What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 55-45, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Cristopher Sánchez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) vs Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.81 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

July 20, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 55-45, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were beaten by the New York Mets 1-6 at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

45°

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Lukewarm

last night's loss

Some of this, some of that. A 5-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. And only 2.9 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score.

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Phillies Game on July 20

Opponent:	Los Angeles Dodgers (63-37)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cristopher Sánchez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) vs Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.81 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 3 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were beaten by the New York Mets 1-6 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	6	14	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	6	0

Highlights

Alec Bohm went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	57	41	.582		W1
Phillies	55	45	.550	3.0	L1
Marlins	52	48	.520	6.0	L6
Nationals	50	50	.500	8.0	W1
Mets	42	58	.420	16.0	W1

Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	33	.253	.929	61
3 Bryce Harper	20	.258	.853	59
16 Brandon Marsh	15	.293	.808	46

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jhoan Duran	1-3	1.34	0.92	33.2
45 Zack Wheeler	10-1	2.13	0.89	93.0
61 Cristopher Sánchez	11-4	2.62	1.19	127.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
10 J.T. Realmuto	4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games
7 Trea Turner	5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
44 Jesús Luzardo	7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
45 Zack Wheeler	6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
61 Cristopher Sánchez	7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing an urgent issue as they limp through the dog days of summer, struggling with a glaring hole in their rotation. Alan Rangel’s latest outing, where he surrendered five runs in just four innings during a 6-1 defeat to the Mets, highlights the team’s desperate need for a reliable fifth starter as the trade deadline looms. Meanwhile, the lighter moments of the game, like Gabriel Rincones Jr. putting on sunglasses to make a catch, remind fans that this team still has its fun side even in frustrating times. It's clear that if the Phillies want to solidify their grip on the playoff race, they must address their pitching woes, especially with the season winding down and the pressure mounting.

Sources

MLB.com

The curse of the No. 5 starter: Phils' biggest Deadline need looms large in latest loss

PHILADELPHIA -- It’s a problem the Phillies can’t seem to fix. Alan Rangel allowed five runs in four innings in Sunday’s 6-1 loss to the Mets at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies’ latest loss from a No. 5 starter. Rangel allowed two runs in a 31-pitch first inning and three

MLB.com

Better late than never! Phillies OF puts on sunglasses with fly ball in midair

Somewhere between the crack of the bat and the ball hitting his glove, Phillies outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. found time to put on his shades.

Philliesnation

What can Phillies do about struggling fifth-starter spot?

Alan Rangel struggled on Sunday. What can Phillies do about the fifth spot in their rotation until the trade deadline?

Philliesnation

Why did Jhoan Duran pitch in a non-save situation?

PHILADELPHIA — With the Phillies down by five in the ninth, star closer Jhoan Duran emerged from the bullpen. His music played without the usual theatrics of his entrance. It came as a surprise to what was left of the more than 40,000 fans in attendance for Sunday’s game. It was already a long day […]

The Good Phight

Phillies on the Pharm: 7/19/2026

Now that the kids are back on the field, how are they doing? Let’s check on them to see if their trade value is going up. Omaha 6, Lehigh Valley 2 It would be nice if there were something to get excited about at the Triple-A level. Instead, we’re left with retreads (who really cares […]

Thatballsouttahere

Phillies' All-Star Game was defined by a remarkable economic side benefit

The Philadelphia faithful showed out with a record-setting sale in merchandise for All-Star week. It was the highest overall sell in MLB history. It was great for the sport, but also a massive boost for the Philadelphia economy.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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