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Caleb Kilian News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Phillies Place Caleb Kilian On Injured List

The Phillies announced Monday that one of their deadline additions is headed to the injured list. Righty Caleb Kilian has been diagnosed with a strained left oblique and is now on the 15-day injured list.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 10

Kyle Schwarber Snapping Drought Powered Phillies To Win

The Philadelphia Phillies, who are in what should be a soft spot of their schedule, are being hit hard by attrition, which has led to underwhelming results on the field.

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How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 10

Triple-A Lehigh Valley takes worst loss in team history, then responds to snap losing streak

Trailing 6-2 Sunday afternoon, Triple-A Lehigh Valley seemed destined to drop its fifth-consecutive game to Worcester. Then the top of the ninth happened.

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 10

How Justin Crawford Is Coming Into His Own in Rookie Season for Phillies

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford has figured out how to hit at the Major League level. The last two-and-a-half months have backed up that claim.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 10

Phillies’ Top Prospect Slammed With Brutal Update

In the wake of another grinding stretch of baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, the lingering absence of one of their most promising young talents continues to cast a long shadow over the organization’s plans.

Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 10

‘It Didn’t Look Good’ Don Mattingly Says of Injured Phillies Reliever

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, one of the positional groups that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wanted to upgrade was the bullpen. He succeeded, acquiring right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian along with second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 10

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/10/2026

Lehigh Valley 7, Worcester 6 The IronPigs win a thriller, scoring 5 runs in the top of the 9th to take a 1-run lead. This was encouraging after their 19-0 trouncing from the Red Sox the night before.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 10

What do you think about bunting the ghost runner over in extra innings?

The Phillies found themselves in two extra innings games over the weekend, and they seemed to deploy a new strategy. Multiple times in yesterday’s contest, Don Mattingly elected to have his players attempt to bunt the ghost runner over to give the Phillies a chance to score the run without needing a base hit.

Bryce Harper News / EssentiallySports / August 10

'Want to Win More Than Anybody': Bryce Harper Makes Feelings Clear After Making Major Sacrifice for Phillies

Three years ago, Bryce Harper made his major league debut at first base, sharing his conversation with the Philadelphia Phillies’ President of Baseball Ops, Dave Dombrowski: “I was on board with anything they wanted to do… If you want me in right field, I will play right.

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 / The Good Phight / August 10

Phillies News: Caleb Kilian, Aaron Nola, Jonathan Bowlan

What a doozy of a ballgame yesterday. It was pretty normal for 7.2 innings before fully going off the rails and delving into performance art. Regardless, it was a win and hopefully once the Phillies can build off of as they enter the week of the Field of Dreams game.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 10

Kyle Schwarber snaps long home run drought, gets lightly roasted by Phillies teammates

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber broke out of a very long home run drought the only way he knows how: with a multi-home run game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 10

Phillies Need To Do Better Taking Advantage of Aaron Nola Turn Around

Arguably the biggest weakness that the Philadelphia Phillies have had to overcome during the 2026 MLB regular season has been the backend of their starting rotation.

Derek Hill News / Field Level Media / August 10

Phillies look to ride momentum of Derek Hill's winner into St. Louis

After spending much of the day stranding runners on base, Derek Hill delivered in the most clutch of spots to give Philadelphia a huge win over Toronto on Sunday afternoon.

Luis Arraez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 9

Luis Arraez Is the Right Fit and a “Legitimate Upgrade” for the Phillies

Heading into the trade deadline, it was evident that the Philadelphia Phillies needed an outfielder, specifically one who hits right-handed, to boost their team and improve their lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 9

Phillies Reveal Brutal Injury News on Key Deadline Addition

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a hard-fought 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in 12 innings on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, but the win came with an unwelcome development in the bullpen.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 9

Kyle Schwarber (2 HRs), Phillies rally past Jays in 12

Derek Hill hit a walk-off RBI single in the 12th inning Sunday afternoon and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 to avoid a three-game sweep.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Don Mattingly Shares Aaron Nola Update During Blue Jays Series

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly offered an encouraging update on Aaron Nola after the veteran right-hander exited Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays following a frightening line drive off his right knee.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer reaches historic MLB milestone vs. Phillies

Max Scherzer moved past another baseball legend Saturday night.

Zack Wheeler took the coldest shot at the Blue Jays

Aaron Nola makes Phillies history on Saturday

Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals

Royals' Jac Caglianone joins exclusive company with stellar performance

Jackson Jobe dominates in long-awaited 2026 debut for Tigers

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara sets franchise record

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 8

Aaron Nola makes Phillies history on Saturday

Steve Carlton had been the only pitcher in Philadelphia Phillies history to record at least 2,000 strikeouts during his time with the franchise. Carlton got some company on Saturday.

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Zack Wheeler took the coldest shot at the Blue Jays

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Zack Wheeler took the coldest shot at the Blue Jays

Zack Wheeler has no love lost for the reigning AL pennant winners. The Philadelphia Phillies righty Wheeler drew the start on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Lou Trivino Elects Free Agency

Veteran reliever Lou Trivino elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Phillies, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Phils announced that catcher Payton Henry cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 6