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NL East Has Suddenly Become Within Reach for Phillies

NL East Has Suddenly Become Within Reach for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some excellent baseball of late, and the team is making a run up the standings.  Following some mixed results to start the season half of the season, the Phillies have now built a ton of momentum.

Bryson Stott News / The Good Phight / August 22

Let’s get Bryson Stott that extension

We asked the question about whether or not you would give Bryson Stott an extension and boy howdy are the results one sided. Nine out of ten people thought that there should be talks on the horizon with Stott, which is somewhat of a shocking number.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 22

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/22/2026

‘Twas a good night to make sure that their top prospect was on the mound and dominating as the rest of the system didn’t do a whole lot to put wins on the board.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 22

Which is better: Luzardo’s sweeper or Sanchez’s changeup?

The Phillies are blessed to have three ace-type pitchers atop their starting rotation. Having Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo and Zack Wheeler should make everyone feel a little better about their playoff chances, so long as they a) get there, and b) hit.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Alec Bohm News / Field Level Media / August 22
Alec Bohm, Phillies focus on staying hot in rematch vs. Cardinals

Alec Bohm, Phillies focus on staying hot in rematch vs. Cardinals

Alec Bohm is in the midst of a torrid stretch. Perhaps not coincidentally, so are the Philadelphia Phillies. Bohm will look to continue to swing a hot bat on Saturday evening as the Phillies put their season-high seven-game winning streak on the line in a rematch against the visiting St.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / August 22
Bryce Harper’s Defense Is Distracting From His Great Offense

Bryce Harper’s Defense Is Distracting From His Great Offense

When the Philadelphia Phillies inked Bryce Harper to a massive 13-year, $330 million deal, they knew they were getting one of the best hitters in recent history, even if his defense was less of a sure thing.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 22

Phillies news: Bryson Stott, Luis Arraez, Ketel Marte

You could have fooled me that this was Player’s Weekend until I started seeing different bats and cleats showing up on my timeline. I miss the days when they had different uniforms for the weekend.

Alec Bohm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22
Phillies’ Alec Bohm talks wild mood swing at CBP after walk-off win over Cardinals

Phillies’ Alec Bohm talks wild mood swing at CBP after walk-off win over Cardinals

Alec Bohm is over the moon to have helped the Philadelphia Phillies escape with a big win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Bohm is going through the seventh season of his career in the majors with the Phillies.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 / Field Level Media / August 21
Phillies rally past Cardinals in 10th as winning streak hits seven

Phillies rally past Cardinals in 10th as winning streak hits seven

Alec Bohm ripped a two-run triple in the 10th inning, fueling the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / The Good Phight / August 21

Raff-nificent Seven: Phillies 7, Cardinals 6

The Hottest Team in Baseball (71-58) won their seventh straight game with a 7-6 extra innings walk off victory against the St. Louis Cardinals (66-64) to pull within four games of the NL East leading Atlanta Braves.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
 The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
Luis Arraez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 21
Phillies Fans Are Creating Great Experience for Luis Arraez

Phillies Fans Are Creating Great Experience for Luis Arraez

When the Philadelphia Phillies came away from the Aug. 3 Major League Baseball trade deadline with Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants, some saw it as an underwhelming get.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Phillies’ Don Mattingly toasts Bryce Harper for smart at-bats

Phillies’ Don Mattingly toasts Bryce Harper for smart at-bats

The Philadelphia Phillies are chasing down a playoff spot as the 2026 season enters its final weeks. Philadelphia has claimed some crucial wins in recent games.

J.T. Realmuto News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Philadelphia Phillies Announce JT Realmuto Decision on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies Announce JT Realmuto Decision on Friday

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to roll through a strong stretch of the season, having secured victories in eight of their past 10 contests. That momentum carries them into a weekend series against the St.

Trea Turner News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 21
Trea Turner Gets Honest on Phillies First Baseman Change

Trea Turner Gets Honest on Phillies First Baseman Change

When the Philadelphia Phillies acquired second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants, it set off a chain reaction of moves that needed to be made.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Under Armour releases Bryce Harper’s epic new cleats

Under Armour releases Bryce Harper’s epic new cleats

Following a somewhat worrying July, Bryce Harper is posting a spectacular August. The Philadelphia Phillies superstar is batting .310 with a mind-boggling .518 on-base percentage, .517 slugging percentage and 1.035 OPS in 18 games this month.

Mickey Moniak News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Phillies Blasted by Former Top Pick in Most Polite Way Possible

Phillies Blasted by Former Top Pick in Most Polite Way Possible

Mickey Moniak’s professional baseball story began with enormous expectations when the Philadelphia Phillies selected him first overall in the 2016 draft straight out of high school.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Phillies $5.2M Star Gives Fan a Shoutout as He Reveals How He Helped Him With a Last-Minute Catch

Phillies $5.2M Star Gives Fan a Shoutout as He Reveals How He Helped Him With a Last-Minute Catch

There’s something about Wednesday and late-innings drama. While a controversy erupted over a strike call in Minnesota, a Philadelphia Phillies $5.2 million star was busy stunning fans on the East Coast.

Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / August 19
Aaron Nola sharp as Phillies top Marlins for sixth straight win

Aaron Nola sharp as Phillies top Marlins for sixth straight win

Aaron Nola worked seven impressive innings as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday.

Brian Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Phillies To Designate Brian Keller For Assignment

Phillies To Designate Brian Keller For Assignment

The Phillies are designating right-hander Brian Keller for assignment, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. That’ll open the necessary 40-man roster spot to finalize their agreement with lefty Nestor Cortes Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19
Phillies adding depth to starting rotation with addition of Nester Cortes

Phillies adding depth to starting rotation with addition of Nester Cortes

The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best starting rotation in terms of their top three pitchers (Zack Wheeler, Christopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo). The back half of the rotation? Not so much. 

Phillies' Zack Wheeler eager to end frustrating run vs. Marlins
Cristopher Sanchez earns league-leading 16th win as Phillies edge Marlins
Phillies signing ex-Yankees All-Star amid playoff race
The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz
Don Mattingly News / Yardbarker / August 17
Phillies expected to part ways with Don Mattingly at season's end

Phillies expected to part ways with Don Mattingly at season's end

Since Mattingly took over as interim manager, the Phillies are 57-39 and entered Sunday in a three-way tie for the second NL wild-card spot.

Report: Alex Cora expected to be next Phillies manager
Three MLB managers are expected to get fired if they miss playoffs
Yankees announce plans for Cody Bellinger's return from injury
Yankees continue to waste stellar Cam Schlittler season
How Tommy John became namesake of surgery that saved careers
Bryson Stott News / Just Baseball / August 14
Bryson Stott Is Swinging a Hot Bat at the Best Time

Bryson Stott Is Swinging a Hot Bat at the Best Time

When Bryson Stott came up through the Philadelphia Phillies‘ minor league system, expectations were sky-high. The organization and the fans expected him to be an instrumental piece as the franchise finally transitioned into a winning ball club.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game

Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game

Baseball brought everyone to the field. The human stories are what will keep them there.

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game
Why MLB missed the whole point of Field of Dreams
MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

For one amazing night on Tuesday, Iowa became the centerpiece of Major League Baseball.  

Why MLB has missed the whole point of Field of Dreams
MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical
Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game
Tigers continue to catch fire without ace Tarik Skubal
Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Why MLB missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

Why MLB missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

For all of the things Major League Baseball may have gotten right on Thursday night with the Field of Dreams game, there were two telltale signs that MLB executives missed an important part of the movie.

MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical
Lakers sale raises questions about Shohei Ohtani's future
Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians
The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

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