Cristopher Sánchez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

"Absolutely steal";"Fantastic move" - Phillies fans celebrate Cristopher Sanchez's $107M contract extension Since joining the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019, Cristopher Sanchez has gone on to establish himself as an extremely important member of the starting rotation.

MARCH 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Phillies Ace Christopher Sánchez Agrees to Reworked 6-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with Opening Day starter Cristopher Sánchez

MARCH 22 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies Ace Christopher Sánchez Agrees to Reworked 6-Year Deal

Cristopher Sánchez's extension could spell doom for these Phillies stars The Philadelphia Phillies graciously extended Cristopher Sánchez, which reflects well on the organization — but it could cause future compli...

MARCH 22 • FANSIDED.COM

Phillies reworked Cristopher Sanchez's contract sets 'horrible precedent' per ex-MLB GM | Sporting News This former GM is not a fan of the impact of the Phillies reworking Sanchez's deal.

MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies reward Cristopher Sanchez with huge six-year extension | Sporting News This is a well-deserved contract for Sanchez.

MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Inks six-year extension Sanchez agreed to a six-year, $107 million contract extension with the Phillies on Sunday that includes a club option for 2033, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The new deal begins in 2027, so the left-hander will still make $3.5 million this season as part of the four-year, $21.5 million extension he signed in 2024. Sanchez has been named Philadelphia's Opening Day starter for Thursday's matchup with the Rangers after posting a 2.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 212:44 K:BB across 32 regular-season starts last year.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter makes Phillies' opening day roster as No. 5 starter

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has announced that rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has made the team’s opening day roster as the No. 5 starter

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Phillies starting rotation announcement is big news for Cristopher Sanchez and Andrew Painter | Sporting News This is a new-look rotation for the Phillies in 2026.

MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting Opening Day Sanchez was announced as the Phillies' Opening Day starter for Thursday's game versus the Rangers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The left-hander certainly earned it after he posted a 2.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 212:44 K:BB across 202 innings during the regular season last year, though Zack Wheeler (shoulder) likely would have still earned the nod if healthy). Sanchez has established himself as a frontline starter the past two seasons, with his 212 strikeouts last year ranking seventh in MLB.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18 • FOX SPORTS

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