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Phillies' Magic Number for Playoff Berth Improves After Win Against Mariners

Following a couple of tough games in a row for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team was finally able to bounce back in the series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Entering their West Coast trip, the Phillies were on a nine-game winning streak and playing some great baseball.

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Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler

The Phillies got back to their winning ways yesterday after a lackluster first two games of their west coast road trip. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both homered and Jesús Luzardo turned in another dominant start in a season with a growing number of them.

Trea Turner News / EssentiallySports / August 27

'He’s Killing You': MLB Analyst Sounds Off on Trea Turner as Phillies Star’s Struggles Continue

“The consistency is just not there.” That was Trea Turner back in the first week of May. Nearly three months have passed since then, but his performance remains just as dire, if not worse.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Broken sunglasses save Phillies’ trainer from foul ball black eye

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Wednesday. All the while, the Phillies are making a playoff push. Therefore, everyone needs to be in one piece.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Nestor Cortes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Nestor Cortes lands on IL after signing with Phillies

Veteran starting pitcher Nestor Cortes recently signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies were hoping that Cortes could provide the team with pitching depth down the stretch of the season.

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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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / August 26

Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer as Phillies blank Mariners

Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 40th home run of the season and Jesus Luzardo pitched seven scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday afternoon to salvage the finale of the three-game interleague series.

MLB News / The Good Phight / August 26

This is 40: Phillies 6, Mariners 0

The game got started early today— much to the relief of us East Coasters— and so did the Phillies—much to the relief of all of us. Kyle Schwarber doubled to begin the game, and Bryce Harper ensured he wouldn’t have to wait around on base for long, scoring the both of them with a gopher ball over the fence in left-center.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Kyle Schwarber ties Ryan Howard with an impressive home run feat

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber just continues to clobber home runs.

Reds rookie Sal Stewart joins exclusive company with 100-RBI season

D-backs rookie walks off Cubs to complete record-setting feat

White Sox's Tristan Peters makes MLB history with HR in fifth straight game

Giants' Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds on multiple franchise all-time lists

Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt benched for not hustling enough

Pete Crow-Armstrong went ballistic at umpires over controversial ruling

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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.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Phillies’ Bryce Harper does it all early vs. the Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some good baseball this season, and they’ve gotten some great contributions from their star players. Bryce Harper is once again doing Bryce Harper things, and during their game against the Seattle Mariners, he showed his skills on both sides of the field.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 26

Potential Playoff Rotation Could Look Different Than Expected for Phillies

Following a nine-game winning streak, the Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a slow start so far on their West Coast trip. Furthermore, with the

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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 26

Phillies Surprisingly Stick With Lineup for Finale With Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their three-game series against the Seattle Mariners riding a nine-game winning streak. They had done a great job of saving their season after a brutal stretch to start the second half, which led to the team falling out of a Wild Card spot in the National League.

MLB News / TWSN / August 26

4.10 ERA Pitcher Listed as Starter in Seattle Mariners vs Philadelphia Phillies August 26th Matchup

As you would expect based on the records, the Philadelphia Phillies are up 2-0 in this series. Below, we’ll be taking a look at the listed probable starters to see if the Seattle Mariners can pick up a win in Game 3 (4:10 PM ET start time).

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 26

Arraez’s Bat Talks, Harper Walks

Imagine that you are a MLB pitcher. Perhaps you’re a fireballing southpaw, perhaps you’re a crafty control artist. The type of pitcher you are doesn’t really matter for our purposes (although if you imagined yourself as a knuckleballer, you’re a hurler after my own heart).

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 26

Phillies Need To Get Key Right-Handed Reliever Back on Track

The Philadelphia Phillies were riding a nine-game winning streak into the start of their West Coast trip, which created a little more wiggle room for the team heading down the stretch of the season.

Trea Turner News / EssentiallySports / August 26

'I Didn’t Get the Results': Trea Turner Opens Up on Struggles as Phillies Star Searches for Answers

Just 18 hits in 86 at-bats—that’s what Trea Turner’s August numbers look like. What’s more concerning, though, is that his season has followed a similar pattern, and with the postseason just 30 games away, those results have become harder to ignore.

Zack Wheeler News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Zack Wheeler had a historically awful start

Zack Wheeler simply did not have it in his Monday night start against the Seattle Mariners. The Philadelphia Phillies ace was taken to the woodshed by Cal Raleigh and the Mariners in a series opener at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.

Bryson Stott News / The Lead / August 24

Bryson Stott Is Ascending to Elite Territory

The Phillies have enjoyed a very successful August, going 15-5. Alec Bohm (.947 OPS in August), Bryce Harper (1.004 OPS), and Justin Crawford (.865 OPS) have played a big part in the team’s hot month. Equally useful has been Bryson Stott (.880 OPS).

Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Drops 5-Word Message After 9 Straight Wins

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper posted a short message on Instagram as his club prepared to open a series against the Seattle Mariners.

Luke Ritter News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Philadelphia Phillies Cut Ties With 29-Year-Old Infielder

The Philadelphia Phillies released 29-year-old infielder Luke Ritter from Double-A Reading on Monday, ending a brief stay that began in mid-June. The move was logged by MiLB.com as Reading releasing second baseman Luke Ritter, coming as the big-league club opened a series in Seattle.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Red-hot Phillies take 'fighting' spirit out west to face Mariners

It sounds corny, but the Philadelphia Phillies seem to have found their mojo in an unlikely spot. The Phillies have won nine games in a row, sparked by a 7-1 victory against Minnesota in MLB's Field of Dreams game Aug.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Dodgers’ plan for Edwin Diaz has been revealed

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

MLB commissioner makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Bryson Stott News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Phillies Make Bryson Stott Announcement After Leaving Cardinals Game

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott has stepped up for the club in the month of August. Stott learned a new position in third base to clear space on the infield for Luis Arraez, and while that transition is not easy in itself, he has somehow been even better at the plate since making the move.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 23