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The bullpen. Now what?
In yesterday’s game against the Mets, the soft underbelly (or maybe, the softer underbelly) of the bullpen was exposed. Brooks Raley, Chase Shugart and Orion Kerkering were given spots in the game where they were asked to at least keep the game within reach, yet instead, they pushed it over the edge into a winless […]
Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Orion Kerkering, Jose Ramirez
Are there any good relievers left on the Phillies’ roster? Anyone? If there is any hope of their doing some kind of damage in the playoffs, it’s likely resting squarely on the shoulders of whoever Don Mattingly decides to entrust the sixth, seventh and eighth innings to. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Embarrassing: Mets 10, Phillies 3
We have reached the point in the season where each win is critical. With as well as the Cubs and Padres are playing right now, the Phillies need to win as many games as they possibly can, playing with some kind of verve in order to make the playoffs. What we’re getting is another embarrassing […]
Gamethread 9/19: Phillies at Mets
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Mets: Let’s talk about it.
Phillies All-Star One and Dones: The 1990s, Part 1
In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are launching a yearlong series that focuses on the history of the Phillies and the All-Star Game. Check back regularly for posts about the Phillies participation (or lack thereof) in […]
How did you come up with username here at The Good Phight?
There are a lot of people here that have created what I believe to be the best Phillies community there is. There may be disagreement – vehement disagreement at times – but there does seems to be a genuine respect for each other. So, the question for today is: how did you come up with […]
Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, bullpen, Aaron Judge
Hm, Jonathan Bowlan has an issue with his groin, but not so bad that he needs an IL stint. But not so good that he can throw right now. God bless the Phillies and their approach to injuries. Never change, guys. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Nopener: Mets 6, Phillies 3
Two three-run innings surrendered by their problematic bullpen doomed the Philadelphia Phillies (85-69) in a 6-3 loss to the New York Mets (70-84) on Friday night. Tim Mayza opened the game with a lead-off double to Francisco Lindor. He would get one out before leaving with an 0-1 deficit and the bases loaded. New recruit, […]
Gamethread 9/18: Phillies at Mets
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Mets: Let’s talk about it.
Don, for the love of God, stop warming up the relievers to not use them
There are times in a game when a manager must make a decision. The first one comes prior the game when he makes his rounds around the roster, determining the batting order and defensive alignment for the game. Is Kyle Schwarber going to be DHing today or will help be more useful grabbing his first […]
Two Phillies Offensive Trends to Mention
The Phillies’ offense has largely sat as one of the worst in the sport, ranking 28th in wRC+, 23rd in on-base percentage, and 23rd in raw OPS. It’s probably about as bad as an offense can be while the team is on track to make the postseason. There was supposed to be a switch that […]
Phillies on the Pharm: 9/18/2026
The big news of the day was that the Reading Fightin Phils won their playoff series and have advanced to the Eastern League Championship Series. Syracuse 9, Lehigh Valley 8 The game turned from a slugfest early into a pitching duel late. The teams combined for 16 runs over the first four innings, but just […]
Has Zack Wheeler regained your confidence?
Just a few short weeks ago, there was legitimate reason to doubt Zack Wheeler. He was in the midst of easily his worst stretch of starts as a Phillie and arguably the worst of his career, as he had an 8.51 ERA across six starts dating from the end of July to the end of […]
Phillies News: José Urquidy, Brandon Marsh, Jesús Luzardo
The Mets. We don’t like them. We would like to beat them. I cannot guarantee victory over the loathed blue and orange club. I can guarantee some links. Phillies News José Urquidy has made his way to Philly from the ChiSox via waivers. Brandon Marsh’s season has hit a bumpy patch. ($) Jesús Luzardo’s injury […]
Nothing Good: Phillies 3, Mets 0
Obviously, the title can seem a bit misleading when you account for this being a Phillies-centric website for Phillies fans. This isn’t about the Phillies winning or how. New York Mets first baseman Jared Young collided headfirst into pitcher Nolan McLean’s knee and went down cold for several minutes. The stretcher came out immediately and […]
City of sin is a pity on a whim: Phillies vs. Mets series preview
The Phillies’ magic number to clinch a playoff spot is six. In theory, four games against a last place Mets team is a great opportunity to lower that number even further. But considering the Phillies’ history – and especially their recent history at Citi Field – does anyone think that this weekend is going to […]
Do you think Cristopher Sánchez will rebound in time?
Perhaps no one personifies the rollercoaster that has been the 2026 Phillies better than Cristopher Sánchez. The ace lefty has gone from breaking hallowed records to getting hit around and back again. Just look at his monthly splits so far for 2026: Sánchez’s historic May coincided with the Phillies rise from their early season skid […]
Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Andrew Painter, Bryan Rincon
It was good to see the Phillies patient approach at the plate from August return, if only for a night. The team drew a season high 13 walks against the Nationals bullpen game. Unfortunately, you still have to drive those baserunners in somehow, as despite the platoon of baserunners, the Phillies only managed to score […]
Proud Mary keep on burning: Phillies 3, Nationals 0
Facing a bullpen game against the Washington Nationals should have resulted in a lot of offense for the Phillies. But despite drawing 13 walks, the Phillies’ offense couldn’t seem to get going, and could only manage to score three runs. Fortunately, those three runs were plenty because Zack Wheeler was dominating, and led the Phillies […]
Gamethread 9/16: Phillies at Nationals
Here are the lineups for game two in Washington. Let’s discuss! For the Phillies: For the Nationals:
Is it panic-time for the Phillies?
It has the feeling of it all unraveling, doesn’t it? First, it was the announcement by the Phillies on Tuesday afternoon that starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo, the very best pitcher in the sport for more than three months now, was being placed on the 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation that the team hoped would subside […]
Phillies on the Pharm: 9/16/2026
Goat has become a confusing sports term. Originally, it meant the person saddled with the blame for a defeat. It still means that, but capitalize it, and you get something much, much more positive. Today, the entire Hartford Yard Goats team were the goats. In the negative sense. Syracuse 9, Lehigh Valley 1 The IronPigs […]
How does the Luzardo injury change your outlook for the rest of the season?
No news is good news. That’s not always true (few fans feel this way during trade deadline season), but it’s arguably true during the final days of the campaign, where news can really mean only one thing: an injury. And this was so yesterday, as the Phillies placed Jesús Luzardo on the 15 day IL […]
Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Aidan Miller, Joc Pederson
That’s a bad loss. You can pick any of the multitude of reasons why it’s a bad loss, but it remains. That’s a bad loss. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
ERODING: Nationals 6, Phillies 3
On the night that their hottest pitcher hit the injured list, the overall fatigue of the Philadelphia Phillies (83-68) pitching staff shone through in a 6-3 defeat to the Washington Nationals (71-81). The Phillies got three runners aboard in the first inning with a pair of walks by Kyle Schwarber and Luis Arraez and an […]
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