Cristopher Sánchez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Fans seven in no-decision Sanchez allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings in a no-decision against San Francisco in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader.

Impact Sanchez had a rough first inning, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk. However, he bounced back impressively, finishing his outing with 5.2 scoreless frames during which he yielded just three baserunners. Sanchez recorded his third quality start across his past four appearances, and his 6.2 innings marked a campaign high. The lefty's 1.51 season WHIP isn't ideal, but he's otherwise posted good numbers with a 2.90 ERA and 50:13 K:BB through 40.1 frames spanning seven starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giants-Phillies postponed Sanchez and the Phillies won't play the Giants on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to incelement weather, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The two teams will make up the postponed to Thursday as part of a doubleheader, but which of the two games Sanchez will pitch in has yet to be announced. He has logged three quality starts through six outings this season and sits at a 2-2 record with a 2.94 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 43:10 K:BB across 33.2 innings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angels pitcher's breakout has Pirates fans asking what could have been The hottest starting pitcher in the majors isn't Paul Skenes. It's not Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Garrett Crochet, or Cristopher Sanc...

5 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Stumbles vs. Cubs Sanchez did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Cubs, allowing six runs on 12 hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Coming into the day, Sanchez hadn't given up more than two earned runs in any of his previous five starts this season. He had also given up just one home run on the year, before the Cubs tagged him for a pair of long balls. Overall, Sanchez sports a 2.94 ERA despite a subpar 1.60 WHIP. He'll look to rebound in his next outing, currently scheduled to come next week at home against San Francisco.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

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APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

Sale pitches seven strong innings, Braves take advantage of error in win over slumping Phillies

Chris Sale struck out seven in seven innings to outduel Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball’s best pitchers, and the Atlanta Braves took advantage of an error to bea...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Suffers tough-luck loss Saturday Sanchez (2-2) took the loss against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing three unearned runs on eight hits and one walk with eight strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Sanchez allowed all three runs in the third inning after a two-out error by Edmundo Sosa, with one scoring on an infield single and two on another softly hit single (69.1 mph). He was strong otherwise, throwing 59 of 93 pitches for strikes and generating a whopping 13 whiffs on his changeup alone. The southpaw has now yielded two earned runs or fewer in each of his five outings to open the season and owns a 1.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 39:8 K:BB across 28.1 innings. He's slated for a road matchup against the Cubs next week.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez has reached a new level despite shaky start to 2026 | Sporting News Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez has reached a new level despite shaky start to 2026

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fans eight in six strong innings Sanchez (2-1) notched the win Monday against the Cubs, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out eight.

Impact Other than serving up a two-run shot to Dansby Swanson in the fourth inning, Sanchez put together another strong outing Monday. The star left-hander fanned at least six for the fourth time in as many starts this year, also generating an impressive 16 whiffs on the evening. Sanchez, who owns a 2.01 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB over 22.1 innings, has given up two runs or fewer in each of his four appearances ahead of a difficult assignment this weekend against Atlanta.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber homers twice, Sánchez pitches six strong innings to lead Phillies to rout of Cubs

Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-7

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Robbie Ray pitches Giants past Phillies 6-0 to stop 4-game slide

Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Gives up 11 hits in loss Sanchez (1-1) took the loss against San Francisco on Tuesday, allowing four runs (two earned) on 11 hits and no walks while striking out six batters over five-plus innings.

Impact Sanchez entered Tuesday having given up just one run on seven hits through two starts spanning 11.1 frames, but he was less effective against the Giants. The southpaw had to frequently work out of trouble over his first three innings, though he managed to make it through four frames with just one run allowed. Things fell apart for Sanchez a bit in the fifth, as he yielded a pair of runs (one was unearned) on three hits, including a double. He returned for the sixth but allowed the only two batters he faced to reach base before being pulled, with one more run being charged to him following his departure. Sanchez's ERA still sits at an attractive 1.65, and this shaky outing isn't going to remove him from the conversation as one of the baseball's top starting pitchers.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez's slider is better than ever thanks to one small change | Sporting News This Phillies Cy Young candidate might be even better in 2026 with this pitch change.

APRIL 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fans seven in no-decision Sanchez didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while fanning seven across 5.1 innings.

Impact Sanchez finished just two outs shy of recording what would've been a second consecutive quality start, but this outing was a bit of a regression compared to his dominant showing on Opening Day. Still, Sanchez should remain a dependable arm at the top of the Phillies' rotation even if he has some command issues here and there. Through his first 11.1 innings, Sanchez has 17 strikeouts while allowing just one run, so there are plenty of positives despite the four walks Wednesday. Sanchez is scheduled to make his next start next week against the Giants on the road.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa lead Phillies past Nationals in 10 innings

Rookie Justin Crawford had an RBI single in the 10th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Andrew Painter strikes out 8 Nationals players in fantastic MLB debut for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter shined in his major league debut and gave fans a glimpse of why the team trusts his arm

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez makes history twice with great Opening Day start | Sporting News This is a great way to begin the season for Sanchez.

MARCH 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dominant Opening Day showing Sanchez (1-0) picked up the win Thursday against the Rangers, allowing no runs on three hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out 10.

Impact The All-Star left-hander was excellent in his first outing of the year, holding Texas to a lone extra-base hit and generating 13 whiffs in his eighth career double-digit strikeout performance. It was particularly encouraging to see Sanchez throw 87 pitches, considering he topped out at 50 pitches in his final Grapefruit League start. Sanchez will be trying to keep the good times rolling in his next outing, currently projected for a favorable home matchup next week against the Nationals.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez strikes out 10 in 6 shutout innings, Bohm, Schwarber go deep in Phillies' 5-3 win over Texas

Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and tossed three-hit ball over six shutout innings in his first start since he signed a $104 million contract extension, and Kyle Schwarber and Ale...

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Phillies vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers – March 26 The Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers will send Cristopher Sanchez and Nathan Eovaldi to the mound, respectively, on Opening Day at Ci...

MARCH 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Deadspin | Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez gets Opening Day nod vs. Rangers Deadspin | Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez gets Opening Day nod vs. Rangers

MARCH 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

It's outta here! Owner John Middleton defends Phillies scrapping name of Harry Kalas on outfield bar

Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton defended the decision to strip the name of beloved late broadcaster Harry Kalas from an outfield bar and dining area

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Cristopher Sánchez guaranteed $104 million from Phillies in 6-year contract for 2027-32

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32, a deal that contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035...

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Former GM Criticizes Phillies' Contract Extension for Cristopher Sanchez The Phillies did not need to extend Cristopher Sanchez again but did it anyway to reward him, an act of goodwill that one former GM sees as...

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

Phillies guarantee ace Cristopher Sánchez $107 million through 2032 The Phillies signed ace Cristopher Sánchez to a six-year contract that begins in 2027, runs through 2032 and includes a club option for 203...

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

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