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Why Kyle Schwarber prevents Phillies from making groundbreaking $115 million trade with Astros

A trade like this would be a game-changer for the Phillies.

Sánchez tagged for season-high six runs in series finale vs. Cubs
Harper: Phillies must weather storm; Walker cut

Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.

Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker

The Philadelphia Phillies released veteran starter Taijuan Walker on Thursday despite $15 million remaining on his contract.,He signed a four-year, $7

Mets' first win in two weeks just shined worst possible spotlight on Phillies

The floundering Philadelphia Phillies are now the most struggling, frigid team in the division with the Mets having snapped their own losing streak.

Taijuan Walker released: How Phillies right-hander went from $72 million contract to getting cut

Walker has been dealing with steady velocity loss since the 2021 season

Red Sox and Phillies trade pitch would attempt to fix both teams, but hurt Philadelphia in long term

Could both teams help each other out?

Phillies are paying $34 million to players who aren't even on the roster anymore

Dave Dombrowksi has had some big misses lately.

Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker

With Zack Wheeler set to return Saturday, the Phillies released Taijuan Walker – a poster child for bad contracts.

The Phillies need their two cornerstone pitchers to get back to form

As their losing streak extends to eight, the need for their top pitchers has never been higher.

Phillies release pitcher Taijuan Walker during final season of four-year contract

Taijuan Walker was released. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire) Veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker will not play out the end of his four-year, $72 million contract in Philadelphia. On Thursday...

Phillies make bombshell release as early-season results force drastic decisions

The Phillies released Taijuan Walker after a disastrous start to 2026.

Phillies' hitting coach has ridiculous excuse for struggles against lefty pitching

This is a ridiculous reason for the Phillies hitters to be struggling vs. lefties this year.

Phillies finally release Taijaun Walker after wasteful $72 million deal

This signing did not work out at all for the Phillies.

MLB Panic Meter: Why the Phillies (and one AL contender) have even more reason to worry than the Mets

Nearly one month into the 2026 MLB season, we're taking stock of which should-be contenders are already feeling the heat

Phillies release Taijuan Walker amid 8-game slide
Phillies Release Taijuan Walker

The Phillies have released veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, per a club announcement. Right-hander Nolan Hoffman is on his way up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move....

With another one-inning output, Phillies’ offense keeps sputtering: ‘Not having much fun in here, which is tough’

CHICAGO — The Phillies’ losing streak has become so prolonged — now at eight games, or one-third of the season to date — that there are not many more original ways for things to go wrong, because...

MLB hitters turn into prime Joe DiMaggio when facing Phillies' Taijuan Walker in 2026

This is a brutal statistic for Taijuan Walker.

Checking in on recent former Phillies: Somehow, they're playing even worse
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Cristopher Sánchez's history makes him a questionable stopper as Mets chase Phillies

The Phillies ace needs to be a stopper on Thursday against the Cubs, but we may not get that version of him.

Streaking Cubs ride offense into finale vs. sinking Phillies

Searching for a four-game sweep of the reeling Philadelphia Phillies, the host Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to

3 red hot Phillies prospects whose starts can distract us from an abominable stretch

With the Phillies mired in a seven-game losing streak, the performance of Alex McFarlane, Dante Nori and Raylin Heredia in the minor leagues can still give fans hope.

Phillies stuck in purgatory with NL East rival Mets at 8-16, own MLB's worst mark in key stat

This isn't what the Phillies want to be known for at this point in the season.

Frustrated Phillies drop 8th straight: 'It sucks'

The Phillies lost their eighth consecutive game, 7-2 to the Cubs on Wednesday night, for their longest losing streak since 2018.

Sánchez looks to end Philly's lengthy spiral in Cubs series finale
Sánchez second in latest Pitcher Power Rankings
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory

Phillies' adjustments can't snap funk as losing streak reaches 8 games
Streak up to eight as Walker struggles against Cubs

CHICAGO — The Phillies had nine hits, their most in nine days. There was other good news on Wednesday, but if you don’t care about hockey, that’s about it. The Phillies lost their eighth...

These prospects are bringing the heat for their respective organizations
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Emergence of Harry Kalas Curse seems more possible by the day as Phillies spiral

Are the 2026 Phillies struggling solely because of baseball reasons, or is there something stranger at play?

Phillies metrics show offense, pitching are wildly mismatched during disastrous start

The Philadelphia Phillies have the best pitching staff in baseball according to various metrics, but their offense is so far below average that it's sinking the team.

Phillies C J.T. Realmuto (back) placed on 10-day injured list

The slumping Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list with back spasms on Wednesday.,Realmuto, 35, sat out two ga

Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto placed on IL with lower back injury

In a downward spiraling early season full of Phillies injuries, catcher J.T. Realmuto reportedly becomes the latest to go on the IL.

Phillies urged by ex-MLB GM to prepare to trade for upgrades at three positions

Dave Dombrowski should adhere to this advice to turn the season around.

Phillies need 'a lot to go right' to turn disastrous start to 2026 season around

There's a lot the Phillies need to fix this season.

Phillies' latest injury blow just hit the worst possible area of their roster

J.T. Realmuto is heading to the injured list with a back injury. Can the Philadelphia Phillies survive his absence?

Phillies predicted to replace Rob Thomson with former NL Manager of the Year with 889 career wins

There is a potential replacement for the Phillies on the staff at this current time.

First baseman goes 4-for-4, slashes walk-off at Triple-A

On Caleb Ricketts' big day at the plate for the IronPigs.

Realmuto to hit injured list amid tough times for Phillies (source)
Report: Phillies to promote Garrett Stubbs, place J.T. Realmuto on IL

Realmuto out, Stubbs back, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic

Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto heading to injured list

The slumping Philadelphia Phillies are placing catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back injury, The Athletic reported Wednes

Phillies get brutal J.T. Realmuto news at worst possible time

Things are not going well for the Phillies at all.

Phillies To Place J.T. Realmuto On Injured List

The Phillies are going to place catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back injury, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Fellow catcher Garrett Stubbs will be selected to...

Dave Dombrowski on struggling lineup: ‘You really don’t have a No. 4 hitter at this time’

Dave Dombrowski spoke in Chicago amid the team's rough start to the season.

Skidding Phillies say skipper Rob Thomson not on hot seat

Despite an underwhelming 8-15 start and a current seven-game skid, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson does not appear to be on the hot seat.,Pr

Phillies re-sign former Astros outfielder despite hamstring strain

Philadelphia clearly likes to have him as depth.

Phillies' struggles, Kyle Schwarber's brilliance have buried Bryce Harper's quiet resurgence

It's easy to get on Bryce Harper's case, but in fact, the Phillies star has been pretty solid in his first three weeks of games in 2026.

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