Any player who has played with the New York Yankees before 2010 knows the value of Game 1 wins very well. That is why the Yankees have a stack of World Series titles, and one such player who won with the Yankees was Alex Rodriguez.
Some 48 hours after their latest crushing playoff loss, the Phillies attempt to regroup and achieve a split at Citizens Bank Park before heading out west.
How far can a team really go to get the upper hand over its rival? Well, when it comes to the MLB postseason, there seem to be no limits, and the Phillies are proving that.
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Obviously, today is a must win for the Phillies. Taking three straight from the Dodgers feels nigh impossible at this point. Blake Snell is on the mound and while the task is tall, there should be some confidence that the team will bounce back.
Bears enter hibernation around mid-November. Squirrels start storing their nuts in the later weeks of October. Then there’s the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense who apparently begin their preparations for the winter season in the early days of October.
Highlights: MRI shows no major tear or strain; day-to-day with groin tightness Feeling better after treatment; status for Game 2 to be re-evaluated tomorrow If he sits: Brandon Marsh in center; Max Kepler and Nick Castellanos on the corners After losing Game 1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies may have caught a break.
Rob Thomson’s seat in Philadelphia is getting too hot for him. The manager’s future is in doubt after two straight disappointing postseason runs, even though he led the Phillies to an unexpected World Series appearance in 2022.
The first game of the NLDS concluded in a 5-3 loss for the Philadelphia Phillies to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving a sunken feeling in the hearts of many Phillies fans.
PHILADELPHIA — Ranger Suárez sat in the bullpen for Game 1 of the National League Division Series, unused as two Philadelphia relievers combined to blow the lead in the seventh inning of a devastating loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
Game 1 of the NLDS was a tough pill to swallow for the Philadelphia Phillies. Not only did they blow a lead against the Dodgers, but they also feared losing one of the key players on the way.
The mood at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night transformed in a matter of innings. What began as a confident Game 1 for the Phillies against the Dodgers quickly became a frustrating 5-3 loss.
On Saturday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies dropped to 0-1 in their NLDS series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 loss in front of their home fans.
Game 1 was not a good one for the Philadelphia Phillies. Not only did they blow a lead due to the bullpen and offensive lineup coming up small when it mattered most, but Harrison Bader also left early due to what was deemed to be a groin strain.
The Philadelphia Phillies are sending eight prospects to get a head start on development for the 2026 season during the Arizona Fall League, which starts on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies' lineup will have its hands full on Saturday when facing the game's best player, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who will make his postseason pitching debut in a city that will be trying to get into his head and throw him off his rhythm.
As the Philadelphia Phillies gear up for their 2025 NLDS opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 4 at Citizens Bank Park, the team is serving up more than just high-stakes baseball.
The Philadelphia Phillies have some pitching spots up for grabs on their NLDS roster. On Saturday, the team will officially announce the roster ahead of Game 1 of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As this year’s Wild Card Series wind down, the 2025 MLB Playoffs have gotten off to the best possible start. Three of the four WC showdowns went to a do-or-die Game 3, and there was absolutely no shortage of action.
The Philadelphia Phillies, waiting to learn the identity of their first postseason opponent, will make the other club wait to learn which pitchers it will face.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will not be on the club’s NLDS roster, as reported by Matt Gelb of The Athletic. This is due to a quad injury Rojas suffered at the end of the minor league season.
Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm is now officially on the books for 2026. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the southpaw has passed the requisite end-of-season physical to lock in a $7.5MM salary next year.