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Bryce Harper is having yet another tremendous season in his eighth year with the Philadelphia Phillies. At 33 years old, he continues to find new ways to improve his game and help his team win.

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Phillies drop ‘really important game’ against Atlanta during crucial stretch run: ‘Every one of them is pressure now’

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies trailed by just one run when Luis Arraez hit a leadoff double against Chris Sale, Atlanta’s nasty left-handed ace, to start the bottom of the sixth inning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 4

Don Mattingly expresses confidence in Orion Kerkering after reliever’s struggles continue against Braves: ‘He’s one of our better arms’

PHILADELPHIA — With the Phillies down a run and the middle of the Braves’ lineup due up, interim manager Don Mattingly turned to Orion Kerkering in the top of the eighth inning to keep the game where it was.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 4

Moments: Braves 5, Phillies 2

Through the first seven innings of this game, it had the feeling of a true battle between teams with margins as thin as paper. Both starters, Chris Sale and Cristopher Sánchez, labored through five innings at exactly 88 pitches, faced sixth-inning jams before escaping unscathed with a 3-2 Braves lead for the late innings.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Bryson Stott News / Field Level Media / September 4

Phillies 3B Bryson Stott (personal matter) scratched vs. Braves

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott was scratched from Friday's lineup shortly before first pitch against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to a personal matter.

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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 / Viral Sports News / September 4

Phillies Raise Eyebrows With Sudden Bryson Stott Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a high-stakes stretch of the schedule with an unexpected absence in the infield. Hours before Friday night’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves, the club announced that infielder Bryson Stott had been scratched from the lineup for a personal matter, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Philadelphia Phillies Make Kyle Schwarber Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies open a four-game set against the Atlanta Braves with more than just another weekend series on the line. First place in the National League East is within reach, and a strong showing against their division rival would tighten the race at a point in the season when every win carries extra weight.

Alec Bohm News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Phillies' Alec Bohm Makes Personal Decision Before Braves Game

Alec Bohm has fully turned around his season with the Philadelphia Phillies. After an abysmal first half, the 30-year-old has posted a .314 batting average, .373 on-base percentage, .817 OPS, three home runs and 30 RBIs across 41 games since the All-Star break.

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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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 4

Phillies Keys to Victory in Must-Win Series With Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into a make-or-break part of their schedule with a golden opportunity to catch the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings.

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Jesus Luzardo News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Philadelphia Phillies Make Jesus Luzardo Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a critical four-game set against the Atlanta Braves this weekend with the National League East still very much in play, yet one of the quieter developments of the past 24 hours may prove just as relevant as the standings themselves.

Derek Hill News / The Good Phight / September 4

The Real Phillies Trade Deadline

You don’t need a piece on TheGoodPhight or somewhere else to tell you the Phillies look different. Simply reading the lineup and seeing several players change positions will tell you enough.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 4

Three Players Who Must Step Up For Phillies In Pivotal Series vs. Braves

With the holiday weekend here, the Philadelphia Phillies are getting set for a massive four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. There is going to be a lot on the line for the team, and players are going to need to step up. The Phillies have wrapped up their nine-game road trip, and with a 6-3 record, it was an impressive showing.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 4

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/4/2026

Wood you believe that a pitcher in his first full professional season could strike out 10 in four innings? That’s one way to Gage a prospect’s progress.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 4

How are you feeling about the Phillies ahead of this series with the Braves?

The Phillies return from their successful western road trip tonight to begin a monumental series with the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia’s 21-7 record in the month of August helped them jump back into the race for the National League East Division title, as they will enter this series four games back of Atlanta for first place.

Alec Bohm News / EssentiallySports / September 4

Phillies Star Alec Bohm’s Family’s $3M Legal Battle Ends in Out-of-Court Settlement

Almost six months after the Philadelphia Phillies star sued Daniel and Lisa Bohm for alleged financial mismanagement, both parties have settled the dispute out of court.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

Notable update emerges on Don Mattingly’s future with the Phillies

Mattingly is enjoying a resurgence this season with the Philadelphia Phillies, but the good times might not last forever.

Braves, Phillies dealing aces for key series opener

Diamondbacks edge Phillies on home run by James McCann

Tony Vitello trending towards one outcome with Giants

Casey Mize's unreliability on the mound for Padres continues

Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown

Gabriel Barbosa News / Total Pro Sports / September 2

MLB World Rocked By News Of Cancer Diagnosis For Philadelphia Phillies Prospect

The baseball world is showing support for Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Gabriel Barbosa following his Stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis. Barbosa is only 24 years old and received the devastating news right in the middle of chasing his big-league dreams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / September 2

Phillies close in on NL East lead, seek to sweep D-backs

The Philadelphia Phillies will go for the fifth sweep in their past six series when they conclude this round of wild-card roulette in the finale of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper’s ridiculous road trip has Philly dreaming of World Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are surging, and Bryce Harper is giving Philly another reason to dream about the World Series. The pairing is heating up at the perfect time, with the MLB Postseason race entering its most important stretch.

Bryce Harper News / Field Level Media / September 2

Phils dump D-backs, extend win streak behind Bryce Harper's 4 hits

Bryce Harper had four singles and an RBI, Jesus Luzardo continued his road dominance, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday in Phoenix for their sixth consecutive win.