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The Phillies have pulled off some historic comebacks in Washington this week. They’ve come back while down to their last strike to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Part of the reason for those memorable comebacks though was forgettable outings from their bullpen. Orion Kerkering served up the go-ahead three run home run in […]
The Phillies are heading to Queens for the first time this season. There, they will find a reeling Mets squad that would surely love to rattle off a few victories over their hated foe as a mood-lifter. They will also find some really, really good Chinese food. I had a plate of rice rolls there […]
The Philadelphia Phillies came out swinging on Thursday night against the Washington Nationals. A major catalyst for that was the still surging Bryce Harper. In the 9th inning, with the score tied at five, Harper hit a two-run homer that sparked a five-run surge. In the process, the Phillies became the first team in MLB […] The post Bryce Harper’s clutch 9th-inning HR helps Phillies make MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Phillies have re-established themselves as a team to be reckoned with in 2026. With their series triumph over the Washington Nationals, they’ve climbed to within four games of the National League East lead.In all three wins, the Phillies took the lead in the ninth inning. In the finale, it was Bryce Harper who […] The post Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sends Clear Message After Nationals Series Win appeared first on HEAVY .
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The Nats have lost in truly heartbreaking fashion back to back nights. However, they still have a chance to salvage a split tonight. It will be a tall task though. Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez is on the mound, and he is having a truly special season. The big news for the Nats is that CJ […]
The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the most common teams mentioned in the rumor mill these days, as the club is linked to several potential trades ahead of the August 3 deadline. While the Phillies could be seeking bullpen help or ways to improve the lineup, insider Jon Heyman stated the obvious in his recent […] The post Phillies rumors: Jon Heyman says quiet part out loud about Philadelphia’s big trade need appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here are the lineups for the series finale in Washington. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Nationals:
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With the Atlanta Braves scuffling, it's time for the Philadelphia Phillies to call up the Cincinnati Reds and plug a couple roster holes.
The New York Mets are dipping back into the minor leagues to help their much-maligned rotation. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the club plans to recall left-hander Zach Thornton to pitch Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old made his Major League debut on May 20, allowing four runs on four hits while […] The post Mets to Recall Top Prospect for Friday’s Game Against Phillies appeared first on HEAVY .
The other day, we posted a poll about which thing has been most surprising this season for the Phillies. The results: Brandon Marsh’s tenure with the Phillies have been something of a roller coaster. His acquisition in 2022 was met with a bit consternation as the Phillies had to send Logan O’Hoppe back to the […]
The Atlanta Braves, after being swept by the San Diego Padres this week, may have a newfound sense of urgency. Now just 4.5 games ahead of the Phillies in the NL East, the Braves might need to consider making a meaningful trade in MLB. With Spencer Strider’s injury, and inconsistent + poor performances from some […] The post Braves-Royals Trade Idea Lands $51 Million All-Star Pitcher in Atlanta appeared first on HEAVY .
The Phillies are just one of many Major League Baseball teams enjoying an increase in offensive output this month.
Another tough night for the Phillies’ minor league teams, with Clearwater the only team able to emerge victorious. There were plenty of shaky pitching performances across the board, and a demotion to the minors has seemingly not cured whatever ails Tanner Banks. Syracuse 5, Lehigh Valley 4 Things started off well for the IronPigs on […]
The Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19 after firing manager Rob Thomson on April 28.Fast forward to now, and they are 44-36 under interim manager Don Mattingly entering Thursday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals.Phillies Rally Against NationalsOn Wednesday, they trailed the Nationals 4-3 in the ninth inning with two outs and one runner on base. Down […] The post Phillies Make MLB History During Series Against Nationals appeared first on HEAVY .
The Phillies came into the 2026 season with an almost unprecedented number of players returning to the team yet again for another year. However, one player that was new was Justin Crawford, as it was all but guaranteed that the top prospect would be the Phillies starting center fielder to begin 2026. And that’s exactly […]
The Chicago Cubs are in pure desperation mode when it comes to finding pitching, and their most recent roster move reflected exactly that. The Cubs claimed right-hander Bryse Wilson off waivers from the Phillies, designating righty Christian Roa for assignment in a corresponding 40-man move. A Rotation in Crisis Earlier the same day, the Cubs placed both Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown on the injured list, Cabrera with a hamstring strain and Brown with a neck strain. That left Chicago witho...
Another day, another game without Kyle Schwarber in the Phillies starting lineup. Don Mattingly told reporters that Schwarber’s back tightness is feeling better and that he could possibly return to the lineup tonight. Schwarber did appear in the game last night as a pinch hitter and worked a walk after a ten pitch at-bat that […]
Outfielder Derek Hill, a Phillie of just two weeks, played hero on Wednesday night.
In Sam Raimi’s 2009 horror flick Drag Me To Hell, a woman makes a mistake at work and is eventually condemned to eternal damnation for it. This is highly relatable for the Nationals’ bullpen arms, who made a mistake at work and were sentenced to hell for it. Well, surrendering a pinch-hit go-ahead homer to […]
Former Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies standout Carlos Santana saw his brief Arizona Diamondbacks stint take a sudden turn Wednesday when the club reinstated him from the 60-day injured list and immediately designated him for assignment. The move brought an abrupt turn to Santana’s short stay with the D-Backs. The 40-year-old first baseman signed a […] The post Ex-Guardians, Phillies star Carlos Santana DFA’d by Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The loss last night was absolutely devastating, but at this point, the boys are almost used to it. They have bounced back from demoralizing bullpen meltdowns before, and they will try to do it again tonight. We will also see a new arm for the first time in this one. After being scratched last night, […]
Here are the lineups for the third game in Washington. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Nationals:
When will Andrew Painter pitch for the IronPigs?