get all the news about the Philadelphia Phillies-St. Louis Cardinals game for April 8, including starting lineups, probable pitchers, injury updates, and details on how to watch the game.
Michael Fisher|
At least four Philadelphia Phillies players could lose their roster spots by the end of the month. Luis Ortiz, Nick Nelson, Ricardo Pinto, and Johan Rojas are all candidates to lose their spot on the 26-man roster before May 1.
Edward Eng|
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