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Phillies Shake up Defensive Alignment With Bryce Harper at DH

The Philadelphia Phillies were unable to get a victory over the Houston Astros in the first matchup of their three-game set, losing 6-5. It didn’t cost them a game in the standings, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Atlanta Braves, but their Tragic Number when it comes to chasing them down in the National League East shrank.

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Don Mattingly holds conversations with Phillies players about costly baserunning blunders: ‘Make sure we’re thinking correctly’

PHILADELPHIA — Following a pair of late baserunning blunders that might have hurt the Phillies’ chance to complete a comeback in a one-run loss on Tuesday, interim manager Don Mattingly felt the need to hold one-on-one conversations with two of his players to discuss the mistakes.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 9

Phillies Will Face Difficulties Catching Braves, Holding off Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies proved that they could hang with the best in baseball during their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves that recently wrapped up at Citizens Bank Park.

Orion Kerkering News / The Good Phight / September 9

Orion Kerkering cannot have high leverage innings again

As October draws near for teams in playoff contention, they are starting to use this time to put their bullpen in a pecking order. They have had a season’s worth of data and observation to determine which of the players in the bullpen are worthy of logging those high stress innings that come with pitching in the postseason.

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Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Cristopher Sanchez News / Field Level Media / September 9

Ascending Astros take aim at Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies

The Houston Astros got off to a strong start Tuesday in their three-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies, but a new challenge awaits. The Astros will match up against one of the top pitchers in baseball when they face left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies on Wednesday night.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 9

Breaking Down Phillies' Magic Number Heading Into Game 2 of Series Against Astros

As the middle of September approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some excellent baseball of late. Due to their success, clinching a playoff berth is right around the corner. Following a split in their four-game series against the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies proved that they could be a contender in the National League.

Otto Kemp News / The Good Phight / September 9

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/9/2026

Playoffs have begun for at least one farm team. How did the kids do? Lehigh Valley 5, Worcester 4 Otto Kemp. Jack of all trades, master of none. It was pretty funny that the Phillies thought they could make something out of Kemp when they haven’t properly developed a hitting prospect in years.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 9

How worried are you about the baserunning?

Last night was frustrating, and a bit more so than a one-run loss typically is. In part, that’s because the Phillies found their seventh inning comeback attempt cut short thanks to an atypical double play, in which J.T.

Aidan Miller News / The Good Phight / September 9

Phillies news: Aidan Miller, bullpen, expansion

The fundamentals of this team are going to sink them in at least one key spot. There were at least three last night that cost them – the Brandon Marsh double play, whatever it was the Alec Bohm did running the bases and Edmundo Sosa watching the ball out of the box – that cost them runs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 9

'You Should Have Been the Hero': Phillies Star Called Out for ‘Poor Decision Making’ Over Base-Running Blunder

What unfolded at Citizens Bank Park in front of 39,262 people wasn’t exactly how Edmundo Sosa would have wanted things to play out. His baserunning turned a potentially game-changing hit into a missed opportunity, as he watched the ball instead of immediately sprinting to the next base.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 9

Phillies' Aidan Miller Credits Brother With Helping Him Get Through Back Injury

READING, Pa. -- Aidan Miller is just grateful to be back on a baseball field. No expectations and no hype. The Phillies' top hitting prospect hasn't played in an official baseball game in 353 days after dealing with a back injury that's finally been corrected.

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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.

Max Kepler News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Former Phillies Player Has Contract Terminated by MLB Team

Max Kepler’s time in the majors took another turn Tuesday, and Philadelphia Phillies fans who watched him every day last summer now have a new footnote on a familiar name.

Brandon Marsh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Brandon Marsh talks baserunning blunder that doomed Phillies vs. Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies were playing from behind all night long on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, falling behind by five runs, 5-0, through the first four innings of the contest.

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Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Don Mattingly reveals what has ‘gone a little bit backwards’ for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies had a slow start to their Tuesday night contest against the Houston Astros, as they fell behind by five runs by the end of the fourth inning.

Luis Arraez News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Phillies Announce Luis Arraez Update After Exiting Astros Game

Acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the San Francisco Giants, second baseman Luis Arraez has taken a slight step backward since joining the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Astros withstand rally for narrow road victory vs. Phillies

Christian Walker hit an early three-run homer and the visiting Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Philadelphia (81-64) rallied from a 5-0 deficit to get within 6-5 on Edmundo Sosa's ninth-inning RBI double against Josh Hader.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Why 2026 Phillies are remarkably similar to 2022 World Series team

Before Bryce Harper made the “swing of his life,” the song “Dancing On My Own” became an earworm, and the Philadelphia Phillies had experienced their first “Red October” in more than 10 years; the 2022 campaign had seemed like a lost cause.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 8

Phillies Trio Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler, Jesus Luzardo Can Make MLB History

Coming into the MLB season, the biggest strength for the Philadelphia Phillies was expected to be their starting rotation. There were some struggles in the back end, with Aaron Nola not throwing the ball well over the first few months and the No.

Brandon Marsh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Why Brandon Marsh’s slump will derail Phillies’ NL East chances

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to surpass the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings. They will need players to step up over the next few weeks amid their pursuit of winning the division.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Phillies Make Decision on No. 2 Prospect Aidan Miller

Entering the the 2026 MLB season, each of the Phillies’ three top ranked prospects in Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford were expected to make noise on the big league roster.

Nestor Cortes News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Phillies Make Sudden Nestor Cortes Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a homestand against the Houston Astros with more than just standings on their minds. After splitting a four-game set with the Atlanta Braves and closing that series with a 1-0 victory, the club sits at 81-63 and four games behind the division leaders.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Lead / September 8

How Do Phillies Stack Up Against National League’s Best Teams?

The Phillies opened the year with a disastrous 9-19 start, leading to manager Rob Thomson‘s firing. They then hired Don Mattingly. Since then, the Phillies have made a dramatic turnaround, now sitting at 81-63, the fifth-best record in the National League.

Jesus Luzardo News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

MLB game sets season record with remarkably quick finish

Time flew by like a Jesus Luzardo fastball during Monday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves. Thanks in large part to Luzardo

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 7

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo notches first complete-game shutout

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo validates frontline-ace status with first complete-game shutout

Luzardo has blossomed into a frontline ace for the Philadelphia Phillies this season, and his first career complete-game shutout (1-0) against the Atlanta Braves on Monday helped validate that.

Jesus Luzardo's first complete game helps Phillies earn split vs. Braves

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Dave Dombrowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Dave Dombrowski Aims To Stay With Phillies Beyond Current Contract

Dave Dombrowski has been the Phillies’ president of baseball operations since December 2020, and his current contract with the team is up after the 2027 campaign. Though Dombrowski will be 71 years old at the end of that deal, he intends to stay in his position for some time to come.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4