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Three Players Who Must Step Up For Phillies In Pivotal Series vs. Braves

With the holiday weekend here, the Philadelphia Phillies are getting set for a massive four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. There is going to be a lot on the line for the team, and players are going to need to step up. The Phillies have wrapped up their nine-game road trip, and with a 6-3 record, it was an impressive showing.

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Philadelphia Phillies Make Jesus Luzardo Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a critical four-game set against the Atlanta Braves this weekend with the National League East still very much in play, yet one of the quieter developments of the past 24 hours may prove just as relevant as the standings themselves.

Derek Hill News / The Good Phight / September 4

The Real Phillies Trade Deadline

You don’t need a piece on TheGoodPhight or somewhere else to tell you the Phillies look different. Simply reading the lineup and seeing several players change positions will tell you enough.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 4

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/4/2026

Wood you believe that a pitcher in his first full professional season could strike out 10 in four innings? That’s one way to Gage a prospect’s progress.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / The Good Phight / September 4

How are you feeling about the Phillies ahead of this series with the Braves?

The Phillies return from their successful western road trip tonight to begin a monumental series with the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia’s 21-7 record in the month of August helped them jump back into the race for the National League East Division title, as they will enter this series four games back of Atlanta for first place.

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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.

Alec Bohm News / EssentiallySports / September 4

Phillies Star Alec Bohm’s Family’s $3M Legal Battle Ends in Out-of-Court Settlement

Almost six months after the Philadelphia Phillies star sued Daniel and Lisa Bohm for alleged financial mismanagement, both parties have settled the dispute out of court.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 4

Phillies Entering Do-Or-Die Stretch of Schedule To Make Run

The Philadelphia Phillies just finished up a West Coast trip with a visit to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a team that was chasing them in the National League playoff picture.

Don Mattingly News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Phillies Could Make Stunning Don Mattingly Decision After Season

Don Mattingly has steered the Phillies back into contention after taking over midseason, yet questions about his long-term future with the club keep circulating.

Luis Arraez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 3

Re-Grade Luis Arraez Trade for Phillies One Month After Deadline

As the Philadelphia Phillies get set for a massive series coming up against the Atlanta Braves, the team has been playing really well of late and are charging up the standings. On the Phillies’ nine-game road trip, they were able to get a six-game winning streak in the middle of it and finished going 6-3.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

This pitcher has clearly become Phillies’ X-factor amid playoff push

The Philadelphia Phillies currently lead the National League Wild Card and are only four games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the National League East standings.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

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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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 / Athlon Sports / September 3

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Misses Out on MLB Honor

Following the worst month of his 15-year career in July, Philadelphia Phillies’ superstar right fielder Bryce Harper had to come out swinging in August in order to keep his team in playoff position.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 3

Ranking Three Biggest Questions for Phillies Entering September

The Philadelphia Phillies got September started off on the right foot, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series to tie the season-long series and put some real distance between themselves and the Diamondbacks in the standings.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / September 3

2026 MLB Draft Review: Philadelphia Phillies

Amidst the Phillies’ years-long quest for a World Series title, that push also cost the club prospect capital. The 2026 MLB Draft offered the club a chance to reset, as the Phillies went with a notable high school shortstop prospect with their top pick.

Andrew Painter News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Phillies' Patience With Andrew Painter Is Paying Off

Despite being very active at the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies did not acquire starting pitching depth. As a result, the Phillies moved forward with rookie Andrew Painter in the back end of their starting rotation.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber sets stage for ‘rowdy’ Braves series that could determine NL East winner

With the playoffs weeks away, the Philadelphia Phillies’ chances to win the NL East are not the greatest, despite being just four games back. But with a showdown with the Atlanta Braves this weekend, Kyle Schwarber says this series could determine the division, according to a story by Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

James McCann News / Field Level Media / September 2

D-backs edge Phillies on James McCann HR, retake 3rd NL wild-card spot

James McCann homered to break a scoreless tie in the eighth, seven Arizona pitchers limited Philadelphia to three hits, and the host Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Phillies in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / September 2

Phillies close in on NL East lead, seek to sweep D-backs

The Philadelphia Phillies will go for the fifth sweep in their past six series when they conclude this round of wild-card roulette in the finale of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper’s ridiculous road trip has Philly dreaming of World Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are surging, and Bryce Harper is giving Philly another reason to dream about the World Series. The pairing is heating up at the perfect time, with the MLB Postseason race entering its most important stretch.

Bryce Harper News / Field Level Media / September 2

Phils dump D-backs, extend win streak behind Bryce Harper's 4 hits

Bryce Harper had four singles and an RBI, Jesus Luzardo continued his road dominance, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday in Phoenix for their sixth consecutive win.