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Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber gets unlikely NL MVP endorsement from Charles Barkley

While the NL MVP race is in full swing, with Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani the favorite to bring it home for the third year in a row, there is a vocal, growing segment of fans who believe Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber should be in that conversation, too.

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Phillies Bracing for Aaron Nola Move After Update on Tuesday

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken control of the NL East, now six games ahead of the second-place New York Mets after winning four consecutive games.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 12

Phillies vs. Reds Wednesday Betting Prediction - Philadelphia looks to rebound

The Philadelphia Phillies (69-50) saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt in Tuesday's 6-1 road loss to the Cincinnati Reds (63-58). The teams play the rubber match at 5:10 p.m.

MLB News / The Good Phight / August 12

Battle fatigue: Reds 6, Phillies 1

At the half-way mark of the season-long road trip, the Philadelphia Phillies (69-50) finally dropped a game, a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds (63-58).

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The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 12

Suárez’s struggles continue as Phillies fall to Reds

For the second straight night in Cincinnati, the Phillies were perfect gamed through four innings. Unlike in Monday’s series opener, they weren’t necessarily saving it for a late comeback.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 12

Phillies Only See Slight Drop in MLB Farm System Rankings Despite Blockbuster Trade

With the Philadelphia Phillies playing some excellent baseball of late, the team has been able to give themselves some breathing room in the National League East, finally.

Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 12

Phillies Superstar Bryce Harper has become a Baseball Card Collector

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper has apparently caught the collecting bug. The two-time National League Most Valuable Player (in 2015 & 2021) wasn't always into baseball keepsakes, but he has changed his stance recently.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 12

MLB releases 2025 postseason schedule: Here’s when the Phillies might be playing

As the Phillies continue their postseason push, we now have an idea of when the club will be playing should they make the tournament. The NL and AL Wild Card Series will start on Tuesday, Sept.

Kyle Schwarber News / Just Baseball / August 12

Kyle Schwarber Would Be a Real MVP Candidate… if He Could Pitch

The chants of M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P! are raining down on Kyle Schwarber these days at Citizens Bank Park. It’s not hard to see why. In the final season of his four-year, $79 million contract, Schwarber has been better than ever for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Bryce Harper News / CBSSports.com / August 12

Ranking the top 10 MLB slugging duos in 2025: Cal Raleigh-Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Schwarber-Bryce Harper, more

From Ruth and Gehrig in the Bronx to Mays and McCovey in San Francisco, slugging duos have long been revered

Griff McGarry News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 12

Has Griff McGarry Rediscovered Strikeout Pitch After Recent Reading Outing?

Griff McGarry is one of those prospects that the Philadelphia Phillies have been hoping could be a Major League option for quite some time. For many reasons, it hasn’t come together for the 26-year-old who is entering his fifth season of pro baseball.

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Fall classics: The best World Series games of all time

At most, each World Series offers seven opportunities to leave a memorable mark in baseball. Great games are filled with special moments, sensational plays, big hits or stellar pitching outings.

Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 12

Predicting What Rest of the Season Will Look Like for Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler

After sweeping the Texas Rangers, the Philadelphia Phillies have started to build some momentum, which they carried over to start their series with the Cincinnati Reds.

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The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

Lou Trivino News / Phillies Nation / August 12

Former big-league closer comes home to finish out season in Phillies organization

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lou Trivino walked into the clubhouse at Coca-Cola Park, the stadium he attended for fun as a teenager, with a breakfast treat for his new Lehigh Valley teammates.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 12

Phillies Bullpen Could See Massive Injection of Talent Come October

After sweeping the Texas Rangers, the Philadelphia Phillies got off to a strong start in their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a win. The Reds are a team that is trying to make some noise in the National League Wild Card picture, making them a challenging opponent.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 12

MLB Pipeline updates their top 30 Phillies prospects

The MLB draft and trade deadline are both long in the rearview mirror and that means prospects have moved out and about. With each trade made, there are players moving to and from different organizations around the game, which means the lists of top prospects need to be altered to better reflect the current reality.

Taijuan Walker News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 12

Phillies veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker adds quality depth to Philadelphia's Rotation

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker took the mound against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday with a mindset to not only win, but to dominate. And that's exactly what he did, throwing six strong innings, while giving up only one earned run, striking out two, and walking one batter in Philly's 4-1 victory.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 11

Kyle Schwarber continues to fuel surging Phillies in win over Reds

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber isn't slowing down. On Monday, the three-time All-Star hit his NL-leading 42nd home run in a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Astros' Carlos Correa shows why he remains the best deadline acquisition

Brewers remain red-hot after notching their 10th straight win

One number shows just how far Cubs have fallen in NL Central race

Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher out for season after arm surgery

Pirates expected to pursue help at one position in offseason

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

Phillies Offense Will Be Getting Reinforcement Soon

The Philadelphia Phillies offense will be receiving a reinforcement when Alec Bohm returns shortly. On August 10, Bohm started a minor league rehab assignment and will be off the injured list soon.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 11

Forget the All-Star Game, Cristopher Sánchez Is a Cy Young Contender

This season, like every season, there were countless fan voting missteps and pitching and reserve snubs for the annual MLB All-Star Game. The Philadelphia

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 10

Phillies Promote Veteran Reliever After Minor League Ramp-Up

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to promote veteran pitcher David Robertson to the major leagues. Robertson was not called up when first eligible on August 5, but the Phillies now make the move to bolster their bullpen.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 10

Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed

Despite appearing in just four games for the Philadelphia Phillies, closer Jhoan Duran has already made an impact.

Edmundo Sosa homers as Phillies sweep Rangers

Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 10

Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies

The Phillies have taken hold of first place in the NL East, and some reinforcements are on the way that will try to help them secure the division title.

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The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

David Robertson News / Field Level Media / August 10

Phillies call up veteran reliever David Robertson for playoff push

The Philadelphia Phillies reunited with veteran reliever David Robertson on Sunday, calling him up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 40-year-old signed a one-year, $16 million pro-rated contract on July 20 and went to Lehigh Valley to get ready for his 2025 MLB debut.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10