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Phillies' Jesus Luzardo back in Miami to face former club

After allowing a total of 20 runs in his previous two starts, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo returned to form with a dominant outing last week.

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Phillies beat Marlins for fifth straight victory

Trea Turner slugged a home run among his three hits and drove in two runs as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies opened a four-game series against the Miami Marlins with a 5-2 victory on Monday.

Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 16

How Phillies Can Attack 2026 Free Agent Market To Prepare for Post-Wheeler Rotation

It's official: Zack Wheeler's iron man career will have an end date. The Philadelphia Phillies ace announced that 2027 will be his last season at 37 years old, first reported by The Athletic's Matt Gelb over the weekend.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

Phillies Have a Decison to Make on Utility Player Role

When Bryce Harper returns from injury the Philadelphia Phillies will have a utility player role decision to make. Weston Wilson currently holds the fourth bench spot.

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How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

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Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Phillies Alter Bryce Harper Plans, Set Minimum Return Date

Before Monday, the Phillies had yet to release a firm timetable on the return of their franchise leader. Now, there's at least a general idea of the soonest he could return.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 16

Phillies President Will Be Under Pressure This Summer To Make Upgrades

The Philadelphia Phillies have bounced back from a bad stretch of baseball and will now try to chase down the New York Mets once again in the National League East.

Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Phillies Get Bad News on Kyle Schwarber Extension

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the best designated hitters in baseball, and he's in the final year of his current deal. Kyle Schwarber, at 32 years

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 16

Former Philadelphia Phillies Standout Reliever Claimed by Detroit Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies are seeing one of their former players land with a potential American League contender. According to announcements from both teams, recently DFA veteran right-hander Carlos Hernandez has been claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers following what was a rough season for him.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Phillies Trade Idea Lands Angels' World Series Champion Closer

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the thick of the National League postseason hunt. Sitting 2 ½ games behind the New York Mets for the NL East lead and

Alex McFarlane News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 16

Phillies Pitching Prospect Working Tirelessly To Regain Form After Tommy John Surgery

In the fourth round of the 2022 MLB draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected pitcher Alex McFarlane out of the University of Miami (FL). He showcased some electric stuff with an 11.9 K/9 ratio with the Hurricanes as a relief pitcher.

Carlos Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Tigers claim Carlos Hernández

The Tigers have claimed right-hander Carlos Hernández off waivers from the Phillies, according to announcements from both clubs. Philadelphia had designated him for assignment last week.

Rafael Devers News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 16

Philadelphia Phillies Missed Out on Massive Opportunity With Rafael Devers Trade

Early Sunday evening, the baseball world stood still when a massive blockbuster trade occurred between the San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox that saw one of the most feared power hitters in baseball sent to the Bay Area.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Phillies Reportedly Among Most Active Teams Leading up to MLB Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies have a very important trade deadline to manage in 2025. With players nearing the end of their current deals and set to be free agents at the end of the year, there isn't much time left with this iteration of the Phillies roster.

Dave Dombrowski News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Phillies rumors: Dave Dombrowski rival makes confident trade deadline prediction

The Philadelphia Phillies have been attempting to get the most out of their core for some time now, and one rival executive is expecting their front office to be particularly busy ahead of this summer’s trade deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 16

Phillies Could Use Rising Prospect As Centerpiece of Blockbuster Trade

The Philadelphia Phillies are in win-now mode with a veteran-laden team that will challenge in the National League for a pennant. But there is something different about this team compared to other contenders around the league.

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Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 16

What Philadelphia Phillies Rotation Might Look Like Without Zack Wheeler

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler stunned everyone by announcing that he plans to retire after the 2027 season. Naturally, the right-hander could change his mind.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

Phillies, Marlins enter 4-game set fresh off sweeps

The visiting Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will have something in common when they begin a four-game series on Monday: They're both looking to build on a successful weekend.

Zack Wheeler News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Ex-strikeouts leader plans to retire soon

One veteran hurler appears to be coming into the home stretch of his MLB career. Matt Gelb of The Athletic wrote a lengthy feature this week on Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 15

Two Philadelphia Phillies Star Prospects Could Joins Majors This Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have been trying to navigate how to produce high-level offense without Bryce Harper. Since his retroactive IL placement on June 6, the lineup has produce more than five runs twice, both instances being in their two most recent wins over the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays.

Aaron Nola News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Phillies' Aaron Nola Breaks Silence After Concerning Injury Update

The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best rotation in Major League Baseball, and a big part of that is because of what Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola do as their top two arms.

Nicholas Castellanos News / Field Level Media / June 15

Nick Castellanos blasts grand slam as Phillies crush Blue Jays

Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, rookie Otto Kemp went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs and Alec Bohm also homered and drove in three runs as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game series sweep of the visiting Toronto Blue Jays with an 11-4 victory on Sunday afternoon.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Phillies rumors: The brutally historic reason Philadelphia needs CF help at trade deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a solid 2025 MLB season up to this point, currently sitting at 41-29 leading into Sunday afternoon’s series finale vs the Toronto Blue Jays.

Zack Wheeler News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Zack Wheeler Plans To Retire After 2027 Season

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler signed a three-year, $126MM contract extension in March 2024 that covers the 2025-27 seasons. It appears as though that will be the final deal of Wheeler’s career, as The Athletic’s Matt Gelb writes that Wheeler is aiming to retire following the 2027 campaign, at age 37.

Kyle Schwarber News / Fastball on SI / June 14

Kyle Schwarber Has Joined Some Legends in Philadelphia Phillies History Through 70 Games

The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, moving to 40-29 on the season. The loss dropped Toronto to 38-31 as they remain in second place in the American League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 14