May 17, 2026 - Major League Baseball

May 17, 2026

Bryce Harper circling the bases in the game where the Phillies returned to .500

Phillies Back to .500 after Slow Start

The Philadelphia Phillies stormed into PNC Park on May 16 and defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6–0, reaching the .500 mark for the first time since Opening Day. The win pushed the Phillies to 23–23 and capped a dramatic reversal after a 10‑game losing streak threatened to derail the season. The Phillies being .500 became reality […]

Cristopher Sanchez pitching. Sanchez has been instrumental in the Phillies turnaround.

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Phillies Series Wins after Managerial Change in 2026 Redefine a Season on the Brink

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The Philadelphia Phillies were 9–19 and tied for baseball’s worst record on April 28 when president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski dismissed manager Rob Thomson. Bench coach Don Mattingly took over hours before a home game against the San Francisco Giants. From that point forward, the season flipped. The Phillies won five straight series, climbing […]

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Mets Down Yankees, Even Subway Series

Mets 6, Yankees 3 After a forgetful start to the Subway Series, the New York Mets earned a 6–3 win over the New York Yankees at Citi Field on Saturday. Mark Vientos drove in three runs, while Carson Benge and Juan Soto combined for five hits. Huascar Brazoban recorded fewer than two innings before David […]