Phillies aim to solve Cubs’ Lester as Hellickson eyes 5th win

The Philadelphia Phillies (12-12) will look to solve Chicago Cubs (13-12) left-hander Jon Lester Tuesday evening in the second of a four-game set at Wrigley Field. Lester will oppose Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson, who is tied for the National League lead in wins, 4.

Matt Rappa  •  02 May 2017
Phillies head to Wrigley Field to take on reigning World Series champion Cubs

Having lost three consecutive games, the Philadelphia Phillies (11-12) will look to return to the .500 mark in the series opener of the four-game set against the reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs (13-11) Monday evening at the historic Wrigley Field.

Matt Rappa  •  01 May 2017
Phillies’ Nick Pivetta set for Major League debut in series finale with Dodgers

With RHP Aaron Nola placed on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back strain, the Philadelphia Phillies (11-11) will send RHP Nick Pivetta to the mound for his Major League debut Sunday afternoon in the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers (13-12) at Dodger Stadium.

Matt Rappa  •  30 Apr 2017
Phillies, Zach Eflin seek redemption against Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-10) will look to avoid falling back to the .500 mark Saturday evening in the second of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-12). Phillies RHP Zach Eflin will make his second career start at Dodger Stadium and the 14th outing overall for his career.

Matt Rappa  •  29 Apr 2017
Phillies embark on 7-game road trip as Eickhoff opposes Maeda, Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-9) will begin a seven-game road trip starting Friday evening, as RHP Jerad Eickhoff opposes struggling RHP Kenta Maeda and the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-12) at Dodger Stadium.

Matt Rappa  •  28 Apr 2017
Phillies go for sweep, 6th straight win in homestand finale against Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies (10-9) will go for their sixth consecutive win in a Thursday homestand and series finale matinee against RHP Edinson Volquez and the Miami Marlins (10-9) at Citizens Bank Park. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson will make his fifth start as the Phillies conclude a stretch of 17 straight games against National League East opponents.

Matt Rappa  •  27 Apr 2017
Streaking Phillies open 3-game set with Chen, Marlins

Fresh off completing their first sweep of the season and a subsequent off-day, the Philadelphia Phillies (9-9) will open a three-game set Tuesday evening against southpaw Wei-Yin Chen and the Miami Marlins (10-8) at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  25 Apr 2017
Phillies eye first sweep, .500 record in finale against Braves

For the first time since July 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies (8-9) have won three consecutive games. They will look to extend their win streak and reach the .500 mark Sunday as RHP Zach Eflin takes the mound against RHP Mike Foltynewicz and the Atlanta Braves (6-11) at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  23 Apr 2017
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard to make Triple-A Gwinnett debut

After 13 seasons, 382 home runs and one World Series championship with the Philadelphia Phillies, slugger Ryan Howard will play his first game donning the uniform of another Major League Baseball organization Saturday evening.

Matt Rappa  •  22 Apr 2017