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Phillies’ Don Mattingly doesn’t hide disappointment over called game vs. Orioles

The Philadelphia Phillies were set to take on the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The two teams did take the field, but they didn’t play a complete game. Philadelphia was declared the winner when the game was called in the sixth inning due to rain, with Don Mattingly’s club holding an 8-0 lead.

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Riders on the storm: Phillies 8, Orioles 0

Some people like their recaps neat and tidy, so this will be the same. Since the Phillies played a shortened game today, this will be a shortened recap.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 2

Phillies Slammed With Awful Trade Deadline Update

As the MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves navigating a challenging market for offensive upgrades. The problem?

Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 2

Phillies Predicted To Land Orioles Slugger Ahead of Deadline

With just four wins in the 14 games they have played since the Major League Baseball All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies badly need some roster help, not to mention a proverbial shot in the arm.

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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

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 2

Phillies take six-inning win in first rain-shortened game since 2022

BALTIMORE — The third tarp pull was the charm for the Phillies on Sunday afternoon. After a pair of delays that saw the Orioles’ grounds crew put the tarp on the field three total times, the Phillies won 8-0 in six innings at Camden Yards, marking their first rain-shortened game since Oct.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Phillies clobber Orioles 8-0 in rain-shortened series finale

Bryan De La Cruz and Bryce Harper homered and three Philadelphia pitchers combined on another shutout as the visiting Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 in 5 1/2 innings in a rain-shortened game Sunday afternoon.

Zack Wheeler News / Phillies Nation / August 2

Rain delay in Baltimore knocks Zack Wheeler out after two innings

BALTIMORE — Phillies starter Zack Wheeler waited to emerge from the visiting dugout for the bottom of the third. The Orioles grounds crew was working quickly to make a totally drenched infield playable.

Luis Arraez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 2

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.

Steward Berroa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

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.

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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

J.T. Realmuto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto gets 100% real on another ugly loss

Losses are always going to be part of an MLB team’s season. After all, even the best team in MLB regular season history (over a 162-game season) only won less than 72 percent of its games.

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

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