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Don Mattingly reveals what has ‘gone a little bit backwards’ for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies had a slow start to their Tuesday night contest against the Houston Astros, as they fell behind by five runs by the end of the fourth inning.

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Phillies Announce Luis Arraez Update After Exiting Astros Game

Acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the San Francisco Giants, second baseman Luis Arraez has taken a slight step backward since joining the Philadelphia Phillies.

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Astros withstand rally for narrow road victory vs. Phillies

Christian Walker hit an early three-run homer and the visiting Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Philadelphia (81-64) rallied from a 5-0 deficit to get within 6-5 on Edmundo Sosa's ninth-inning RBI double against Josh Hader.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Why 2026 Phillies are remarkably similar to 2022 World Series team

Before Bryce Harper made the “swing of his life,” the song “Dancing On My Own” became an earworm, and the Philadelphia Phillies had experienced their first “Red October” in more than 10 years; the 2022 campaign had seemed like a lost cause.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 8

Phillies Trio Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler, Jesus Luzardo Can Make MLB History

Coming into the MLB season, the biggest strength for the Philadelphia Phillies was expected to be their starting rotation. There were some struggles in the back end, with Aaron Nola not throwing the ball well over the first few months and the No.

Brandon Marsh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Why Brandon Marsh’s slump will derail Phillies’ NL East chances

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to surpass the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings. They will need players to step up over the next few weeks amid their pursuit of winning the division.

Kyle Schwarber News / Fastball on SI / September 8

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber Keeps Climbing MLB Homer Record Books

There are few players in recent memory who have had the type of turnaround in the second half of their playing career as Kyle Schwarber has. This isn't to say Schwarber wasn't good in the first half of his big league career.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 8

Which is the team to see in the playoffs?

Is it ok to talk about the playoffs? I think it’s ok to talk about the playoffs. Choose from any of the major people that make projections and you’ll find that most, if not all, have the Phillies at something close to 99% positive that they will make the playoffs.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Phillies Make Decision on No. 2 Prospect Aidan Miller

Entering the the 2026 MLB season, each of the Phillies’ three top ranked prospects in Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford were expected to make noise on the big league roster.

Nestor Cortes News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Phillies Make Sudden Nestor Cortes Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a homestand against the Houston Astros with more than just standings on their minds. After splitting a four-game set with the Atlanta Braves and closing that series with a 1-0 victory, the club sits at 81-63 and four games behind the division leaders.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Lead / September 8

How Do Phillies Stack Up Against National League’s Best Teams?

The Phillies opened the year with a disastrous 9-19 start, leading to manager Rob Thomson‘s firing. They then hired Don Mattingly. Since then, the Phillies have made a dramatic turnaround, now sitting at 81-63, the fifth-best record in the National League.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 8

Phillies Prove They Are a Contender in Series Against Braves

Over the holiday weekend, the Philadelphia Phillies were able to split a massive four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Now, the team has shown what

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

How this Phillies pitcher could make impact in intriguing role once he returns from injury

The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for another postseason push. Their starting pitching is set to lead the way, but the Phillies do have some overall uncertainty on the roster.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 8

4 Biggest Phillies Takeaways From Series With Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their four-game series four games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East race; they exited it in the same spot.

Luis Arraez News / The Good Phight / September 8

The Double-Edged Sword of Luis Arraez

If you invoke the name of Luis Arraez in a discussion with anyone who has even a passing knowledge of baseball, the word “contact” will likely be one of the first few words said.

Jesus Luzardo News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

MLB game sets season record with remarkably quick finish

Time flew by like a Jesus Luzardo fastball during Monday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves. Thanks in large part to Luzardo

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 8

What did we learn from this Phillies-Braves series?

The first four games of this pivotal stretch for the Phillies against the Atlanta Braves are over. It didn’t go quite the way Philadelphia could’ve hoped, as they were only able to split the series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 8

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Tanner Banks, Aaron Judge

And now, the Astros come to town. This is actually going to be an important series as it’s one of those that the Phillies really should be winning. There cannot be a letdown from seeing Atlanta leave town, nor can there be anything about looking ahead to this weekend.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 8

'Teams Are Scared to Death': MLB Analyst Reveals What Really Makes Phillies One of the Top Contenders in the Post-Season

The Philadelphia Phillies looked buried before the season had even reached May. After stumbling to a 9-19 start and becoming one of the worst teams in the National League, Philadelphia fired Rob Thomson and handed the team to Don Mattingly.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Former Philadelphia Phillies Infielder Has Died

Joe Morgan, who played 26 games at third base for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1960, died Saturday. He was 95. The news came from the Boston Red Sox, the organization where Morgan later made his name as a manager.

MLB News / EasySportz / September 7

Phillies Tie Series With Braves Behind Luzardo’s Masterpiece

The Philadelphia Phillies answered back. After a heartbreaking loss on Sunday, the Phillies bounced back Monday with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves, splitting the four game series between two of the National League’s top teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 7

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo notches first complete-game shutout

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo validates frontline-ace status with first complete-game shutout

Luzardo has blossomed into a frontline ace for the Philadelphia Phillies this season, and his first career complete-game shutout (1-0) against the Atlanta Braves on Monday helped validate that.

Jesus Luzardo's first complete game helps Phillies earn split vs. Braves

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Phillies’ Don Mattingly Gets Honest About Sunday’s Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies let a late lead slip away Sunday and dropped a 5-4 decision to the Atlanta Braves, a result that stung after they had held a three-run advantage with five outs remaining.

Dave Dombrowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Dave Dombrowski Aims To Stay With Phillies Beyond Current Contract

Dave Dombrowski has been the Phillies’ president of baseball operations since December 2020, and his current contract with the team is up after the 2027 campaign. Though Dombrowski will be 71 years old at the end of that deal, he intends to stay in his position for some time to come.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4