Wednesday afternoon is a prime example of why "wake me up in October" bothers me. You'll miss history, and you'll miss years of hard work in the spotlight. Cristopher Sanchez, once an erratic, lanky left-hander, has etched his name into Phillies history. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Cristopher Sanchez in May: 8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K 7 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K 9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 13 K 8 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K 7 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K 39 IP, 25 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 45 K, 0.00 ERA, 0.72 WHIP Just absolutely nasty.

Cristopher Sanchez needs 3.2 scoreless innings today to break the all-time Phillies record of consecutive scoreless innings by a pitcher. Grover Cleveland Alexander currently holds the record at 41 IP. Sanchez sits at 37.2 IP.

Sometimes, baseball is an eye test sport. But other times, you need the deep stats. What has changed for Bryson Stott at the plate, and why is he finally smoking the ball? I dug deep into his swing path, inches between feet (nerdy, I know), and more: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Cristopher Sanchez has tossed a complete game shutout for the 2nd time in his career. The Phillies, who were 9-19 just 19 days ago, are back to .500 at 23-23.

"He's a big part of what we're doing right now" Brandon Marsh has the 4th-best batting average across all of Major League Baseball. The process hasn't changed, and the work hasn't stopped for him. Brandon Marsh rakes. That's not a take, that's a fact. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Bryce Harper is smoking the baseball, he's getting help from his supporting cast, and the Phillies rotation has seemed to find something as a unit. The Phillies are playing good baseball again. Some thoughts and numbers after a big win on Tuesday: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

The Phillies were out doing bunt-specific drills in the middle of batting practice today. Don Mattingly said he and the coaching staff want to mix in more bunting, PFP, and fundamental drills “more semi-regularly” than they were already doing.

Tonight’s game between the Phillies and Giants has been moved up to 6:10 EST. They’re going to try to beat the rain.

Don Mattingly's first game as manager is the first shutout of the season for the Phillies. Jesus Luzardo was awesome, as was the offense. The Phillies are 10-19.

“What’s happened in the past to this point, we’re not getting those games back...you have to turn the page.” Don Mattingly had a simple message pregame, but with urgency. The Phillies have to play better baseball. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

The Phillies have fired Rob Thomson. Thomson wasn't perfect. He had his flaws. But the manager that lead this team to a .568 winning percentage over the last four regular seasons was failed by roster construction and lack of player execution. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Taijuan Walker never lived up to his contract, that's obvious. But one thing I always respected about Walker was his attitude. He was always on the top step supporting his teammates, no matter his performance. A lot of guys would've been moping on the bench in his situation.

The Phillies released Taijuan Walker.

Rafael Marchan is 2 for 31 to start the season. Although the backup catcher isn’t a major concern, with J.T Realmuto dealing with nagging injuries, it’s something the Phillies may need to think about. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Felix Reyes has been called up from AAA. Is this a desperation move? I don't think so. I think it was a move that just needed to happen. On the bundle of roster moves from today: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Zack Wheeler has made four rehab starts, and Rob Thomson said he feels great. It'll be sooner, rather than later, that the Phillies get Wheeler back in their rotation. An update on the Phillies ace, some thoughts on the rotation as a whole, and more: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Andrew Painter has been scratched due to a migraine. Zach Pop will start.

When Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper go, the Phillies go. That was proven true on Saturday afternoon. "He's driving the ball all over the diamond. When he does that, he's in pretty good shape." On Saturday's matinee win: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Phillies Stoplight w/ @arcainiluke.bsky.social 🔴 Right-handed hitting appears to be a problem 🟠 José Alvarado is off to a rough start 🟢 Diamondbacks series preview 🐍 youtu.be/PXbD1A1zlEU?...

For a city that was on edge after just four games of baseball, it was Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter who stole the show. On a special two games and some big moments from the rookie duo: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

It's been 1,724 days since Andrew Painter was drafted, and 980 days since Tommy John surgery. One start doesn't define a pitcher, but Tuesday felt like an exception. It wasn't always perfect, but it was electric; just like Painter's road to this moment: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Phillies 3, Nationals 2 After a long wait, Andrew Painter made his Major League debut. He struck out 8 batters in 5.1 innings and left to a roaring ovation. Kyle Schwarber and Adolis Garcia homered. The Phillies are 2-3 and go for the series win on Wednesday afternoon.

Monday night consisted of bad at-bats from the Phillies stars, a Rob Thomson ejection in the 1st inning, and 17 hits from the Nationals in an embarrassing contest. Did anything go right? Not really. Newest from me: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Rob Thomson has been ejected in the first inning.

