Two days before they dueled, Ranger Suárez and Jesús Luzardo gathered by the right field foul pole and chatted. On the two lefties catching up and matching up: www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...

First pitch is delayed to 7:05pm.

The Mattinglys would rather talk about something else. Yeah, it's unusual. But Don and Preston have come to appreciate how they arrived at this moment: www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

Andrew Painter was pulled after throwing 62 pitches in five innings last night. Why, and a look at how the Phillies are working to develop their rookies in the majors: www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

Cool story from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social about Justin Crawford’s first visit inside the Green Monster, as he reflects on seven weeks in the majors: www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

Some Phillies takeaways from the weekend: www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

Don’t look now, but the Phillies have won two games in a row against lefty starters. www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

A nuanced look at Andrew Painter, seven outings into his big-league career, from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

On a stellar night for Cristopher Sánchez as the Phillies’ rotation picks it up: www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

Alec Bohm’s parents requested the dismissal of his lawsuit against them for financial mismanagement, calling it a “private, family dispute regarding personal finances.” More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Lots of observations off a Phillies doubleheader sweep with @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Tonight’s Phillies-Giants game is postponed. Split doubleheader tomorrow. Game 1 is now 12:45 and Game 2 is 5:35.

Here's @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on the beginning of the Don Mattingly era in Philly: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

Some Phillies takeaways as the losing streak continues: www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

The Phillies have lost nine straight. From @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

The Phillies released Taijuan Walker.

The Phillies have arguably been the worst team in baseball for the first month of the season. Here's @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on the latest failure, with some thoughts from hitting coach Kevin Long: www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

Realmuto is sore, Rob Thomson said, and they expect it to be a few days before he’s pain-free. The Phillies believe he’ll be back at the 10 day mark. Alvarado did flat ground work today and felt fine, but Thomson would like to stay away from him tonight.

News: The Phillies are putting J.T. Realmuto on the injured list. Garrett Stubbs will return and split time at catcher with Rafael Marchán. Another blow to a team that desperately needs something to go right. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

The Phillies’ losing streak hit seven last night. Ranking some of their biggest concerns: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

More on Wheeler’s return to the rotation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

Zack Wheeler will return in Atlanta on Saturday. Painter will go Friday, then Wheeler, then Nola on Sunday.

Felix Reyes’ second inning homer looked just like the “shot of energy” Rob Thomson hoped he would provide. Then the Phillies’ offense managed three hits through the following seven innings, losing 3-1 to the Braves and falling to 8-12 in 2026. www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Thomson said Realmuto jammed his knee and back last night on García’s throw to home plate in the second. The knee is fine but the back tightened up tonight. Realmuto will be checked out in the morning.

J.T. Realmuto was removed from the game with tightness in his lower back.

Here’s more on Jhoan Duran’s oblique injury: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Friends, I am thrilled to introduce you to Valkyries Beat. This is where I will be writing about the Golden State Valkyries this season, running a full beat and -- with your help as subscribers -- back on the road. www.valkyriesbeat.com

Jesús Luzardo’s struggles with runners on base continued last night. Making sense of his bumpy start: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Ten years ago today, Vince Velasquez pitched one of the most dominant games in Phillies history. It’s largely been forgotten. And Velasquez is still pitching … in Iowa. “I love the game. I just wish I could’ve done more.” Let’s remember a day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

News: Alec Bohm’s legal team has requested a preliminary injunction amid his legal battle vs. his parents, seeking return of $500K+ to a brokerage account. Also, Bohm has fired agent Scott Boras and re-hired Nick Chanock of The Team. With @mattgelb.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

Andrew Painter is entering. The Phanatic is hitting a piñata.

Painter is walking to the bullpen now. He is not ready to start but could pitch, per Phillies PR.

Andrew Painter scratched with a migraine. Zach Pop will start.

After eight strikeouts, at least 38 hugs for Andrew Painter. Cool story by @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on the view from Section 121 during Painter’s memorable debut: www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Andrew Painter’s debut day has arrived. A look into a summer spent battling in Lehigh Valley and how it got him to the mound at Citizens Bank Park today: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

Alec Bohm filed a lawsuit against his parents in Philadelphia on Wednesday, alleging financial mismanagement. “I’m not going to address any personal matters right now,” he said Thursday. Details from the filing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

Good intel from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on some Phillies pitching prospects, including Gage Wood, who will pitch in Saturday's showcase game: www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Four months ago, Rockies prospect Braylen Wimmer couldn’t speak after surgery to remove a brain tumor. It was a long, difficult winter. Now, he’s back in minor-league camp, chasing his baseball dreams. Wimmer’s story (free to read): www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Top prospect Aidan Miller continues to rehab his back, though he is unlikely to be ready for Triple A Opening Day. How the Phillies are feeling about his recovery, along with minor-league position player notes: www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Some Phillies notes on the top three prospects: Painter’s pickup game with Scherzer, Crawford’s defense and a Miller injury update www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

Andrew Painter is back. So is his fastball command. And, after the Triple A “rollercoaster,” he’s approaching the game with greater intention. “It didn’t speed up on me. That’s a big thing. Just take a deep breath, and (don’t) allow the game to speed up.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola throwing this morning:

When Otto Kemp struggled to make a play at the wall yesterday, outfield coach Paco Figueroa told him, “I’m happy that happened because that’s how you learn. You’ve got to get exposed.” A look at Kemp’s work in LF this spring: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Bunting for hits isn’t cool anymore. Maybe Justin Crawford is the guy to bring it back. “I love it,” he said. A silly spring story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Adolis García was surprised at some of the pitches he was able to sit on during live BP yesterday. The Phillies are optimistic it’s the start of something good: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Introducing Down on the Pharm, a Phillies prospect pod with the IronPigs’ Sam Jellinek! We’ll have episodes every couple of weeks. Here’s our intro episode on spring training, what 2026 could hold and more ✌🏻🌴 open.spotify.com/episode/4VDs... podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id18...

Trea Turner said he would’ve been interested in playing in the WBC, but he was not reached out to.

No pitcher in Phillies camp will be scrutinized more this spring than Andrew Painter. How one adjustment he's already made could help: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

“For me, it was wild — the whole situation happening. The big thing for me was, when we first met with this organization, it was, ‘Hey, we’re always going to keep things in-house, and we expect you to do the same thing.’” Bryce spoke: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Brad Keller broke through as a reliever last season. Why he’s still embracing a starter’s arsenal, and what he’s working on as camp begins: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...