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Aaron Nola Aaron Nola Takes loss despite quality start
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 11:20 PM
Nola (3-6) took the loss Sunday against the Royals, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out seven over seven innings.
Analysis: Nola was tagged for two runs in the first inning after Kansas City recorded hits off three of its first five batters, but he settled in nicely from there. The veteran allowed just one more run over his final six innings and finished strong by striking out the side in the seventh. It marked his longest outing of the season, and he generated an impressive 19 whiffs. The performance was a much-needed rebound after he was tagged for a season-high eight runs in his previous start against the Pirates. Nola remains hard to trust, owning a 5.87 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 94:29 K:BB across 92 innings. He is scheduled to face the Tigers on the road next. |
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Jean Cabrera Jean Cabrera Cast off 40-man roster
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 1:21 PM
The Phillies designated Cabrera for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: Cabrera was added to the 40-man roster ahead of the 2025 season but has yet to make his MLB debut. The 24-year-old righty struggled mightily while splitting time between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading in 2026, pitching to a 9.10 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 46:32 K:BB in 62.1 innings over 15 starts. Philadelphia opted to move Cabrera off the roster in order to clear a spot for outfielder Bryan De La Cruz. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Receiving breather Sunday
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Realmuto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Realmuto launched a two-run homer during Saturday's contest but will hit the bench Sunday for the second time in the past three games. Garrett Stubbs is picking up a start behind the plate Sunday for Philadelphia. |
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Bryan De La Cruz Bryan De La Cruz Rejoins Philly, sent to Triple-A
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:55 AM
The Phillies signed De La Cruz to a major-league contract Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder recently exercised the opt-out in his minor-league contract with the Phillies, but he's now back in the organization as a member of the 40-man roster. De La Cruz has a .254/.344/.429 slash line with 12 homers in 75 games for Lehigh Valley this year and could soon get a look in the big leagues, with Gabriel Rincones struggling to a .553 OPS in his first taste of the majors. |
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Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Dominates Royals in victory
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 11:01 PM
Luzardo (7-4) earned the win over Kansas City on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks while striking out nine batters over six innings.
Analysis: Luzardo overwhelmed KC batters with 19 whiffs en route to nine punchouts. The left-hander recorded his third quality start over his past four outings and kept the ball in the park for the third consecutive appearance. Luzardo has surrendered five or more earned runs five times this season, but in his other 13 starts he's given up two or fewer earned runs. Collectively, that's added up to a 3.75 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 125:33 K:BB over 103.1 innings. |
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Tanner Banks Tanner Banks Officially recalled Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 2:08 PM
The Phillies recalled Banks from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with right-hander Alan Rangel being optioned to Lehigh Valley following Thursday's game against the Pirates. Banks has spent the majority of the 2026 season in the majors but has been in Triple-A since mid-June. Across 26 major-league games this season, Banks has a 5.86 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, two holds and a 31:13 K:BB across 27.2 innings. |
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Brad Keller Brad Keller Beginning assignment Friday
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 4:50 PM
Keller (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Analysis: Keller has been sidelined by right forearm tendinitis since June 16, but he's now been cleared to return to a game setting and looks to still be on track to return to Philadelphia's bullpen well before the All-Star break. |
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Tanner Banks Tanner Banks Will be recalled Saturday
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:35 AM
The Phillies will recall Banks from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Saturday's game in Kansas City, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Phillies have a rare Friday off day because of the World Cup going on in Kansas City, so the Banks transaction will become official Saturday. Banks has posted a 5.86 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB across 27.2 frames with the big club this season. |
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Alan Rangel Alan Rangel Sent back to Triple-A
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 7:13 PM
Rangel was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Pirates, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rangel did not factor into the decision Thursday after he pitched four scoreless innings, surrendering three hits and four walks while striking out four batters during his start. He will now head back to Triple-A after combining to allow five runs while striking out 12 batters over 13 innings in three outings with Philadelphia following his call-up June 22. Rangel's spot in the rotation is set to appear one more time before the All-Star break, and the Phillies could go with a bullpen game in that contest. |
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Alan Rangel Alan Rangel Delivers four scoreless frames
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 3:14 PM
Rangel did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Pirates, allowing three hits and four walks over four scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Rangel had trouble with his command Thursday, throwing only 54 of his 90 pitches for strikes, though he was able to tiptoe his way through danger to hold the Pirates scoreless over four innings. The outing was the first traditional start of the season for Rangel, whose previous three appearances came in bulk relief. Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.38 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 16 innings this season. Should he remain in the rotation, Rangel would line up for a road matchup with the Reds in his next outing. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Day off Thursday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 8:49 AM
Realmuto is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Pirates.
