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Phillies Set to Activate Jesus Luzardo, Could Pitch Out of Bullpen in Game 162

With a chance to once again clinch a playoff spot, the Philadelphia Phillies came up short against the Tampa Bay Rays in what ended up being a horrific loss. Despite getting the help that they needed from the San Diego Padres in the evening, the Phillies lost their fourth straight game.

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Phillies news: Luis Arraez, Bill Giles, Justin Verlander

My god, I can’t even talk about the Phillies right now. They are Rockies-level bad right now. But hey, they scored a run! On to the links. Phillies news: Sometimes, instead of trying to get the right words about a franchise icon right, you should just leave it to the professionals.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27

Phillies Reliever Potentially Ends Team Tenure on Low Note

There are a lot of reasons why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the brink of missing the 2026 MLB postseason despite having odds that were in the high 90s just a few days ago.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Phillies manager Don Mattingly breaks down decision to start Aaron Nola on 2 days rest

Don Mattingly had a clear rationale for handing Aaron Nola the ball on two days’ rest Saturday night. Speaking with Ken Rosenthal before the Phillies faced the Rays at Citizens Bank Park, the interim manager explained the thinking behind an unusual call for a team desperate to clinch.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Phillies To Activate Jesús Luzardo

The Phillies are planning to activate Jesús Luzardo off the 15-day injured list tomorrow, according to interim manager Don Mattingly (via 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 / The Good Phight / September 26

Who cares?: Rays 12, Phillies 1

This game never stood a chance. Seeing a lineup posted that included putting Aaron Nola on the mound to begin the game on only two days’ rest meant this coaching staff had reached a level of panic they weren’t prepared for.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 26

Start of Phillies, Rays Game Delayed by Inclement Weather

The Philadelphia Phillies have their hands full heading into Game 2 of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They have enough to deal with, entering a must-win situation as their Magic Number remains at two with two games to play.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 26

Don Mattingly Reveals Aaron Nola Workload on 2-Days Rest

The Philadelphia Phillies are in a must-win situation heading into the second game of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. After losing the opener 2-0 on Friday night, it is all hands on deck for Saturday, with the Arizona Diamondbacks breathing down their neck in the standings.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

Phillies make shocking decision vs. Rays amid postseason push

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to avoid losing their National League Wild Card spot. The scorching hot Arizona Diamondbacks are suddenly just one game back of Philadelphia in the NL Wild Card race.

Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Philadelphia Phillies Make Sudden Bryce Harper Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies are still fighting for a playoff berth with two days left in the regular season, and the margin for error has all but disappeared.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Philadelphia Phillies Announce Stunning Decision on Saturday

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into Saturday’s meeting with the Tampa Bay Rays with their postseason margin reduced to a single game, and the club’s response is an unconventional one.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 26

Saturday’s Phillies vs. Rays game is the final Phillies national broadcast of the regular season

It’s the last weekend of the 2026 MLB season, and the Phillies have not clinched a playoff berth. They still can, but they can no longer do it later. It has to be now.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 26

Phillies Could Turn To Veteran Starting Pitcher Out of Bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies' odds of making the postseason were astronomically high just a few days ago. They held a comfortable lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but things have flipped.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

2026 NL Standings: Phillies in danger of choking away last Wild Card spot to Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to finish the season strong against the Tampa Bay Rays. If all goes well, they will secure the final National League Wild Card spot.

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / September 26

J.T. Realmuto Development Comes at Worst Time for Phillies

J.T. Realmuto is searching for a hit at the worst possible time for the Philadelphia Phillies. Realmuto went 0-for-3 in Friday’s 2-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, extending his hitless streak to 0-for-31.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 26

Phillies Still Unable to Clinch Playoff Berth, Magic Number Remains Unchanged

Entering Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies were a team that had been right on the doorstep of clinching a playoff spot. However, against a Tampa Bay Rays team without a lot to play for, they once again lost. On Friday, the Phillies once again had a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a little bit of help.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Phillies Announce Two Roster Moves Before End of Season

The Philadelphia Phillies made a pair of minor league roster adjustments Friday while hosting the Tampa Bay Rays in the final series of the regular season.

Kyle Schwarber News / The Good Phight / September 26

Where has Kyle Schwarber gone?

We are all aware of the reputation Philadelphia has when it comes to underperforming athletes in this city. There are “boo birds” out en masse if a player does something that the city thinks isn’t up to their standards.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26

Fading Phillies keeping upbeat ahead of crucial contest vs. Rays

The Philadelphia Phillies have their backs against the wall with their postseason hopes in serious jeopardy. The Phillies hope to snap out of their late-season funk on Saturday when they continue their home series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber embracing the challenge of final series with playoffs looming

Kyle Schwarber looks forward to ending the regular season with a bang. Despite the series-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, the star hitter is embracing the challenge.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Phillies likely to make defensive adjustments in opener vs. Rays

The Philadelphia Phillies still have work to do as they host the Tampa Bay Rays for the final three games of the regular season starting on Friday night, and that work might be a little harder due to a key injury.

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).

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

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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?

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

On deck: Rays-Yankees, Brewers-Phillies, Guardians-Red Sox

Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

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