Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Aaron Nola News / The Good Phight / August 28

Aaron Nola has changed his season by throwing it a curveball

When the Phillies signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year contract extension, there was concern. Concern that at some point, the years and mileage on his arm would come and claim him, concern that the contract would age poorly, concern that there really was no reason to give him a deal that long.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 28

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/28/2026

The big guys in the major leagues might not have played last night, but that doesn’t mean everyone in the Phillies organization had the night off. How did the kids do?

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 28

Phillies News: Francisco Renteria, Trea Turner, Gage Wood

After a day off, the Phillies are back in action against the Angels. More late night baseball— but at least you can sleep in tomorrow. On to the links.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 28

Talented Prospect Could Make Big Impact as Potential September Call-Up for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are continuing their West Coast road trip with an upcoming series starting against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. However,

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 27

Kyle Schwarber Has a Chance To Break Babe Ruth Record

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber isn't quite the second coming of Babe Ruth. But the slugger is a damn good player in his own right.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 27

Phillies announce multiple changes to baseball operations personnel

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski on Thursday announced a slew of front office personnel moves. Among them, Dan Aucoin was promoted from senior director of baseball solutions to assistant general manager, research and information.

Trea Turner News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 27

Phillies Have Major Trea Turner Problem To Address

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some of their best baseball over the last few weeks, solidifying their spot in the National League playoff picture.

Dave Dombrowski News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Dave Dombrowski announces 4 front office moves ahead of playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies are making a push for the playoffs. They are 74-60 and trail the Atlanta Braves by 4.5 games in the National League East. Plus, they trail the Chicago Cubs by two games in the National League Wild Card standings.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Eugenio Suarez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 27

Pros and Cons of Phillies Pursuing Eugenio Suarez

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing some solid baseball once again, solidifying their spot in the National League playoff picture. They salvaged the final game of their series with the Seattle Mariners, losing the first two on the heels of a nine-game winning streak.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most MLB Playoff home runs' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

Tanner Banks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Phillies may get big pitching boost before playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies are competing for a National League Wild Card spot. Left-handed relief pitcher Tanner Banks is currently out with a left forearm strain, however.

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 / Viral Sports News / August 27

Phillies Star Kyle Schwarber on Verge of Historic Babe Ruth Record

Philadelphia Phillies star slugger Kyle Schwarber keeps adding to a home run binge that now sits beside one of baseball’s oldest slugging marks. The Phillies designated hitter hit his 40th homer of the season Wednesday against Seattle, giving him 227 since he arrived in Philadelphia in 2022.

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

Trea Turner News / EssentiallySports / August 26

'I Didn’t Get the Results': Trea Turner Opens Up on Struggles as Phillies Star Searches for Answers

Just 18 hits in 86 at-bats—that’s what Trea Turner’s August numbers look like. What’s more concerning, though, is that his season has followed a similar pattern, and with the postseason just 30 games away, those results have become harder to ignore.

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.

Bryson Stott News / The Lead / August 24

Bryson Stott Is Ascending to Elite Territory

The Phillies have enjoyed a very successful August, going 15-5. Alec Bohm (.947 OPS in August), Bryce Harper (1.004 OPS), and Justin Crawford (.865 OPS) have played a big part in the team’s hot month. Equally useful has been Bryson Stott (.880 OPS).

Luke Ritter News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Philadelphia Phillies Cut Ties With 29-Year-Old Infielder

The Philadelphia Phillies released 29-year-old infielder Luke Ritter from Double-A Reading on Monday, ending a brief stay that began in mid-June. The move was logged by MiLB.com as Reading releasing second baseman Luke Ritter, coming as the big-league club opened a series in Seattle.