The Latest Breaking News from Kyle Schwarber

Taillon had his worst start of the year in the Cubs’ 12-3 loss Saturday in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies needed this.

After being peppered about the Cubs’ offensive regression during his last six seasons, Heyward finally offered up a theory that might make the most sense.

CINCINNATI — For 44 minutes Sunday, before the finale of another series that didn’t go as planned, the Phillies idled in a rain delay. How fitting. Because extra time to stew over the previous day’s 13-run humiliation never hurt anyone.

CINCINNATI — Kyle Schwarber got a good pitch (94-mph fastball) in a desirable location (over the heart of the plate) in the perfect situation (bases loaded).

CINCINNATI — Think about what Bryce Harper usually does after he hits a ball sharply to right field. He takes off like a sprinter out of the blocks, arms and legs pumping, helmet flying, hair flowing, mind set on taking second base before he knows he can actually make it.…

PHILADELPHIA — In the context of a 162-game season that runs from the final week of March through the first week of October, a six-game stretch in the middle of August is akin to a needle in a haystack.

PHILADELPHIA —There were times, last season when it felt like the crowd was willing the Phillies to win.

NEW YORK — After a strong 2023 debut, Gerrit Cole shoved again. Gleyber Torres, meanwhile, continued his hot start to the season. But it was catcher Jose Trevino who put the nail in the Phillies’ coffin as the Yankees beat Philadelphia, 4-2, in a series-deciding game on Wednesday afternoon.