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Phillies Fall 8-7, Ninth Straight Loss Sparks Criticism

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Phillies lost 8-7 in Chicago on Thursday, extending their losing streak to nine games and giving them the league’s worst run differential.
Baseball Operations chief Dave Dombrowski was criticized for retaining contracts for Jesús Luzardo, Trea Turner, Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and for releasing Taijuan Walker after the loss.
Through 24 games the Phillies rank low in the National League in batting average (.220), runs scored and offensive WAR.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, Mike Ilitch and GM Dave Dombrowski installed former shortstop Alan Trammell as manager and the Tigers went 43-119, a .265 winning percentage and the most American League losses, one shy of the 1962 Mets’ 120-loss record. The season capped a sub-.500 run that began in 1994, yet the club rebounded to a 95-67 record and a World Series berth by 2006.

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Story summary

The Phillies lost 8-7 in Chicago on Thursday, extending their losing streak to nine games and giving them the league’s worst run differential.
Baseball Operations chief Dave Dombrowski was criticized for retaining contracts for Jesús Luzardo, Trea Turner, Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and for releasing Taijuan Walker after the loss.
Through 24 games the Phillies rank low in the National League in batting average (.220), runs scored and offensive WAR.

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