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Wheeler’s struggles compound as Phillies’ winning streak ends at nine in Seattle
Despite all the Phillies players and trends in which a nine-game winning streak inspired newfound confidence, one of the unsolved mysteries remained arguably the most important: Zack Wheeler. He made one start during the streak, and it was a minor step up, but still just OK. After Monday night, the Phillies still have questions – […]
How to watch this week’s Phillies vs. Mariners west coast series
The Phillies will look to stretch their winning streak to 10 on the west coast on Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. Coming off a thrilling 6-4 ninth-inning comeback, the Phillies will embark on a three-city trip on the west coast beginning in Seattle on Monday and ending in Phoenix next week. The Phillies will […]
The numbers behind the Phillies’ bizarre three-year drought without a walk-off home run
Kyle Schwarber’s big swing in the ninth inning on Sunday extended a pair of notable Phillies streaks and ended a longstanding drought. His 459-foot walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning stretched the Phillies’ longest winning streak of the year to nine. They have also swept three-consecutive series for the first time […]
Phillies react to Kyle Schwarber’s ‘unbelievable’ walk-off home run over batter’s eye: ‘A plane taking off’
PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber’s bat landed near the coach’s box down the first-base line, his helmet landed nearby and the ball landed 459 feet away in dead center field, bouncing on Ashburn Alley as the slugger circled the bases. The surging Phillies entered the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday afternoon down four runs. […]
Phillies pull off stunning comeback in ninth against Cardinals
Down to their final out in the ninth inning, the Phillies erased a 4-0 deficit on a pair of clutch hits from Edmundo Sosa and Bryan De La Cruz. Kyle Schwarber finished it off with the first Phillies walk-off home run since 2023 in a stunning 6-4 win over the Cardinals to extend the Phillies’ […]
Bryson Stott leaves game early with injury
Bryson Stott, starting at second base with Luis Arraez out of the lineup, was removed from Sunday’s game in the top of the eighth with a bruised right foot. Stott fouled a pitch off his foot in the bottom of the sixth inning. He fell to the ground and was checked out by Phillies head […]
Phillies to host watch party at Citizens Bank Park for upcoming road game
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are giving fans a chance to watch a game at Citizens Bank Park next weekend, despite the fact that the club will be on to the West Coast. The team is hosting a watch party and open house next Sunday, Aug. 30, when the Phillies play the Los Angeles Angels at […]
Phillies rookie Andrew Painter shows confidence in stellar outing; Kyle Schwarber ‘finally’ comes through against position player
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Andrew Painter has a new look. After struggling to start his major-league career and being sent down to the minor leagues to regroup, he’s emerged with a different energy, a resurgent fastball and better results. Painter has looked like he belongs. His outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night […]
Phillies outfielder Derek Hill leaves early as team suffers second injury of game
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies outfielder Derek Hill was removed from the club’s matchup against the Cardinals on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park with neck stiffness, the club announced. It was the second injury the Phillies dealt with after second baseman Luis Arraez left with lower-body cramps. “It was kind of a really weird game from […]
Why did Phillies cleanup hitter Luis Arraez leave game versus Cardinals early?
