Philadelphia Phillies

Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton will miss the 2026 MLB All-Star Game due to a hip injury, despite being voted as a starter. Outfielder Alan Roden will replace Buxton, while pitcher Joe Ryan remains the team's All-Star representative.

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a poor season, replacing him with Andy Green. Owner Steve Cohen expressed disappointment in the team's performance despite a high payroll and expectations. The Mets are 34-47, 15 games behind the NL East lead and struggling with injuries and roster changes.

The Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a 5-0 deficit with 15 runs in the ninth inning, led by Bryce Harper's go-ahead two-run homer and Derek Hill's three-run shot, to defeat the Washington Nationals 10-5. The victory marked the Phillies' third consecutive comeback win, overcoming an early five-run deficit and securing a series win against the Nationals' struggling bullpen.

Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch home run in the ninth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. The win followed the Phillies' eight-run ninth inning in a 14-9 win the previous night, with Curtis Mead's sixth-inning pinch homer giving Washington a 4-3 lead before the decisive rally.

The Washington Nationals lead the series 1-0 against the Philadelphia Phillies in a NL East matchup at Washington. The Nationals (41-38) have a 19-11 record in games hitting two home runs, while the Phillies (42-36) have a 15-6 record in one-run games. Jesus Luzardo and Zack Littell are the starting pitchers.

The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies to begin a four-game series. The Nationals are 40-38 overall with a .320 on-base percentage, while the Phillies are 42-35 with 99 home runs. Foster Griffin starts for the Nationals, and top performers include Nationals' James Wood (18 doubles, 20 HRs) and Phillies' Bryce Harper (17 HRs, 48 walks).

FanDuel Predicts offers a $25 bonus for users who make their first trade on MLB using a promo code. The promotion is tied to the Mets' upcoming game against the Phillies, following the Mets' 15-3 loss in their previous matchup. David Peterson, with a 3-5 record and 5.91 ERA, is set to pitch for the Mets.

Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers threw a 104.5 mph pitch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, setting a new record for the fastest pitch by a starting pitcher. The previous record was 105.8 mph by Aroldis Chapman in 2010. Misiorowski's pitch was part of an at-bat where all five pitches exceeded 103 mph.

The Chicago White Sox traded outfielder Derek Hill and $250,000 to the Phillies for minor-league players to accommodate returning outfielder Everson Pereira. The team anticipates more roster moves before Munetaka Murakami's return and the August 3 trade deadline, with several young players performing well.

Herr’s introduced three new potato chip flavors—Freedom Loaded Cheese Fries, Liberty Hickory Barbeque, and United Jalapeño Cream Cheese—as part of its 'Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250' campaign. The flavors were selected from nine curated options through a public vote that received nearly 100,000 submissions. The campaign honors Philadelphia’s 250th anniversary and includes future plans for collaboration with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Philadelphia Phillies have improved to 35-30 after a managerial change, with pitcher Christopher Sanchez posting a 1.46 ERA and 103 strikeouts. The Toronto Blue Jays, two games below .500, face challenges with their pitching staff, including Patrick Corbin's 3.98 ERA. Phillies hitters have a .335 average against Corbin, and the team is positioned to contend for postseason spots.

The Washington Nationals concluded May with a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres, securing their third consecutive series victory. Curtis Mead contributed with an RBI double and three homers this week, while the team's 16 wins in May marked their best month since June 2021. Atlanta leads the NL East with a 40-20 record, and the Nationals (31-29) moved into second place.

The Philadelphia Phillies, led by interim manager Don Mattingly and pitcher Zack Wheeler, are aiming to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are 16 games above .500 and led by pitcher Justin Wrobleski. The Phillies have improved after firing their previous manager, with Wheeler posting a 4-0 record and 1.67 ERA this season.

The 2026 American League is performing historically poorly compared to the National League, with a .480 winning percentage—the worst in MLB's modern era. High-payroll teams like the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are struggling, while the NL Central is dominated by strong teams. The AL's underperformance is attributed to a surge in walks due to the new automated balls and strikes system.

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thompson after a 10-19 start to the season and appointed Don Mattingly as his replacement. The Giants, struggling to score runs, are managed by rookie Tony Vitello, while Phillies' new manager Mattingly aims to turn around the team's performance.