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Phillies use seven-run eighth inning to stymie Braves

Phillies use seven-run eighth inning to stymie Braves

Alec Bohm's two-run double in the eighth inning sparked a seven-run rally and helped the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Sunday and salvage a contest from their three-game series.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 13

BCIB Takes His Braves Scattered, Diced, and Smothered: Phillies 9, Braves 4

It’s not quite true that all’s well that ends well, given that the good ending to this series in no way erases the fact that the Phillies lost said series.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 13
Andrew Painter Bounces Back To Help Phillies Past Braves

Andrew Painter Bounces Back To Help Phillies Past Braves

Philadelphia Phillies rookie starting pitcher Andrew Painter has looked like a completely different player since being called back up to the Major Leagues to make a start on July 31 against the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / September 13

Phillies offense comes alive late to salvage series finale against Braves

Alec Bohm stepped to plate, runners on second and third with two outs in a tied game, against Braves left-hander Dylan Lee. Luis Arraez had just popped out on a first pitch for the second out of the eighth, and it appeared that the Phillies would falter with runners in scoring position again.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Phillies Make Roster Change During Braves Series

Phillies Make Roster Change During Braves Series

The Philadelphia Phillies made a three-part roster move Sunday as they prepared for the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia activated left-handed reliever Tanner Banks from the 60-day injured list and optioned right-hander Grant Holman to Triple-A.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

Tanner Banks News / ESPN / September 13

Phillies reinstate reliever Banks from 60-day IL

Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before their game Sunday against the Braves in Atlanta.

Jesus Luzardo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13
Jesus Luzardo’s MRI results have Phillies breathing loud sigh of relief

Jesus Luzardo’s MRI results have Phillies breathing loud sigh of relief

While the Philadelphia Phillies were looking to make one last push for the NL East, the team had been dealing with an injury to star pitcher Jesus Luzardo that had many within the fanbase concerned.

Aaron Nola News / The Good Phight / September 13

Has Aaron Nola Been Unlucky with the Homer Thing?

It’s been a good season for Aaron Nola. Especially in the second half, he’s looked solid and reliable; a comforting return to form, like a rerun of a favorite TV show.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
Phillies Reinstate Tanner Banks From 60-Day IL, Designate Christian Cairo

Phillies Reinstate Tanner Banks From 60-Day IL, Designate Christian Cairo

The Phillies announced that left-hander Tanner Banks has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list.  In corresponding roster moves, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment and right-hander Grant Holman was optioned to Triple-A.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 13
Phillies Magic Number Can Drop To Single Digits With Some Help

Phillies Magic Number Can Drop To Single Digits With Some Help

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a tough series against the Atlanta Braves over the weekend, and the team will be hoping to avoid being swept on Sunday afternoon.  Coming into their weekend series, the Phillies were hoping to gain some ground on the Braves and put a scare into them for first place in the National League East.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

Bryce Harper News / EssentiallySports / September 13
'We Got to Play Better Baseball': Bryce Harper Sends Blunt Warning as Phillies’ Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance

'We Got to Play Better Baseball': Bryce Harper Sends Blunt Warning as Phillies’ Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance

The Phillies picked the worst possible time to go cold. Atlanta exploded for 12 runs Saturday, leaving Philadelphia staring at a major blow to its NL East hopes.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 13

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Orion Kerkering, Edward Cabrera

Is it just me, or is Don Mattingly completely and utterly inept at managing a bullpen? Nothing he does makes sense, yet he continues making stupid decisions night after night after night.

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 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
MLB News / Phillies Nation / September 13

From Double-A to Triple-A: How have recent Fightins performed for the IronPigs?

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Double-A Reading clinched its first postseason berth since 2019 Thursday night. However, some of the players that helped it get there forwent postseason baseball to spend the last few weeks of the 2026 Minor League Season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 13
Phillies Deadline Addition Falling Woefully Short of Expectations

Phillies Deadline Addition Falling Woefully Short of Expectations

Heading into the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies had a few needs they were looking to address. Arguably, the biggest need was some help in the bullpen.

Bryce Harper News / Viral Sports News / September 13
Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sounds Alarm After Latest Loss

Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sounds Alarm After Latest Loss

Bryce Harper did not sugarcoat it after the Philadelphia Phillies were blown out 12-2 by the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. “We got to play better baseball,” Harper said after the game.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 12
Kyle Schwarber Impressed With Phillies Teammate’s Approach at the Plate

Kyle Schwarber Impressed With Phillies Teammate’s Approach at the Plate

For the Philadelphia Phillies to make one final push for the postseason, whether it be for the National League East title or a Wild Card spot, they are going to rely on Bryce Harper and need him to be locked in and at the top of his game.

Jesus Luzardo News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Philadelphia Phillies Land Major Jesus Luzardo Injury News

Philadelphia Phillies Land Major Jesus Luzardo Injury News

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo received encouraging results Saturday from an MRI on his sore left shoulder, with imaging showing no structural damage.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Jesus Luzardo Scratched From Start Due To Shoulder Stifness

Jesus Luzardo Scratched From Start Due To Shoulder Stifness

Jesus Luzardo and Tyler Mahle have been two of the best pitchers in baseball over the last month, making for a tremendous pitching matchup in today’s game

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
With starting pitching in question, Phillies strive to even series vs. Braves

With starting pitching in question, Phillies strive to even series vs. Braves

Philadelphia dropped the opener of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves on Friday before Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly delivered even more bad news.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win

Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions
Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse
MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom
Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion
The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
Braves edge Phillies in 11-inning thriller, increase NL East lead

Braves edge Phillies in 11-inning thriller, increase NL East lead

Drake Baldwin lined a two-out RBI double to center field in the 11th inning to cap a two-run rally and give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 12
Phillies drop crucial game vs. Braves in playoff race

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

It’s a consequential loss for the Phillies, who are now five games back of the Braves with just 14 games left.

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom
Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500
Kade Anderson earns first MLB win as Mariners edge Rangers
Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric
The 'Most MLB Playoff home runs' quiz
Trea Turner News / Field Level Media / September 10
Trea Turner, Phillies aim to 'keep playing good baseball' vs. Astros

Trea Turner, Phillies aim to 'keep playing good baseball' vs. Astros

With the regular season winding down, the Philadelphia Phillies could use even more hot hitting from Trea Turner. Philadelphia hopes for another big effort from Turner on Thursday afternoon when the Houston Astros visit for the decisive contest of a three-game series.

Dave Dombrowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6
Dave Dombrowski Aims To Stay With Phillies Beyond Current Contract

Dave Dombrowski Aims To Stay With Phillies Beyond Current Contract

Dave Dombrowski has been the Phillies’ president of baseball operations since December 2020, and his current contract with the team is up after the 2027 campaign.  Though Dombrowski will be 71 years old at the end of that deal, he intends to stay in his position for some time to come.

Don Mattingly News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4
Notable update emerges on Don Mattingly’s future with the Phillies

Notable update emerges on Don Mattingly’s future with the Phillies

Mattingly is enjoying a resurgence this season with the Philadelphia Phillies, but the good times might not last forever.

Braves, Phillies dealing aces for key series opener
Diamondbacks edge Phillies on home run by James McCann
Tony Vitello trending towards one outcome with Giants
Casey Mize's unreliability on the mound for Padres continues
Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown

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