The Phillies took a step towards fortifying a leaky bullpen on Sunday when they reportedly signed 40-year-old reliever David Robertson.

After dropping the series to the Angels, the Phillies are clinging to first place in the National League East — and they have a losing record since June 1.

The pitcher, also a longtime coach and scout for the Oakland A's who made a lasting mark in independent baseball, died after a private cancer battle Saturday.

MLB insider Jayson Stark believes that Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber's All-Star MVP has helped his outlook heading into free agency.

Thomson said on Friday Walker, who pitched four innings of one-run ball against the Giants after returning to the rotation in place of Abel before the All-Star Break, would get a run as the fifth starter. The manager did not back off that statement Sunday, saying definitively Walker would make his next start Friday against the Yankees in New York.

Former Philadelphia Phillies player and manager Ryne Sandberg has provided an update on his battle with cancer.

The Philadelphia Phillies made a decision on third baseman Alex Bohm before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch. Schanuel appeared to take a changeup from Phillies starter Ranger Suarez off the upper wrist or forearm area of his left arm in the first inning.