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Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What Phillies fans must be focused on during Zack Wheeler&#39;s long-awaited return</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/what-phillies-fans-must-be-focused-on-during-zack-wheeler-long-awaited-return?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tori Sheffer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpv2smwfs3</guid><description>Despite just one rocky start during his rehab assignments, Zack Wheeler is set to make his 2026 debut this Saturday as the Phillies look to right the ship against their rival Atlanta Braves.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3233,h_1818,x_0,y_247/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpv2z5de5mpw4kytyc.jpg" caption="Aug 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tori Sheffer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Phillies call up top relief prospect straight from Double-A to bolster MLB bullpen</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/phillies-call-up-top-relief-prospect-straight-from-double-a-to-bolster-mlb-bullpen?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Thaddeus Sawyer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq0gs0ba1g</guid><description>The Phillies called up Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading on Friday, bypassing Triple-A to put the right hander in line to make his major league debut.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:02:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3654,h_2055,x_0,y_1172/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kq0hhh725hzrm73c48.jpg" caption="Feb 19, 2026; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Alex McFarlane (71) poses for media day. 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Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tori Sheffer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Phillies watching Flyers’ success should wake Dave Dombrowski up to difficult reality</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/phillies-watching-flyers-success-should-wake-dave-dombrowski-up-to-difficult-reality?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ethan Williams</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxs0hv5j8</guid><description>The once-forgotten Philadelphia Flyers have taken over the city with a Cinderella playoff run, relegating the vaunted Phillies to irrelevant status. </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5155,h_2899,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpxs221xcxhc82xa4w.jpg" caption="Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; A Philadelphia Flyers fan and a Pittsburgh Penguins fan react after a Flyers goal during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 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The Phillies have been stagnant in the past, but now seem more willing to pull the trigger on cutting bait when needed.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4877,h_2743,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpxhbfzdekg952yqmw.jpg" caption="Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) walks the dugout at the end of the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Insane stat emphasizes how awful Taijuan Walker was ahead of Phillies release</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/insane-stat-emphasizes-how-awful-taijuan-walker-was-ahead-of-phillies-release?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxjbgzg7b</guid><description>Every Philadelphia Phillies fan knew how bad Taijuan Walker was before his release, but this insane stat shows that his ineptitude was truly next-level.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2696,h_1516,x_247,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpxjemdk3ckb5f4ymg.jpg" caption="Mar 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) walks off the mound after the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mets&#39; first win in two weeks just shined worst possible spotlight on Phillies</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/mets-first-win-in-two-weeks-just-shined-worst-possible-spotlight-on-phillies?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Colin Keane</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxan93am8</guid><description>The floundering Philadelphia Phillies are now the most struggling, frigid team in the division with the Mets having snapped their own losing streak.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8001,h_4500,x_0,y_314/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpxapqd4j1gvv5bb70.jpg" caption="Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Colin Keane"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Phillies make bombshell release as early-season results force drastic decisions</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/phillies-make-bombshell-release-as-early-season-results-force-drastic-decisions?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Katrina Stebbins</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxg7gcfdq</guid><description>The Phillies released Taijuan Walker after a disastrous start to 2026.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:54:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4816,h_2709,x_0,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpxg8jqb845tk6aeet.jpg" caption="Apr 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) reacts after allowing a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. 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Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="PJ Potter"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 red hot Phillies prospects whose starts can distract us from an abominable stretch</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/3-red-hot-phillies-prospects-whose-starts-can-distract-us-from-an-abominable-stretch?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Thaddeus Sawyer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpty75273k</guid><description>With the Phillies mired in a seven-game losing streak, the performance of Alex McFarlane, Dante Nori and Raylin Heredia in the minor leagues can still give fans hope.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5127,h_2883,x_0,y_216/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kptyakvb4q1dc87951.jpg" caption="Mar 7, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Italy left fielder Dante Nori (16) is out at second base as Brazil second baseman Lucas Rojo (15) fields a throw during the third inning at Daikin Park. 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Realmuto is heading to the injured list with a back injury. Can the Philadelphia Phillies survive his absence?</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:32:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5613,h_3157,x_0,y_127/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpv7b52w48y5v51efb.jpg" caption="Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. 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Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rob Thomson&#39;s clueless quote after Braves&#39; sweep of Phillies ignores his real job</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/rob-thomson-clueless-quote-after-braves-sweep-of-phillies-ignores-his-real-job?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ethan Williams</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpnzbd208a</guid><description>The Philadelphia Phillies’ season-opening tailspin has put manager Rob Thomson firmly on the hotseat. 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Stott&#39;s change in walk-up song is a summation of how this team has played over the last few weeks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:21:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4818,h_2710,x_0,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpnwfesn4s2nnjghtz.jpg" caption="Apr 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott (5) turns a double play against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. 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Which young prospects are setting themselves up to be trade chips?</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5517,h_3103,x_0,y_231/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kpbvwayaz42fkmxp9k.jpg" caption="Jun 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;  Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski prior to the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. 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Johnson made his first appearance in 2026 for the Phillies last night, not long after his call-up.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5499,h_3093,x_0,y_204/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01kp63tbz224dbftjjzw.jpg" caption="Mar 14, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Seth Johnson (51) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the eighth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. 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Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tremayne Person"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celebrating the 10th anniversary of crazy Vince Velasquez game that fooled the Phillies</title><link>https://thatballsouttahere.com/celebrating-the-10th-anniversary-of-crazy-vince-velasquez-game-that-fooled-the-phillies?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Lagowski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmhmwcecb</guid><description>In just his second start for the Phillies, Vince Velasquez pitched the game of his life — and the Phillies ended up chasing those kinds of results from him for way too long.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1541,h_866,x_0,y_84/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/6/01knmjw6jwff04hg557v.jpg" caption="May 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (28) follows through on a pitch against the Cleveland Indians at Citizens Bank Park. 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