Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is a curious case. Since Schwarber joined Philadelphia prior to the 2022 season, only Aaron Judge has hit more homers. Only Juan Soto and Judge have tallied more walks.

With the New York Mets, New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies each logging a pair of series wins last week, the top-tier of MLB teams has become increasingly crowded with no clear-cut No. 1 team in baseball right now.

Luzardo was coming off a back injury and had previously undergone Tommy John surgery. But since joining the Phillies, he’s 4-0 with a 2.00 ERA, 57 strikeouts, and 1.19 WHIP in 54 innings. The Phillies are 7-2 in his nine starts.

Nola has never been this bad in two-strike counts. Romano has recaptured some confidence. Luzardo is navigating lineups in different ways.

The Phillies also did not choose to call up their best minor league relievers, including Max Lazar, a 25-year-old who has a 3.52 ERA and three saves for the Iron Pigs (who admittedly wouldn't be making a debut, as he pitched in 11 MLB games last year).

Due to inclement weather, tonight’s game between the Phillies and the St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed. It will be made up on Wednesday, May 14, as part of a split day/night doubleheader. Tickets from tonight’s game will be valid for the newly scheduled game on Wednesday,

MLB.com recently released the first edition of their NL Cy Young poll of the year. Phillies hurlers Zack Wheeler and Jesus Luzardo each received votes. They also each actually received at least one first-place vote, which is extra surprising.

The Phillies reached the quarter mark of the season with MLB's fifth-best record. Here are seven numbers of note from the first 40 games.

Phillies’ Aaron Nola allowed 12 hits and 3 HRs in a disastrous outing vs. Cardinals, raising major rotation concerns.