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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 30
Phillies Magic Number Moves in Right Direction Following Extra-Inning Win
The Philadelphia Phillies were able to pick up another win against the Los Angeles Angels in thrilling fashion with an extra-inning victory. Now, the team
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 30
Phillies news: Edmundo Sosa, Larry Christenson, Luis Robert 
This is being written before the Phillies game even starts on Saturday night, which means that someone is going to come up with some crazy end game heroics.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / The Good Phight / August 30
Finding a way: Phillies 4, Angels 2
Another day, another comeback as the Philadelphia Phillies (76-60) took their second straight victory against the Los Angeles Angels (52-84). Cristopher Sanchez pitched one of his best starts of the season, allowing two hits and a walk over seven innings with eight strikeouts in a no decision.
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 30
Phillies score 3 runs in 10th, hold off Angels
Kyle Schwarber drove in the go-ahead run with a bloop double and Trea Turner added a two-run single to highlight a three-run 10th inning and lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.
MLB News / Phillies Nation / August 30
Cristopher Sánchez reaches 200-strikeout season milestone in Phillies’ extra-inning win over Angels
Cristopher Sánchez was stellar in a milestone outing on Saturday night at Angel Stadium, but it took an extra inning for Philadelphia to triumph over the Angels on a low-scoring night.
Alex McFarlane News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 29
Phillies Have Something Special Brewing With Alex McFarlane
Heading into the MLB trade deadline, one of the weaknesses that the Philadelphia Phillies were looking to address was in their bullpen. Building a bridge to All-Star closer Jhoan Duran was proving difficult, especially with their biggest free agent signing, Brad Keller, landing on the injured list.
Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 29
Phillies Have the Best 33-Year-Old in Baseball on Their Team
Recently, Will Leitch of MLB.com broke down who he believes is the best overall player in the game at each age. He selected the Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber as the best player in the game of baseball who is 33 years old.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 29
Phillies Acquire Former Red Sox Infielder in Post-Deadline Move
The Philadelphia Phillies opened a weekend series in Anaheim with a late-inning jolt Friday night, then added a quiet organizational note that could matter down the road.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Phillies’ Don Mattingly Announces Jhoan Duran Update After Angels Game
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly revealed that right-hander Jhoan Duran was battling a stomach bug that ultimately kept him out of Friday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to OnPattison’s Anthony SanFilippo.
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 / Field Level Media / August 29
Larry Christenson, 1980 World Series champ, dies at 72
Larry Christenson, a pitcher who won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980, died unexpectedly on Friday at age 72, the team announced.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 29
Phillies Legend Larry Christenson Passes Away at 72
The Philadelphia Phillies family has suffered a great loss, with the team announcing that former pitcher Larry Christenson has died at the age of 72. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday during a fishing trip with his family and friends while in Washington, according to the team.
Edmundo Sosa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29
What Edmundo Sosa said about clutch 9th inning grand slam vs. Angels
The Philadelphia Phillies need every win they can get. As a result, they are salivating over a big 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. The catalyst was when left fielder Edmundo Sosa hit a 9th-inning grand slam.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29
Five most important MLB players to watch in September
With the final month of MLB's regular season dawning, here are five players who could determine just where their teams land in the postseason.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 29
'He’s on the Fringes': MLB Analyst Makes Bold Bryce Harper MVP Claim Alongside Shohei Ohtani & Pete Crow-Armstrong
Bryce Harper took one for the team and moved to right field to enable the Philadelphia Phillies’ deadline trade. As August comes to a close, it turns out the shift has been a blessing in disguise for the former first baseman.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Phillies World Series winner Larry Christenson dies at 72
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson has died. The Phillies confirmed the news via a social media post that Christenson died Friday morning while on a fishing trip with family and friends in Washington State.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28
Phillies Announce Front Office Promotions
The Phillies made a few front office promotions on Thursday afternoon. The most notable are bumps for Dan Aucoin and Luke Murton to assistant general manager roles.
The 'Most MLB Playoff home runs' quiz
In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?
Tanner Banks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27
Phillies may get big pitching boost before playoffs
The Philadelphia Phillies are competing for a National League Wild Card spot. Left-handed relief pitcher Tanner Banks is currently out with a left forearm strain, however.
Jesus Luzardo News / Just Baseball / August 27
Did Jesús Luzardo Cost Himself an Even Bigger Payday?
To acquire an elite starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, you have to be willing to pay a premium. The Philadelphia Phillies were willing to do so with Jesús Luzardo.
Trea Turner News / EssentiallySports / August 27
'He’s Killing You': MLB Analyst Sounds Off on Trea Turner as Phillies Star’s Struggles Continue
“The consistency is just not there.” That was Trea Turner back in the first week of May. Nearly three months have passed since then, but his performance remains just as dire, if not worse.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Kyle Schwarber ties Ryan Howard with an impressive home run feat
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber just continues to clobber home runs.
Zack Wheeler News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25
Zack Wheeler had a historically awful start
Zack Wheeler simply did not have it in his Monday night start against the Seattle Mariners. The Philadelphia Phillies ace was taken to the woodshed by Cal Raleigh and the Mariners in a series opener at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23
Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning
The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.
Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / August 22
Bryce Harper’s Defense Is Distracting From His Great Offense
When the Philadelphia Phillies inked Bryce Harper to a massive 13-year, $330 million deal, they knew they were getting one of the best hitters in recent history, even if his defense was less of a sure thing.
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