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Closing in on Eagles Week 1 opener against Commanders | Birds Huddle

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How Do Phillies Stack Up Against National League’s Best Teams?

The Phillies opened the year with a disastrous 9-19 start, leading to manager Rob Thomson‘s firing. They then hired Don Mattingly. Since then, the Phillies have made a dramatic turnaround, now sitting at 81-63, the fifth-best record in the National League. A fifth-straight appearance in the postseason seems to be the team’s destiny. But the […] The post How Do Phillies Stack Up Against National League’s Best Teams? appeared first on The Lead .

How Phillies can change everything this week amid NL East race vs. Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies remain four games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings after splitting a four-game series against them this past weekend. Kyle Schwarber had another big series, but the Phillies were unable to gain real ground on their NL East rival. However, Philadelphia did enough to remain in contention in […] The post How Phillies can change everything this week amid NL East race vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

AJ Smith-Shawver seeks improvement as Braves kick off series vs. Rays

The Braves survived their first of two critical series against the Phillies, essentially, by winning two of four games on the road to keep their NL East lead at four games. Before the Phillies return the favor with a three-game series in Atlanta this weekend, the Braves host the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-game […]

The revenge of Alvarado: Phillies vs. Astros series preview

The Phillies were unable to gain any ground in the division standings over the long weekend, which is unideal considering how quickly we’re approaching the end of the season. But even with another division title looking like a longshot, the Phillies need to get as many wins as they can in the coming weeks to […]

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ injury updates are crucial

The Chicago Cubs cannot afford to leave any stone unturned. They are in a tight race with the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL Wild Card. Therefore, the team needs their star players on the field. On Tuesday, Chicago received news about the status of shortstop Dansby Swanson and outfielder Ian Happ, per MLB.com. For starters, […] The post Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ injury updates are crucial appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber nears NY Yankees icon Babe Ruth on historic MLB list

With Kyle Schwarber emerging as one of the roster's standout performers, the slugger is closing in on a historic MLB milestone set by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth. With the MLB postseason fast approaching, the Philadelphia Phillies are once again gearing up for a deep October run. Led by heavy hitters like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber , Philadelphia is aiming to secure a spot in the World Series, and Schwarber is currently closing in on a historic milestone previously set by New York...

How this Phillies pitcher could make impact in intriguing role once he returns from injury

The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for another postseason push. Their starting pitching is set to lead the way, but the Phillies do have some overall uncertainty on the roster. One pitcher who could make an impact in a specific role once he returns from injury is Tanner Banks. According to MLB.com, Banks, who is recovering […] The post How this Phillies pitcher could make impact in intriguing role once he returns from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kyle Schwarber’s Game-Winning Home Run Cost a Braves Fan a New Lawnmower

Kyle Schwarber has been on an absolute tear. Over his last three games, he’s batting .500 (5-for-10) with 3 home runs, 4 RBI, 5 runs scored, 3 walks, and a 2.015 OPS. He has 43 home runs this season, which leads all of MLB. He’s doing stuff at the plate that I’ve never seen before […] The post Kyle Schwarber’s Game-Winning Home Run Cost a Braves Fan a New Lawnmower appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Moving Bryce Elder to the Bullpen Doesn’t Make Sense; Previewing Tampa Bay | Atlanta Braves Podcast

The Braves’ decision to move Bryce Elder to the bullpen despite a lingering knee issue is questioned, with an IL stint seen as the more logical move given roster constraints and Elder’s lack of relief experience. The episode also breaks down how Atlanta can exploit Philadelphia’s vulnerable bullpen by avoiding early-count outs and chasing below the zone. Finally, it previews a tough three-game set vs the AL-leading Rays, focusing on key matchups, Tampa’s righty-mashing lineup, and Atlanta’s ne...

