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Phillies Core Unsurprisingly Sees Drop in Rankings

For years, the Philadelphia Phillies have had a pretty top-heavy roster, relying on a lot of star power to carry them through the season. However, that core was starting to age rapidly.

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Short on arms, Phillies’ bullpen falters three times in series opener against Braves

The Phillies appeared to be without closer Jhoan Duran on Friday against the Braves and it was a very big problem. In a 6-5 loss in 11 innings, the Phillies had three opportunities to complete a win and just couldn’t find a way to get it done.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 11

Four leads, then a funeral: Braves 6, Phillies 5

What looked like a good night for the Phillies, a night in which they were able to sneak a few runs across the plate against Chris Sale, turned into a bullpen nightmare.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Phillies Announce News on 22-Year-Old Strikeout Artist

The Philadelphia Phillies have transferred 22-year-old right-hander Cody Bowker from Double-A Reading to the development list, via the MiLB transaction log.

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How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 11

Phillies Shockingly Not Changing Lineup Against Chris Sale

After facing off for a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park last weekend, the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are going to do it again this weekend, this time for a three-game set at Truist Park.

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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 / The Good Phight / September 11

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/11/2026

Summer is coming to an end, and so is the season for the Phillies farm teams. The IronPigs and Fighting Phils still have regular season ball to play, but the Threshers and BlueClaws have played their last game of the year.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 11

Breaking Down Phillies’ Magic Number Going Into Braves Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting set for a massive series against the Atlanta Braves with a lot of the line over the weekend. It was not an ideal ending to a long homestand for the Phillies, who lost their series to the Houston Astros.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 11

The Phillies are always chasing

Well, it was fun while it lasted. In Thursday’s 2-1 loss to the Astros at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies offense put together perhaps the most undisciplined displays of hitting MLB has ever seen.

J.T. Realmuto News / The Good Phight / September 11

Phillies News: J.T. Realmuto, Prospects, IronPigs

This time last week, the Phillies were preparing to face the Braves, with huge divisional stakes But now…they’re preparing to face the Braves, with huge divisional stakes.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 11

Pitching Matchups for Phillies' Upcoming Series Against Braves Revealed

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some excellent baseball for quite some time now. With the middle of September nearly here, the team is continuing to push closer to a playoff spot. Considering how poorly the Phillies played to start the season, their turnaround has been remarkable.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Phillies’ Brandon Marsh gets update after injury scare vs. Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the rubber match of a three-game series against the Houston Astros, with their offense not being at its best in a 2-1 loss on Thursday.

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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.

Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 10

Alec Bohm Has High Praise For Phillies’ Rookie Pitcher

Philadelphia Phillies prospect, right-handed pitcher Alex McFarlane, got his first taste of the Big Leagues in the second half of the 2026 season. The 25-year-old was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the team.

Andrew Painter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Andrew Painter and 2 Phillies most to blame for crushing series loss to Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their series against the Houston Astros with a chance to build momentum before a season-defining three-game road series against the Atlanta Braves.

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Trea Turner News / Field Level Media / September 10

Trea Turner, Phillies aim to 'keep playing good baseball' vs. Astros

With the regular season winding down, the Philadelphia Phillies could use even more hot hitting from Trea Turner. Philadelphia hopes for another big effort from Turner on Thursday afternoon when the Houston Astros visit for the decisive contest of a three-game series.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / September 9

Kyle Schwarber blasts grand slam as Phillies beat Astros

Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run, highlighting the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-7 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / EssentiallySports / September 8

'Teams Are Scared to Death': MLB Analyst Reveals What Really Makes Phillies One of the Top Contenders in the Post-Season

The Philadelphia Phillies looked buried before the season had even reached May. After stumbling to a 9-19 start and becoming one of the worst teams in the National League, Philadelphia fired Rob Thomson and handed the team to Don Mattingly.

Jesus Luzardo 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.