https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comFri, 17 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200 PHILADELPHIA — The Center City skyline was no longer visible by the late innings on Thursday, when the Phillies lost their second-half opener on a hazy evening at Citizens Bank Park. Their matchup with the Mets was nationally televised on ESPN, and with smoke that originated from a Canadian wildfire filling the air, the game was moved up an hour to 6:10 p.m. Philadelphia fell 4-1 in its first game after the All-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-playing-in-the-smoke-multi-inning-appearances-and-pushing-back-the-aces/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-playing-in-the-smoke-multi-inning-appearances-and-pushing-back-the-aces/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no reservations about once again rolling the dice with Mercado in the 10th.&l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-pitcher-michael-mercado-still-working-at-triple-a-shows-flexibility-in-bullpen/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-pitcher-michael-mercado-still-working-at-triple-a-shows-flexibility-in-bullpen/ Deven Sheerin stepped on the mound at FirstEnergy Stadium, the ballpark he grew up going to and the home of the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils, for a Berks County semifinal playoff game on the day that “skyrocketed” his young pitching career.On May 18, 2022, the right-hander did not pitch his best for the Exeter Eagles, allowing three earned runs in a loss to Muhlenberg. But the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/this-local-phillies-draft-pick-put-his-name-on-the-map-in-a-high-school-playoff-game-at-double-a-readings-ballpark/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/this-local-phillies-draft-pick-put-his-name-on-the-map-in-a-high-school-playoff-game-at-double-a-readings-ballpark/ PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a better stretch for Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Pitching in the thick Canadian wildfire smoke, he gave the Phillies a quality start, his sixth of the season, in a 4-1 loss to the New York Mets to open up the second half. It’s something.
The bar is lower for the Phillies pitcher who was a durable Cy Young candidate as rece]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-better-version-of-aaron-nola-in-the-second-half-could-go-a-long-way-for-the-phillies/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-better-version-of-aaron-nola-in-the-second-half-could-go-a-long-way-for-the-phillies/ PHILADELPHIA — It’s business as usual for MLB. The league announced the 2027 regular season schedule on Thursday.
The schedule is, of course, pending a labor agreement between MLB and the Players Association. The two sides were close to missing games in 2022, the first year of the current collective bargaining agreement set to expireon Dec. 1, 2026. The start of the regular season was eventually pushed back a week, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/key-dates-on-the-2027-phillies-schedule/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/key-dates-on-the-2027-phillies-schedule/ PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will likely be without leverage reliever Brad Keller for the remainder of the year. He was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a right UCL tear. Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley as a corresponding move. Keller said he is seeking a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister. It’s his first time dealing with an elbow issue in his career. He underwent an MRI on Mond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-latest-on-brad-keller/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-latest-on-brad-keller/ The Phillies will have just one day without baseball to turn over Citizens Bank Park and get the stadium back to normal. Much of the All-Star Game signage will come down. The players’ gear will be moved back into their lockers. After hosting the 96th Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, it will be business as usual on Thursday night.In an unusual series schedule, the Phillies — and their ballpark — will return from the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-starting-rotation-for-first-series-after-all-star-break/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-starting-rotation-for-first-series-after-all-star-break/ PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh stood in right field with a boy in a red T-shirt and a backward Phillies cap and watched the fireworks burst around them. For the 28-year-old outfielder, “The Sandlot” was a childhood favorite. And at the end of the fourth inning during Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, Citizens Bank Park looked like a scene right out of the classic baseball film.While]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-all-stars-soak-in-the-fireworks-appreciate-sandlot-tribute-it-almost-just-brings-tears-to-my-eyes/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-all-stars-soak-in-the-fireworks-appreciate-sandlot-tribute-it-almost-just-brings-tears-to-my-eyes/ PHILADELPHIA — The Detroit Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle, a 21-year-old rookie sensation from Media, Pa., is living out every local baseball fan’s dream. He is the youngest player to be named an All-Star this year. The game happened to be at Citizens Bank Park, the place he grew up watching his beloved Phillies. It was his first time back at the ballpark since the 2023 postseason. A Tigers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/delco-native-kevin-mcgonigle-met-his-idol-a-phillies-legend-before-hometown-all-star-game/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/delco-native-kevin-mcgonigle-met-his-idol-a-phillies-legend-before-hometown-all-star-game/ PHILADELPHIA — It was not the National League’s night on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park as it lost 4-0 to the American League in the All-Star Game. A good first inning by the AL was all it needed; the NL did not show up on offense.Cristopher Sánchez was tagged for three runs in the top of the first. A two-out, bases-loaded single by the Yankees’ Cody Bellinger up the middle into center]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/al-tops-nl-in-rather-quiet-all-star-game/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/al-tops-nl-in-rather-quiet-all-star-game/ PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez labored through his inning as the National League All-Star starter.
He allowed three runs on three hits and walked two batters. With his pitch count creeping above 30, NL manager Dave Roberts had right-hander Riley O’Brien warming up in the bullpen. Sánchez was able to get out of the inning with a strikeout of Detroit&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchezs-worst-start-at-home-this-year-comes-in-the-all-star-game/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchezs-worst-start-at-home-this-year-comes-in-the-all-star-game/ PHILADELPHIA — If you’ve watched a Phillies game or any big-league matchup on MLB.tv lately, you’ve likely seen the commercial.With the collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association set to expire after this season, the league has launched an advertisement campaign called “Level the Playing Field,” promoting the idea of a salary cap in the next CBA. Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-is-mlb-airing-ads-for-salary-cap-during-broadcasts/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-is-mlb-airing-ads-for-salary-cap-during-broadcasts/ PHILADELPHIA – When the lights go down and The Undertaker’s signature gong hits in the ninth inning of a close game at Citizens Bank Park, Jhoan Duran is getting the ball.
Since arriving in Philadelphia via trade at last year’s deadline, Duran has been the Phillies’ bonafide closer. He has reached another level this year, going 24 for 25 in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-star-closers-jhoan-duran-and-mason-miller-could-steal-the-show-at-the-all-star-game/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-star-closers-jhoan-duran-and-mason-miller-could-steal-the-show-at-the-all-star-game/ PHILADELPHIA — On June 16, a Phillies fan named Davis made a vow. Posting from his popular Instagram account, @brandonmarshupdates, he said he would shave his head if outfielder Brandon Marsh made the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.In the midst of a breakout season, Marsh was voted in as a National League starter. He’ll make his first career All-Star appearance when he bats seventh and plays right field o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-made-the-all-star-game-so-this-phillies-fan-had-the-outfielders-sister-shave-his-head/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-made-the-all-star-game-so-this-phillies-fan-had-the-outfielders-sister-shave-his-head/ PHILADELPHIA — The ball rolled toward the infield after a fan tossed back the memento from Jordan Walker‘s 12th and final home run in the championship round of the Home Run Derby. The Cardinals breakout All-Star stole the show on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, slicing his way through boos and jeers with line drive after tank shot to win the event in dramatic, walk-off fashion.It wasn’t pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/superstar-kyle-schwarber-puts-on-show-for-philly-crowd-in-home-run-derby-it-exceeded-my-expectation/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/superstar-kyle-schwarber-puts-on-show-for-philly-crowd-in-home-run-derby-it-exceeded-my-expectation/ PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper heard a familiar voice as he stepped on to the field. With the Citizens Bank Park crowd roaring, legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer narrated the moment. “From your hometown Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper!” Harper, as he entered the stage at second base built to resemble a boxing ring, climbed the turnbuckle and saluted the roaring Philadelphia crowd, emul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-reflects-on-memorable-entrance-philly-home-run-derby-experience/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-reflects-on-memorable-entrance-philly-home-run-derby-experience/ PHILADELPHIA — He’s played here before, but when Mike Trout steps into the batter’s box to face off with Cristopher Sánchez on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park to start the All-Star Game, it’ll mark his first time playing in South Philly on a stage like this.Trout is leading off and playing center field for the American League.“I never would’ve envision]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mike-trout-never-wouldve-envisioned-playing-in-the-all-star-game-at-citizens-bank-park/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mike-trout-never-wouldve-envisioned-playing-in-the-all-star-game-at-citizens-bank-park/ PHILADELPHIA — When the National League takes the field for the start of the All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Cristopher Sánchez will take the mound as the starting pitcher.“This feels really special,” Sánchez said through Phillies interpreter Diego D’Aniello. “Really exciting. Even more so being here a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-isnt-nervous-to-start-the-all-star-game-i-feel-at-home/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-isnt-nervous-to-start-the-all-star-game-i-feel-at-home/ PHILADELPHIA — When Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hands his National League lineup card to home-plate umpire Alan Porter before Major League Baseball’s 96th All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, three Phillies will be listed among the starters in their home stadium.Left-handed ace Cristopher Sánchez, with a 2.62 ERA in 20 first-half starts, will start on the m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/all-star-game-lineup-where-are-kyle-schwarber-brandon-marsh-batting-for-national-league/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/all-star-game-lineup-where-are-kyle-schwarber-brandon-marsh-batting-for-national-league/ Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week is under way in Philadelphia, as the city hosts baseball’s best players for the first time since July 1996. While certain events have already taken or are taking place, such as the All-Star Futures Game and the All-Star Village, the main festivities begin Monday night with the Home Run Derby. Then on Tuesday night comes the Midsummer Classic its]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-the-mlb-home-run-derby-and-all-star-game/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-the-mlb-home-run-derby-and-all-star-game/