Don MattinglyBrandon Marsh out of the lineup with the Phillies facing a second straight lefty starter vs. DodgersIn 20 plate appearances against lefties in July, Marsh has been held to a .105 average.Lochlahn March OpinionIs a bullpen arm now the Phillies’ biggest need at the trade deadline? Depends on how they feel about one man. David Murphy | Columnist Phillies bullpen lets another game slip away in 10-2 loss to Tigers in series openerLochlahn March Phillies place Tanner Banks on the injured list and recall Chase ShugartLochlahn March Bryce Harper takes Phillies’ leadoff spot with Trea Turner taking the day off; Brad Keller rejoins the teamLochlahn March AdvertisementDon Mattingly not bothered that Zack Wheeler was upset by his decision: ‘The great ones never want to come out’Mattingly said he has not yet talked to Wheeler, who was frustrated by the interim manager’s decision to pull him from Wednesday’s game in the fifth inning. Lochlahn March Phillies ace Zack Wheeler ‘upset’ about being pulled early vs. Pirates: ‘I feel like I’ve earned that’Wheeler labored through 4⅔ innings Wednesday in a 10-6 Phillies victory over the Pirates, which ended a streak of 53 starts in which he completed at least five innings.Scott Lauber The Phillies have made history turning the NL East into a race again: ‘Just want to keep it going’The Phillies' improbable rebound has made them the first team in baseball history to bounce back from 10 games under .500 to 10 games over .500 before the end of June.Lochlahn March Don Mattingly on the Mets’ firing of Carlos Mendoza’: ‘I don’t worry about what’s going on with them’Mattingly took over after Rob Thomson was fired this season and played for eight managers in 14 seasons as a member of the Yankees. Scott Lauber OpinionYou gotta believe: Three miracle wins in D.C., led again by Bryce Harper, recall the 2022 never-say-die Phillies The core of the club that nearly won it all four seasons ago remains the beating heart of the team that set an MLB record for ninth-inning heroics. For all its warts, this team seems for real.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies’ Don Mattingly named to National League coaching staff for the All-Star GameMattingly was invited by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who is leading the squad. The Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol will join Mattingly as an honorary coach. Lochlahn March ‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Preston Mattingly on the trade deadline, his ‘special’ chance to work with his dad, and moreFor years, Don and Preston Mattingly were "in the same industry, but .... light years apart." Now they're the first father-son manager-GM combination in history, and trying to "enjoy the moment."Scott Lauber Fueled again by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Phillies’ bats stay hot to win series over MetsThe Phillies have now scored a total of 44 runs on 60 hits in winning four games out of six against the Marlins and Mets. Next up, a four-game series in Washington.Scott Lauber Don Mattingly, who also platooned as a young hitter, believes rookie Justin Crawford can improve against leftiesPhillies rookie outfielder Justin Crawford has struggled against lefties this season. Plus, Edmundo Sosa is adjusting well to life in the outfield, right when the Phillies might need him.Scott Lauber Back in Toronto as Phillies interim manager, Don Mattingly reflects on Blue Jays’ run to the World SeriesMattingly was the Blue Jays' bench coach for three years and took the same role with the Phillies this offseason. He became interim manager when Rob Thomson was fired.Lochlahn March When Jhoan Duran enters, the Phillies feel like ‘the game’s over.’ And he’s been key to their turnaround.The Phillies closer has been perfect in 14 save opportunities, which ranks sixth among major league relievers even after Duran missed nearly three weeks with an oblique strain. Lochlahn March Don Mattingly isn’t considering dropping Trea Turner in the Phillies’ lineup: ‘I think we count on Trea being Trea’Turner was batting .234 with a .288 on-base percentage and .640 OPS through Friday. But moving him out of the leadoff spot comes with other roadblocks.Scott Lauber Opinion‘Somebody’s got to do it.’ And as usual, Don Mattingly is happy to be the one, this time for the PhilliesMattingly was unique from his first days with the Yankees four decades ago. What was clear then is clear now: It prepared him for the job of resuscitating the Phillies’ season. Claire Smith | Columnist, For The Inquirer Phillies’ offense goes quiet in 4-1 loss to Reds to snap a five-game winning streakThe Phillies, playing a second straight day without Kyle Schwarber, had just three hits and did not put a runner in scoring position after the first inning.Matt Breen The Phillies will assess their play with team meetings. Good luck making sense of the defense.Based on metrics and the eye test, the Phillies are among the worst defensive teams in the sport. But the depth of their problems varies depending on the data point.Scott Lauber See more storiesAdvertisement
