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Aaron Nola News / The Good Phight / August 14

Less is more for Aaron Nola?

In Thursday night’s Field of Dreams game, Aaron Nola pitched five innings and looked very good in doing so. Yes, he gave up the obligatory home run, and he had to pitch out of a bases loaded jam in the fifth, but he only allowed one run while striking out nine.

Bryson Stott News / Just Baseball / August 14

Bryson Stott Is Swinging a Hot Bat at the Best Time

When Bryson Stott came up through the Philadelphia Phillies‘ minor league system, expectations were sky-high. The organization and the fans expected him to be an instrumental piece as the franchise finally transitioned into a winning ball club.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 14

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/14/2026

IronPigs had a bullpen game and it showed. Tucker Davidson gave up four runs and took his 5th loss of the season. The offense was held to just 4 hits on the game and 3 walks.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 14

What did you think of the Field of Dreams game?

The Field of Dreams game last night was a rousing success for the Phillies, as they were able to beat the Twins by a score of 7-1. First, legends of the game emerged from the signature Dyersville, Iowa cornfield, including some from Phillies history such as Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton.

Bryce Harper News / The Good Phight / August 14

Phillies News: Field of Dreams, Bryce Harper, Old-Time Phils

If you’re watching The Twilight Zone, being sent to the cornfield is very bad. If you’re watching Phillies baseball, it’s very good. The Phillies are off today, and when they play next it’ll be regular baseball.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 14

Subtle Change Has Improved Andrew Painter With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been desperate for someone to step up as the No. 5 starting pitcher in their rotation. It has been a black hole all season long.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 14

Heaven? Iowa is more than fine for Schwarber, Nola and victorious Phillies at Field of Dreams: ‘Once in a lifetime’

DYERSVILLE, Iowa – Kyle Schwarber was born and raised in Ohio. He played college ball at the University of Indiana. He had short stints with the Iowa Cubs and spent six seasons with their major-league affiliate in Illinois.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game

Baseball brought everyone to the field. The human stories are what will keep them there.

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

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MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical

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Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / August 13

Kyle Schwarber's 2 HRs helps Phillies top Twins in Field of Dreams game

Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBIs, and the Philadelphia Phillies pulled away for a 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in the annual Field of Dreams game Thursday night in Dyersville, Iowa.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 13

Phield of Dreams: Phillies 7, Twins 1

I have a confession to make: I haven’t watched Field of Dreams. I intended to watch it last night, but I ended up watching The Long Goodbye instead. In my defense, that’s sort of related to baseball, since Jim Bouton is in it.

Bryce Harper News / EssentiallySports / August 13

'Don’t Know If It’s Approved': Bryce Harper Drops Surprising Plan That Could Raise Eyebrows

In the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, ghosts of baseball legends walked out of the cornfields into the diamond in Iowa. This year, Field of Dreams game welcomed real-life legends from those fields.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

For one amazing night on Tuesday, Iowa became the centerpiece of Major League Baseball.

Why MLB has missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical

Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game

Tigers continue to catch fire without ace Tarik Skubal

Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

Why MLB missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

For all of the things Major League Baseball may have gotten right on Thursday night with the Field of Dreams game, there were two telltale signs that MLB executives missed an important part of the movie.

MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical

Lakers sale raises questions about Shohei Ohtani's future

Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber inches even closer to Babe Ruth with Field of Dreams home run

Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber has the second most home runs in his first five seasons with a team in MLB history, trailing only New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 13

Brutal Bold Prediction Quickly Becoming Real for Phillies

Heading into the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies were in a great spot with a 54-43 record, right on the heels of the Atlanta Braves in the National League East race.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 13

Phillies Raise Hairs With Latest Alec Bohm Decision

Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly has adjusted the lineup ahead of Thursday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins, shifting Alec Bohm higher in the batting order after a pair of starts near the bottom.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Phillies Player Nearing Return From Injury After Latest Update

The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled out of the All-Star break, with their offensive and bullpen troubles being more apparent than ever. Coming off two straight series losses against the Toronto Blue Jays and St.

Jackson Rutledge News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Jackson Rutledge Signs With NPB’s Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Former first-round pick Jackson Rutledge is continuing his career in Japan. The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball announced this week that they’ve signed the former Nationals top prospect (hat tip to Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan).