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Phillies Interest in Giants' Luis Arraez Makes Perfect Sense

With the trade deadline nearly here, the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be one of the most active teams on the market. It hasn’t been smooth sailing for the Phillies this season, but with the trade deadline almost here, they are in the playoff hunt and over .500.

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Phillies Outright Steward Berroa

Steward Berroa has passed through waivers, and the Phillies have sent him outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The outfielder was designated for assignment last weekend.

Aidan Miller News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Phillies Receive Encouraging Aidan Miller Injury Update

The Philadelphia Phillies received an encouraging update on top prospect Aidan Miller on Sunday as the young shortstop continues making progress in his recovery from back surgery.

Gage Wood News / NBC Sports / August 2

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The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 2

Cristopher Sanchez Reveals What Fueled Him Against Orioles

The Philadelphia Phillies have been bleeding massively of late. They lost 10 of their first 13 games following the Major League Baseball All-Star break, and their chances of overtaking the Atlanta Braves for first place in the National League East have all but disappeared.

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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 / The Good Phight / August 2

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/2/2026

There are some bright spots in the minor league system these days. Thank God, since there aren’t that many in the major leagues right now. How did the kids do?

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 2

Phillies news: Bryce Harper, infield, Camilo Doval

Maybe the Bowlan to Alvarado to Duran trio is the only way the Phillies are going to make it with their current bullpen. However they get to that group, I’m cool with it.

Cristopher Sanchez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez ties Philly history with 11k game vs. Orioles

Philadelphia Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez put on a historic performance on Saturday night, helping the team end a four-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Phillies, Orioles on unsteady footing as trade deadline approaches

The Philadelphia Phillies need more good results on the field when they take on the host Baltimore Orioles in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / August 1

Cristopher Sanchez's 6 strong innings help Phillies blank Orioles

Cristopher Sanchez struck out 11 batters in six shutout innings as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night to even the three-game series at one game apiece.

MLB News / The Good Phight / August 1

Deep Breaths Ahead of Deadline: Phillies 5, Orioles 0

Losers in eight of their last nine games, the Phillies just needed a win. However they could get it, and what could happen around it didn’t matter. Just walk away with a win to start a new month that hopefully won’t end in a 9-15 record.

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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.

Byron Buxton News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 1

Building Trade Package for Phillies To Acquire Byron Buxton

The Aug. 3 Major League Baseball trade deadline is almost here, and there is plenty of pressure on the Philadelphia Phillies to make a move that would address at least one of their roster holes.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Trade Talk Sports / August 1

It’s Getting Messy for Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and the Phillies

A 3-10 stretch coming out of the All-Star break has brought a lot of noise around the Philadelphia Phillies, with Bryce Harper and Trea Turner among those at the center of it.

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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

Harrison Bader News / Yardbarker / August 1

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

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.

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

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

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 27