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Why Phillies put struggling Trea Turner back in leadoff spot

17-06-2026 18:45 via philliesnation.com

Trea Turner is batting leadoff. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)
PHILADELPHIA — Following a one-game absence after being hit in the wrist by a fastball, Trea Turner is back in the Phillies’ lineup, occupying the leadoff spot for the first time since May 25.Interim manager Don Mattingly dropped Turner down to the No. 2 hole last month amid the shortstop’s struggles this season, with slugger Kyle Schwarber moving atop the order. But Mattingly said Wednesday that the plan was alway

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Veteran pitcher hits IL amidst dominant season for Triple-A

17-06-2026 18:32 via philliesnation.com

Levi Stoudt is on the minor league IL. (Cheryl Pursell)
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — This season has been a full circle moment for Triple-A Lehigh Valley right-handed pitcher Levi Stoudt.The 28-year-old grew up a Phillies fan and cheered from the stands for many IronPigs and Double-A Reading games throughout his childhood. He always dreamt of taking the field for Lehigh Valley one day, and now seven years into his professional career, his wish has been granted.“For as long as I can remember, th

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Phillies place Brad Keller on IL, use replacement to finish win after busy afternoon

17-06-2026 13:00 via philliesnation.com

Brad Keller is on the injured list. (Brendan Baldwin/Phillies Nation)
PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies prepared to place setup man Brad Keller on the injured list on Tuesday afternoon, reliever Max Lazar was getting ready to throw a bullpen at Lehigh Valley’s Coca-Cola Park. Lazar hadn’t thrown in a minor-league game since Friday, so it was time to get some work in.Before he could start, Lazar was informed that he’d be needed in the majors. He banged out the session, gathe

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Kyle Schwarber continues home run pace, enjoys change of pace at first base

17-06-2026 05:00 via philliesnation.com

Kyle Schwarber reached 25 home runs this season in a win against the Marlins. (Brendan Baldwin/Phillies Nation)
PHILADELPHIA — Not even Ryan Howard pulled this off.
With his 25th home run of the season in Tuesday’s 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins, Kyle Schwarber became the first player in Phillies history to hit 25 home runs before the All-Star break in three separate seasons. He had 30 in the first half of last season and 29 in his first year with the Phillies in 2022. Through the P

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Why Kyle Schwarber is playing first base for the first time in nearly five years and other Phillies notes

17-06-2026 00:05 via philliesnation.com

Kyle Schwarber is playing first base for the first time since Oct. 22, 2021. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)
PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber is making his first start at first base since Game 6 of the 2021 ALCS.
Interim manager Don Mattingly planned on getting all of his infielders at least one day off from the field this week. Alec Bohm had his day on Monday. Bryce Harper is in the lineup as the designated hitter on Tuesday.
Trea Turner was scheduled to be off on Wednesday, but his off day

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