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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 / The Good Phight / August 29
An offensive approach even your father would love, but you don’t 
We asked you the question about whether or not you think this new offensive approach taken by the Phillies is just a hot streak of good games or an actual, concrete shift in their philosophy once they step into the batter’s box.
Robert Moore News / The Good Phight / August 29
Phillies on the Pharm: 8/29/2026
Thankfully, on this night, there was no rain around, meaning teams could actually play in their games. Here is how the kids did. Lehigh Valley 6, Syracuse 4 Robert Moore, you glorious man.
MLB News / The Good Phight / August 29
Would you make the Carlos Estévez trade again?
Since the Phillies are playing the Angels over the weekend, let’s go all the way back to the 2024 trade deadline. Remember those days? The offense was good but everyone hated it, Johan Rojas and Christian Pache were platooning in center field before Pache was dealt to Baltimore, and Jeff Hoffman didn’t think about Miguel Rojas in his sleep yet.
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 29
The Phillies’ late inning heroics are a thrillingly routine
Late last night, while you were sleeping, Edmundo Sosa did it again. Sosa didn’t start last night’s thrilling 5-3, come-from-behind win over the Angels in Anaheim last night, but he sure did finish it.
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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 29
Phillies Farm System Unsurprisingly Receives Terrible Ranking
It has been a good stretch of late for the Philadelphia Phillies, and the team is moving right along toward October baseball. Despite dropping the first
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 29
Edmundo Sosa's ninth-inning slam propels Phillies past Angels
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the top of the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.
Jean Cabrera News / Viral Sports News / August 29
Phillies Dump 24-Year-Old Pitcher With Eye-Popping Numbers
The Philadelphia Phillies have cut ties with right-hander Jean Cabrera, releasing the 24-year-old from Double-A Reading on Friday and ending a six-year run in the organization.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 29
Former Phillies World Series Champion Tragically Dies
Larry Christenson, the right-handed pitcher who spent every one of his eleven major-league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and helped deliver the franchise its first World Series title, died Friday morning.
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 on ClutchPoints / August 28
Phillies legend Larry Christenson passes away at 72
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, also known as L.C., died unexpectedly Friday at age 72 while on a fishing trip with family and friends in Washington, the team announced, having spent his entire 11-year Major League career with the organization.
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.
Andrew Painter News / Field Level Media / August 27
Andrew Painter seeks continued success as Phillies face Angels
The last time Reid Detmers made a start at Angel Stadium, he picked up his first home victory as a starter since April 12, 2024. The 27-year-old left-hander will try to make it two in a row on Friday night when the Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies in Anaheim, Calif.
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.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19
Phillies adding depth to starting rotation with addition of Nester Cortes
The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best starting rotation in terms of their top three pitchers (Zack Wheeler, Christopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo). The back half of the rotation? Not so much.
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