What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 54-44, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Jesús Luzardo (8-4, 3.51 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (2-4, 4.56 ERA). First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, SNY. First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

July 18, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 54-44, 2nd in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

getting outscored

Stuck in neutral. Outscored by 6 this week. And scoring just 3.1 per game. The lineup has gone quiet.

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Phillies Game on July 18

Opponent:	New York Mets (41-57)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jesús Luzardo (8-4, 3.51 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (2-4, 4.56 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, SNY
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	56	40	.583		W2
Phillies	54	44	.551	3.0	L1
Marlins	52	46	.531	5.0	L4
Nationals	49	49	.500	8.0	W1
Mets	41	57	.418	16.0	W1

Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	32	.254	.925	59
3 Bryce Harper	20	.261	.866	57
16 Brandon Marsh	15	.297	.819	46

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jhoan Duran	1-3	1.38	0.92	32.2
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, 5 RBI, .4 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 feeling the heat after a discouraging 1-4 loss to the New York Mets, marking a rough start to the second half of the season. With a recent stretch of 4-3 but a concerning run differential of -6 over the last week, the team's weaknesses are glaring. The front office is actively exploring options for back-of-the-rotation starters, especially after Andrew Painter's struggles forced him to Triple-A. Meanwhile, the smoke from Canadian wildfires added an eerie backdrop to yesterday's game, reflecting the tumultuous vibe surrounding the squad. As the trade deadline approaches, the pressure is mounting for the Phillies to make impactful moves. With the Braves tying their draft spending record, it remains to be seen if the Phillies can similarly bolster their roster and regain momentum.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Phillies Rumors: Bullpen, Wood, McFarlane

The Phillies’ deadline needs have been clear for some time now. They were reported to be exploring the market for back-of-the-rotation starters back in mid-June after rookie Andrew Painter‘s struggles forced the team to option him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Adolis Garcia‘s poor performance and season-ending injury renewed the team’s long-running need for a righty-swinging […]

MLB.com

Each team's biggest trade chip as Deadline nears

You've got to give to get during Trade Deadline season. We've already gone through each team's biggest Deadline need, but what do these clubs have to offer to address that need? With the help of our MLB.com beat reporters, here's a look at each club's biggest trade chip.

Philliesnation

Phillies notes: Playing in the smoke, multi-inning appearances and pushing back the aces

PHILADELPHIA — The Center City skyline was no longer visible by the late innings on Thursday, when the Phillies lost their second-half opener on a hazy evening at Citizens Bank Park. Their matchup with the Mets was nationally televised on ESPN, and with smoke that originated from a Canadian wildfire filling the air, the game […]

Philliesnation

Former Phillies pitcher Michael Mercado still working at Triple-A, shows flexibility in bullpen

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no […]

Thatballsouttahere

Braves just tied a Phillies MLB Draft record with late-round spending spree

The Braves signed Jack Brenner to a $1.25 million contract, matching the Phillies' MLB Draft record for a 7th-rounder. They signed Matthew Fisher for the same amount 2025.

Thatballsouttahere

One proposed CBA wrinkle could help extend Phillies’ competitive window

The MLB labor negotiations have shown what could be coming, and the owners’ proposal last month included allowing draft picks to be traded. If that happens, it could give the Philadelphia Phillies some more avenues to improve their roster.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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