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Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / September 23

Is Zack Wheeler a top three right handed pitcher in Phillies history?

Zack Wheeler last night joined an exclusive club by vaulting past the 2,000 career strikeout number. He joins a list of names that includes fellow Phillies Aaron Nola, Roy Halladay, Jaime Moyer, Robin Roberts, Cole Hamels and Curt Schilling.

Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / September 23

Aaron Nola, Phillies close in on postseason berth in matchup with Brewers

Aaron Nola's turnaround is a big reason why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth. Nola will take the mound on Wednesday night when the Phillies continue their three-game home series with the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 23

Slumping Phillies Duo Steps up To Help Beat Brewers

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the final week of the regular season in a great position to secure a playoff spot in the National League. In the No. 3 Wild Card spot, they led the Arizona Diamondbacks by four games, with a Magic Number of three.

Aidan Miller News / Phillies Nation / September 23

After months off field, Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finishes season with minor-league championship: ‘Just staying resilient, man’

READING, Pa. — Aidan Miller was still wearing his uniform pants and a red sleeve on his right arm when he hopped shirtless into the pool just beyond the fence in right-center field at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler breaks silence on ‘special’ 2,000th strikeout

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler reached 2,000 career strikeouts Tuesday night during a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park.

Don Mattingly News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Phillies To Decide On Mattingly’s Managerial Future After Season

Tuesday was a surprisingly big day on the managerial front. Andy Green and Chad Tracy had their respective interim tags removed by the Mets and Red Sox, with both signing three-year contracts.

Bryson Stott News / Field Level Media / September 22

Bryson Stott's 8th-inning hit lifts Phillies past Brewers

Bryson Stott delivered the tie-breaking hit in the eighth inning to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 22

2,008: Phillies 6, Brewers 3

Zack Wheeler struck out the side in the first and reached his 2,000th strikeout on a high fastball to Brice Turang. He would strike out eight more batters as the night went on in a pretty good effort.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 22

Why Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber Are Key to Phillies Playoff Success

The Philadelphia Phillies have a little bit of work left to do to secure a playoff spot in the National League. With six games remaining in the regular season, the Phillies hold a four-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 22

Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes Phillies history in dominant outing

Entering play on Tuesday, only 95 pitchers in MLB history had reached 2,000 career strikeouts. That was until Wheeler took the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers and reached the milestone that so few before him have been able to.

Brewers chasing 100 wins, first-round bye against Phillies

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Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

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Jesus Luzardo News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Phillies Receive Huge Jesus Luzardo Update Before Playoffs

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo is taking another measured step forward in his recovery from a sore shoulder, offering the club a welcome bit of news as it prepares for a high-stakes series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Gage Wood News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 22

Why Phillies Decided To Shut Down Gage Wood With Double-A Reading Playing For Title

READING, Pa. -- Gage Wood is "fine," and the Philadelphia Phillies are making sue things stay that way regarding their top pitching prospect. The Phillies made the decision to place Wood on the development list prior to the Eastern League Championship Series against Erie.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 22

Breaking Down Phillies Playoff Scenarios for Seeding

The Philadelphia Phillies are in a good position heading into the final week of the MLB regular season when it comes to securing one of the three Wild Card spots in the National League.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'Pray a Lot': Phillies’ October Dreams Hang in the Balance After Serious Warning by Analyst

“I think we’re content with where we are at this point,” the Philadelphia Phillies’ president Dave Dombrowski set the tone for the team’s October dreams before 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos

When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.

Blue Jays make flurry of moves ahead of critical series against Orioles

Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in postseason position

Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact

Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / September 20

Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

Cristopher Sanchez tossed 6 1/3 solid innings and earned the victory Sunday afternoon for the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, who earned a much-needed 7-2 win over the New York Mets in the finale of a four-game set.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / September 20

Do the Phillies Have a Solid Bridge to Jhoan Duran?

The Philadelphia Phillies‘ bullpen was expected to be a strong point of their ball club entering the 2026 season. The team signed Brad Keller, traded for Jonathan Bowlan, picked up José Alvarado’s club option, and returned the likes of Orion Kerkering, Tanner Banks, and Jhoan Duran.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Phillies To Demote Orion Kerkering

The Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Kerkering has been a key reliever for Philadelphia in recent seasons, but he’s struggled mightily since the All-Star Break.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Mets' Jared Young out of hospital after terrifying collision

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young will miss the remainder of the season after a concussion suffered in a terrifying collision with pitcher Nolan McLean during Thursday night’s 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.

Mets share update on Jared Young injury after scary moment in loss to Phillies

Mets’ Jared Young gets carted off after scary collision with teammate Nolan McLean

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets' Juan Soto's latest HR places him among MLB legends

While the 2026 season may be one New York Mets fans plan to forget, Juan Soto has reason to remember it as a special one for his career.

Cade Cavalli reaches 200 strikeouts as Nationals rout Cardinals

Nationals to sign Cavalli to four-year contract extension

Sonny Gray reportedly could pull a shocker this offseason

Dodgers make big Edwin Diaz decision

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Jose Ramirez reaches 1,000 career RBI as Guardians top Athletics

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 18

Phillies' Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Phillies' Aaron Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Nola has made a strong turnaround in his last 10 starts.

Phillies set to use bullpen game vs. struggling Mets

Aaron Nola dazzles in Phillies’ win over Mets

Phillies claim RHP Jose Urquidy from White Sox

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets share update on Jared Young injury after scary moment in loss to Phillies

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was stretchered off the field in the top of the sixth inning of Thursday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mets 1B Jared Young (head) taken off field on stretcher

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Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso

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Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / September 17

Aaron Nola dazzles in Phillies’ win over Mets

Aaron Nola allowed three hits over seven innings and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies opened a four-game series against the New York Mets with a 3-0 win on Thursday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17