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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Phillies’ nightmare scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies are riding high right now, and things look better than ever. Now, it’s time to do more. After the Phillies clinched the National League East, there are bigger aspirations.

Nicholas Castellanos News / Bleacher Report / September 18

Watch: Mookie and Castellanos said what all players are thinking

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 18

The road ahead for the Phillies and their quest for homefield advantage

Even after Wednesday night’s 5-0 loss to the Dodgers, the Phillies left Los Angeles with yet another series win under their belt, their 33rd of the season, the most in baseball.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 18

Phillies postseason rotation taking shape in final days of regular season

LOS ANGELES – Rob Thomson amused himself when he revealed his rotation plan for the weekend. Taijuan Walker will start Friday’s series opener against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / September 18

Phillies lose ground to Brewers, but schedules help their slim chance at NL’s No. 1 seed

If Monday night’s win over the Dodgers that clinched the Phillies the NL East didn’t also effectively seal them a first-round bye in the National League postseason bracket, Tuesday’s did.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 18

Should the Phillies push for home field advantage?

The Phillies are starting to run out of things to play for in the regular season. Sure, there’s still personal statistics and goals, such as Kyle Schwarber’s quest for Ryan Howard’s home run record and his own chances at MVP, but most team goals have been achieved or are on the precipice of being achieved.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 18

Phillies News: Jhoan Duran, Zack Wheeler, Brad Lidge

This series on the west coast has felt like a dream. Part of the reason why is that all three games against the Dodgers have started at 10:10 PM on the east coast.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 18

Phillies trade acquisition could be an unexpected postseason X factor

Could a somewhat overlooked deadline trade end up being one that propels the Phillies to the World Series?

Recap: Phillies Clinch Tiebreaker Over Dodgers In Chase For 2nd Seed In NL

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MLB News / The Good Phight / September 18

Pit stop: Dodgers 5, Phillies 0

The Philadelphia Phillies (91-62) endured their eighth shutout loss of the year in their final regular season matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers (85-67), a season series which they took 4-2.

Harrison Bader News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 17

Should Phillies Extend Their New Star Harrison Bader This Offseason?

The Philadelphia Phillies didn't have the trade deadline that many expected. With a flailing offense and a bullpen that looked like a disaster, the ultra-aggressive Dave Dombrowski was predicted to be one of the busiest executives around baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / September 17

How the Phillies Made the 2025 MLB Postseason

Yet again, postseason baseball is headed to Philadelphia. The Phillies clinched the NL East in Los Angeles on September 15, one day after securing a postseason berth.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 17

Phillies Overcome 'Illness' With Yet Another Iconic Win This Season

It would have been easy for the Philadelphia Phillies to mail things in on Tuesday. While the celebration was coined as a bit more "workmanlike" by some

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Phillies Place Another Infielder On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed another infielder on the injured list, with Edmundo Sosa going on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 13 due to a right groin strain.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

‘I’m hammered’ Kyle Schwarber made great admission during Phillies’ celebration

Kyle Schwarber made a great admission while celebrating his Philadelphia Phillies’ division title on Monday.

Phillies clinch NL East title with 10th-inning win over Dodgers

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Kyle Schwarber's Epic Celebration of Phillies NL East Title Caught on Camera

Kyle Schwarber is in the midst of the best season of his career. On Monday, he smashed home run No. 53 on the season, a new career high, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Phillies clinch NL East title with 10th-inning win over Dodgers

J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each hit home runs and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East title with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.

Matt Strahm News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Matt Strahm Triggers Vesting Option

Phillies reliever Matt Strahm completed a perfect eighth inning for a hold tonight against the Dodgers. In the process, he crossed the 60-inning threshold and vested a $7.5MM option for the 2026 season.

Alec Bohm News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Phillies' Alec Bohm Update Surfaces Before Dodgers Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are entering Monday on the verge of capturing the NL East division crown, having won eight of their last ten games. Philadelphia’s recent hot stretch has been especially impressive given that starting shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Alec Bohm are both on the injured list.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

Phillies Should Try To Keep This Outfielder

The Philadelphia Phillies should work to keep outfielder Harrison Bader with the team this offseason. After acquiring him from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline, Bader has been an outstanding player for the Phillies.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 13

Red-hot Phillies beat Royals, move to brink of clinching NL East

Brandon Marsh drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber belted his 51st homer to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-6 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's surgery date set

The Phillies have been without ace right-hander Zack Wheeler in their rotation since Aug. 15, and late last month it was announced that he had been recommended for surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome.

Phillies to select Walker Buehler, place Jose Alvarado on IL

Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets

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Walker Buehler News / Field Level Media / September 12