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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 1

How August ranks among the Phillies’ best months this century

The Phillies’ August was a month for the ages. Sporting a 21-7 record across 28 games played, they swept four series in a month for the first time since 1991.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 1

Phillies' Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Berth Gets Major Jolt Following Win

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing really well on their West Coast trip, and with a fifth win already on the road, they are guaranteed a winning

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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?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo sizes up Eduardo Rodriguez, D-backs

The most attractive pitching matchup in the majors is scheduled in Phoenix on Tuesday, when Eduardo Rodriguez of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Jesus Luzardo of the Philadelphia Phillies square off in a battle of left-handers.

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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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 1

Phillies Duo Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo Make MLB History

The Philadelphia Phillies have won four games in a row heading into their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on the road in Anaheim.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 1

Who will be the Phillies’ September call-ups?

Today marks the first day of September, or in baseball terms, the day MLB rosters expand from 26 to 28 players. Each team will be allowed to add one pitcher and one hitter to their active roster as reinforcements for the final stretch run of the regular season. The Phillies will begin September in pretty good shape.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 1

Phillies prospect looking strong so far after ‘surprising’ Double-A promotion: ‘He’s showing a lot of confidence on the mound’

READING, Pa. — Cody Bowker was in New York with his High-A teammates two weeks ago, finishing a six-game series between the BlueClaws and the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 1

Phillies Need Alec Bohm To Sustain Success in September

As the Philadelphia Phillies get set to wrap up August and enter the final month of the regular season, one player is going to be key for their success. With August coming to a close for the Phillies, the team has made some serious strides up the standings.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 1

Rookie reliever shines as clutch pitching powers Phillies past D-Backs

PHOENIX — Clutch pitching and the longest home run of the season for the Phillies powered them past the Diamondbacks in a close 2-1 contest on Monday night at Chase Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1

Phillies edge Diamondbacks, remain tied atop NL wild-card race

Bryson Stott hit a 464-foot homer, Aaron Nola won for the third time in four starts, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in Phoenix on Monday to remain tied for the top National League wild-card spot.

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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.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 1

Alight in August: Phillies 2, Diamondbacks 1

Aaron Nola continued his resurgence and Bryson Stott hit the bomb of his life to power the Philadelphia Phillies (78-60) to a 2-1 victory in the series opener against the Wild Card rival Arizona Diamondbacks (73-66) for their fifth straight win and 14th in their last 16 games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 31

3 Series in September That Will Determine the Phillies Season

The Philadelphia Phillies were one of the best teams in baseball in August, erasing what had been a painfully slow start for the team out of the gate in the second half.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

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Philadelphia Phillies News / HITC / August 31

Philadelphia Phillies get major boost as key player set to return against Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies have received a timely boost ahead of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Brandon Marsh returning to the starting lineup.

Zack Wheeler News / The Lead / August 31

Zack Wheeler’s Struggles Are Concerning for the Phillies

Starting pitching has been the key to the Phillies’ success. Their 14.3 fWAR from their starters is the third-best in baseball this year. Ace Cristopher Sanchez leads the way at 5.4 fWAR, while fellow southpaw Jesus Luzardo isn’t far behind at 4.9. With 2.6 fWAR, Zack Wheeler ranks third among the team’s staff.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Anubis Sports / August 31

Don Mattingly Has Earned the Job in Philadelphia

Don Mattingly has earned the job in Philadelphia. Since taking over as interim manager in April, he has guided the Philadelphia Phillies to the second-best record in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

White Sox acquire outfielder Tommy Pham from Phillies

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelpha Phillies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

Astros, White Sox open 4-game series between division leaders

Zebby Matthews fires 8 1/3 stellar innings as Twins beat White Sox

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 30

Zack Wheeler earns win as Phillies continue heater against Angels

Zack Wheeler allowed one run on four hits over six innings to snap a seven-start winless drought as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-2 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Philadelphia Phillies Announce Luis Arraez Decision on Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, and manager Don Mattingly has made a notable change to his starting lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Phillies’ Don Mattingly Announces Jhoan Duran Update After Angels Game

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly revealed that right-hander Jhoan Duran was battling a stomach bug that ultimately kept him out of Friday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to OnPattison’s Anthony SanFilippo.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29