It's been a forgettable few weeks for Trea Turner, but he has a favorable matchup on Monday night based on some trends from last season. On Turner's early batting practice, some words from Rob Thomson, and more from me on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/arcainil...

Justin Crawford swings at the first pitch in his first career at-bat in the majors and rips a ball up the middle for a base hit.

It'll never get old. Happy Opening Day.

If you like to sleep in, today was a bad day to do so. - Cristopher Sanchez lands contract extension - Phillies finalize Opening Day roster - A scary moment down in Clearwater Here's a wrap-up of everything that has gone down on Sunday: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Bryce Harper had the biggest moment of Team USA's tournament, crushing an 8th-inning, game-tying bomb. Then, Mark Derosa left his best reliever on the bench in the 9th inning. Team USA loses their 2nd-straight WBC final in heartbreaking fashion: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

You should be excited about the 2026 Phillies. Some thoughts that've been stirring through my head with 9 days until Opening Day in my latest on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/you-should...

Sunday night's matchup between Team USA and the Dominican Republic was must-watch television. Great pitching, a couple bombs, incredible defense, and raw passion for the beautiful game of baseball. Team USA is heading back to the WBC final: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Kyle Backhus just struck out the side. The Phillies may have made a gem of a trade. Some words on Backhus from a few weeks back: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Aaron Nola, Vinnie Pasquantino, and the power of espresso saved Team USA from a disappointing early exit in pool play. Next up? Team USA vs Team Canada on Friday, a familiar rivalry from the last few weeks: www.crossingbroad.com/news/trendin...

There are five, maybe six pitchers that could take the last spot in the Phillies bullpen. Who gets it? A 26-man roster prediction over on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/26-man-ros...

Jesus Luzardo had never pitched more than 180 innings in a season throughout his six year career. Then, he came to Philadelphia. He’s earned every bit of this extension after an up-and-down start to his career. On the move, what it means, and more: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Aaron Nola is the biggest X-factor heading into the 2026 season. So far, he's looked ready and prepared for the comeback. 2025 was an outlier. Early signs, trends, and some thoughts on the veteran in my newest on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Jonathan Bowlan had a 43.5 whiff% on his four-seamer in 2025. That's a ridiculous number, especially when you put it up against some of the best in the game. This was never a salary dump. The Phillies have something here. Newest “Inside the 40” on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

First-pitch strikes, fastball command, and an encouraging return of an important mechanic. Andrew Painter made his return to Grapefruit League action today. I broke it all down: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

It’s been exactly three years since Andrew Painter made his last spring training start. It’s time for Painter to remind everybody who he really is, especially the people that foolishly gave up on him already. From a couple weeks back on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Bryson Stott just went yard. Stott made a swing change last year. It started to look Schwarber-ish. He saw success late in the summer, and is looking to carry that into 2026. From a couple weeks back on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

A new episode of Phillies Report is live! - Justin Crawford’s start - Otto Kemp’s outlook - Early spring overreactions podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Kyle Backhus got up to 93.6 mph today while facing the minimum, only allowing a jammed-up single, followed by a great pitch into a GIDP. He’s impressed early and has a good shot to make this bullpen. Some thoughts from yesterday on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Inside the 40: Kyle Backhus Don't overreact to one outing. Don't overreact to one outing. Don't overreact to one outing. I may or may not have overreacted to one outing. Newest from me over on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/arcainil...

It’s only been two games, but I have some thoughts on the Phils. Plus, I answered some of your questions. - Justin Crawford’s start - Adolis Garcia’s approach - The bullpen www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Inside the 40: Jhoan Duran Phillies fans should be excited to finally get a full season of an elite closer. On Duran's impact in 2025, what makes him so important, and more. Read/subscribe on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Inside the 40: Andrew Painter It's time for the Painter to remind everybody who he is, especially the people that already gave up on him. Newest from me over on Substack: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/inside-the...

The good, the bad, the ugly, and the beer. Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is over. How will Castellanos be remembered, and how does his tenure deserved to be remembered? All of my thoughts over on Substack, free for you to read: arcainiluke.substack.com/p/nick-caste...

Nick Castellanos brought a beer into the dugout in Miami, but he did not drink any. He shared a long thank you to Philadelphia, along with details on that night, on his Instagram.

- Jesus Luzardo extension? - Starting pitching depth - Bryce Harper's revenge season My first Phillies mailbag of the 2026 "season" is here. Thanks for all of your questions! www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...