Brandon Marsh out of the lineup with the Phillies facing a second straight lefty starter vs. DodgersIn 20 plate appearances against lefties in July, Marsh has been held to a .105 average.Lochlahn March
Brandon Marsh out of the lineup with the Phillies facing a second straight lefty starter vs. DodgersIn 20 plate appearances against lefties in July, Marsh has been held to a .105 average.Lochlahn March
OpinionIs a bullpen arm now the Phillies’ biggest need at the trade deadline? Depends on how they feel about one man. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionIs a bullpen arm now the Phillies’ biggest need at the trade deadline? Depends on how they feel about one man. David Murphy | Columnist
Bryce Harper takes Phillies’ leadoff spot with Trea Turner taking the day off; Brad Keller rejoins the teamLochlahn March
Bryce Harper takes Phillies’ leadoff spot with Trea Turner taking the day off; Brad Keller rejoins the teamLochlahn March
Don Mattingly not bothered that Zack Wheeler was upset by his decision: ‘The great ones never want to come out’Mattingly said he has not yet talked to Wheeler, who was frustrated by the interim manager’s decision to pull him from Wednesday’s game in the fifth inning. Lochlahn March
Don Mattingly not bothered that Zack Wheeler was upset by his decision: ‘The great ones never want to come out’Mattingly said he has not yet talked to Wheeler, who was frustrated by the interim manager’s decision to pull him from Wednesday’s game in the fifth inning. Lochlahn March
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler ‘upset’ about being pulled early vs. Pirates: ‘I feel like I’ve earned that’Wheeler labored through 4⅔ innings Wednesday in a 10-6 Phillies victory over the Pirates, which ended a streak of 53 starts in which he completed at least five innings.Scott Lauber
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler ‘upset’ about being pulled early vs. Pirates: ‘I feel like I’ve earned that’Wheeler labored through 4⅔ innings Wednesday in a 10-6 Phillies victory over the Pirates, which ended a streak of 53 starts in which he completed at least five innings.Scott Lauber
The Phillies have made history turning the NL East into a race again: ‘Just want to keep it going’The Phillies' improbable rebound has made them the first team in baseball history to bounce back from 10 games under .500 to 10 games over .500 before the end of June.Lochlahn March
The Phillies have made history turning the NL East into a race again: ‘Just want to keep it going’The Phillies' improbable rebound has made them the first team in baseball history to bounce back from 10 games under .500 to 10 games over .500 before the end of June.Lochlahn March
Don Mattingly on the Mets’ firing of Carlos Mendoza’: ‘I don’t worry about what’s going on with them’Mattingly took over after Rob Thomson was fired this season and played for eight managers in 14 seasons as a member of the Yankees. Scott Lauber
Don Mattingly on the Mets’ firing of Carlos Mendoza’: ‘I don’t worry about what’s going on with them’Mattingly took over after Rob Thomson was fired this season and played for eight managers in 14 seasons as a member of the Yankees. Scott Lauber
OpinionYou gotta believe: Three miracle wins in D.C., led again by Bryce Harper, recall the 2022 never-say-die Phillies The core of the club that nearly won it all four seasons ago remains the beating heart of the team that set an MLB record for ninth-inning heroics. For all its warts, this team seems for real.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionYou gotta believe: Three miracle wins in D.C., led again by Bryce Harper, recall the 2022 never-say-die Phillies The core of the club that nearly won it all four seasons ago remains the beating heart of the team that set an MLB record for ninth-inning heroics. For all its warts, this team seems for real.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Phillies’ Don Mattingly named to National League coaching staff for the All-Star GameMattingly was invited by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who is leading the squad. The Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol will join Mattingly as an honorary coach. Lochlahn March
Phillies’ Don Mattingly named to National League coaching staff for the All-Star GameMattingly was invited by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who is leading the squad. The Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol will join Mattingly as an honorary coach. Lochlahn March
