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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 28

Phillies' Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves

Kyle Schwarber made sure his Philadelphia Phillies bounced back after being swept by the New York Mets earlier this week.

Red Sox reach a milestone for the first time in years with sweep of Orioles

Boston holds a key advantage in race for a postseason berth

Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

Giants unlikely to call up top prospect

Yankees pitcher done for the year

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 28

Aaron Nola surpasses Cole Hamels on Phillies all-time strikeout list

PHILADELPHIA — Move over, Hollywood. Aaron Nola has surpassed his former teammate Cole Hamels on the Phillies all-time strikeout list with his 1,845th career strikeout in the sixth inning against Ronald Acuña Jr.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 28

Phillies Wisely Seen as Good Fit for Yankees Slugger in Free Agency

After a great stretch in which they created a nice lead in the National League East, the Philadelphia Phillies had a disastrous series against the New

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Insider calls Phillies-Braves clash a ‘statement game’

The Philadelphia Phillies just completed a three-game series against the New York Mets. Ultimately, they were swept in all three games. All of which set against the backdrop of a fierce battle in the NL East.

Otto Kemp News / Phillies Nation / August 28

Back in minors, Otto Kemp working to return to Phillies at big-league speed

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — As Otto Kemp spent 10 weeks in the big leagues, he achieved the improbable. A former undrafted free agent who signed with the Phillies out of Division II Point Loma Nazarene University in 2022, the 25-year-old became a contributor in the majors this summer as Philadelphia dealt with injuries to Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm.

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The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 28

Phillies Listed Amongst Best Fits for Orioles Former All-Star in a Trade

The Philadelphia Phillies are going to have some difficult decisions to make with their roster once the offseason rolls around. Several key contributors are going to be hitting free agency.

Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / August 28

Phillies ask Aaron Nola to spark turnaround vs. Braves

Things have not gone smoothly for Aaron Nola this season, but the Philadelphia Phillies need him now more than ever. The veteran right-hander takes the ball for the Phillies on Thursday when they open a four-game home series against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27

Mets' Nolan McLean off to historic start to MLB career

The New York Mets were looking to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, and rookie pitcher Nolan McLean made sure his team came away with a win.

Brandon Nimmo makes bold claim amid possible Mets resurgence

Mets' Edwin Diaz offers advice to Ryan Helsley after latest nightmare performance

Mets seemingly have already made huge Carlos Mendoza decision

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

Harrison Bader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Phillies’ Harrison Bader continues to shine in revenge series vs. Mets

The Philadelphia Phillies had a hole in the outfield at the trade deadline. The Phillies addressed the issue by trading for Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Phillies complain about Mets distracting them during game

The Philadelphia Phillies have certainly had a whole lot of grievances to air out during this week’s series against the New York Mets. During the second inning of Wednesday’s game between the two teams at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., play was briefly halted because of a complaint that the Phillies had about the Mets.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 27

Manager Rob Thomson Explains Why the Phillies Released Pitcher Joe Ross

The Philadelphia Phillies made a surprising move this week by releasing pitcher Joe Ross, which left some followers confused, especially considering some of the names that the team decided to retain.

Phillies Face Jhoan Duran Decision After Nine Straight Road Losses to New York Mets

The Philadelphia Phillies were thrilled at the trade deadline when they acquired Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins. The flamethrower had been one of the most reliable relief pitchers in the MLB this seasons with just two blown save attempts opposed to 16 saves, but he’s now been responsible for two losses in the last four days alone.

Brandon Nimmo News / Yardbarker / August 27

Brandon Nimmo makes bold claim amid possible Mets resurgence

Brandon Nimmo suggested the best is still to come for the Mets.

Brandon Nimmo delivers walk-off single to rescue Mets past Phillies

Mets' Edwin Diaz offers advice to Ryan Helsley after latest nightmare performance

Jesus Luzardo bizarrely gets ejected as he is exiting the game

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo breaks silence on outburst during Juan Soto at-bat

The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets are going at it in a huge series that will go a long way toward determining the hierarchy at the top of the NL East, and it didn’t take long for the two rivals to have a heated moment on Tuesday night.

Jesus Luzardo News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Jesus Luzardo bizarrely gets ejected as he is exiting the game

There was not much of a start left for Jesus Luzardo to be ejected from this week. The Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Luzardo was thrown out of Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Phillies place struggling reliever on 15-day IL, release veteran righty

Romano was also signed to a one-year deal this offseason, his coming with an $8.5M guarantee. His results have been bad as he has an 8.23 ERA in 42 2/3 innings.

Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz