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Kyle Schwarber, Phils snuff Rockies' rally

Kyle Schwarber launched a pair of home runs and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez struck out 10 in six strong innings, but the Philadelphia Phillies had to survive a comeback bid by the visiting Colorado Rockies to win 7-6 on Wednesday evening.

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Time to pay the bills There has been some talk in our TGP Slack channel about the lack of merchandise for Ranger Suarez. Walk into the Citizens Bank Park store and you can find anything on other currently, um, less than popular players, but scour for Suarez and you’ll be empty handed.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / 11 hours ago

7-6ers: Phillies 7, Rockies 6

The bullpen made it harder than it should have been, but Kyle Schwarber’s two home runs allow the Phillies to complete the sweep of the Rockies. When the Phillies started the game with back-to-back home runs, it looked like we might be in for a fun romp.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / 10 hours ago

Phillies survive nightmarish eighth inning, slug early in win against Rockies

Final Score: Phillies 7, Rockies 6 Tuesday was a perfect night of baseball. Ranger Suárez threw his second career complete-game shutout, Bryce Harper broke out of his slump and the team played its most fundamentally sound game of the season.

Taijuan Walker News / Phillies Nation / 15 hours ago

Phillies Injury Updates: Taijuan Walker could return sooner than expected

The Latest Phillies Injury Updates Taijuan Walker (right shoulder impingement) Status: 15-day injured list Walker made his second rehab appearance on Tuesday, throwing 78 pitches for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs over 4 2/3 innings.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 21 hours ago

Phillies vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies (10-8) will look to complete a series sweep as they take a 2-0 lead into their final matchup against the Colorado Rockies (4-14) at 6:05 PM ET Wednesday from Citizens Bank Park.

Bryce Harper News / Field Level Media / 22 hours ago

Bryce Harper looks to send Phillies to series sweep of Rockies

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to record their first series sweep of the season on Wednesday evening when they play the finale of a three-game set against the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / ClutchPoints / April 16

Bryce Harper’s hot Ranger Suarez take will rile up Phillies haters: ‘People might not like it’

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are feeling it. They are in the zone and feeling unstoppable at the moment after recording their 10th win of the season with a 5-0 victory on Tuesday at home over the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 16

Ice Gold: Phillies 5, Rockies 0

Gold glove defense across the board made this one a breeze Much was made of the mediocrity of the Rockies acting as the remedy for the Phillies’ recently anemic offense going into this series.

Ranger Suarez News / Field Level Media / April 16

Ranger Suarez goes the distance, Phillies blank Rockies

Ranger Suarez tossed a shutout and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Tuesday. Suarez (3-0) allowed seven hits with eight strikeouts and one walk.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Phillies look to ignite offense in rematch vs. Rockies

Cristian Pache gave the struggling Philadelphia Phillies' offense a much-needed lift. And he didn't even enter the game until the eighth inning. Pache's walk-off single to right field in the bottom of the 10th propelled Philadelphia to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Phils down Rockies on Cristian Pache's walk off

Cristian Pache hit a walk-off RBI single to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the host Philadelphia Phillies past the Colorado Rockies, 2-1, on Monday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 15

The Phillies Need To Plan For the Post-J.T. Future at Catcher

The Philadelphia Phillies need to plan for the future at catcher. This is because J.T. Realmuto will not be able to play there forever. In the past week, Realmuto has had a few scares behind home plate.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Young Phillies Reliever Set to Return From Injured List Sunday

Young Philadelphia Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering will return from the IL on Sunday. Kerkering began his official rookie campaign on the injured list with what the team described as a right forearm strain.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Phillies will have major decision to make on Spencer Turnbull

Turnbull’s certainly done everything he can to justify a regular spot in the rotation to this point in the season.

Watch: Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hit on the wrist by brutal fastball

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MLB News / Action Network / April 13

MLB best bets: Expert picks for Saturday 4/13

Check out Action Network's MLB best bets tonight, including expert picks for White Sox vs. Reds and Pirates vs. Phillies on Saturday, April 13.

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J.T. Realmuto News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12

Watch: Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hit on the wrist by brutal fastball

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto took a brutal blow to the wrist Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Rob Thomson News / ClutchPoints / April 12

Phillies answer Rob Thomson’s fiery challenge vs. Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a name for themselves over the past few seasons by mashing the long ball. Home runs eluded them through the first two weeks of the 2024 season though, which prompted manager Rob Thomson to offer his solution on how to get more power out of his offense.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Phillies Early Offensive Struggles Piling Up

12 games into the season, the 6-6 Philadelphia Phillies are having trouble getting their offense going. They have scored more than five runs in a game only once this season.

J.T. Realmuto News / ClutchPoints / April 10

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto breaks silence after getting hit in throat

Philadelphia Phillies star catcher JT Realmuto suffered a frightening injury scare on Tuesday night after a breaking ball bounced in the dirt and hit him in the throat.

Connor Brogdon News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7

Dodgers, Phillies trade pitchers in player-for-player swap

The Dodgers have acquired right-hander Connor Brogdon from the Phillies in exchange for a minor league southpaw.

Dodgers designate once-promising pitcher for assignment

Dodgers lose five-time Gold Glove winner to injury

Phillies sign two players to minor league pacts

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5

Phillies sign two players to minor league pacts

The Phillies have added two more to their system.

Phillies make alterations to dugout at Citizens Bank Park after Bryce Harper's scary fall

Phillies should end to their OF platoon

Phillies reliever endures brutal traffic, earns first career save years between MLB appearances

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / April 4

Phillies make alterations to dugout at Citizens Bank Park after Bryce Harper's scary fall

Only a few days after star first baseman Bryce Harper narrowly avoided injury after a scary fall, the Philadelphia Phillies have made modifications to Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies reliever endures brutal traffic, earns first career save

Watch: Diamondbacks send relief pitcher to bat with game on the line

Alex Verdugo is subject to unusual restriction from Yankees

Shohei Ohtani's former manager has question about gambling scandal

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Ricardo Pinto News / Yardbarker / April 3