Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Luis Arraez suffers an ugly ankle injury while running out a grounder

The Philadelphia Phillies’ hopes of a deep playoff run may have just taken a hit. Philadelphia played on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Phillies’ Luis Arraez Removed With Ankle Injury

Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez was pulled from Thursday night’s game against the Brewers with a left ankle sprain, the team announced (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 24

Phillies get bad Luis Arraez injury news as playoffs loom

The Philadelphia Phillies have not officially clinched a playoff spot, but the odds are heavily in their favor as the regular season enters its final weekend.

Braves losing key left-hander ahead of postseason play

Yankees could get postseason weapon back from lengthy absence

Aaron Boone responds to stunning Aaron Judge wild-card comments

Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason

Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman's recovery

Dodgers' Dave Roberts encouraged by Shohei Ohtani in return

Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 24

Don Mattingly Has Confidence in Phillies Veteran for Playoffs

The 2026 MLB regular season has been a roller coaster ride for the Philadelphia Phillies. After being as many as 10 games under the .500 mark in April, they managed to claw their way back and are on the cusp of clinching a playoff spot.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 24

Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo takes ‘another step’ in ‘right direction’ as he aims to return from injury in time for postseason

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo walked out to the bullpen on Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park and took a big stride toward a potential return in time for the postseason.

Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 24

Phillies Readying Jesus Luzardo for Next Step in Rehab Process

As the Philadelphia Phillies enter the final game of their series with the Milwaukee Brewers, they are knocking on the door of officially clinching a spot in the postseason.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 24

Phillies Can Benefit Greatly From Cubs/Red Sox Schedule Change

The Philadelphia Phillies have a little bit of work left before they officially clinch a spot in the National League playoff field. With four games remaining in the regular season, there is a lot at stake for the team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 24

Phillies Reveal Plans for Andrew Painter, Cristopher Sanchez Outings

The Philadelphia Phillies are essentially one victory away from clinching a Wild Card spot in the National League. Because of a litany of tiebreakers, if the Phillies can get to 88 victories, they will eventually clinch a spot in the postseason field.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 24

The Phillies wild card possibilities are getting wilder

With four games left in the regular season, it is still impossible to predict where the Phillies are going to play in the opening round of the postseason next week.

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The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

A total of 28 active pitchers have multiple seasons with 200 or more strikeouts on their resumes. How many can you name in five minutes?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 24

Phillies' Magic Number Remains Unchanged Entering Final Game of Brewers Series

The Philadelphia Phillies came into Wednesday night with a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a little help from the Colorado Rockies, but the team didn’t get the help that was needed, and they also didn’t do their part. On Wednesday, the Phillies lost the second game of their series to the Brewers by a score of 4-1.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 24

Ranking the Three Most Important Bullpen Arms for Phillies Heading into October

The Phillies are very close to being able to clinch a playoff spot, but they have much bigger goals than just that. While the Phillies were unable to get a win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, they are still in an excellent position to make the postseason.

Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / September 23

Aaron Nola, Phillies close in on postseason berth in matchup with Brewers

Aaron Nola's turnaround is a big reason why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth. Nola will take the mound on Wednesday night when the Phillies continue their three-game home series with the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers.

Don Mattingly News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Phillies To Decide On Mattingly’s Managerial Future After Season

Tuesday was a surprisingly big day on the managerial front. Andy Green and Chad Tracy had their respective interim tags removed by the Mets and Red Sox, with both signing three-year contracts.

Bryson Stott News / Field Level Media / September 22

Bryson Stott's 8th-inning hit lifts Phillies past Brewers

Bryson Stott delivered the tie-breaking hit in the eighth inning to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / September 22

Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes Phillies history in dominant outing

Entering play on Tuesday, only 95 pitchers in MLB history had reached 2,000 career strikeouts. That was until Wheeler took the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers and reached the milestone that so few before him have been able to.

Brewers chasing 100 wins, first-round bye against Phillies

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Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos

When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.

Blue Jays make flurry of moves ahead of critical series against Orioles

Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in postseason position

Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / September 20

Do the Phillies Have a Solid Bridge to Jhoan Duran?

The Philadelphia Phillies‘ bullpen was expected to be a strong point of their ball club entering the 2026 season. The team signed Brad Keller, traded for Jonathan Bowlan, picked up José Alvarado’s club option, and returned the likes of Orion Kerkering, Tanner Banks, and Jhoan Duran.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Phillies To Demote Orion Kerkering

The Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Kerkering has been a key reliever for Philadelphia in recent seasons, but he’s struggled mightily since the All-Star Break.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Mets' Jared Young out of hospital after terrifying collision

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young will miss the remainder of the season after a concussion suffered in a terrifying collision with pitcher Nolan McLean during Thursday night’s 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.

Mets share update on Jared Young injury after scary moment in loss to Phillies

Mets’ Jared Young gets carted off after scary collision with teammate Nolan McLean

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets' Juan Soto's latest HR places him among MLB legends

While the 2026 season may be one New York Mets fans plan to forget, Juan Soto has reason to remember it as a special one for his career.

Cade Cavalli reaches 200 strikeouts as Nationals rout Cardinals

Nationals to sign Cavalli to four-year contract extension

Sonny Gray reportedly could pull a shocker this offseason

Dodgers make big Edwin Diaz decision

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Jose Ramirez reaches 1,000 career RBI as Guardians top Athletics

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 18

Phillies' Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Phillies' Aaron Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Nola has made a strong turnaround in his last 10 starts.

Phillies set to use bullpen game vs. struggling Mets

Aaron Nola dazzles in Phillies’ win over Mets

Phillies claim RHP Jose Urquidy from White Sox

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets share update on Jared Young injury after scary moment in loss to Phillies

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was stretchered off the field in the top of the sixth inning of Thursday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mets 1B Jared Young (head) taken off field on stretcher

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Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso

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Jesus Luzardo News / Yardbarker / September 15