The Opener: Luzardo, Diamondbacks/Royals, Judge

For the first time since June 2025, Corbin Burnes will be on a big-league mound tonight. He’s slated to make his long-awaited return against the Royals. 1. Luzardo strikes out 12 in CGSO Phillies lefty Jesus Luzardo delivered one of the best outings of his career on Monday. He fired a complete-game shutout to secure […]

Some thoughts after the Braves drew a split in Philadelphia

Yeah, I could’ve phrased this as a question and had the same post body anyway, but why bother when I can just make a post? After the Braves split their big series on the road against the Phillies, I have three big picture thoughts, two of which were prompted by their dramatic comeback win in Game Three. Why is everyone, including Ronald Acuña Jr., obsessed with going the other way? In this series, the Braves’ most common ball in play was a grounder up the middle, followed by a ball in the air ...

NFL Week One is HERE! Eagles Opener in 6 Days | Phils Split Braves Series + Luzardo’s Shut Out

Join the PHLY Diehards for just $3/mo* – https://allphly.com/intro-offer-youtube IT’S FINALLY HERE! Week 1 of the NFL Starts Tomorrow night with a rematch of the Super Bowl contenders, Patriots v Seahawks. Eagles open their season on Sunday at 4:25pm as they welcome the Commanders to South Philly. NFL’s Brian Baldinger joins the show to preview around the league, and Fran Duffy joins to take a peek into the Eagles upcoming match and season. The Phillies split their 4 game series against the Br...

Some thoughts after the Braves drew a split in Philadelphia

Yeah, I could’ve phrased this as a question and had the same post body anyway, but why bother when I can just make a post? After the Braves split their big series on the road against the Phillies, I have three big picture thoughts, two of which were prompted by their dramatic comeback win in […]

What did we learn from this Phillies-Braves series?

The first four games of this pivotal stretch for the Phillies against the Atlanta Braves are over. It didn’t go quite the way Philadelphia could’ve hoped, as they were only able to split the series. They are now still four games behind the Braves with three games in Atlanta coming next weekend and 18 games […]

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Tanner Banks, Aaron Judge

And now, the Astros come to town. This is actually going to be an important series as it’s one of those that the Phillies really should be winning. There cannot be a letdown from seeing Atlanta leave town, nor can there be anything about looking ahead to this weekend. On to the links. Phillies news: […]

”Teams Are Scared to Death”: MLB Analyst Reveals What Really Makes Phillies One of the Top Contenders in the Post-Season

The Philadelphia Phillies looked buried before the season had even reached May. After stumbling to a 9-19 start and becoming one of the worst teams in the National League, Philadelphia fired Rob Thomson and handed the team to Don Mattingly. Four months later, the Phillies sit atop the NL Wild Card race and are chasing […] The post ”Teams Are Scared to Death”: MLB Analyst Reveals What Really Makes Phillies One of the Top Contenders in the Post-Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .

4 takeaways from Braves-Phillies: Ronald Acuña Jr. looks very back, the Phillies’ bullpen could be their downfall and more

The top of the National League East played itself to a stalemate this holiday weekend in Philadelphia, as the visiting Atlanta Braves and the hosting Phillies split a four-game set, two wins apiece. It was a captivating showdown between familiar rivals, one packed with impressive performances and knife’s edge moments. But in the end, Walt Weiss’ Braves left the Citizens Bank Park thunderdome with the same four-game division lead with which they arrived. Much happened — and little, too. At this...

Phillies trio on verge of pitching feat not seen before in MLB history

The Philadelphia Phillies, who are feeling historic lately,  picked up another win on Monday as they closed out their four-game series against one of the best teams in the big leagues, the Atlanta Braves. Philly took care of business for a 1-0 victory in that contest, and they mostly did so with great pitching. Jesus […] The post Phillies trio on verge of pitching feat not seen before in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phillies miss an opportunity to gain ground on Braves after series split | Phillies Talk

After the Phillies split their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are hear to break it all down on the latest Phillies Talk podcast. #Phillies 0:00 – Back to square one after series split the Braves 5:21 – Luzardo’s dominance on Monday 13:33 – Sunday’s BRUTAL loss 20:51 – Thoughts on Sanchez, Wheeler, Bohm 26:51 – Prediction time with 18 games remaining 30:41 – Previewing Astros series Wanna go to Tennessee or London to see the Eagles? 🎸 Eagles @ Tennesse...