Andrew Painter authored one of the most impressive rookie pitching debuts the Phillies have ever had, then got to soak it all in with family and friends.
Andrew Painter showed so many promising signs in his MLB debut, as much in the innings the Nationals made him work as in the innings he was spotless. Breaking down the moments that mattered.
Andrew Painter's Phillies debut is more than three years in the making, and he spoke the day before his first start about what he's learned and how he's handling nerves.
The Phillies' April schedule is unusual with an early West Coast trip and their entire season series against multiple teams coming in the span of a few weeks.
Jesus Luzardo wasn't the only reason why the Phillies lost their series finale to the Rangers, but it was an uncharacteristic start for the recently extended lefty.
One series obviously does not tell us who a team will be, but the Phillies' first weekend highlighted many of the fanbase's concerns over a lack of offense.
The Phillies have a chance for a fruitful first homestand of 2026 and the next arm up is Aaron Nola, who looked like a different pitcher this spring than last year.
After an offseason of endless debate about his spot in the lineup and lack of power, Alec Bohm silenced the doubters for at least a day, staying within himself to do so.