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Bryson Stott Is Key to Phillies Future Roster Building

The Philadelphia Phillies made a bold move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. While his

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Bryson Stott caps big inning as Phillies dump Twins

Bryson Stott slapped a three-run homer to cap a seven-run fifth inning, and Alec Bohm delivered a career-high five hits for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 9-1 win against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

MLB News / The Good Phight / August 15

Crooked numbers? In this environment?: Phillies 9, Twins 1

Is it possible that the Phillies were able to put up a crooked number in an inning? It seems that the corn of Iowa has added some punch to the offense as they used a seven run fifth inning to power their way to another victory over the Twins, this one in Minnesota.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 15

Trea Turner exits early, Alec Bohm racks up career-high five hits in Phillies’ blowout win

Phillies shortstop Trea Turner exited the club’s blowout win on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his knee area. Facing Twins left-hander A.J. Minter in the top of the eighth inning at Target Field, Turner fouled a cutter down into his right leg.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 15

Best-Case Scenario For Phillies Relies on Their Start Pitchers

Despite some struggles in the second half of the year so far, the Philadelphia Phillies are still right in the mix for a playoff spot this year, and the

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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 / 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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 15

Phillies Deadline Addition Has Quickly Found Rhythm With Team

The Philadelphia Phillies had several areas of the team that they were hoping to upgrade heading into the MLB trade deadline. One of the most pressing needs was on the mound, with their bullpen needing reinforcements.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 15

Dave Dombrowski Shares Details on Starting Pitcher Deadline Market

The Philadelphia Phillies were very active ahead of the MLB trade deadline, completing four deals in total. From the San Francisco Giants, the Phillies acquired second baseman Luis Arraez and right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 15

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/15/2026

Friday was largely a solid day for the Phillies’ affiliates, mostly thanks to prodigious offenses. Three of their teams scored in double digits. It took a few innings for the IronPigs’ offense to get going, but once they did, they didn’t stop.

Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 15

This Pitch Mix Change Has Aaron Nola Dealing for Phillies

The backend of the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting rotation has been a sore spot for the team virtually all season. The No. 5 spot was a black hole all

Casey Lawrence News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Phillies quietly sign veteran pitcher in intriguing roster move

The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Casey Lawrence on a minor league contract Friday, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Lawrence is expected to join Triple-A Lehigh Valley after being released by the Seattle Mariners earlier this month.

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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.

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.

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'Don’t Know If It’s Approved': Bryce Harper Drops Surprising Plan That Could Raise Eyebrows

In the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, ghosts of baseball legends walked out of the cornfields into the diamond in Iowa. This year, Field of Dreams game welcomed real-life legends from those fields.

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Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

For one amazing night on Tuesday, Iowa became the centerpiece of Major League Baseball.

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Tigers continue to catch fire without ace Tarik Skubal

Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians

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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.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 13

Phillies Raise Hairs With Latest Alec Bohm Decision

Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly has adjusted the lineup ahead of Thursday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins, shifting Alec Bohm higher in the batting order after a pair of starts near the bottom.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Phillies Player Nearing Return From Injury After Latest Update

The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled out of the All-Star break, with their offensive and bullpen troubles being more apparent than ever. Coming off two straight series losses against the Toronto Blue Jays and St.

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).