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Should the Phillies cut back on Brandon Marsh’s playing time?
It’s hard to overstate just how far Brandon Marsh has fallen this season. On the eve of starting in his first All-Star game, Marsh was hitting .301, seventh best in the NL, with an .829 OPS and 15 home runs, one away from tying his career high. Now as we enter the last full week […]
Phillies news: Orion Kerkering, Alex McFarlane, Tampa Bay Rays
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Alex McFarlane, Bryan Rincon are the Paul Owens award winners
Each year, the Phillies select a position player and a pitcher from their minor league system that they believe to have had the best year in their organization. This year’s winners are probably easy to identify. McFarlane has been making a name for himself of late at the major league level, but it’s important to […]
Three up, three down: Sept. 14 – 20
A 3-3 week that felt like they lost every game is not exactly how I thought it would go. Playing the Mets in New York always felt daunting, especially if they knew they could damage the Phillies’ playoff hopes in any way they could, but splitting two games in Washington just can’t happen this time […]
If Jesus Luzardo is a playoff reliever, when do you use him?
The Phillies were given some good news yesterday when Jesus Luzardo was cleared to start throwing in a possible return to the team in time for the playoffs. All signs point to the Phillies treating Luzardo as a reliever to begin the postseason. When asked if the Phillies are entertaining either scenario — Luzardo as […]
Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Orion Kerkering, Alex Bregman
No games today means the Phillies can’t break my heart once again. With only three games on the schedule for MLB in total today, a lot of teams are getting set before the final sprint to the end of the season. Luckily, the Phillies will be stress free all week!!! On to the links. Phillies […]
That’s more like it: Phillies 7, Mets 2
The pitching was a mess, in dire need of a starter that would step up and pitch well enough that the bullpen wouldn’t be an issue. At the very least, the Phillies needed some length out of their starter, avoiding the bullpen as much as possible. Enter Cristopher Sanchez. Sanchez stopped the bleeding for the […]
Gamethread 9/20: Phillies at Mets
After a couple of bullpen-fueled losses, the Phillies will attempt to salvage a split in their series against the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon. Cristopher Sanchez will start for the Phillies, and Phillies fans will hope he looks better than in his last two starts when he’s given up 11 runs in 11.1 innings. […]
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 […]
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