What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 17-21, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 5.09 ERA) vs Chase Dollander (3-2, 3.38 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, Rockies.TV. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

May 08, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 17-21, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics 1-12 at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

last night's loss

Could tip either way. Down by 11 last night. That result hits the score hard. On the plus side, 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking.

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Phillies Game on May 08

Opponent:	Colorado Rockies (15-23)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 5.09 ERA) vs Chase Dollander (3-2, 3.38 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, Rockies.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics 1-12 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	4	0	3	1	2	0	2	0	0	12	13	0
	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0

Highlights

Kyle Schwarber went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	26	12	.684		L1
Nationals	18	20	.474	8.0	W2
Phillies	17	21	.447	9.0	L1
Marlins	17	21	.447	9.0	W1
Mets	14	23	.378	11.5	L1

Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	12	.216	.895	21
3 Bryce Harper	9	.275	.920	23
16 Brandon Marsh	4	.333	.863	19

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Cristopher Sánchez	3-2	2.42	1.34	48.1
44 Jesús Luzardo	3-3	5.09	1.28	40.2
27 Aaron Nola	2-3	5.06	1.45	37.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
16 Brandon Marsh	7 hits, 1 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games
3 Bryce Harper	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Cristopher Sánchez	8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44 Jesús Luzardo	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
45 Zack Wheeler	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Philadelphia Phillies are riding a wave of momentum after a solid week, but the taste of success is bittersweet with rookie Andrew Painter’s brutal outing overshadowing yesterday’s 6-3 win over the Athletics. After getting walloped for eight runs, it’s clear Painter needs to work on his fastball if he’s going to contribute consistently at the big league level. Meanwhile, Alec Bohm is taking a step back for a breather, a move that might signal the need for a mental reset. The Phils also added right-hander Grant Holman off waivers, a low-risk move that keeps their pitching depth intact. While they’re heating up with a 6-1 stretch, the pressure to find stability in their young talent is mounting. With the record now at 17-20, fans are left wondering if they can sustain this hot streak.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Phillies Claim Grant Holman

The Phillies announced that they have claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Detroit designated him for assignment a few days ago. The Phils had a couple of 40-man vacancies and don’t need to make a corresponding move. Holman, 26 this month, has been riding the […]

MLB.com

The key for Painter finding success in The Show? Fixing his fastball

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly approached Andrew Painter in the dugout in the middle of the third inning on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. Painter had been hit hard in the first three innings in a 12-1 loss to the A’s, so Mattingly told Painter he could stop

MLB.com

Phillies give struggling Bohm 'a little day' out of lineup

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said he is giving Alec Bohm “a little day.” Others might call it a breather, a reset, a clearing of the mind or a benching.

Philliesnation

Blowout leads to unusual Phillies defensive alignment in ninth

Garrett Stubbs pitching against wasn't the strangest part of the ninth inning.

Philliesnation

Phillies rookie Andrew Painter gets rocked for eight runs in blowout loss to A’s

Rookie Andrew Painter had a rough outing against the A's.

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Phillies Discussion (5/7/2026)

This is your new Phillies Discussion. I’ll be AFK (away from keyboard) for about a week. This new discussion should keep the comments section from becoming too unwieldy. I’m still suffering from “romus disease”. Important Dates February 16, 2026: Beginning of new waiver period (February 16 – April 24, 2026). Outright Waivers secured on or … Continue reading Phillies Discussion (5/7/2026) →

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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