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Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber embracing the challenge of final series with playoffs looming

Kyle Schwarber looks forward to ending the regular season with a bang. Despite the series-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, the star hitter is embracing the challenge.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 26

MLB Pays Tribute After Phillies’ World Series Force Passes Away at 92

Bill Giles spent 50+ years reshaping the Philadelphia Phillies from a struggling franchise into a championship organization, and he did it without ever stepping on the field.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 25

Things are getting BAD. BAD… BAD. Rays 2, Phillies 0

Even when you’re watching on TV, you can tell the ballpark has no juice. The fans roared boos from time to time when the offense did nothing but there was just no energy the entire night.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Phillies chairman emeritus Bill Giles passes away at 92

The Philadelphia Phillies lost a great one in the family, seeing Bill Giles die at age 92 on Friday. Giles represented the franchise for over half a century.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 25

Phillies Need To Clinch Playoff Spot ASAP To Avoid NLWC Mess

The Philadelphia Phillies have no one to blame but themselves for the predicament that they are currently in. Heading into their final regular-season series against the Tampa Bay Rays, their Magic Number remains at two.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Philadelphia Phillies Slammed With Devastating Injury Update

The Philadelphia Phillies open their last regular-season series Friday night at Citizens Bank Park against the Tampa Bay Rays, and the first news out of the clubhouse was not the kind a contending team wants to hear.

Luis Arraez News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Luis Arraez News Emerges After Removal From Phillies Lineup

Luis Arraez carries a .310 batting average into the final weekend of the regular season, the best mark in the National League as he chases his fourth career batting title.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Why this ex-player is concerned about Phillies as playoffs draw near

With the Philadelphia Phillies wrapping up the regular season against the Tampa Bay Rays in the final series, the team is still not locked into a postseason spot, though it appears that they’ll be in the wild-card round.

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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.

Alec Bohm News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Phillies Make Sudden Alec Bohm Announcement on Friday

The Philadelphia Phillies closed their series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-1 loss on Thursday, dropping two of three games and turning attention quickly to the next test.

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Luis Arraez News / Baseball Now / September 25

Phillies Unsure If Luis Arraez Will Be Able To Retrun From Ankle Sprain

Luis Arraez suffered an ankle injury on Thursday night against the Milwaukee Brewers and was on the ground in pain afterward. He exited the game, and it was revealed that his X-rays were negative and that he has an ankle sprain.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Baseball Now / September 25

Phillies Magic Number: When's Earliest They Can Clinch Postseason Spot?

The Philadelphia Phillies can clinch a postseason spot as early as Friday. The Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are the final two teams in the National League in play for a postseason spot, and the Phillies are in the driver's seat going into their final series of the year against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Trea Turner Sends Message After Phillies Loss

Trea Turner had a simple message for the Philadelphia Phillies after another frustrating loss left their postseason hopes unresolved. The Phillies fell 5-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, leaving them with three games remaining in the regular season.

Jesus Luzardo News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Jesus Luzardo Development is Good News for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo took another important step toward returning for the postseason on Thursday. Luzardo threw about 30 pitches off the mound in his first bullpen session since being placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Phillies likely to make defensive adjustments in opener vs. Rays

The Philadelphia Phillies still have work to do as they host the Tampa Bay Rays for the final three games of the regular season starting on Friday night, and that work might be a little harder due to a key injury.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Phillies’ Luis Arraez Removed With Ankle Injury

Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez was pulled from Thursday night’s game against the Brewers with a left ankle sprain, the team announced (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 24

Phillies get bad Luis Arraez injury news as playoffs loom

The Philadelphia Phillies have not officially clinched a playoff spot, but the odds are heavily in their favor as the regular season enters its final weekend.

Braves losing key left-hander ahead of postseason play

Yankees could get postseason weapon back from lengthy absence

Aaron Boone responds to stunning Aaron Judge wild-card comments

Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason

Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman's recovery

Dodgers' Dave Roberts encouraged by Shohei Ohtani in return

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The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

A total of 28 active pitchers have multiple seasons with 200 or more strikeouts on their resumes. How many can you name in five minutes?

Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / September 23

Aaron Nola, Phillies close in on postseason berth in matchup with Brewers

Aaron Nola's turnaround is a big reason why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth. Nola will take the mound on Wednesday night when the Phillies continue their three-game home series with the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers.

Don Mattingly News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Phillies To Decide On Mattingly’s Managerial Future After Season

Tuesday was a surprisingly big day on the managerial front. Andy Green and Chad Tracy had their respective interim tags removed by the Mets and Red Sox, with both signing three-year contracts.

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / September 22

Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes Phillies history in dominant outing

Entering play on Tuesday, only 95 pitchers in MLB history had reached 2,000 career strikeouts. That was until Wheeler took the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers and reached the milestone that so few before him have been able to.

Brewers chasing 100 wins, first-round bye against Phillies

On deck: Rays-Yankees, Brewers-Phillies, Guardians-Red Sox

Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos

When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.

Blue Jays make flurry of moves ahead of critical series against Orioles

Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in postseason position

Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / September 20

Do the Phillies Have a Solid Bridge to Jhoan Duran?

The Philadelphia Phillies‘ bullpen was expected to be a strong point of their ball club entering the 2026 season. The team signed Brad Keller, traded for Jonathan Bowlan, picked up José Alvarado’s club option, and returned the likes of Orion Kerkering, Tanner Banks, and Jhoan Duran.

Orion Kerkering News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Phillies To Demote Orion Kerkering

The Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Kerkering has been a key reliever for Philadelphia in recent seasons, but he’s struggled mightily since the All-Star Break.