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Jhoan Duran News / Phillies Nation / August 23

First blown save shouldn’t spoil the magic of the Jhoan Duran experience

PHILADELPHIA — Even the best closers in the game are prone to a rough night. Give the young Washington Nationals team credit. They are responsible for Jhoan Duran’s first blown save as a Phillie.

He’s human after all: Nationals 5, Phillies 4

Stunned. That would be the best way to describe the setting at Citizens Bank Park when Jhoan Duran allowed the tying run to slither across home in the form of an RBI single by Daylen Lile.

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J.T. Realmuto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto punishes Nationals with rocket HR shot

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their weekend series against the Washington Nationals taking a gut punch. Riley Adams gave the Nationals a 3-0 lead with a home run in the first inning.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Kyle Schwarber shares familial reasons for potentially staying in Philly

Kyle Schwarber has had a historic four-year run with the Philadelphia Phillies. He’s the only player to ever hit at least 38 home runs in each of his first four years with a new team.

Trea Turner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

1 stat puts Trea Turner’s impressive Phillies’ turnaround into context

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing some of their best baseball at the right moment in the season, and they just got done sweeping the Seattle Mariners.

Zack Wheeler News / Phillies Nation / August 22

Phillies Injury Updates: The latest on Zack Wheeler

Phillies Injury Updates RHP Zack Wheeler (right upper extremity blood clot) Status: 15-day injured list Zack Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 22

Kyle Schwarber Reveals Personal Reasons Why He Could Re-Sign with the Phillies

As Kyle Schwarber continues to rack up huge numbers and a possible National League Most Valuable Player Award, his impending free agency has been a major topic of discussion among the Philadelphia fan base, as well as in local media.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 22

Phillies Not Surprisingly Seen as Potential Fit for Red Sox Star in Free Agency

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing fantastic of late and have to like the direction that the team is heading in. Even though the team is playing well of late, they do have a looming concern with Zack Wheeler being on the injured list.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 22

Phillies Wisely Seen As Potential Fit for Cubs Star Slugger in Free Agency

After sweeping the Seattle Mariners, the Philadelphia Phillies are riding high coming into their weekend series against the Washington Nationals. The

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Rafael Lantigua News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 22

Phillies Prospect Rafael Lantigua Sets Walks Record, Hits Walk-off at Lehigh Valley

One day, perhaps, Rafael Lantigua will find himself in a Major League uniform and will finally make his long-awaited MLB debut. Until then, he’ll have to settle for doing something unusual in baseball terms.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 22

Phillies vs. Nationals Friday Betting Prediction - Philadelphia's offense bashing

The Philadelphia Phillies (74-53) didn't hold back in their three-game home sweep of the Seattle Mariners. The Phillies hit nine home runs in the three victories, including two each from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 22

Phillies Are on Pace To Just Exceed Lofty Preseason Expectations

After some inconsistencies to start the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have seemingly found their groove. Coming into the year, this was a team with some high expectations, but it was coming off a bad loss in the 2024 postseason.

Trea Turner News / Field Level Media / August 22

Can Trea Turner stay hot as Phillies welcome Nats?

Trea Turner must feel as though he is swinging at a beach ball every time he steps to the plate right now. Riding a 10-game hitting streak in which he is batting .522 (24-for-46), Turner looks to continue his torrid stretch on Friday when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series.

Jordan Romano News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Phillies Should Release Struggling Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies should release relief pitcher Jordan Romano, who has not been good this season. An offseason signing, Romano was one of the Phillies’ closers at the start of the year.

Kyle Schwarber News / LWOSports.com / August 21

Phillies Slugger Kyle Schwarber Having an MVP Season

Philadelphia Phillies slugging veteran outfielder Kyle Schwarber has put his name in the Phillies record book. In his fourth season with the Phillies,

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The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz

How many of the 37 MLB players to record at least five hits in multiple games since the 2015 season?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 20

Kyle Schwarber homers in Phillies' 20-hit attack to rout Mariners

Kyle Schwarber doubled, homered and had five RBIs, giving him an MLB-leading 109 this season, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 20

Phillies starters achieve impressive new franchise mark

It's been an incredible season for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitchers, and lefty Jesus Luzardo capped off another remarkable feat for the rotation on Wednesday afternoon.

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