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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.

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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.

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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?

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.

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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.

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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?

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.

Trea Turner News / The Good Phight / August 27

Trea Turner’s struggles are unlikely to alter the lineup

.302/.355/.487. That was Trea Turner’s career slash line prior to joining the Phillies ahead of the 2023 season. A .302 career batting average. A .355 on base percentage.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 27

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/27/2026

It was a rough night for the Pharm, with two affiliates suffering defeats, and another being forced to think about a four-run deficit until the resumption of their rained-out game this afternoon.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

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

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 27

Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler

The Phillies got back to their winning ways yesterday after a lackluster first two games of their west coast road trip. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both homered and Jesús Luzardo turned in another dominant start in a season with a growing number of them.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 27

Phillies' Magic Number for Playoff Berth Improves After Win Against Mariners

Following a couple of tough games in a row for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team was finally able to bounce back in the series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Entering their West Coast trip, the Phillies were on a nine-game winning streak and playing some great baseball.

Trea Turner News / EssentiallySports / August 27

'He’s Killing You': MLB Analyst Sounds Off on Trea Turner as Phillies Star’s Struggles Continue

“The consistency is just not there.” That was Trea Turner back in the first week of May. Nearly three months have passed since then, but his performance remains just as dire, if not worse.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Broken sunglasses save Phillies’ trainer from foul ball black eye

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Wednesday. All the while, the Phillies are making a playoff push. Therefore, everyone needs to be in one piece.

Nestor Cortes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Nestor Cortes lands on IL after signing with Phillies

Veteran starting pitcher Nestor Cortes recently signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies were hoping that Cortes could provide the team with pitching depth down the stretch of the season.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / August 26

Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer as Phillies blank Mariners

Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 40th home run of the season and Jesus Luzardo pitched seven scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday afternoon to salvage the finale of the three-game interleague series.

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

Philadelphia Phillies 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Dodgers’ plan for Edwin Diaz has been revealed

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

MLB commissioner makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Bryson Stott News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Phillies Make Bryson Stott Announcement After Leaving Cardinals Game

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott has stepped up for the club in the month of August. Stott learned a new position in third base to clear space on the infield for Luis Arraez, and while that transition is not easy in itself, he has somehow been even better at the plate since making the move.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 23