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Lauren Amour

Lauren Amour is a writer and editor based in the Greater Philadelphia area. She works as an editor and writer at Yardbarker, covering MLB and the Philadelphia Phillies. Lauren also covers MLB and fantasy sports for Rotoballer and owns her own Substack, Phillies Phocus. Previously, she was editor in chief of Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies and contributed to SB Nation's The Good Phight. You can find her on X/Bluesky at @philaurdelphia.

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Ranking the pending MLB free agents: National League edition

This week, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to identify the top pending free agents from each division in the National League.

Examining potential landing spots for Phillies' Ranger Suarez

Here are five clubs that could be in the mix for Suarez.

Could Mets lose Pete Alonso to division rival?

Shortly after New York was officially eliminated from postseason contention, Alonso said he would be opting out of his two-year, $54 million deal the Mets gave him last offseason.

Should Phillies meet Kyle Schwarber's lofty asking price?

The Phillies' primary concern is whether slugger Kyle Schwarber will continue to serve as their full-time designated hitter in 2026.

Beware of the Phillie killer: Freddie Freeman could play crucial role for Dodgers

Dave Roberts must use Freeman and his "Phillie killer" instincts to the best of his abilities in the NLDS.

NLDS preview: Phillies-Dodgers has potential to be best series of postseason

When the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers last met, it was mid-September, and the Phillies were on the cusp of clinching their second straight National League East title.

One essential move each MLB team must make this offseason

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look ahead at the offseason, identifying one essential move each club needs to make for 2026. 

Which MLB players will take home major awards?

Yardbarker's MLB writers decided now is the time to pick a winner for each of the three major awards — the Most Valuable Player, the Cy Young, and the Rookie of the Year — in each of the American and National Leagues.

Revisiting the 'best-case scenario' for each MLB team

In March, with the regular season drawing closer each day, Yardbarker's team of MLB writers got together to identify what a best-case scenario might look like heading into the coming season. Now, with the season coming to a close, it is the perfect opportunity to look back and see how things actually unfolded.

Picking each MLB team's MVP

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at identifying each club's most valuable player this season.

The under-the-radar NL MVP case you should know about

As of Thursday, the 32-year-old leads the National League in several categories, including batting average, hits and stolen bases.

Phillies' trade-deadline acquisition continues to be clutch

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired two players from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline: closer Jhoan Duran and outfielder Harrison Bader.

One September call-up from each MLB club under the old rules 

Considering the "old September callup rules", Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at identifying one player from each club who would have benefited from a September callup. 

Aaron Nola quietly made Phillies history amid Kyle Schwarber's big night

While Kyle Schwarber stole the show on Thursday with his four home runs, Aaron Nola made some franchise history of his own.

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.

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.

Phillies should reunite with former All-Star to help fuel postseason run

The Phillies' lefty-heavy lineup is in need of a right-handed power bat. They may have met their match.

One player from each MLB team trying to save his job for 2026

With a month remaining in the 2025 season, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to identify one player from each club who is playing to save his job for 2026. 

Could Phillies make play for former first overall pick?

This could be a prime opportunity for the Phillies.

Phillies starters achieve impressive new franchise mark

It's been an incredible season for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitchers, and lefty Jesus Luzardo capped off another remarkable feat for the rotation on Wednesday afternoon.

J.T. Realmuto's turnaround has been remarkable for Phillies

Realmuto has produced a stark turnaround this summer.

Phillies receive concerning injury news on Zack Wheeler

Shortly after the Philadelphia Phillies lost 2-0 to the Washington Nationals on Saturday, president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, announced that Zack Wheeler would be going on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot.

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Not all prospects rise to star status. As the season heads deep into the dog days of a 162-game regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one overhyped prospect for every big-league team.

Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies

The Phillies have taken hold of first place in the NL East, and some reinforcements are on the way that will try to help them secure the division title.

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

With MLB's trade deadline now behind us, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together this week to identify the best trade each club has made in the last decade (more or less).