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Phillies Have New Magic Number for Playoff Berth Following Edmundo Sosa's Game-Winner

As the road trip continues for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team had one of their best wins of the season against the Los Angeles Angels to open their series. Coming into Friday night, the Phillies were certainly hoping to get off to a good start against an Angels team that once again isn’t very good.

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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.

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.

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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 / 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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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 / ESPN / August 29

Christenson, WS winner with '80 Phillies, dies

Larry Christenson, a pitcher on the Phillies' 1980 World Series-winning team who spent his entire career with the franchise, died at the age of 72 while on a fishing trip with family and friends.

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 / The Good Phight / August 29

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Andrew Painter, George Lombard, Jr.

I think it’s great that the Rays are going to stay in Tampa Bay. I hate seeing teams relocate franchises regardless of the sport, so seeing that they are basically at the finish line to build a new stadium is good for Major League Baseball.

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.

Derek Hill News / The Good Phight / August 29

Let’s slop ‘em up!: Phillies 5, Angels 3

An erratic first inning by Andrew Painter was rectified as the Philadelphia Phillies (75-60) sent nine men to the plate in the top of the ninth inning against the Los Angele Angels (52-83) to snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat.

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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.

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.

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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 on ClutchPoints / August 28

Phillies legend Larry Christenson passes away at 72

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, also known as L.C., died unexpectedly Friday at age 72 while on a fishing trip with family and friends in Washington, the team announced, having spent his entire 11-year Major League career with the organization.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 28

Phillies Prospect Earns Dominican Summer League MVP

Despite what people within the organization think, the Philadelphia Phillies farm system isn’t very highly regarded in the industry. The outlook for the Phillies’ system isn’t being helped by Aidan Miller dealing with a back injury that has kept him sidelined for the entire 2026 season to this point.

Nestor Cortes News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 28

Phillies Make Smart Move To Help Nestor Cortes Get Ready for Debut

The Philadelphia Phillies made a great move recently, signing veteran pitcher Nestor Cortes to a Major League contract. However, some fans likely got nervous when he was optioned immediately to Single-A Clearwater and was subsequently placed on the injured list, as shared by Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic (subscription required).

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.

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Kyle Schwarber ties Ryan Howard with an impressive home run feat

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber just continues to clobber home runs.

Reds rookie Sal Stewart joins exclusive company with 100-RBI season

D-backs rookie walks off Cubs to complete record-setting feat

White Sox's Tristan Peters makes MLB history with HR in fifth straight game

Giants' Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds on multiple franchise all-time lists

Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt benched for not hustling enough

Pete Crow-Armstrong went ballistic at umpires over controversial ruling

Zack Wheeler News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Zack Wheeler had a historically awful start

Zack Wheeler simply did not have it in his Monday night start against the Seattle Mariners. The Philadelphia Phillies ace was taken to the woodshed by Cal Raleigh and the Mariners in a series opener at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Dodgers’ plan for Edwin Diaz has been revealed

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

MLB commissioner makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / August 22

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

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

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