Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Can you see the bottom?: Orioles 6, Phillies 4

Heading into the All Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies (57-53) were 11 games over .500, firmly in wild card positioning, and a game and a half back from Atlanta Braves for the division lead.

Andrew Painter News / Stadium Rant / July 31

Andrew Painter Just Made The Philadelphia Phillies’ Trade Deadline Much More Interesting

Andrew Painter made his first start back in the big leagues on Friday, and he gave the Philadelphia Phillies hope for the now and the future. The former top prospect may have changed the entire outlook of the trade deadline for Philadelphia in the span of a few hours.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Giants suspend payment to Harrison Bader after scooter accident

Giants suspending payment to Harrison Bader after bizarre scooter accident

Harrison Bader's first season with the San Francisco Giants has not only been a massive disappointment, but it is also rapidly turning into a mess.

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

Jarren Duran's antics only tank his trade value further

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

Colby Thomas' ABS challenge goes horribly wrong; opponents laugh

Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 31

Don Mattingly Reacts to Bryce Harper’s Trade Deadline Comment

With each passing day, the pressure continues to mount on the Philadelphia Phillies to secure some sort of upgrade before this Monday's Major League Baseball trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Derek Hill News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Yankees, Phillies Among Teams Showing Interest in Orioles' Outfielder

We are just three days away from the 2026 MLB trade deadline, and teams like the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be very active in the trade market.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Phillies Face Bryce Harper Decision 3 Days Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies have a right-handed power problem, and four days before Monday's trade deadline, they still have a couple of options to fix it. Philadelphia's right-handed hitters combined are slashing .220/.279/.359 with a .638 OPS this season according to BaseballReference.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 31

Phillies Make Andrew Painter Call-up Official Optioning Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies have been searching for answers at the backend of their rotation essentially all season long. Production beyond their Big 3 of Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler and Jesus Luzardo has been hard to come by.

Andrew Painter News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Phillies Make Andrew Painter Move Before Orioles Series

The Philadelphia Phillies’ fifth rotation spot has drained the life out of the team all season. The Phillies have gone 5-21 on the season when that spot comes around, it has not earned the team a win since May 18.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / July 31

Philadelphia Phillies Trade Deadline Predictions: 3 Trades They Should Make

The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of work to do as the MLB trade deadline quickly approaches. They need to address the bottom of their rotation, the backend of the bullpen, and their lineup.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

Gabriel Rincones News / The Good Phight / July 31

Is it time to end the Gabriel Rincones Jr. experiment?

The Phillies outfield is the weakest link of a weak offense. As a group, the unit ranks 29th in OPS (.654), on base percentage (.278), and wRC+ (77). The recent month-long cold spell from their only plus player in Brandon Marsh has made the sore spots in the outfield stick out even more.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / July 31

Phillies News: Chase Utley, Ramon Marquez, Trade Deadline

July draws to a close, August draws near. The trade deadline looms. On to the links. Phillies news: Eric Longenhagen takes a look at the Phillies prospects that could be on the move for FanGraphs.

Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 31

Phillies Need To Adjust Deadline Plans With Bryan De La Cruz Emergence

There isn’t a team in baseball that needs to make some moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline more than the Philadelphia Phillies. They are mired in a brutal slump to start the second half.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / July 31

Phillies Hit With Brutal Reality Check Before Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a difficult position as the MLB trade deadline approaches, with their recent performance raising questions about their readiness for a prolonged postseason push.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible trade partners

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

The Philadelphia Phillies have holes in their rotation, bullpen and outfield. A trade with the Toronto Blue Jays could help fill in those gaps.

Blue Jays face dual challenge with Daulton Varsho and George Springer

Shane Bieber destroys trade value with historically poor outing

Phillies could be willing to part with their two best minor league arms

Embarrassing sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at MLB trade deadline

The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz

Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Brad Keller Undergoes UCL Surgery

The Phillies announced that reliever Brad Keller underwent a UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery) with an internal brace and flexor repair on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 29

Embarrassing sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at MLB trade deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies may want to think twice about being buyers ahead of Monday's 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline.

Bryce Harper sends out a call for help after another loss

Bryce Harper under fire for postgame comments

Foundering Phillies strive to halt slide in finale vs. Marlins

Joel Embiid appears to clown Phillies after their latest meltdown

The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 30

Bryce Harper under fire for postgame comments

Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper was in the headlines on Wednesday morning after his plea for help to the organization ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline.

Sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at deadline

Blue Jays face dual challenge with Daulton Varsho and George Springer

Alex Bregman is slowly turning into exactly who Cubs paid him to be

Cardinals reportedly ready to be sellers ahead of trade deadline

Three Guardians players who must perform better in the second half

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Foundering Phillies strive to halt slide in finale vs. Marlins

Miami entered its series with the Philadelphia Phillies searching for answers, as the Marlins had been swept in four straight series. Now it's the Phillies who are looking to avoid a sweep on Wednesday afternoon, when they conclude their three-game set in Miami.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 28

Phillies could be willing to part with their two best minor league arms

Beginning the second half on a sour note (2-7), the Philadelphia Phillies are limping toward the Aug. 3 trade deadline. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski can pull out a miracle just as his counterpart Mike Gansey did with the Philadelphia 76ers when he signed LeBron James.

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

MLB insider confirms owners preparing for worst-case scenario