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Jesus Luzardo threw his first career complete game and Kyle Schwarber delivered the game's only run with his major-league-leading 43rd homer to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Monday.

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Former Philadelphia Phillies Infielder Has Died

Joe Morgan, who played 26 games at third base for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1960, died Saturday. He was 95. The news came from the Boston Red Sox, the organization where Morgan later made his name as a manager.

MLB News / EasySportz / September 7

Phillies Tie Series With Braves Behind Luzardo’s Masterpiece

The Philadelphia Phillies answered back. After a heartbreaking loss on Sunday, the Phillies bounced back Monday with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves, splitting the four game series between two of the National League’s top teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 7

Phillies Magic Number Improved Heading Into Astros Series

The Philadelphia Phillies rode a roller coaster of emotions during their four-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. A loss in Game 1 with Cristopher Sanchez on the mound was far from ideal, especially because it prompted a change in the bullpen pecking order, with Orion Kerkering set for a new role.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies 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

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 7

Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo ‘is one of the best things you can watch’ with shutout, ace-level dominance in second half

PHILADELPHIA — The ball jumped off Kyle Schwarber‘s bat, leaving Jesús Luzardo in the first-base dugout at Citizens Bank Park with only one more thought.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / September 7

How fast was Jesús Luzardo’s first-career complete-game shutout?

PHILADELPHIA — Blink and you may have missed Jesús Luzardo’s first-career complete-game shutout. The left-hander struck out 12 over nine innings to deliver a huge 1-0 Phillies win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 7

I have seen Jesús: Phillies 1, Braves 0

Jesús Luzardo put the Phillies on his back, as he tossed a two-hit, complete game shutout in a 1-0 win to split this four-game series with the Braves. It’s the first time Luzardo has ever even recorded an out in the ninth inning in his career, let alone throwing a complete game.

Jesus Luzardo News / Field Level Media / September 7

Jesus Luzardo's first complete game helps Phillies earn split vs. Braves

Jesus Luzardo threw his first career complete game and Kyle Schwarber delivered the game's only run with his major league-leading 43rd homer to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0 Monday afternoon.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 7

Kyle Schwarber reaches feat only Ryan Howard has accomplished in Phillies history

Kyle Schwarber is in the middle of another big season. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger hit his 42nd home run of the season during the team’s 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

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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.

Alex McFarlane News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 7

Alex McFarlane Fails First Real Test With Phillies Against Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies have had some real struggles when it comes to their bullpen in key moments over the last few years. In their postseason runs, the bullpen has hemorrhaged runs, blowing stellar performances by the starting rotation with regularity.

Tanner Banks News / Phillies Nation / September 7

Injury updates: Phillies building up reliever as ‘length option’ during rehab assignment

PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Tanner Banks (forearm strain) became eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Monday. He’ll remain on his minor-league rehab assignment for at least a bit longer.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 7

Win this throwback mini cooler!

It’s time for another Phillies Nation exclusive giveaway — a rare Phillies throwback mini cooler from Citizens Bank Park! One lucky reader is going to win one of these highly sought after drinking receptacles.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 7

Phillies Sticking With Regulars To Salvage Series With Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies were presented with a golden opportunity to put some real pressure on the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings during a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 7

Three up, three down: week of Aug. 31 – Sept. 6

The Phillies are at the top of the wild card standings thanks to a solid end of a West coast swing, but this weekend has been a bit of a bummer. Bullpen issues are creeping in again, making the prospect of a postseason swoon that much more looming, but hey – have to make it in first.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 7

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/7/2026

At least one team in the Phillies’ organization had their season come to an end yesterday. Here’s how the kids did. Scranton 7, Lehigh Valley 3 Kameron

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 7

Is the division race over?

The Braves have already taken two games in Philadelphia and currently hold a five game lead with 19 games left to play. They have the season tiebreaker over the Phillies now, always important in this age of no more tiebreaker games to determine winners of something.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 7

Phillies news: Jhoan Duran, Dave Dombrowski, Shane McLanahan

What was with those pitch calls by Garrett Stubbs to Ronald Acuna in the eighth inning? Seven straight fastballs in that situation? Really? That was the scouting report they chose to use?

Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 7

Phillies Will Benefit Greatly From Aaron Nola’s Resurgence

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a brutal loss to the Atlanta Braves in the third game of their four-game set at Citizens Bank Park, going down 5-4. It was another tough day at the office for the bullpen, which faltered down the stretch again.

Derek Hill News / EasySportz / September 6

Braves Rally Late to Steal Game 3 From Phillies, 5-4

The Atlanta Braves pulled off one of their biggest wins of the season Sunday. Atlanta erased a three-run deficit in the late innings before defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in Game 3 of their four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

Dave Dombrowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / September 5

Zack Wheeler stifles Braves to help Phillies level series

Zack Wheeler worked six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 41st homer as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday.

Caleb Kilian News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Phillies Receive Update on Injured Player Ahead of Braves Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies received a potentially encouraging update on Caleb Kilian as they continue their crucial series against the Atlanta Braves. Kilian

Bryson Stott News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Phillies Announce Decision on Bryson Stott After Personal Announcement

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott has continued to operate as one of the more underrated everyday players in the lineup. At the plate, the 28-year-old has been a productive hitter, posting a .255 batting average, .331 on-base percentage, .734 OPS, 10 home runs and 61 RBIs across 134 games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4