Analysis: Realmuto started behind the dish in each of the first three games of the series, earning a breather during Thursday's matinee. Rafael Marchan will do the catching and bat ninth for the Phillies. |
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Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh Homers again Wednesday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 7:37 AM
Marsh went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Marsh extended the Phillies' lead to 6-2 in the third inning with a solo shot off Paul Skenes. It's the 15th homer of the season for Marsh, leaving him one shy of his career high. The outfielder has been red hot at the plate, going 16-for-43 (.372) with six home runs and a 1.237 OPS over his last 10 games. It's been a breakout campaign overall for the 28-year-old Marsh, who's now slashing .319/.352/.530 with 46 RBI, 50 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 324 plate appearances. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Goes 4.2 innings vs. Pirates
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:48 PM
Wheeler did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on nine hits and a walk across 4.2 innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: It was an odd start for Wheeler, as he set a season high with 10 strikeouts but also gave up a season high 10 hits while failing to make it through five innings for the first time this year. Overall, the 36-year-old Wheeler is 8-1 with a 2.36 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 84:20 K:BB across 13 starts (80 innings). He's currently lined up to face the Reds on the road in his next outing. |
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Brad Keller Brad Keller On track to return before break
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 3:32 PM
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that Keller (forearm) is expected to return before the All-Star break, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Keller threw a live batting practice session Tuesday and could make a rehab appearance Friday. The right-handed reliever has been sidelined since mid-June with forearm tendinitis, and he might require just the one rehab outing before being reinstated from the 15-day injured list. |
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Trea Turner Trea Turner Big night from leadoff spot
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:07 AM
Turner went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Only three of the Phillies' 12 hits on the night went for extra bases, but Turner had two of them including a two-run homer off Brandan Bidois in the eighth inning. The star shortstop has gone yard in back-to-back games and has hit safely in eight straight, batting .342 (13-for-38) during that heater with three doubles, two home runs, one steal, six RBI and nine runs. |
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Cristopher Sanchez Cristopher Sanchez Blanks Bucs for win No. 10
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:04 AM
Sanchez (10-3) picked up the win Tuesday, scattering three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in an 8-0 rout of the Pirates. He struck out nine.
Analysis: The southpaw became the first starting pitcher in the majors this season to reach double-digit wins, although the Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski joined him later Tuesday night, and Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby has an MLB-leading 11 victories. Sanchez fired 66 of 92 pitches for strikes in a dominant performance that wasn't even derailed by a small cut on the top of his left thumb he picked up in the second inning. Over 11 starts and 76.2 innings since the beginning of May, Sanchez has dialed up a 1.53 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 86:10 K:BB to emerge as one of the frontrunners for the NL Cy Young Award. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Kansas City. |
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Justin Crawford Justin Crawford Tallies three RBI in three-hit game
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 PM
Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: While Crawford isn't hitting for much power overall, he's still been swinging a fairly hot bat as of late. The rookie center fielder finishes out the month of June having gone 23-for-75 (.307) with no home runs, four doubles, seven RBI and three stolen bases over his last 27 games. With Adolis Garcia (lat) and Johan Rojas (elbow) both done for the season, the left-handed-hitting Crawford is locked in as Philadelphia's primary center fielder. |
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Brad Keller Brad Keller Throws live batting practice
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 3:55 PM
Keller (forearm) completed a live batting practice session Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Phillies manager Don Mattingly said that Keller's next time throwing could be in a rehab game. The reliever looks to be on track to rejoin the big-league bullpen before the All-Star break. He's missed the last two weeks of action with right forearm tendinitis. |
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Chase Shugart Chase Shugart Sent to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 2:22 PM
The Phillies optioned Shugart to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Analysis: Shugart had a 3.25 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:9 K:BB across his first 27.2 innings of the season, but he's being demoted Tuesday after surrendering three runs in both of his past two outings. The right-hander could get another look in the big-league bullpen later in the season, but for now he'll cede his roster spot to Lou Trivino. |
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Lou Trivino Lou Trivino Contract selected
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 2:19 PM
The Phillies selected Trivino's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander gave up just two earned runs with an 8:5 K:BB across nine regular-season innings for the Phillies last season, and he'll now get another look in the big-league bullpen after making a couple appearances with Baltimore earlier this year. Trivino was dominant in 22 outings for Lehigh Valley with a 1.27 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB over 28.1 innings. |
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