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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 8

Trea Turner, Alec Bohm placed on 10-day IL

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies will be without star shortstop Trea Turner for at least the next 10 days. The same goes for Alec Bohm. Turner and Bohm were both placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday.

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Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Phillies Facing Troubling Bryce Harper Development Before MLB Playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies (83–60) are looking to make a deep postseason run, currently holding a seven-game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Savannah Bananas Turn Viral Phillies Karen Incident Into Stadium Comedy

If you thought baseball drama only happened on the field, think again. The infamous “Phillies Karen” incident—where a woman snatched a home run ball from a 10-year-old—has officially gone viral and, somehow, made its way to the Savannah Bananas.

Jordan Romano News / Phillies Nation / September 8

Can some time off help Jordan Romano salvage something out of a disaster season? ‘That’s the plan,’ says the reliever

MIAMI — In the midst of perhaps the worst season by a Phillies reliever in franchise history, Jordan Romano has gotten a breather, having been placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 8

Phillies Promote Top Shortstop Prospect To Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies are shooting for their second consecutive National League East title and fourth straight trip to the postseason. They are up seven games in the NL East over the New York Mets and are 5 1/2 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for the top seed in the Senior Circuit.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 8

Phillies Starting Rotation Incorrectly Not Ranked No. 1 Amongst Playoff Contenders

The biggest strength that the Philadelphia Phillies had entering the 2025 MLB regular season was their starting rotation. Entering play on Sept. 8, the group certainly hasn’t been undersold.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Sporting News / September 8

Who is Phillies Karen? What we know about identity of fan who went viral over home run ball

A Phillies fan went viral for demanding a baseball from a child after a Harrison Bader home run. Who is she?

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 8

Opposition research: Nolan McLean

Mets righthanded pitcher Nolan McLean was a thought of as a good prospect before the season. After being drafted in the third round of the 2023 draft, the righthanded pitcher quickly rose through the Mets’ system.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Sporting News / September 8

Phillies Karen Halloween costume, explained: Viral social media post mocks interest in fan's identity

Yes, you're reading that right, there may soon be impersonators of MLB's newest legendary fan.

Trea Turner News / Field Level Media / September 8

Report: Phillies SS Trea Turner (hamstring) awaiting MRI results

Phillies shortstop Trea Turner will have an MRI on his right hamstring Monday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Turner sustained the injury during the seventh inning of Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins while legging out a grounder and reaching first on a throwing error.

Aidan Miller News / Sporting News / September 8

Phillies promote Aidan Miller, two other top-ten prospects

The Phillies are promoting three intriguing prospects in the minor leagues.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Phillies rumors: Philadelphia throws hat in Munetaka Murakami ring amid elite NPB season

You can add the Philadelphia Phillies to the list of teams in on Munetaka Murakami if the Yakult Swallows post him this offseason, as they are expected to do.

Kyle Schwarber News / The Good Phight / September 8

Phillies rumors: Schwarber isn’t going anywhere

The Phillies enter their crucial four-game series with the Mets at Citizens Bank Park this week in really good shape. After winning two out of three against the Marlins over the weekend, the Phils’ lead in the NL East is seven games, the same as it was two weeks ago when the Mets swept the Phillies at Citi Field.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 8

Phillies Veteran All-Star Rightfully Selected As Team's Biggest X-Factor Down Stretch

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a major blow when their ace, Zack Wheeler, was lost for the season because of blood clots in his shoulder. With him sidelined, the team is relying on other starting pitchers to step up their performance.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Phillies look to bury Mets in NL East race

So much has changed since the last time the Philadelphia Phillies played the New York Mets. The host Phillies look to grow their lead over the second-place Mets when the teams begin a four-game series Monday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Savannah Bananas produce hilarious recreation of Phillies ‘Karen’ incident

The Savannah Bananas have certainly been keeping up with the viral lore this week. Over the weekend, the Bananas, the popular traveling exhibition team,

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 7

Phillies reportedly willing to hand blank check to star slugger

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is slated to become a free agent this offseason. That does not necessarily mean that he will be leaving Philadelphia behind.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Apex Sports / September 6

A Birthday Boy, a Stolen Ball, and a Very Angry Philadelphia Phillies Fan

Some days, you just want to go to a baseball game, eat a hot dog, and maybe catch a foul ball. For one young Phillies fan named Lincoln, his birthday trip to the ballpark turned into a national headline, and not for the reasons you’d hope.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

Boy who had home run ball swiped by crazed woman gets hooked up by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies made a classy move Friday when they gave a young fan a moment to remember. Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader hit a home run ball against the Miami Marlins that sparked a confrontation between a couple of Phillies fans in the left-field stands inside loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Phillies' Nick Castellanos losing playing time in outfield

The Phillies started Max Kepler in right field on Friday against Marlins righty Valente Bellozo. That left Nick Castellanos on the bench for the third time in the past four games, all of which came with a right-hander on the mound.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

Phillies Should Be Concerned About Rotation as Postseason Nears

The Philadelphia Phillies need to be concerned about their starting rotation as clinching a postseason appearance nears. With Zack Wheeler out for the season, they have a left-handed-heavy starting rotation.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / September 4

What Is the Phillies’ Ideal Outfield for October?

After years of stopgaps and half-solutions, it feels like the Philadelphia Phillies finally have a real center fielder. Harrison Bader has earned the bulk of the playing time in center since the trade deadline, and he’s been everything his new team could have hoped for and more.