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Phillies' Patience With Andrew Painter Is Paying Off

Despite being very active at the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies did not acquire starting pitching depth. As a result, the Phillies moved forward with rookie Andrew Painter in the back end of their starting rotation.

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Phillies shortstop prospect puts together breakout season at Double-A with confidence, surprising power: ‘I’m finally seeing the results’

READING, Pa. — The Phillies invited 22-year-old Bryan Rincon to major-league spring training this year, providing the shortstop with an opportunity to be around big-league players and coaches following his 2025 season at High-A.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 3

Checking in with some players the Phillies didn’t trade for at the 2026 Trade Deadline

Today marks the one-month mark since the 2026 MLB trade deadline. The Phillies were very active at the deadline, as they acquired Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber sets stage for ‘rowdy’ Braves series that could determine NL East winner

With the playoffs weeks away, the Philadelphia Phillies’ chances to win the NL East are not the greatest, despite being just four games back. But with a showdown with the Atlanta Braves this weekend, Kyle Schwarber says this series could determine the division, according to a story by Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

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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?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 3

Breaking Down Phillies' Magic Number Ahead of Braves Series

With the West Coast trip in the books for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team will be heading back home for a massive series over the holiday weekend.

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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 / The Good Phight / September 3

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/3/2026

With Clearwater’s game rained out, only three of the Phillies’ affiliates were in action on Wednesday. And of the three, only one emerged victorious, and that win required a late-inning comeback.

Alex McFarlane News / The Good Phight / September 3

What do you think of Alex McFarlane so far?

The Phillies have been searching for consistency in their bullpen outside all season. Outside of Jhoan Duran at closer, they’ve experienced peaks and valleys, injuries, and demotions.

Bryce Harper News / The Good Phight / September 3

Phillies News: Bryce Harper, salary cap, Angels sale

The Phillies are finally coming home after a long but successful west coast road trip. Over that time, they’ve been able to cushion their lead in the race for the NL Wild Cards as well as narrow the deficit for the NL East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 2

Pitching Matchups Set For Phillies in Pivotal Matchup Against Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting set to head back home following a great West Coast trip. Waiting for them will be a major four-game series. There have been few teams in baseball better than the Phillies of late, and this is a group that has been performing exceptionally well of late.

James McCann News / Field Level Media / September 2

D-backs edge Phillies on James McCann HR, retake 3rd NL wild-card spot

James McCann homered to break a scoreless tie in the eighth, seven Arizona pitchers limited Philadelphia to three hits, and the host Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Phillies in Phoenix on Wednesday.

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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 / The Good Phight / September 2

I see a red door: Diamondbacks 1, Phillies 0

The final game of a lengthy road trip is always a tricky proposition. Having already secured a winning record on their nine-game western swing, it was easy to envision the Phillies going through the motions in anticipation of boarding their flight back to Philadelphia.

Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 2

Phillies Following Bryce Harper’s Lead To Dominate on Field

The 2026 season has been a roller coaster for the Philadelphia Phillies, and they are currently riding another peak. After taking the first two games of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phillies are won 15 out of their last 17 games, pushing to a season-high 19 games above the .500 mark.

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

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

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The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Fatal flaw that will doom Phillies’ chances of winning NL East

Six consecutive wins have pulled the Philadelphia Phillies back into a division race that looked nearly finished two weeks ago. Entering the club’s Wednesday’s series finale in Arizona vs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Jesus Luzardo Sends Bryce Harper Message After Phillies Win

Bryce Harper helped the Philadelphia Phillies continue their September surge Wednesday, and Jesús Luzardo had plenty of praise for his teammate after the club’s latest victory.

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / HITC / August 31

Philadelphia Phillies get major boost as key player set to return against Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies have received a timely boost ahead of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Brandon Marsh returning to the starting lineup.

Zack Wheeler News / The Lead / August 31

Zack Wheeler’s Struggles Are Concerning for the Phillies

Starting pitching has been the key to the Phillies’ success. Their 14.3 fWAR from their starters is the third-best in baseball this year. Ace Cristopher Sanchez leads the way at 5.4 fWAR, while fellow southpaw Jesus Luzardo isn’t far behind at 4.9. With 2.6 fWAR, Zack Wheeler ranks third among the team’s staff.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Anubis Sports / August 31

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.

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

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29

Five most important MLB players to watch in September

With the final month of MLB's regular season dawning, here are five players who could determine just where their teams land in the postseason.

Pete Crow-Armstrong continuing historic season for Chicago Cubs

Crow-Armstrong controls NL MVP narrative with three-HR game

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll closing in on remarkable accomplishment

White Sox set another 2026 milestone with win over Twins

Brett Bateman continues to be an impactful sparkplug for the Blue Jays

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 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.

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.