The Latest Breaking News from Rob Thomson

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber joins a stacked MLB Home Run Derby field

TORONTO — Kyle Schwarber didn’t immediately commit to participating in the Home Run Derby. He gave it some thought, and, after he was voted into the All-Star Game, began to hear from his teammates. They kept asking him if he’d enter, and, finally, he announced that he would Tuesday on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 13, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Bad teammates J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm are unvaccinated, but the Phillies won’t miss them

Since Joe Girardi got fired, everything’s gone right for interim manager Rob Thomson. Two starters and an MVP got hurt, but the team kept on winning. Now the Phillies have a COVID vaccination crisis looming in the Great White North, but it looks like they’ll be cool.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 12, 2022

Alec Bohm homers twice; Phillies shut out Cardinals to claim sole possession of second NL wild-card spot

ST. LOUIS — Rob Thomson wouldn’t bite.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 9, 2022

Bullpen deflates Phillies in 5-3 loss to Braves

PHILADELPHIA — It stands to reason, with Bryce Harper scheduled for thumb surgery Wednesday, that a popular talking point is whether the Phillies will be able to make a trade to boost the offense in the MVP’s absence.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 29, 2022

Bryce Harper set to undergo thumb surgery Wednesday; ‘no timeline’ for his return, Phillies say

PHILADELPHIA — On the eve of thumb surgery, Bryce Harper made clear through Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson what he expects between now and the end of the season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 29, 2022

Phillies put it all together in 8-5 win over Padres, even without Harper

SAN DIEGO — Winning the day after your best player was placed on the 10-day injured list was never going to be easy, but the Phillies pulled it off of Sunday, with a 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres. Everything seemed to click, with the exception of a poor…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 27, 2022

Former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel called up by Phillies, finally gets his shot at the majors at age 30

PHILADELPHIA — Mark Appel’s wait is over.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 25, 2022

Zach Eflin makes early exit from Phillies’ sweep-spoiling 9-3 loss to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Until a few days ago, the Phillies didn’t know for sure if Zach Eflin would be able to pitch Sunday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 19, 2022

Hoskins delivers in the 10th inning in 2-1 win over Nationals; Nola brilliant for 8 innings

WASHINGTON — For two and a half weeks, as the Phillies pumped life back into their season, the bats were the defibrillator. But some of the paddles needed to be recharged Saturday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 19, 2022

Phillies sweep doubleheader against Nationals with crazy nightcap

WASHINGTON — It took 27 players, to say nothing of a savvy move by a veteran third base coach, over 19 innings that spanned more than seven hours by day and by night.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 18, 2022