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The Philadelphia Phillies took on the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday as they continue their run toward the postseason. Andrew Painter took the bump for Philadelphia, looking to give them the innings needed to win.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Mike Schmidt among Phillies royalty throwing out All-Star Game 1st pitch

Citizens Bank Park is set to host the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. Before first pitch, four members of Philadelphia Phillies royalty will be honored.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Cole Hamels drops Philadelphia Phillies World Series truth bomb

Cole Hamels knows what it feels like to bring a championship to Philadelphia, and the former Phillies ace and 2008 World Series MVP is making it clear he wants this current group to experience that same magic.

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MLB News / The Good Phight / June 5

Phillies News: Field of Dreams Game, Cole Hamels, All-Star Game Food

The Padres are in the rearview mirror. Next up: the White Sox. The Southsiders are missing Munetaka Murakami, depriving us of a Murakami vs. Schwarber slugger-off.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / January 9

Rangers Reacts Results: Cole Hamels and the Hall

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Athletics News / The Good Phight / December 4

Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Cole Hamels, Winter Meetings

We are currently in one of the deadest periods of the dead MLB offseason, but fear not! The Winter Meetings are on the horizon, and with them will come some singings and trades as well as numerous “team is interested in player” reports that seem to regurgitate the same information you’ve read for months.

San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / December 1

Should Cole Hamels be in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Making the case for the 2026 ballot newcomer

The longtime Phillies ace retired as one of the best pitchers of his generation. Is that enough?

MLB News / Just Baseball / November 25

Edwin Encarnación’s Hall of Fame Case Is More Interesting Than You Think

Every November, when the baseball world is otherwise quiet, the BBWAA publishes its yearly Hall of Fame ballot to decide who will be heading to Cooperstown the following summer.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / The Good Phight / November 18

Phillies news: Cole Hamels, Munetaka Murakami, Josh Naylor

Phillies News: Phillies seemed poised to make a big splash with a Japanese free agent, will Murakami be the one? ICYMI, the Phillies very own Cole “Hollywood” Hamels will be on this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

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San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 17

Yes, Cole Hamels Deserves To Be a Hall of Famer

If you look at this year’s BBWAA National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, which was released today, you might feel underwhelmed by the group of players debuting in this year’s election.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / November 17

Three former Phillies debut on BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot

Three former Phillies, Cole Hamels, Howie Kendrick and Hunter Pence, are among 12 new candidates on the 2026 Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame ballot.

MLB News / ESPN / November 17

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 new to HOF ballot

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltrán heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 17

The 2026 Hall of Fame ballot includes former Cub Cole Hamels

The Hall of Fame ballot to be voted on by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America was released Monday, and it contains 27 players. New to the ballot this year are outfielders Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp, infielders Howie Kendrick and Daniel Murphy and pitchers Cole Hamels and Rick Porcello.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 28, 2025

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18, 2025

Phillies’ Ranger Suarez ties Cole Hamels’ 11-year-old mark after taming Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies southpaw Ranger Suarez continued his remarkable stretch on the mound, tying an 11-year-old Cole Hamels franchise record with his eighth straight quality start, leading Philadelphia to a 4–2 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14, 2025

Cole Hamels Sends Message to Phillies' Front Office After Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies made an at-the-time underrated move during the offseason leading up to the 2025 MLB season. The Phillies traded top prospects Emaarion Body and Starlyn Caba to the Miami Marlins for Paul McIntosh and starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17, 2025

Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez turns clock back to Cole Hamels with career best

Christopher Sanchez is one of the best pitchers in the MLB, and he proved it again on Thursday against Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants. The Philadelphia Phillies ace put together an all-time performance for manager Rob Thomson.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20, 2025

Phillies’ top prospect turns to Cole Hamels in hopes of 2025 promotion

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for the 2025 season and one of their top prospects is hoping to get called up to the big league club this season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2025

The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame debutants look very underwhelming

If outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones are going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, 2026 may be their best chance.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / June 23, 2024

Cole Hamels Places Bizarre Jab at Mets in Phillies Retirement Ceremony Speech

Even though his esteemed MLB career is long over, Cole Hamels appears to still have the New York Mets on his mind. The longtime Philadelphia Phillies'

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 21, 2024

Why This Phillies Outfielder Switched Numbers Before Hamels' Retirement Night

It should be an emotional game taking place at Citizens Bank Park on Friday for the Philadelphia Phillies. Not only are they welcoming in the Arizona Diamondbacks for a weekend slate in a rematch of the National League Championship Series that saw the Phillies get upset, but one of their franchise legends is being honored.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / June 20, 2024

Philadelphia Phillies Will Wear Special Patch For Cole Hamels' Ceremony on Friday

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to honor the career of former left-hander Cole Hamels on Friday night in a ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. It's an official retirement ceremony for the former All-Star.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4, 2023

Retirement of former World Series MVP marks the end of an era

After several failed comeback attempts, 15-year veteran starting pitcher Cole Hamels called it a career on Friday, marking the end of an era. As Hamels leaves the game, the book on the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies officially closes.

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