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What Phillies must do to upset Dodgers in 3-game series this weekend

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to go head-to-head in a three-game series this weekend. Upsetting the Dodgers on the road is never a simple task.

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Closer Jhoan Duran asks for ball, continues to deliver for Phillies

SAN DIEGO — Phillies closer Jhoan Duran felt good while playing catch on Tuesday afternoon at Petco Park. He felt so good that he knew he needed to lobby the Phillies to change their minds.

Brad Keller News / The Good Phight / May 29

The Notes: Brad Keller’s Righty Problems and Roster Spot Stuff

Cristopher Sánchez is like the beginning of Shoresy and he declared that he would never allow a run again. In his last 44.2 innings of work, the Sanchize has left opponent offenses in despair.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 29

Phillies on the Pharm: 5/29/2026

Listen, you’re just here to see how Gage Wood did last night, so let’s get to the good stuff. Lehigh Valley 9, Buffalo 4 Felix Reyes continued to stay hot with the Ironpigs and makes the question of why not see what he can do again at the major league level one that deserves a longer discussion.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 29

Phillies replace Otto Kemp with switch-hitting speed demon

The Philadelphia Phillies bench has been in a constant state of change this season as the team struggles to find consistent production from the bench outfielders.

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in 3-0 victory

MLB insider wouldn't be 'shocked' if Mets made surprising Francisco Lindor decision after new Juan Soto claim

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Gage Wood News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 29

Phillies' Top Prospect Can Make Major Impact for Franchise This Year

READING, Pa. -- Gage Wood took a look back at the pitch tracker on the massive scoreboard in left field at FirstEnergy Stadium. He thought he delivered a heater, but had to make sure.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

Philadelphia Phillies Could Face Roster Crunch With Five Expensive Contracts

The Philadelphia Phillies certainly rank among the best teams in the MLB with two straight division titles. With a roster loaded with veteran superstars, they operate with one of the highest payrolls in the league.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 29

Phillies Star Prospect Heading in Wrong Direction of Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies’ prospect rankings have undergone some major changes during the 2026 season. Most of that is because two of their best youngsters, right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter and outfielder Justin Crawford, have spent the entire year with the Major League team, graduating from prospects.

Bryce Harper News / The Good Phight / May 29

Phillies News: Cristopher Sánchez, Bryce Harper, Salary Cap

Well, Friday is here. The Phillies are about to start a three-game set in Los Angeles. Tonight’s start time is 10:15. Tomorrow night’s is earlier…. by five minutes.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

Phillies vs. Dodgers: Predictions, Picks & Odds, May 29

Phillies vs. Dodgers: 2025 NLDS competitors will face off for the first time this season. The last time the Phillies faced the Dodgers, it ended in a disaster.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 28

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez Nearing Another Major Milestone

As the Philadelphia Phillies get set for a massive weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team has to be pleased with what they were able

Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 28

Cristopher Sanchez and 3 Other Biggest Phillies Takeaways From Padres Sweep

The Philadelphia Phillies went on the road to Petco Park to face off against the San Diego Padres on a skid. Losers in four out of their last five games, the Phillies dropped two series in a row to the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians after winning the first six series they played under interim manager Don Mattingly.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 28

How Valuable is Jesús Luzardo?

Quick: name the most valuable Phillies pitcher by Wins Above Replacement. Well, that wasn’t very difficult, was it? You said Cristopher Sánchez so quick I barely had time to take a sip of my tea.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 28

Phillies on the Pharm: 5/28/2026

Wednesday was the night of offense for the Phillies prospects. There were quite a few hitters to make note of on the evening, including one that might just might force his way back into the major league picture.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

What Time Is The Phillies Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More – May 29

The Philadelphia Phillies are among a host of teams that have a break in their schedule this Thursday. They will end the month with a tantalizing three-game set on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Andrew Painter News / Just Baseball / May 29

The Phillies rushed Andrew Painter and are paying for it

The early stages of the 2026 MLB campaign have not been kind to Philadelphia Phillies righty Andrew Painter, and it appears the club may have rushed him into the back of their rotation.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 28

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in win

Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies record in 3-0 victory

Another game, another excellent outing for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's 20th HR makes early-season history

Yankees' Cam Schlittler solidifying status as front-runner for AL Cy Young

Cubs make impressive MLB history with 10th straight loss

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame

Five MLB teams that should get ready to sell at trade deadline

Brandon Marsh News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Brandon Marsh Injury: Phillies Share Update After Padres Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have revealed that outfielder Brandon Marsh exited Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres with a sprained right middle finger, according to reporter Ty Daubert.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Padres troll Bryce Harper’s brushing habit with a large sign

Bryce Harper’s toothbrushing routine has also given Philadelphia Phillies opponents material to troll him. The San Diego Padres started it on Tuesday, when they showed a sign on the video board to troll Harper while he was taking his at-bat in the fifth inning of the game at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27