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Bryce Harper and the Phillies are Hot, Acuña and the Braves Not

The NL East is shaping up as we head into the summer months. The Atlanta Braves are slipping down the standings and power ranking after losing two straight series.

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Philadelphia Phillies Hoping New Weapon Can Turn Reliever Into Elite Arm

Pitchers at the Major League level are always tinkering with different things that they can do to improve, something Philadelphia Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler did this offseason in hopes that he could finally win his first Cy Young award.

Alec Bohm News / FanNation Fastball / 2 hours ago

Alec Bohm Had the Longest Phillies' Hit Streak in Seven Years, But it Ends at 18

Monday was a great afternoon for the Philadelphia Phillies, who beat the San Francisco Giants, 6-1. With the win, the Phillies have won 17 of their last 20 games and have captured 10 consecutive wins at home.

Philadelphia Phillies News / FanNation Inside The Phillies / 1 hour ago

Philadelphia Phillies Reliever Rejects Demotion and Becomes Free Agent

The Philadelphia Phillies welcomed back Taijuan Walker in late April after he missed the early portion of the season with soreness in his right shoulder.

Brandon Marsh News / The Good Phight / 1 hour ago

BreakingT has some outstanding shirts right now

These are outstanding You may remember the clip from Sunday Night Baseball. Brandon Marsh, being interviewed and asked about who he’d have in a band. Inspiration abounds when clips like this make the rounds and BreakingT has you covered.

J.T. Realmuto News / Phillies Nation / 1 hour ago

Phillies news and rumors 5/7: J.T. Realmuto says team is ‘built for the long haul’

The Phillies are playing some of the best baseball they’ve played in the last decade, or more. They’ve won 17 of 20, and 17 of 20 is 17 of 20, even if it’s not coming against the Braves, Dodgers and Orioles.

Alec Bohm News / The Good Phight / 52 minutes ago

RIP Hit Streak

Alec Bohm’s hit streak ended at 18 games... what’s next? Despite the joy of a sixth straight win, and clinching a four-game series sweep against the Giants, there was one sad goodbye made on Monday night.

MLB News / FanNation Fastball / 22 minutes ago

Philadelphia Phillies Sweep San Francisco Giants, Extend Historic Home Winning Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies are red hot, and even hotter at home. Philadelphia completed a four-game sweep over the San Francisco Giants on Monday, winning the finale 6-1.

Philadelphia Phillies News / FanNation Inside The Phillies / 19 minutes ago

Philadelphia Phillies Star Catcher Thinks Rotation Continues To Dominate

The Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation is arguably the best in Major League Baseball. That's not exactly a shocking revelation. Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suarez, Cristopher Sanchez, Spencer Turnbull and Taijuan Walker give the Phillies a solid chance to win on any given night.

Jeff Hoffman News / Last Word On Sports / 7 hours ago

Phillies Reliever Deserves A Contract Extension

There is a Philadelphia Phillies reliever who deserves a contract extension. Since joining the Phillies last season after being released by the Minnesota Twins, Jeff Hoffman has been one of their best relief pitchers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / 2 hours ago

When the Phillies were nicknamed the Blue Jays

Head to Citizens Bank Park today and you’ll see plenty of fans in powder blue jerseys. Every so often the Philadelphia Phillies will don those fan-favorite throwback uniforms.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / 7 hours ago

Phlashback: When the Phillies were the road team at Citizens Bank Park

Over the past few days, it seems as though the sport is being turned around on its head. The universal DH is at least temporarily arriving in the National League in 2020 and extra innings will begin with a runner on second base.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

MLB roundup: Bryce Harper carries Phillies to 6th straight win

Bryce Harper homered, singled and drove in three runs, Zack Wheeler tossed seven strong innings and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to complete a four-game series sweep on Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Rolling Phillies ready for quick visit from Blue Jays

The Philadelphia Phillies struggled in April and May in each of the past two seasons before later going on to make deep playoff runs. It's been a different story in 2024.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Phillies stay hot with dominant Zack Wheeler performance

Phillies remain MLB's hottest team with dominant Zack Wheeler performance

The Phillies made quick work of the Giants in a 6-1 victory on Monday, sweeping the four-game series. Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was sharp, going seven innings and striking out 11 San Francisco batters.

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Bryce Harper News / FanNation Inside The Phillies / 12 hours ago

Philadelphia Phillies Superstar Underplays Team's Hot Start

On the field, Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is one of the most emotional players in the game. He's not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve and express his excitement, frustration, or whatever else he's feeling.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / 43 minutes ago

Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler lead Phillies past Giants

Look of the Day 5/6: Ya gotta have Hart

We're coming off of a Look of the Day winner on the Philadelphia Phillies from last week, so we're looking to keep that momentum rolling into the new week.

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MLB News / Action Network / 13 hours ago

MLB best bets: Phillies vs. Giants odds, pick, prediction for Monday 5/6

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares his Phillies vs. Giants pick for Monday afternoon, including odds and predictions for the series finale at Citizens Bank Park on May 6.

MLB Opening Pitch: Expert picks, odds, predictions for Monday 5/6

Bryce Harper homers, Phillies sink Giants again

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Philadelphia Phillies News / FanNation Fastball / May 5

Philadelphia Phillies' Slugger Does Something Only Done Once in Last 90 Years of Team History

There's hot, and then there's Alec Bohm hot... The Philadelphia Phillies' slugger is on a stretch almost never replicated before in team history over his last 15 games.

Trea Turner News / Viral Sports News / May 5

Philadelphia Phillies Offer Brutal Update On Trae Turner

Philadelphia Phillies star Trea Turner has been a major reason for the team getting off to as hot of a starter as they have. Entering action on Saturday, the Phillies were in first place in the NL East with a 22-11 record, a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Phillies get rough injury news on Trea Turner

Turner had been putting together another All-Star-caliber season for the Phillies, who are now an MLB-best 22-11. He was batting a career-high .343 with two home runs, 9 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases while also appearing in all 33 games.

Watch: Phillies' Trea Turner records remarkable run, leaves game with injury

4 managers most likely to be let go in the 2024 season

Phillies considering multiple ways to keep Spencer Turnbull in rotation mix

The best MLB switch-hitters of all time

The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz

Kim Ng News / Just Baseball / 1 hour ago

4 managers most likely to be let go in the 2024 season

Two seasons ago, the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start, with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski hoping that promoting Rob Thomson would give the team a necessary jolt.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Watch: Phillies' Trea Turner shows speed on remarkable score

Watch: Phillies' Trea Turner records remarkable run, leaves game with injury

On Friday night, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner proved why he might be arguably the fastest player in MLB — but possibly at a cost.

Spencer Turnbull News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Phillies considering ways to keep Spencer Turnbull in mix

Phillies considering multiple ways to keep Spencer Turnbull in rotation mix

The right-hander has been a revelation in the Phillies’ rotation.

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The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

Comparing the Best 32 Game Starts in Phillies History

After setting a team record for wins in April, it’s worth a look at the Philadelphia Phillies’ best 32-game starts in their history. The 2024 Phillies sit at 21-11 through 32 games.