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Phillies place struggling reliever on 15-day IL, release veteran righty

Romano was also signed to a one-year deal this offseason, his coming with an $8.5M guarantee. His results have been bad as he has an 8.23 ERA in 42 2/3 innings.

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Phillies release 2026 schedule

The Phillies announced their 2026 schedule on Tuesday. Some of the more notable dates on the schedule include opening and closing the season with a pair of six-game homestands at Citizens Bank Park, along with not playing any home games when the World Cup is slated to be at Lincoln Financial Field next summer.

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Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 26

Phillies Fans Sound Off on Bryce Harper for Wearing Mets-Themed Gear

The Philadelphia Phillies lost an embarrassing one on Monday against the New York Mets. After getting out to a 3-0 lead with their ace Cristopher Sanchez on the mound, the train went off the tracks in a hurry with the left-hander getting shelled in the fourth inning and the offense rolling over and doing nothing for the rest of the game.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 26

Phillies Are Haunted by Citi Field Whether They Want To Admit It or Not

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing good baseball and the New York Mets have not. Conventional wisdom would suggest that would give the Phillies an edge against the Mets in their three-game series that got underway on Monday.

Ranger Suarez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 26

Phillies Starting Pitcher Ranger Suarez Named NL Player of the Week

Philadelphia starting pitcher Ranger Suarez capped off a near-perfect week on Sunday. He set a career high in strikeouts, whiffing 11 hitters across seven strong innings to help the Phillies take a series win over the Washington Nationals.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / August 26

The Phillies Need To Make 2 Changes In The Bullpen Right Now

The Philadelphia Phillies are in a great position, but that does not mean they come without weaknesses. The middle of their bullpen has been rough, with two guys struggling substantially more than others.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 26

Who has been the more surprising pitcher?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Phillies fans and fans across the country.

Andrew Baker News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 26

Phillies Prospect Andrew Baker Has Appropriate Off-Field Nickname

When it comes to Andrew Baker's prospects of making the Philadelphia Phillies’ Major League roster one day, it's getting harder for him to get a breakthrough.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Cristopher Sanchez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez’s dugout outburst in loss to Mets caught on video

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez had a rare emotional outburst in Monday night’s 13-3 blowout loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field — and cameras caught every second.

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Tanner Banks News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

Phillies Reliever Gaining Trust

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tanner Banks has gained trust over the course of the 2025 season. While José Alvarado was serving his suspension, Banks stepped up in a big way.

Chamber pot of Reflection: Mets 13, Phillies 3

The Philadelphia Phillies (76-55) squandered a 3-0 lead and allowed 13 unanswered runs to the New York Mets (70-61) to diminish their hold on the division to six games in a 13-3 series opening loss to their rivals.

Phillies’ woes at Citi Field continue in embarrassing loss to Mets

NEW YORK — Starter Cristopher Sánchez left the dugout in the bottom of the fourth with a 3-0 lead and no hits allowed. He came back and pounded a trash can after allowing three runs in an eventual 13-3 loss to the New York Mets.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25

Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets

The nightmare keeps getting worse for Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano.

Phillies reveal timeline for Zack Wheeler’s recovery from blood clot issue

Mets pitching prospect closing in on major league debut

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Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Phillies Star Bryce Harper's Reason for Wearing Mets Gear

The Philadelphia Phillies’ face of the franchise has been superstar Bryce Harper, who has spent the last seven seasons of his career with the organization.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 25

Minor-league notes: Justin Crawford stays focused, keeps producing in Triple-A

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The chatter around Justin Crawford has echoed throughout the summer. Where is he? When’s he coming up? The questions in Philadelphia continue, and for good reason; the outfielder is batting .328 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and keeps putting up numbers.

Kyle Schwarber and Shohei Ohtani in heated NL home run race

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Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / August 25

10 reasons the Phillies can win the World Series without Zack Wheeler

Over the weekend, the Phillies confirmed our assumptions about Zack Wheeler’s status for 2025. Out for the season. Diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet

Phillies edge Nationals 3-2 to claim weekend series

Ranger Suarez pitched seven scoreless innings and Rafael Marchan knocked in three runs as the host Philadelphia Phillies topped the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Pirates' Paul Skenes boasts historic numbers through first 50 starts

Skenes made the 50th start of his Major League career on Sunday afternoon and threw another gem.

Phillies get terrible injury news on ace starting pitcher

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Lenny Dykstra gives Phillies advice on Jhoan Duran’s powerful arm

Former Philadelphia Phillies star Lenny Dykstra had some interesting yet obvious advice for the Phillies’ coaching staff following their 5-4 loss against the Washington Nationals.