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Warren’s rough outing costly as Yankees fall 11-4 to Phillies
sports29 days ago

Warren’s rough outing costly as Yankees fall 11-4 to Phillies

The Yankees’ pitching let them down early as Will Warren allowed six runs in just over three innings, leading to an 11-4 loss to the Phillies. New York, playing without Cody Bellinger, chipped in three runs against Cristopher Sánchez but couldn’t keep pace, and a late rally by the Phillies stretched the lead as Yarbrough closed the door. The defeat drops the Yankees further in the AL East with the trade deadline looming.

Five Phillies Earn All-Star Berths as Philadelphia Hosts 2026 Game
sports1 month ago

Five Phillies Earn All-Star Berths as Philadelphia Hosts 2026 Game

Five Phillies were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia: Brandon Marsh (starter in right field), Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper as reserves, Cristopher Sánchez and Jhoan Duran representing the pitching staff. Marsh earned his first All-Star nod as part of a 40-20 turnaround under manager Don Mattingly, with the game set for July 14 on FOX and potential Home Run Derby involvement for Schwarber and Harper.

Sanchez Shines in May, Sets Phillies Scoreless-Innings Record
sports2 months ago

Sanchez Shines in May, Sets Phillies Scoreless-Innings Record

Cristopher Sanchez dominated May for fantasy owners, delivering five straight starts of at least seven scoreless innings and finishing the month with 39 innings, 25 hits, 3 walks, 45 strikeouts, a 0.72 WHIP and a 0.00 ERA. His 44 2/3-inning scoreless streak set a Phillies franchise record, highlighting a breakout stretch that should push him into early-round fantasy consideration next season, while the piece also drops a wide range of other daily fantasy notes with its characteristic humor and commentary.

Three-Pitch Mastery: Sánchez’s Changeup Redefines NL Pitching
sports-baseball3 months ago

Three-Pitch Mastery: Sánchez’s Changeup Redefines NL Pitching

Verducci argues Cristopher Sánchez’s elite two-plane changeup—high spin, similar release to his sinker and strong movement—has become the backbone of the Phillies and a leading argument in the NL Cy Young race, with Ohtani also a strong contender; the piece also notes a broader shift in modern pitching away from four-seam fastballs toward off-speed and spin-heavy offerings.

Phillies Edge Giants in Game 1 Behind Sanchez's Strong Home Form
sports3 months ago

Phillies Edge Giants in Game 1 Behind Sanchez's Strong Home Form

In the first game of the Giants-Phillies doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park, Cristopher Sanchez is favored to deliver a low-scoring Phillies win against Logan Webb. The picks favor Philadelphia: moneyline -145, under 7, with the Giants getting +1.5 on the run line; Philly has shown strong home form, and Sanchez performs well at home, while Webb has been inconsistent lately.

Sánchez to Start Game 1 as Phillies-Giants Doubleheader Starts; Game 2 Starter TBD
sports3 months ago

Sánchez to Start Game 1 as Phillies-Giants Doubleheader Starts; Game 2 Starter TBD

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez will start Game 1 of the Phillies’ 12:35 p.m. doubleheader against the Giants at Citizens Bank Park after Wednesday’s rainout, while the Game 2 starter remains unannounced; Andrew Painter had been in line for Thursday’s night game, but no second starter has been named yet for the twin bill.

Phillies Reward Cristopher Sanchez with Six-Year Extension Into His Mid-30s
sports5 months ago

Phillies Reward Cristopher Sanchez with Six-Year Extension Into His Mid-30s

The Philadelphia Phillies signed left-hander Cristopher Sanchez to a six-year extension (2027–2032) with a 2033 club option, guaranteeing $107 million plus a $3.5 million salary in 2026 and more than $13 million in incentives. The deal follows Sanchez’s breakout 2025 season and positions him as a core member of Philadelphia’s rotation into his mid-30s, signaling a willingness to pay for peak performance years beyond his prime.

Sánchez Shuts Down Korea, Sets DR-USA WBC Semifinal
world5 months ago

Sánchez Shuts Down Korea, Sets DR-USA WBC Semifinal

Cristopher Sánchez struck out eight over five shutout innings against Korea to power the Dominican Republic to a 10-0 win and set up a WBC semifinal versus Team USA. After a rough tournament debut, Sánchez salvaged the DR bullpen and earned a big-game spot, with his next outing slated for Phillies spring training as he stays with the Dominican team for the tournament.