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Preston Mattingly on the trade deadline, his ‘special’ chance to work with his dad, and moreFor years, Don and Preston Mattingly were "in the same industry, but .... light years apart." Now they're the first father-son manager-GM combination in history, and trying to "enjoy the moment."Scott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Preston Mattingly on the trade deadline, his ‘special’ chance to work with his dad, and moreFor years, Don and Preston Mattingly were "in the same industry, but .... light years apart." Now they're the first father-son manager-GM combination in history, and trying to "enjoy the moment."Scott Lauber
Fueled again by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Phillies’ bats stay hot to win series over MetsThe Phillies have now scored a total of 44 runs on 60 hits in winning four games out of six against the Marlins and Mets. Next up, a four-game series in Washington.Scott Lauber
Fueled again by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Phillies’ bats stay hot to win series over MetsThe Phillies have now scored a total of 44 runs on 60 hits in winning four games out of six against the Marlins and Mets. Next up, a four-game series in Washington.Scott Lauber
Don Mattingly, who also platooned as a young hitter, believes rookie Justin Crawford can improve against leftiesPhillies rookie outfielder Justin Crawford has struggled against lefties this season. Plus, Edmundo Sosa is adjusting well to life in the outfield, right when the Phillies might need him.Scott Lauber
Don Mattingly, who also platooned as a young hitter, believes rookie Justin Crawford can improve against leftiesPhillies rookie outfielder Justin Crawford has struggled against lefties this season. Plus, Edmundo Sosa is adjusting well to life in the outfield, right when the Phillies might need him.Scott Lauber
Back in Toronto as Phillies interim manager, Don Mattingly reflects on Blue Jays’ run to the World SeriesMattingly was the Blue Jays' bench coach for three years and took the same role with the Phillies this offseason. He became interim manager when Rob Thomson was fired.Lochlahn March
Back in Toronto as Phillies interim manager, Don Mattingly reflects on Blue Jays’ run to the World SeriesMattingly was the Blue Jays' bench coach for three years and took the same role with the Phillies this offseason. He became interim manager when Rob Thomson was fired.Lochlahn March
When Jhoan Duran enters, the Phillies feel like ‘the game’s over.’ And he’s been key to their turnaround.The Phillies closer has been perfect in 14 save opportunities, which ranks sixth among major league relievers even after Duran missed nearly three weeks with an oblique strain. Lochlahn March
When Jhoan Duran enters, the Phillies feel like ‘the game’s over.’ And he’s been key to their turnaround.The Phillies closer has been perfect in 14 save opportunities, which ranks sixth among major league relievers even after Duran missed nearly three weeks with an oblique strain. Lochlahn March
Don Mattingly isn’t considering dropping Trea Turner in the Phillies’ lineup: ‘I think we count on Trea being Trea’Turner was batting .234 with a .288 on-base percentage and .640 OPS through Friday. But moving him out of the leadoff spot comes with other roadblocks.Scott Lauber
Don Mattingly isn’t considering dropping Trea Turner in the Phillies’ lineup: ‘I think we count on Trea being Trea’Turner was batting .234 with a .288 on-base percentage and .640 OPS through Friday. But moving him out of the leadoff spot comes with other roadblocks.Scott Lauber
Opinion‘Somebody’s got to do it.’ And as usual, Don Mattingly is happy to be the one, this time for the PhilliesMattingly was unique from his first days with the Yankees four decades ago. What was clear then is clear now: It prepared him for the job of resuscitating the Phillies’ season. Claire Smith | Columnist, For The Inquirer
Opinion‘Somebody’s got to do it.’ And as usual, Don Mattingly is happy to be the one, this time for the PhilliesMattingly was unique from his first days with the Yankees four decades ago. What was clear then is clear now: It prepared him for the job of resuscitating the Phillies’ season. Claire Smith | Columnist, For The Inquirer
Phillies’ offense goes quiet in 4-1 loss to Reds to snap a five-game winning streakThe Phillies, playing a second straight day without Kyle Schwarber, had just three hits and did not put a runner in scoring position after the first inning.Matt Breen
Phillies’ offense goes quiet in 4-1 loss to Reds to snap a five-game winning streakThe Phillies, playing a second straight day without Kyle Schwarber, had just three hits and did not put a runner in scoring position after the first inning.Matt Breen
The Phillies will assess their play with team meetings. Good luck making sense of the defense.Based on metrics and the eye test, the Phillies are among the worst defensive teams in the sport. But the depth of their problems varies depending on the data point.Scott Lauber
The Phillies will assess their play with team meetings. Good luck making sense of the defense.Based on metrics and the eye test, the Phillies are among the worst defensive teams in the sport. But the depth of their problems varies depending on the data point.Scott Lauber