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez left the club’s matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals early on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. The team announced that he was dealing with lower-body cramps and would be evaluated further. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, went 1-for-2 with a single off Cardinals left-hander Quinn Matthews and […]
Phillies notes: Why Bryson Stott is out of lineup vs. Cardinals, an injury update and more
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies third baseman Bryson Stott is batting .318 with a .376 on-base percentage in 19 August games. He has an .838 OPS against left-handed pitching this season. But he will not be in the lineup versus Cardinals lefty Quinn Matthews on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. The last time Stott began a […]
Alec Bohm plays hero, continues to reward Phillies’ extreme patience in red-hot August
PHILADELPHIA — On May 7, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly gave Alec Bohm a game off. He wanted the right-handed hitter to take a “reset day.” No playing. No swinging. Bohm was batting .154 with a .398 OPS, but he wasn’t being benched for an extended period. Mattingly maintained that Bohm would turn it around. […]
Don Mattingly gives update on Phillies’ plan for former All-Star Nestor Cortes: ‘We’ve got to see what we got’
PHILADELPHIA — Former Yankees All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes officially joined the Phillies organization on Wednesday after being sidelined for the entire season so far following a surgery in October. The 31-year-old threw for scouts in Florida earlier this week, then signed a major-league deal with Philadelphia. Cortes was optioned to Single-A Clearwater to give the […]
How to watch Phillies-Cardinals weekend series with potential playoff ramifications
When the Phillies and Cardinals met last week, Philadelphia had fallen out of playoff position and was struggling to right the ship with an exhausted bullpen. Now, just a week later, the Phillies are the hottest they’ve been all season, rising through the Wild Card standings and even making gains in the National League East. […]
Bryce Harper’s extreme approach change is helping him get on base at a ridiculous rate of late
In going 1-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday’s 4-1 Phillies win against the Marlins, Bryce Harper continued one of the most patient months of his career. The two-time NL MVP’s August on-base percentage is .518 – on pace to be the highest single-month OBP of his career — while his walk rate is 30.1 percent. […]
Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Post-Trade Deadline 2026
The Phillies were buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, adding three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and relievers Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley. Those big-league players, of course, cost prospects. Philadelphia sent minor leaguers Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman to the Mets to acquire Raley. It took breakout starting pitcher Ramon Marquez and reliever Mary […]
Phillies claim depth reliever off waivers from Diamondbacks; IronPigs’ Felix Reyes placed on 60-day IL with broken wrist
The Phillies added an extra reliever to their organization on Thursday afternoon, claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the club announced. To make room on the 40-man roster, IronPigs slugger Felix Reyes, who played 12 games for the Phillies in April and May, was recalled […]
What can Nestor Cortes bring to Phillies? Former Yankees teammate likes addition of ‘master’ in ‘messing with hitters’ timing’
PHILADELPHIA — While the Phillies made their signing of free-agent pitcher Nestor Cortes official shortly after their 4-1 win over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park to complete a series sweep over their National League East opponents, interim manager Don Mattingly did not seem to have too much certainty on Wednesday night about how the […]
Phillies inch closer to Braves in standings after Aaron Nola’s gem
Aaron Nola tossed seven innings for the second time this season on Wednesday, helping the Phillies close the gap on the Braves' NL East lead.
Phillies notes: ‘Nasty Nestor,’ a rookie reliever and Don Mattingly’s thoughts on a potential six-man rotation
PHILADELPHIA — The reports swirled on Wednesday morning that the Phillies had an agreement with left-hander Nestor Cortes, a former All-Star with the Yankees who has not pitched this season after undergoing arm surgery last October. It will be a big-league deal, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. “Nasty Nestor?” Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly […]
Phillies to sign former Yankees starting pitcher to big-league deal, report says
Former Yankees starter Nestor Cortes will join the Phillies organization down the stretch, according to a report. The veteran left-hander will sign a big-league deal with Philadelphia, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Wednesday. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo first reported that Cortes and the Phillies were in discussions. The 31-year-old Cortes has not pitched this season after […]
New Phillies reliever records first save in three years with closer Jhoan Duran unavailable out of bullpen
PHILADELPHIA — The announced crowd of 39,237 at Citizens Bank Park erupted for a split second when the lights went out before a moment of confused silence took over. For the last calendar year, Phillies fans have gotten quite used to the new tradition. When the club holds a lead in the ninth inning, the […]
Bohm and Stott stay scorching hot as Phillies secure series over Marlins
The Phillies’ current hot stretch, in which they’ve won seven of nine and repositioned themselves as the second National League Wild Card team, has been driven by a rejuvenated offense. Luis Arraez rediscovering his groove, which included three more hits on Tuesday night, has helped, as has Bryce Harper walking 16 times in those nine […]
Phillies notes: A rare free pass in front of Bryce Harper pays off, and injury updates
PHILADELPHIA — Marlins manager Clayton McCullough gave the four-finger signal in the bottom of the sixth on Monday night, sending Trea Turner to first base with a man already on second. Left-hander John King had allowed two runs in the inning, and Miami did not want him to face the right-handed hitter with two outs […]
Phillies hold on for win after controversial replay review keeps extra Marlins run off board
PHILADELPHIA — Marlins manager Clayton McCullough walked onto the field with his arms outstretched and was thrown out by third-base umpire Todd Tichenor for arguing after a replay review. McCullough had actually won his challenge after first-base umpire Shane Livensparger had incorrectly called a bases-loaded line-drive to right field off the bat of Javier Sanoja […]
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