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Gamethread 7/18: Mets at Phillies
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Mets:
Phillies Trade Deadline Needs Power Rankings
As the All-Star break and MLB Draft are over, the next mission for teams is the trade deadline. Who’s actually looking to buy, sell, or even do a bit of both as the season rolls to the August second deadline. For a Phillies team that sits 54-44, they’ve established themselves as clear buyers with aspirations […]
Cristopher Sanchez: MVP
The other day, I asked the question of you believed to be the Phillies’ “first half” MVP, giving you several options or letting you choose someone on your own. The results: Saying that Sanchez is the MVP would be a worthy decision. He’s been outstanding this season, even with a few blips here and there. […]
Phillies on the Pharm: 7/18/2026
It was a rough first night back after the All-Star break for the Phillies’ affiliates. The Clearwater Threshers were the only team to come away with a win, and even that required extra innings. Omaha 2, Lehigh Valley 1 The IronPigs’ bats looked like they were still on a break, mustering just one run on […]
Has the Brad Keller news changed your opinion of the trade deadline?
Listen, we all knew that the Phillies had to get another reliever at the trade deadline. Somehow, some way, they had to make sure that the bullpen was fortified with someone else that could be used for high leverage situations since what they had wasn’t cutting it. Then Brad Keller got hurt. Now, it looks […]
Phillies news: Aaron Nola, Brad Keller, trade deadline
A day off after having a game will never cease to bother me. Coming out of the All-Star break, you’d think MLB would want one of their top franchises on the broadcast as much as possible, but maybe that’s just me being sensical. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Can Jose Alvarado be salvaged?
Listen, I know many of you reading this read the title and think you already know the answer. “No!” is the most likely refrain were I to post somewhere else, looking to spark discussion or creating some kind of snap poll that looked for a majority vote. Based on his performance this year where it […]
What are your predictions for the second half?
The official start of the unofficial second half of the MLB season took place last night when the Phillies opened their series at home with the New York Mets in primetime through a plume of Canadian wildfire smoke. But the rest of the league resumes today, with 15 games (including a doubleheader) featuring the other […]
Phillies News: Brad Keller, Kyle Schwarber, 2027 Schedule
Baseball’s back in action for the second half! But not the Phillies, who are off today. So it goes. On to the links. Phillies news Brad Keller will be out for the season with a UCL tear. What awaits the Phillies in the second half? Here’s the story behind the Sandlot tribute during the All-Star […]
Smoked by the Mets: Mets 4, Phillies 1
It’s important to remember who is playing who and what these games always mean. It’s the Phillies and Mets, so clean baseball, good decision-making, and even normal weather conditions are not guaranteed. The air quality was so bad they moved the game up an hour, and probably should’ve just delayed it to tomorrow with both […]
Gamethread 7/16: Phillies vs Mets
Here are the lineups for game 1 against the Mets. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Mets:
Brad Keller has torn UCL, done for 2026
When we didn’t see Brad Keller pitch in tight spots this past weekend, there were some questions raised. He had returned from the rehab assignment he was on, yet didn’t pitch at all. Why? Now we know. This is a tough blow for a Phillies team that already had a questionable bullpen as it stood. […]
Sans Francisco? Phillies vs. Mets series preview
When MLB decided to feature Phillies vs. Mets as the featured second half opening night game, they probably thought they be featuring two teams vying for control of the National League East. I suppose in baseball, a .500 batting average is pretty good. It’s possible that the Mets have a miracle run in them and […]
Three Phillies That Need to Improve in the Second Half
All-Star week in Philadelphia has come and gone, which means it’s time to prepare for the unofficial second half of the season. The Phillies had a good first half considering they experienced a ten-game losing streak and fired their manager in April. They come into their second half opening series with the New York Mets […]
What was your favorite part of All-Star Week?
Tuesday night’s All-Star Game served as the end of the almost weeklong baseball festivities which make up All-Star Week that descended upon Philadelphia beginning last Friday. It was a citywide celebration of baseball from games and competitions taking place at Citizens Bank Park to fan experiences and meet and greets at the Pennsylvania Convention Center […]
Phillies News: Brandon Marsh, Jhoan Duran, Cristopher Sánchez
The fun of All-Star week has concluded and it’s time for real business to start up again. The Phillies will open the unofficial second half of the season tonight when they take on the New York Mets. Aaron Nola will be on the mound against Christian Scott of the Mets for the primetime game on […]
Congratulations, Phillies fans. You ruled All Star Week.
Philadelphia sports fans made headlines once again this week. And this time, you should feel nothing but pride. The story of All Star Week at Citizens Bank Park was not Jordan Walker’s incredible come-from-behind victory over the hometown slugging hero, Kyle Schwarber. It was not the American League’s 4-0 victory over the National League in […]
Phillies draft recap roundup
The All-Star week festivities have concluded, the game being played, the home runs having been hit and the players having been drafted. It’s all complete and Philadelphia was on full display for the baseball world to enjoy. One of the bigger events was the first year player draft that happened over the weekend, teams filling […]
What did you think of the All-Star Game?
The Midsummer Classic has come and passed. There is much baseball left to play, much drama left to wring from it. But the long-awaited celebration of baseball, of America’s 250th, and of Philadelphia’s intersection with both, is over. The game was a low-scoring, strikeout heavy affair that ended in defeat for our Senior Circuit’s stars. […]
Phillies news: Bryce Harper, Home Run Derby, Roch Cholowsky
Man, what a boring game. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Three hits? Really?: American League 4, National League 0
Sometimes, the All-Star Games are thrillers, last year being the one that jumps immediately to mind thanks to recency bias the swing off to win the game. Other times, there are snoozers where not a whole lot happens. Tonight was definitely the latter. The American League pitching staff dominated the National League lineup, striking out […]
Gamethread 7/14: The All-Star Game
Here are the lineups. For the National League and the American League: Let’s talk about it.
Who has been the Phillies’ first half MVP?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Phillies fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The first half of the season is always when the 81st game is played, but many use […]
The Phillies’ All-Stars vs. the “Curse of Kyle Schwarber”
It has been an entire year since a member of the Phillies has won the All-Star Game MVP award. Can any of this year’s contingent of Phillies All-Stars break the long-standing “Curse of Kyle Schwarber?” For newer readers, or those that generally tune me out: For the past few years, I lamented the fact that […]
Meet the American League All-Stars
If old journalists are to be believed, the MLB All-Star Game used to be far more meaningful than it is today. Apparently, players took the whole league superiority thing seriously, and Pete Rose wanted to win so badly that he helped ruin Ray Fosse’s career. Though it’s just as possible that Rose saw an opportunity […]
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