Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Philadelphia Phillies’ Game 3 Pitching Plans Revealed

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season was one loss from ending in Atlanta. Then Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and Andrew Painter refused to let it happen.

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Alec Bohm News / Field Level Media / September 30

Alec Bohm homers in 10th as Phillies even series with Braves

ATLANTA -- Alec Bohm's 10th-inning home run completed the Philadelphia Phillies' comeback and kept their season alive with a 4-3 win over the host Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 of their National League wild-card series on Thursday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30

Phillies Win Wild Game 2 Against Braves, Extend NL Wild Card Series

Following a tough loss for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1, the team was back out there in Game 2 hoping for a different result. To start the game, the Phillies got off to a quick start with a double from Trea Turner.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Edmundo Sosa exits Phillies Wild Card Series Game 2 with injury

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa exited Wednesday’s National League Wild Card Series Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves after appearing to aggravate a groin injury in the ninth inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Phillies star Bryce Harper makes up for defensive blunder in massive way vs. Braves

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper answered a costly defensive mistake with a game-tying home run in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s must-win Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Cristopher Sanchez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Phillies’ lousy bullpen leads to 116-pitch Game 2 effort from Cristopher Sanchez

Regardless of what happens in the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies series, one fact cannot be argued against: Christopher Sanchez left it all on the mound on Wednesday in Game 2.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

The non-player who received blame for Phillies’ Game 1 loss, and it’s not Don Mattingly

On Tuesday afternoon, the Phillies dropped to 0-1 in their Wild Card playoff series vs the Atlanta Braves with a tough 5-3 road loss at Truist Park. The Phillies will now play for their season on Wednesday afternoon as they look to stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 3.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30

Preview: Phillies Attempt to Avoid Elimination in Game 2 vs. Braves

With Game 1 in the books, the Philadelphia Phillies trail the Atlanta Braves by a 1-0 lead in the National League Wild Card Series, and the Phillies will be facing an elimination game on Wednesday. Coming into the game on Tuesday, it was hard to know what to expect from Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 30

Which Phillies pitchers will be available out of bullpen for must-win Game 2 in Atlanta?

ATLANTA — Phillies closer Jhoan Duran did not give a firm answer regarding his status for Game 2 after he “paid the price” on a mislocated fastball and surrendered a three-run, go-ahead home run to Austin Riley on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Bryce Harper Makes Admission After Loss to Braves

Bryce Harper had a chance to give the Philadelphia Phillies a late spark against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Instead, the veteran first baseman admitted afterward that a ball he hit down the line simply was not close enough to staying fair.

Bryson Stott News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Phillies Announce Bryson Stott Decision Before Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies moved second baseman Bryson Stott into the cleanup spot Wednesday for Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves.

Luis Arraez News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Philadelphia Phillies receive alarming Luis Arraez contract update

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the postseason already short-handed at second base.

Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to crucial Game 1 win vs. Phillies

Chris Sale just did something he hadn’t done since Opening Day

One question to answer about every MLB wild-card team

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30

Phillies Make Major Change to Lineup Ahead of Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a devastating defeat in Game 1 of their NLWC matchup with the Atlanta Braves, losing 5-3. Being able to scratch three

Cristopher Sanchez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 200-K pitchers' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / September 30

J.T. Realmuto Makes MLB History During Wild Card Series With Braves

J.T. Realmuto made MLB history during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series. The veteran catcher became the first player in MLB history to record an RBI triple as a catcher in back-to-back postseasons.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Baseball Now / September 30

Phillies' Don Mattingly Explains Jhoan Duran Decision In Game 1 Loss To Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies lost Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series 5-3 to the Atlanta Braves. After taking a 3-2 lead in the top of the seventh inning, Don Mattingly decided to go to his closer, Jhoan Duran, early.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'That’s a Dagger': Bryce Harper & Phillies Manager React After His Decision Backfires in Team’s Loss to Braves

The Phillies thought they had their best weapon on the mound when the game mattered most. Instead, Jhoan Duran became the unlikely face of a collapse that could send Philadelphia home.

Austin Riley News / Yardbarker / September 29

Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to win

Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to crucial Game 1 win vs. Phillies

Riley delivered his biggest swing in quite some time in Atlanta's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1.

Chris Sale just did something he hadn't done since Opening Day

Michael King fires seven strong innings as Padres blank Cubs in Game 1

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox what they needed as Game 1 opener

Colson Montgomery makes White Sox history with postseason HR

Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in Game 2

Luis Arraez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Luis Arraez Will Not Be On Phillies’ Wild Card Roster

The Phillies made the postseason but they will try to fend off Atlanta in the Wild Card round without a key bat. Manager Don Mattingly has informed reporters, including Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, that infielder Luis Arraez will not be on the roster.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 28

Phillies vs. Braves: Wild Card Series Preview

That time of year has finally arrived. The days are getting cooler, the leaves are starting to fall, pumpkins are appearing on front porches, and playoff baseball is about to begin.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28