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MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Philadelphia Phillies Poach Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies added bullpen depth on Thursday by claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old was immediately optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 20
Don Mattingly Shares Thoughts on Possibility of Phillies 6-Man Rotation
After a rollercoaster ride through their first 25 games following the Major League Baseball All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies may be starting to figure things out.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Phillies Acquire 26-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move
The Philadelphia Phillies claimed right-handed pitcher Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, adding depth to their pitching staff ahead of a weekend series against the St.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 20
Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Post-Trade Deadline 2026 
The Phillies were buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, adding three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and relievers Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley. Those big-league players, of course, cost prospects.
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 / EssentiallySports / August 20
Phillies $5.2M Star Gives Fan a Shoutout as He Reveals How He Helped Him With a Last-Minute Catch
There’s something about Wednesday and late-innings drama. While a controversy erupted over a strike call in Minnesota, a Philadelphia Phillies $5.2 million star was busy stunning fans on the East Coast.
Aaron Nola News / CBSSports.com / August 20
How Aaron Nola's renaissance has kept the Phillies in the NL East playoff picture
Nola's last five starts have been a revelation -- and exactly what the Phillies needed
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 20
Phillies on the Pharm: 8/20/2026
A mixed night in the minor leagues. Lehigh Valley won thanks to stellar pitching, but the results weren’t as good further down in the system. Pitching carried the day for the IronPigs in their 2-1 win over the Buffalo Bisons.
Nestor Cortes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20
Writer provides update on Nestor Cortes’ potential role with Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make up ground in the NL East. The team has added to the pitching staff, as the Phillies have signed Nestor Cortes to a major league contract.
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.
Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 20
Bryce Harper Was Hurting Phillies More Than Realized at 1B
There has been a lot of talk about the new defensive alignment being used by the Philadelphia Phillies since the MLB All-Star break. To accommodate their biggest acquisition, Luis Arraez, the team shuffled things around.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 20
Phillies News: Nestor Cortes, Zack Wheeler, Derek Hill
The Phillies have the day off today before they will look to continue their recent streak of good play against the Cardinals this weekend at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 20
Phillies’ Injured Reliever Making Positive Strides in Recovery
The big news concerning the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday was their reported signing of pitcher Nestor Cortes. Cortes, a 2022 Major League Baseball
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20
Phillies’ Luis Arraez has nothing but respect for Bryce Harper after move to OF
The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing extremely well since the trade deadline passed. They have won 11 of their last 16 games, including a six-game winning streak.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Phillies Cut Ties With Former Yankees Pitcher Who Threw No-Hitter
The Philadelphia Phillies designated right-handed pitcher Brian Keller for assignment on Wednesday, a move that cleared a 40-man roster spot so the club could finalize a major-league contract with veteran left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr.
Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / August 19
Aaron Nola sharp as Phillies top Marlins for sixth straight win
Aaron Nola worked seven impressive innings as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
Brian Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Phillies To Designate Brian Keller For Assignment
The Phillies are designating right-hander Brian Keller for assignment, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. That’ll open the necessary 40-man roster spot to finalize their agreement with lefty Nestor Cortes Jr.
Nestor Cortes News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 19
Phillies Were Fortunate To Beat Out Multiple Contenders for Nestor Cortes
The Philadelphia Phillies tried, to no avail, to acquire a starting pitcher ahead of the MLB trade deadline. It was reportedly their top priority, but there were a few factors that went into a hurler not being acquired.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19
Phillies adding depth to starting rotation with addition of Nester Cortes
The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best starting rotation in terms of their top three pitchers (Zack Wheeler, Christopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo). The back half of the rotation? Not so much.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18
Middle of order powers Phillies past Marlins for 5th straight win
Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott each drove in two runs to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Philadelphia won its fifth straight game despite a subpar outing from Zack Wheeler, who walked four in five innings while allowing two runs and two hits with seven strikeouts.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 18
Phillies' Zack Wheeler eager to end frustrating run vs. Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies have won four games in a row and hope it's now right-hander Zack Wheeler's turn to get back into the win column. Wheeler, who has not posted a win in more than a month, will get the ball Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.
Andrew Painter News / The Lead / August 17
How Has Andrew Painter Re-Captured His Prospect Hype?
One year after being drafted 13th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Andrew Painter drew attention from the baseball world as a whole. Painter dominated in his first full professional season, reaching Double-A by year’s end as a 19-year-old.
Don Mattingly News / Yardbarker / August 17
Phillies expected to part ways with Don Mattingly at season's end
Since Mattingly took over as interim manager, the Phillies are 57-39 and entered Sunday in a three-way tie for the second NL wild-card spot.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game
Baseball brought everyone to the field. The human stories are what will keep them there.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game
For one amazing night on Tuesday, Iowa became the centerpiece of Major League Baseball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Dave Dombrowski shares his honest take on Bryce Harper claiming Phillies needed help
Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski understands where Bryce Harper’s plea for help came from. The Phillies’ superstar slugger spoke to reporters in late July, just days before the Aug.
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