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Phillies Have Something Special Brewing With Alex McFarlane

Heading into the MLB trade deadline, one of the weaknesses that the Philadelphia Phillies were looking to address was in their bullpen. Building a bridge to All-Star closer Jhoan Duran was proving difficult, especially with their biggest free agent signing, Brad Keller, landing on the injured list.

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Phillies Have the Best 33-Year-Old in Baseball on Their Team

Recently, Will Leitch of MLB.com broke down who he believes is the best overall player in the game at each age. He selected the Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber as the best player in the game of baseball who is 33 years old.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Phillies Acquire Former Red Sox Infielder in Post-Deadline Move

The Philadelphia Phillies opened a weekend series in Anaheim with a late-inning jolt Friday night, then added a quiet organizational note that could matter down the road.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Phillies’ Don Mattingly Announces Jhoan Duran Update After Angels Game

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly revealed that right-hander Jhoan Duran was battling a stomach bug that ultimately kept him out of Friday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to OnPattison’s Anthony SanFilippo.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 29

Larry Christenson, 1980 World Series champ, dies at 72

Larry Christenson, a pitcher who won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980, died unexpectedly on Friday at age 72, the team announced.

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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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 29

Phillies Legend Larry Christenson Passes Away at 72

The Philadelphia Phillies family has suffered a great loss, with the team announcing that former pitcher Larry Christenson has died at the age of 72. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday during a fishing trip with his family and friends while in Washington, according to the team.

Edmundo Sosa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

What Edmundo Sosa said about clutch 9th inning grand slam vs. Angels

The Philadelphia Phillies need every win they can get. As a result, they are salivating over a big 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. The catalyst was when left fielder Edmundo Sosa hit a 9th-inning grand slam.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29

Five most important MLB players to watch in September

With the final month of MLB's regular season dawning, here are five players who could determine just where their teams land in the postseason.

Yankees' Aaron Judge responds to 'running it back' takes, shares major injury update

Report: Yankees GM Brian Cashman expected back for 30th season

Trade-deadline acquisition Luis Garcia Jr. providing power boost for Yankees

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MLB News / The Good Phight / August 29

An offensive approach even your father would love, but you don’t

We asked you the question about whether or not you think this new offensive approach taken by the Phillies is just a hot streak of good games or an actual, concrete shift in their philosophy once they step into the batter’s box.

Robert Moore News / The Good Phight / August 29

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/29/2026

Thankfully, on this night, there was no rain around, meaning teams could actually play in their games. Here is how the kids did. Lehigh Valley 6, Syracuse 4 Robert Moore, you glorious man.

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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.

MLB News / The Good Phight / August 29

Would you make the Carlos Estévez trade again?

Since the Phillies are playing the Angels over the weekend, let’s go all the way back to the 2024 trade deadline. Remember those days? The offense was good but everyone hated it, Johan Rojas and Christian Pache were platooning in center field before Pache was dealt to Baltimore, and Jeff Hoffman didn’t think about Miguel Rojas in his sleep yet.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 29

The Phillies’ late inning heroics are a thrillingly routine

Late last night, while you were sleeping, Edmundo Sosa did it again. Sosa didn’t start last night’s thrilling 5-3, come-from-behind win over the Angels in Anaheim last night, but he sure did finish it.

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The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 29

'He’s on the Fringes': MLB Analyst Makes Bold Bryce Harper MVP Claim Alongside Shohei Ohtani & Pete Crow-Armstrong

Bryce Harper took one for the team and moved to right field to enable the Philadelphia Phillies’ deadline trade. As August comes to a close, it turns out the shift has been a blessing in disguise for the former first baseman.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 29

Phillies Farm System Unsurprisingly Receives Terrible Ranking

It has been a good stretch of late for the Philadelphia Phillies, and the team is moving right along toward October baseball. Despite dropping the first

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 29

Edmundo Sosa's ninth-inning slam propels Phillies past Angels

Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the top of the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Jean Cabrera News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Phillies Dump 24-Year-Old Pitcher With Eye-Popping Numbers

The Philadelphia Phillies have cut ties with right-hander Jean Cabrera, releasing the 24-year-old from Double-A Reading on Friday and ending a six-year run in the organization.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Former Phillies World Series Champion Tragically Dies

Larry Christenson, the right-handed pitcher who spent every one of his eleven major-league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and helped deliver the franchise its first World Series title, died Friday morning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28

Phillies World Series winner Larry Christenson dies at 72

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson has died. The Phillies confirmed the news via a social media post that Christenson died Friday morning while on a fishing trip with family and friends in Washington State.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Phillies Announce Front Office Promotions

The Phillies made a few front office promotions on Thursday afternoon. The most notable are bumps for Dan Aucoin and Luke Murton to assistant general manager roles.

Andrew Painter News / Field Level Media / August 27

Andrew Painter seeks continued success as Phillies face Angels

The last time Reid Detmers made a start at Angel Stadium, he picked up his first home victory as a starter since April 12, 2024. The 27-year-old left-hander will try to make it two in a row on Friday night when the Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies in Anaheim, Calif.

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The 'Most MLB Playoff home runs' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

Jesus Luzardo News / Just Baseball / August 27

Did Jesús Luzardo Cost Himself an Even Bigger Payday?

To acquire an elite starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, you have to be willing to pay a premium. The Philadelphia Phillies were willing to do so with Jesús Luzardo.