Dodgers and Phillies Set for NLDS Showdown

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers will open the National League Division Series on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park, with Cristopher Sánchez facing Shohei Ohtani in a marquee Game 1 pitching matchup. First pitch is set for some time after 6:00 PM. The Dodgers arrive in Philadelphia riding momentum after a dominant Wild Card […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Oct 2025
Sánchez Strikes Out 12 as Phillies Secure Series Win Over Mariners

In a dominant performance, Cristopher Sánchez tied a career high with 12 strikeouts over 6.1 innings, allowing two runs and six hits. Despite his impressive outing, the bullpen secured the victory, with J.T. Realmuto delivering a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning. The Phillies have now won three consecutive games, improving their record to […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  19 Aug 2025
Where Cristopher Sanchez’s Cy Young Award Odds Stand After Another Dominant Performance

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez is out to prove a point in the second-half of the 2025 MLB regular season, he should’ve been selected to the National League All-Star team. The 28-year-old righty proved as much with a 12 strikeout, one run complete game win against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in South […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Jul 2025
Phillies Manager Rob Thomson: The Case For Cristopher Sanchez Making The All Star Team

The Phillies manager believes that his youngest starting pitcher has earned his spot on the All-Star team later this month.

David Malandra Jr  •  04 Jul 2024
Phillies Roster: Cristopher Sanchez Gets Extension From Phillies

The Phillies have put their third starting pitcher under a new contract that extends team control since the start of the year.

Paul Bowman  •  22 Jun 2024
NLCS Game 4: Cristopher Sanchez will start NLCS Game 4 for the Phillies

  The Philadelphia Phillies will go with LHP Cristopher Sanchez as their starter for 2023 National League Championship Series Game 4, Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced on Thursday. Sanchez, who has been on the NLWCS and NLDS rosters but has yet to pitch, was selected over RHP Taijuan Walker. The Phillies will turn to Sanchez […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Oct 2023
Phillies vs. Nationals: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

After a two-game series split against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies (66-55) will face off against NL East bottom dwellers, the Washington Nationals (55-67), for a three-game series starting Friday evening in Washington, DC. A unique twist to the series, the Phillies and Nats will depart DC after Saturday’s game for Central PA […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Aug 2023
2023 MLB Trade Deadline: Standing Pat At Trade Deadline May Be Wisest Move For Phillies

The simple reality for Philadelphia is that they players they have need to play to the level they are capable of. Adding won’t ensure that.

Paul Bowman  •  31 Jul 2023
Phillies Final Score: Phillies Sweep Rays in Tampa to Extend Road Winning Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies –behind six innings of one-run baseball by starter Cristopher Sanchez and timely hitting from Darick Hall, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner– defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, final score 3-1, in 11 innings on Thursday afternoon.  The win marks the Phillies 12th straight road win and the first time Tampa has been swept […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Jul 2023