Rob Thomson Claims Phillies' Hitting Coach is Best in Baseball Despite Recent Woes originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a rough few weeks for the City of Brotherly Love's baseball fans.

Otto Kemp started his day Monday by having J.T. Realmuto lead him to the home clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park. He ended it by leading Realmuto to third with a perfect bunt single in the 11th inning, s

With nine losses in their past 10 games and franchise slugger Harper tossed on the injured list with a recurring wrist injury, the free-falling Phillies have dropped three spots in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings.

Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy baseball.

Phillies Swept by Pirates, Have Won 1 Game Over Past 10

Over the last two weeks, the Phillies have a 3-9 record and have been swept twice by NL Central teams in the Brewers and Pirates. Their only wins over that time came twice against the Braves in a series win and in the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Brandon Marsh singled home the winning run in the 11th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies used two bunt hits to load the bases and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3.

Pirates Sweep Phillies Behind Another Stellar Paul Skenes Start

Roman Anthony makes his MLB debut and the Phillies walk it off against the Cubs. Subscribe to MLB Morning Lineup wherever you get your podcasts

The Phillies need to promote their top prospect as Philadelphia hopes to surpass the Mets in the National League East.