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Derek Hill News / The Good Phight / September 25

It will be impossible for the Phillies to win with this offense

Another night. Another loss. Another lackluster performance from the offense. It all could lead to another early-round postseason exit, IF the Phillies are even able to get there.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Baseball Now / September 25

Phillies Magic Number: When's Earliest They Can Clinch Postseason Spot?

The Philadelphia Phillies can clinch a postseason spot as early as Friday. The Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are the final two teams in the National League in play for a postseason spot, and the Phillies are in the driver's seat going into their final series of the year against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Trea Turner Sends Message After Phillies Loss

Trea Turner had a simple message for the Philadelphia Phillies after another frustrating loss left their postseason hopes unresolved. The Phillies fell 5-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, leaving them with three games remaining in the regular season.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 25

Phillies' Magic Number Remains the Same, Concerns Mounting

The Philadelphia Phillies were unable to pick up the win on Thursday night against the Milwaukee Brewers and lost the series two games to one. For a Phillies team that has been knocking on the doorstep of being a playoff team for a little while now, they have not performed well in September and down the stretch.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Jesus Luzardo News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Jesus Luzardo Development is Good News for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo took another important step toward returning for the postseason on Thursday. Luzardo threw about 30 pitches off the mound in his first bullpen session since being placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 25

Where will the Phillies stand at the end of the last series of the regular season?

Today marks the beginning of the last series of the regular season across Major League Baseball. After this weekend, 18 teams will head home for the winter

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Phillies likely to make defensive adjustments in opener vs. Rays

The Philadelphia Phillies still have work to do as they host the Tampa Bay Rays for the final three games of the regular season starting on Friday night, and that work might be a little harder due to a key injury.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Phillies Coach Ejected Over Controversial Umpiring Decisions As Playoff Frustration Grows

The Phillies’ night against the Brewers was not easy to handle. The team had to go through an injury scare for Luis Arraez and a couple of questionable calls from the umpire.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 25

Phillies news: Aaron Nola, Aidan Miller, Justin Steele

Trying to shoehorn an Andrew Painter bullpen stint into this weekend is apparently something that is in the cards. I like it, but I worry about how he’d perform when the first inning has been such an issue for him this year.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Luis Arraez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 25

3 Phillies Who Have To Step up if Luis Arraez Misses Time

The series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers could not have gone any worse for the Philadelphia Phillies. Not only did they lose the game, delaying

Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Makes Strong Comments About Playoff Race

The Philadelphia Phillies let another chance to lock up a playoff berth slip away Thursday night, falling 5-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Phillies’ Playoff Hopes Take a Heavy Blow After $12M Star Leaves Mid-game Over Injury Crisis

With the Arizona Diamondbacks 2 games behind and just three games remaining in the regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies can hardly afford another setback.

Luis Arraez News / Field Level Media / September 24

Phillies 2B Luis Arraez exits vs. Brewers with sprained ankle

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez left Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers with a sprained left ankle. After grounding a ball to short, Arraez was attempting to avoid a tag from Jake Bauers at first base when he fell to the ground, grabbing his ankle.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Luis Arraez suffers an ugly ankle injury while running out a grounder

The Philadelphia Phillies’ hopes of a deep playoff run may have just taken a hit. Philadelphia played on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Phillies’ Luis Arraez Removed With Ankle Injury

Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez was pulled from Thursday night’s game against the Brewers with a left ankle sprain, the team announced (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 24

Phillies get bad Luis Arraez injury news as playoffs loom

The Philadelphia Phillies have not officially clinched a playoff spot, but the odds are heavily in their favor as the regular season enters its final weekend.

Braves losing key left-hander ahead of postseason play

Yankees could get postseason weapon back from lengthy absence

Aaron Boone responds to stunning Aaron Judge wild-card comments

Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason

Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman's recovery

Dodgers' Dave Roberts encouraged by Shohei Ohtani in return

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The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

A total of 28 active pitchers have multiple seasons with 200 or more strikeouts on their resumes. How many can you name in five minutes?

Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / September 23

Aaron Nola, Phillies close in on postseason berth in matchup with Brewers

Aaron Nola's turnaround is a big reason why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth. Nola will take the mound on Wednesday night when the Phillies continue their three-game home series with the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers.

Don Mattingly News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Phillies To Decide On Mattingly’s Managerial Future After Season

Tuesday was a surprisingly big day on the managerial front. Andy Green and Chad Tracy had their respective interim tags removed by the Mets and Red Sox, with both signing three-year contracts.

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / September 22

Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes Phillies history in dominant outing

Entering play on Tuesday, only 95 pitchers in MLB history had reached 2,000 career strikeouts. That was until Wheeler took the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers and reached the milestone that so few before him have been able to.

Brewers chasing 100 wins, first-round bye against Phillies

On deck: Rays-Yankees, Brewers-Phillies, Guardians-Red Sox

Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos

When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.

Blue Jays make flurry of moves ahead of critical series against Orioles

Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in postseason position

Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / September 20

Do the Phillies Have a Solid Bridge to Jhoan Duran?

The Philadelphia Phillies‘ bullpen was expected to be a strong point of their ball club entering the 2026 season. The team signed Brad Keller, traded for Jonathan Bowlan, picked up José Alvarado’s club option, and returned the likes of Orion Kerkering, Tanner Banks, and Jhoan Duran.

Orion Kerkering News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Phillies To Demote Orion Kerkering

The Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Kerkering has been a key reliever for Philadelphia in recent seasons, but he’s struggled mightily since the All-Star Break.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets' Juan Soto's latest HR places him among MLB legends

While the 2026 season may be one New York Mets fans plan to forget, Juan Soto has reason to remember it as a special one for his career.

Cade Cavalli reaches 200 strikeouts as Nationals rout Cardinals

Nationals to sign Cavalli to four-year contract extension

Sonny Gray reportedly could pull a shocker this offseason

Dodgers make big Edwin Diaz decision

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Jose Ramirez reaches 1,000 career RBI as Guardians top Athletics

Aaron Nola News / Yardbarker / September 18

Phillies' Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Phillies' Aaron Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Nola has made a strong turnaround in his last 10 starts.

Phillies set to use bullpen game vs. struggling Mets

Aaron Nola dazzles in Phillies’ win over Mets

Phillies claim RHP Jose Urquidy from White Sox

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets share update on Jared Young injury after scary moment in loss to Phillies

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was stretchered off the field in the top of the sixth inning of Thursday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mets 1B Jared Young (head) taken off field on stretcher

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Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso

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