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Aaron Nola Could Be Phillies' Biggest X-Factor in September

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a great series against the Los Angeles Angels, with a sweep of them over the weekend. Now, with it being the final day of August, the Phillies will be focused on September. As Philadelphia gets set to finish up their West Coast trip, the team should be feeling good about a lot of things right now.

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Don Mattingly Has Earned the Job in Philadelphia

Don Mattingly has earned the job in Philadelphia. Since taking over as interim manager in April, he has guided the Philadelphia Phillies to the second-best record in Major League Baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 31

Which prospect has impressed the most this season?

Earlier in the week, I put a post on The Feed asking about which prospect has impressed the most in the Phillies’ minor league system this year. My original

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

White Sox acquire outfielder Tommy Pham from Phillies

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelpha Phillies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

Astros, White Sox open 4-game series between division leaders

Zebby Matthews fires 8 1/3 stellar innings as Twins beat White Sox

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

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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.

Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 31

Phillies Set To Trade Veteran Outfielder to White Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies are rolling right now, a season-high 17 games over the .500 mark as they enter their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. With September near, the Phillies are going to get some reinforcements on the roster, with them expanding from 26 to 28.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 31

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/31/2026

Syracuse 8 – Lehigh Valley 7 Syracuse 6 – Lehigh Valley 0 Syracuse 8 – Lehigh Valley 0 Good news for baseball fans in the ABE area: Lots of potential Saturday baseball to enjoy.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 31

Three up, three down: week of Aug. 24-30

The week that started out not so hot ended up being a solid week for the Phillies, the team going 4-2 against the Mariners and Angels. Now they head on to Arizona for a big wild card showdown.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 31

Phillies' Magic Number Revealed Heading Into Diamondbacks Series

As the West Coast trip entered the middle leg for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team was able to sweep the Los Angeles Angels and is now an impressive 4-2 out West.

Luis Arraez News / The Good Phight / August 31

Should the Phillies re-sign Luis Arraez?

Since acquiring Luis Arraez in a deadline day trade with the Giants, the Phillies have played really well. There was a patch of lethargy of course, but for the most part, Arraez has seemingly been exactly what they needed in the lineup.

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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.

Ketel Marte News / The Good Phight / August 31

Phillies news: Front office, baserunning, Ketel Marte

Sweeping the Angels was needed, particularly as they head on to Arizona. We all know how well they play once there, so getting these three wins was a must.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 31

Phillies prospect Dante Nori ‘feeling great,’ back from ‘weird’ injury in time for Double-A playoff push

READING, Pa. — Phillies prospect Dante Nori had never missed real time due to injury in his young career. He played 125 games in his first full season in 2025.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

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Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 31

Cristopher Sanchez Has Earned Elite Ranking Leading Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies fans will love how ESPN's updated in-season list of MLB player rankings, ranking the top-50 players in baseball, came out. 17 MLB experts weighed in, providing their rankings of the top-50 players, with ESPN taking the average to create a list.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Phillies sweep of Angels results in feat last done in 1991

The Philadelphia Phillies closed their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-2 win Sunday, completing a sweep and reaching a franchise milestone.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Phillies Have Done Something Not Accomplished in 35 Years

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday with a 5-2 victory, capping a month unlike any the franchise has produced in more than three decades.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 30

Zack Wheeler earns win as Phillies continue heater against Angels

Zack Wheeler allowed one run on four hits over six innings to snap a seven-start winless drought as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-2 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Philadelphia Phillies Announce Luis Arraez Decision on Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, and manager Don Mattingly has made a notable change to his starting lineup.

Zack Wheeler News / Field Level Media / August 30

Phillies' Zack Wheeler strives to get back on track vs. Angels

Coming off his worst start of the season, right-hander Zack Wheeler will try and help pitch the Philadelphia Phillies to a sweep of their three-game series versus the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Phillies score 3 runs in 10th, hold off Angels

Kyle Schwarber drove in the go-ahead run with a bloop double and Trea Turner added a two-run single to highlight a three-run 10th inning and lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Phillies’ Don Mattingly Announces Jhoan Duran Update After Angels Game

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly revealed that right-hander Jhoan Duran was battling a stomach bug that ultimately kept him out of Friday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to OnPattison’s Anthony SanFilippo.