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Phillies Magic Number Can Drop To Single Digits With Some Help

Phillies Magic Number Can Drop To Single Digits With Some Help

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a tough series against the Atlanta Braves over the weekend, and the team will be hoping to avoid being swept on Sunday afternoon.  Coming into their weekend series, the Phillies were hoping to gain some ground on the Braves and put a scare into them for first place in the National League East.

Bryce Harper News / EssentiallySports / September 13
'We Got to Play Better Baseball': Bryce Harper Sends Blunt Warning as Phillies’ Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance

'We Got to Play Better Baseball': Bryce Harper Sends Blunt Warning as Phillies’ Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance

The Phillies picked the worst possible time to go cold. Atlanta exploded for 12 runs Saturday, leaving Philadelphia staring at a major blow to its NL East hopes.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 13

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Orion Kerkering, Edward Cabrera

Is it just me, or is Don Mattingly completely and utterly inept at managing a bullpen? Nothing he does makes sense, yet he continues making stupid decisions night after night after night.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / September 13

From Double-A to Triple-A: How have recent Fightins performed for the IronPigs?

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Double-A Reading clinched its first postseason berth since 2019 Thursday night. However, some of the players that helped it get there forwent postseason baseball to spend the last few weeks of the 2026 Minor League Season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 13
Phillies Deadline Addition Falling Woefully Short of Expectations

Phillies Deadline Addition Falling Woefully Short of Expectations

Heading into the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies had a few needs they were looking to address. Arguably, the biggest need was some help in the bullpen.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / September 13
Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sounds Alarm After Latest Loss

Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sounds Alarm After Latest Loss

Bryce Harper did not sugarcoat it after the Philadelphia Phillies were blown out 12-2 by the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. “We got to play better baseball,” Harper said after the game.

Grant Holman News / The Good Phight / September 12

Digging a Holman: Braves 12, Phillies 2

For three innings, things were going well for the Phillies. Despite being forced to utilize a bullpen game, they had a 1-0 lead over the Braves. By the time the fourth inning ended, they found themselves trailing 8-1 as Grant Holman had a debut he (and everyone else) would like to forget.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / September 12

Bullpen, fundamentals fail Phillies again in blowout loss to Braves

The Phillies’ bullpen game in Atlanta went approximately as well as a bullpen game in Atlanta sounds, as they dropped their penultimate game against the Braves by a final score of 12-2.

Philadelphia Phillies News / ESPN / September 12

MRI shows Luzardo has no serious shoulder injury

Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 12
Kyle Schwarber Impressed With Phillies Teammate’s Approach at the Plate

Kyle Schwarber Impressed With Phillies Teammate’s Approach at the Plate

For the Philadelphia Phillies to make one final push for the postseason, whether it be for the National League East title or a Wild Card spot, they are going to rely on Bryce Harper and need him to be locked in and at the top of his game.

Jesus Luzardo News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Philadelphia Phillies Land Major Jesus Luzardo Injury News

Philadelphia Phillies Land Major Jesus Luzardo Injury News

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo received encouraging results Saturday from an MRI on his sore left shoulder, with imaging showing no structural damage.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Don Mattingly Explains Orion Kerkering’s Week-Long Absence

Don Mattingly Explains Orion Kerkering’s Week-Long Absence

The Philadelphia Phillies finally have an explanation for Orion Kerkering’s week-long absence from the mound, and the reliever has been dealing with inflammation in his left big toe.

Jesus Luzardo News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Jesus Luzardo Scratched From Start Due To Shoulder Stifness

Jesus Luzardo Scratched From Start Due To Shoulder Stifness

Jesus Luzardo and Tyler Mahle have been two of the best pitchers in baseball over the last month, making for a tremendous pitching matchup in today’s game

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
With starting pitching in question, Phillies strive to even series vs. Braves

With starting pitching in question, Phillies strive to even series vs. Braves

Philadelphia dropped the opener of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves on Friday before Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly delivered even more bad news.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win

Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
Braves edge Phillies in 11-inning thriller, increase NL East lead

Braves edge Phillies in 11-inning thriller, increase NL East lead

Drake Baldwin lined a two-out RBI double to center field in the 11th inning to cap a two-run rally and give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 12
Phillies drop crucial game vs. Braves in playoff race

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

It’s a consequential loss for the Phillies, who are now five games back of the Braves with just 14 games left.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11
Phillies’ Brandon Marsh gets update after injury scare vs. Astros

Phillies’ Brandon Marsh gets update after injury scare vs. Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the rubber match of a three-game series against the Houston Astros, with their offense not being at its best in a 2-1 loss on Thursday.

Andrew Painter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10
Andrew Painter and 2 Phillies most to blame for crushing series loss to Astros

Andrew Painter and 2 Phillies most to blame for crushing series loss to Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their series against the Houston Astros with a chance to build momentum before a season-defining three-game road series against the Atlanta Braves.

Trea Turner News / Field Level Media / September 10
Trea Turner, Phillies aim to 'keep playing good baseball' vs. Astros

Trea Turner, Phillies aim to 'keep playing good baseball' vs. Astros

With the regular season winding down, the Philadelphia Phillies could use even more hot hitting from Trea Turner. Philadelphia hopes for another big effort from Turner on Thursday afternoon when the Houston Astros visit for the decisive contest of a three-game series.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber accomplishes impressive feat with electric grand slam

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber accomplishes impressive feat with electric grand slam

Kyle Schwarber has done it again with one powerful swing of the bat. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger sent one deep in grand slam fashion in Wednesday night’s game against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 9
'You Should Have Been the Hero': Phillies Star Called Out for ‘Poor Decision Making’ Over Base-Running Blunder

'You Should Have Been the Hero': Phillies Star Called Out for ‘Poor Decision Making’ Over Base-Running Blunder

What unfolded at Citizens Bank Park in front of 39,262 people wasn’t exactly how Edmundo Sosa would have wanted things to play out. His baserunning turned a potentially game-changing hit into a missed opportunity, as he watched the ball instead of immediately sprinting to the next base.

Jesus Luzardo News / Yardbarker / September 7
Phillies' Jesus Luzardo notches first complete-game shutout

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo validates frontline-ace status with first complete-game shutout

Luzardo has blossomed into a frontline ace for the Philadelphia Phillies this season, and his first career complete-game shutout (1-0) against the Atlanta Braves on Monday helped validate that.

Jesus Luzardo's first complete game helps Phillies earn split vs. Braves
The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6
Dave Dombrowski Aims To Stay With Phillies Beyond Current Contract

Dave Dombrowski Aims To Stay With Phillies Beyond Current Contract

Dave Dombrowski has been the Phillies’ president of baseball operations since December 2020, and his current contract with the team is up after the 2027 campaign.  Though Dombrowski will be 71 years old at the end of that deal, he intends to stay in his position for some time to come.

Don Mattingly News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4
Notable update emerges on Don Mattingly’s future with the Phillies

Notable update emerges on Don Mattingly’s future with the Phillies

Mattingly is enjoying a resurgence this season with the Philadelphia Phillies, but the good times might not last forever.

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