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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 25

Here’s the full list of Phillies players to record 1,000 hits with the team

On Monday night in Seattle, Bryce Harper became the 34th player in franchise history to record 1,000 hits as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the first Phillie to reach that mark since Ryan Howard on July 30, 2011.

Aaron Nola News / Phillies Nation / August 25

The pitch behind Aaron Nola’s recent turnaround

It’s no secret that Aaron Nola had been struggling to find his groove for a while. After an injury-riddled 2025 in which he posted a 6.01 ERA across 17

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 25

Andrew Painter May Have Had His Best Phillies Performance Yet

One of the reasons there have been so many concerns about the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching staff this year is the poor play of starting right-hander Andrew Painter.

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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?

Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

The real reason Phillies’ Zack Wheeler is suddenly in horrendous slump

The Philadelphia Phillies fell back into the loss column on Monday evening with a tough road loss at the hands of the Seattle Mariners by a score of 9-2.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 25

What is this new offensive approach for the Phillies?

The Phillies have been hot. Winners of nine of their last ten, they have vaulted themselves back into the National League East race to at least make things interesting there while also tightening their grip on a wild card position.

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 25

What’s the craziest comeback you’ve ever seen in a baseball game?

It may have been a few days, but most Phillies fans are still buzzing about the dramatic come from behind win that the team authored on Sunday afternoon.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 25

Phillies Looking To Give Kyle Schwarber More Time At 1B As Season Wears Down

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Philies are officially in a pennant race. Trailing the Atlanta Braves by eight games on August 1, the Phillies have gained ground on the Braves over the past three weeks.

Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Phillies’ Zack Wheeler reveals what makes recent struggles so frustrating

The Philadelphia Phillies have played fantastic baseball as of late. Unfortunately, one player who has struggled mightily in this recent stretch is star pitcher Zack Wheeler.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Why WIP host isn’t ready to believe in Phillies’ resurgence just yet

The Philadelphia Phillies entered play on Monday against the Seattle Mariners having won nine consecutive games to keep cementing their place in an NL Wild Card spot.

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Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / August 25

West coast wobble: Mariners 9, Phillies 2

Zack Wheeler’s struggles continued as the Philadelphia Phillies’ (73-59) MLB-best nine-game winning streak came to screeching halt with a 9-2 humbling at the hands of the Seattle Mariners (63-69).

Andrew Painter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Watch Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter swap out baseballs for fish at Pike Place

Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Andrew Painter traded baseballs for fish Monday during a visit to Pike Place Market. The rookie joined the fish toss before the Phillies began a three-game series vs.

Bryson Stott News / The Lead / August 24

Bryson Stott Is Ascending to Elite Territory

The Phillies have enjoyed a very successful August, going 15-5. Alec Bohm (.947 OPS in August), Bryce Harper (1.004 OPS), and Justin Crawford (.865 OPS) have played a big part in the team’s hot month. Equally useful has been Bryson Stott (.880 OPS).

Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Drops 5-Word Message After 9 Straight Wins

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper posted a short message on Instagram as his club prepared to open a series against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Red-hot Phillies take 'fighting' spirit out west to face Mariners

It sounds corny, but the Philadelphia Phillies seem to have found their mojo in an unlikely spot. The Phillies have won nine games in a row, sparked by a 7-1 victory against Minnesota in MLB's Field of Dreams game Aug.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / August 23

Kyle Schwarber blast caps wild Phillies comeback against Cardinals

Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run walk-off home run to highlight a six-run, ninth-inning rally as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to nine with a thrilling 6-4 victory over the visiting St.

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.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Dodgers’ plan for Edwin Diaz has been revealed

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Bryson Stott News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Phillies Make Bryson Stott Announcement After Leaving Cardinals Game

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott has stepped up for the club in the month of August. Stott learned a new position in third base to clear space on the infield for Luis Arraez, and while that transition is not easy in itself, he has somehow been even better at the plate since making the move.