The Philadelphia Phillies are on the cusp of clinching a National League playoff spot. Entering their series with the Milwaukee Brewers, they are holding the No.
Sunday afternoon’s Phillies game offered a glimpse into just what Justin Crawford can become. The 22-year-old rookie stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and one out in the top of the eighth inning of a 4-2 game.
It’s hard to overstate just how far Brandon Marsh has fallen this season. On the eve of starting in his first All-Star game, Marsh was hitting .301, seventh best in the NL, with an .829 OPS and 15 home runs, one away from tying his career high.
“I think we’re content with where we are at this point,” the Philadelphia Phillies’ president Dave Dombrowski set the tone for the team’s October dreams before 2026.
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
With just six games left in the regular season for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team will be hoping to finish strong and get the top wild-card spot in the National League. As the regular season enters the final week, there is still plenty that the Phillies are playing for.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies have an age-old conundrum they are trying to solve down the stretch of the regular season: their bullpen. Year in and year out, the Phillies have a dominant starting rotation, but getting to the end of games has proven challenging.
When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.
The Phillies were dealt a huge blow last week when lefty Jesus Luzardo was placed on the injured list. Luzardo had become one of the most reliable starters not just for Philly, but in baseball overall.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ farm system has drawn a ton of criticism for the lack of high-end talent. For years, as a perennial contender at the Major League level looking to win now, the farm system has been used as a means to upgrade at the Big League level.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced three minor league roster moves Monday ahead of a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park.
Cristopher Sanchez tossed 6 1/3 solid innings and earned the victory Sunday afternoon for the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, who earned a much-needed 7-2 win over the New York Mets in the finale of a four-game set.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly expressed significant concern about Orion Kerkering after the reliever was optioned to Triple-A following Saturday’s loss to the New York Mets.
The Philadelphia Phillies recalled 27-year-old right-hander Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, adding a familiar arm to a bullpen that needed a reset, via the MLB transaction log.
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.
Christian Scott, Zac Thornton and Nolan McLean are providing the New York Mets hope that they eventually will be part of a rotation for a playoff contender.
New York Mets first baseman Jared Young will miss the remainder of the season after a concussion suffered in a terrifying collision with pitcher Nolan McLean during Thursday night’s 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.
While the 2026 season may be one New York Mets fans plan to forget, Juan Soto has reason to remember it as a special one for his career.
Nola has made a strong turnaround in his last 10 starts.
The Philadelphia Phillies are using their newest pitching addition to reshape their weekend plans as they push toward the postseason. Phillies manager Don Mattingly confirmed that right-hander José Urquidy will be active for Friday’s game and used in a bullpen game against the New York Mets.
New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was stretchered off the field in the top of the sixth inning of Thursday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Aaron Nola allowed three hits over seven innings and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies opened a four-game series against the New York Mets with a 3-0 win on Thursday night.
With the offseason approaching, several recognizable names could make sense for a few clubs looking for a different direction.
The injury comes at an extremely unfortunate time as Luzardo's most recent start of the season was his best one.
The Philadelphia Phillies face a postseason dilemma that many other franchises would love to have. Philadelphia currently has one of the best three-headed monsters in baseball atop its rotation.
It’s a consequential loss for the Phillies, who are now five games back of the Braves with just 14 games left.
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