What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 8-11, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Cristopher Sánchez (2-1, 2.01 ERA) vs Chris Sale (3-1, 3.27 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on FOX, FOX. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

April 18, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 8-11, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies took a beating from the Atlanta Braves 0-9 at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

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Freezing

last night's loss

About as cold as the numbers can push it. Last night's 9-run loss is fresh and it shows. On top of that, winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down.

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Phillies Game on April 18

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (13-7)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cristopher Sánchez (2-1, 2.01 ERA) vs Chris Sale (3-1, 3.27 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FOX, FOX
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies took a beating from the Atlanta Braves 0-9 at Citizens Bank Park.

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

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	13	7	.650		W3
Marlins	9	11	.450	4.0	L3
Nationals	9	11	.450	4.0	L1
Phillies	8	11	.421	4.5	L3
Mets	7	13	.350	6.0	L9

Philadelphia Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	6	.209	.891	12
3 Bryce Harper	4	.286	.932	11
16 Brandon Marsh	2	.290	.770	11

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
16 Brandon Marsh	4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
10 J.T. Realmuto	4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
44 Jesús Luzardo	6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
27 Aaron Nola	6.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
59 Jhoan Duran	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Phillies News

Taijuan Walker's struggles have become a focal point for the Phillies, as he’s limping into his next start against the Braves with a staggering 27.00 ERA in the first inning. The entire team seemed to feed off this dismal energy, contributing to a 2-5 record over the past week, with the pitching staff allowing an alarming 6.4 runs per game. While Bryce Harper's snippy response to a fan's question about Aaron Nola hints at rising tensions within the clubhouse, the frustration is palpable among the fans as well. With only a .222 average from Kyle Schwarber and a lack of offensive production, it’s clear that for the Phils to turn things around, they need both Walker to find his groove and the bats to wake up before the season slips away.

Sources

MLB.com

What to do about Walker's woes? Phils have options, but hitting would also help

PHILADELPHIA -- Nothing Taijuan Walker tries is working. He tried something new before Friday night’s start against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park because he had a 27.00 ERA in the first inning, and he couldn’t bury the Phillies' offense again. So, he changed his pre-start routine. He picked up

MLB.com

3 pitches are all this ace needs to win a Cy Young

One of the best starting pitchers in baseball right now -- maybe the best -- doesn't even throw a four-seam fastball. But that's how nasty Cristopher Sánchez is. He doesn't need one. That's rarer than you might realize. Nearly every Major League starter has a four-seamer. Only a small handful,

Philliesnation

Taijuan Walker, Phillies’ offense continue brutal start to season in another blowout loss

The Phillies lost another game in brutal fashion.

Philliesnation

Former Phillies prospect who was traded at 2023 deadline set to make major-league debut for Tigers

This former Phillies prospect will make his major-league debut almost three years after he was traded to the Tigers for Michael Lorenzen.

Thatballsouttahere

Bryce Harper's snippy response to Phillies fan's Nola question shows vibes are off

The Phillies are only in mid-April, but Bryce Harper’s sharp exchange with a fan added to the sense that the mood around this team is getting tense.

Thatballsouttahere

Angels are somehow suffering a worse Jordan Romano fate than Phillies fans ever did

Jordan Romano's fall from grace is continuing with the Angels, offering Philadelphia Phillies fans some closure on the failed closer signing.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Chicago Cubs for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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