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Bryce Harper News / Phillies Nation / August 18
Phillies notes: A rare free pass in front of Bryce Harper pays off, and injury updates 
PHILADELPHIA — Marlins manager Clayton McCullough gave the four-finger signal in the bottom of the sixth on Monday night, sending Trea Turner to first base with a man already on second.
Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18
Why Don Mattingly isn’t checking the standings amid playoff push
The Philadelphia Phillies are in the fight for the postseason. Manager Don Mattingly has emphasized a small-ball approach that has helped Philadelphia rack up four straight wins.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 18
Phillies Need One Star To Get on Track to Fully Unlock Lineup
The Philadelphia Phillies were able to right the ship against the Minnesota Twins, sweeping the American League Central squad with a victory at the Field of Dreams Game before winning both games over the weekend at Target Field.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 18
Bryce Harper Has Been Elite Since MLB Trade Deadline
One of the reasons that the Philadelphia Phillies have struggled with consistency this season has been the performance of their lineup. The team was over-reliant on designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, first baseman/right fielder Bryce Harper and outfielder Brandon Marsh to carry the load offensively.
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 18
Can the Phillies offense really change their stripes?
It’s always been wiser to embrace the larger sample size. A team will tell you who they are over a longer stretch of time. But every once in a while, changes are made that actually stick.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 18
The early returns on the Phillies’ defense are…fine
It was a bold move by the front office to acquire Luis Arraez at the trade deadline. From an offensive standpoint, he was more or less exactly what they needed: a contact oriented hitter with an acute allergy to striking out, particularly when runners were on base.
Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 18
Phillies Need Zack Wheeler To Get Back on Track Against Marlins
With the stretch run closing in, the Philadelphia Phillies have found a little bit of momentum all of a sudden and have moved to 10 games over the .500 mark.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 18
Who is the most important player for the Phillies down the stretch?
The Phillies find themselves in the midst of a three team race for two spots in the NL Wild Card picture. Entering play Monday, Philadelphia, Arizona, and San Diego were all separated by one game with 37 games left to play.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 18
Phillies' Zack Wheeler eager to end frustrating run vs. Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies have won four games in a row and hope it's now right-hander Zack Wheeler's turn to get back into the win column. Wheeler, who has not posted a win in more than a month, will get the ball Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.
Dave Dombrowski News / The Good Phight / August 18
Phillies news: Dave Dombrowski, postseason, Padres sale
Wawa partnering with the Phillies on a “Kid’s Meal” that includes a Phanatic branded smoothie and Phillies branded donut. A contribution from each purchase will be given to Feeding America Food Banks as part of Wawa’s Fly Beyond program which promotes funding for fresh and nutritious food for youths.
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.
Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 18
Phillies Will Benefit Greatly From Andrew Painter Rediscovering Fastball
Normally, there wouldn’t be too much for Philadelphia Phillies fans to get excited about when a pitcher has an outing like the one Andrew Painter had in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins.
Derek Hill News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18
Phillies’ Derek Hill gets 100% real on his recent success pinch hitting success
Derek Hill had solid momentum as he experienced a quality performance as a pinch hitter throughout the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18
Don Mattingly breaks down Phillies’ new offensive identity amid hot streak
Sometimes, a team needs to reinvent itself to improve. The Philadelphia Phillies have long been one of the teams that have seemingly bought into the “three true outcomes” baseball philosophy.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 17
Cristopher Sanchez earns league-leading 16th win as Phillies edge Marlins
Cristopher Sanchez worked six effective innings to become the majors' first 16-game winner as the Philadelphia Phillies nipped the visiting Miami Marlins 6-5 on Monday.
Andrew Painter News / The Lead / August 17
How Has Andrew Painter Re-Captured His Prospect Hype?
One year after being drafted 13th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Andrew Painter drew attention from the baseball world as a whole. Painter dominated in his first full professional season, reaching Double-A by year’s end as a 19-year-old.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / August 17
Phillies turn to Cristopher Sanchez vs. Marlins with newfound momentum
Following a rough stretch since the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies finally have some positive momentum entering their home series with the Miami Marlins.
Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Phillies Make Trea Turner Announcement After Removal From Lineup
The Philadelphia Phillies have not played good baseball in the second half. However, they are seeing increased contributions from shortstop Trea Turner since the All-Star break ended.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 17
Phillies expected to part ways with Don Mattingly at season's end
Since Mattingly took over as interim manager, the Phillies are 57-39 and entered Sunday in a three-way tie for the second NL wild-card spot.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 15
Phillies Raise Eyebrows With Brandon Marsh Announcement
The Philadelphia Phillies continued their series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday with a notable adjustment to the starting lineup, one that once again left All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh on the bench.
Bryson Stott News / Just Baseball / August 14
Bryson Stott Is Swinging a Hot Bat at the Best Time
When Bryson Stott came up through the Philadelphia Phillies‘ minor league system, expectations were sky-high. The organization and the fans expected him to be an instrumental piece as the franchise finally transitioned into a winning ball club.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game
Baseball brought everyone to the field. The human stories are what will keep them there.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game
For one amazing night on Tuesday, Iowa became the centerpiece of Major League Baseball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Why MLB missed the whole point of Field of Dreams
For all of the things Major League Baseball may have gotten right on Thursday night with the Field of Dreams game, there were two telltale signs that MLB executives missed an important part of the movie.
Jackson Rutledge News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Jackson Rutledge Signs With NPB’s Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Former first-round pick Jackson Rutledge is continuing his career in Japan. The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball announced this week that they’ve signed the former Nationals top prospect (hat tip to Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan).
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Dave Dombrowski shares his honest take on Bryce Harper claiming Phillies needed help
Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski understands where Bryce Harper’s plea for help came from. The Phillies’ superstar slugger spoke to reporters in late July, just days before the Aug.
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