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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 21

José Alvarado gets warm welcome back after suspension

After a three-month absence, the Philadelphia Phillies reinstated José Alvarado from the restricted list on Aug. 19. He was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to their Tuesday night game against Seattle, and in his first MLB pitching appearance since May 16, Alvarado got a warm welcome back as he took the mound at Citizens Bank Park.

Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 21

Phillies Need Ace Zack Wheeler Healthy To Achieve Their Ultimate Goal

Even though the Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a sweep of the Seattle Mariners, the team should be very concerned about the status of their ace going forward. It has been a strong season for the Phillies, and this is a team that has been playing well of late.

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Taijuan Walker News / The Good Phight / August 21

Taijuan Walker has cut it out

The players have a job to do and when they do not do it, they are criticized, plain and simple. It’s our job here as people who observe and discuss the Phillies to call out players when they aren’t performing, even though there is nothing we can say or write that is as harsh as the criticism the players lay on themselves.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 21

Three Critical Observations From Phillies' Impressive Sweep of Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to wrap up a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners at home to help the team remain in first place in the National League East. Coming into the series, the Phillies suffered a lackluster split against the Washington Nationals over the weekend.

J.T. Realmuto News / The Good Phight / August 21

What is fueling J.T. Realmuto’s offensive resurgence?

Through the first two months of the season, it sure looked like J.T. Realmuto’s best days were behind him. To say the 34-year-old veteran catcher was struggling would be an understatement.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 21

Phillies play best baseball of the season after biggest gut punch

PHILADELPHIA — Give the Phillies credit for responding to adversity. The team took a train ride home from Washington on Sunday after a road trip from hell.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 21

The Phillies Use of an Outfield Rotation has been Effective

With the Philadelphia Phillies playing well and aiming at another NL East Division title, manager Rob Thomson has been shuffling his lineup lately to ensure his veterans will be fresh and healthy for the postseason.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 21

Four Takeaways From Phillies Emphatic Sweep Over Mariners

It was anyone's guess what the Philadelphia Phillies were going to look like during their three-game series against one of the American League's best teams in the Seattle Mariners.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 21

Phillies News: Cristopher Sánchez, Jhoan Duran, and Nick Castellanos

Well, that was a fun series. The Phillies finished off a sweep of the Mariners yesterday with another 20-hit offensive explosion, the second in their three games against Seattle.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 20

MLB roundup: Phillies get 20 hits, complete sweep of M's

Kyle Schwarber doubled, homered and had five RBIs, while leadoff man Trea Turner had five of Philadelphia's 20 hits as the Phillies defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / August 20

Philadelphia Phillies Sweep Seattle Mariners Behind Strong Offensive Performance

The Philadelphia Phillies’ offense had a performance for the ages this afternoon at home against the Seattle Mariners. Philadelphia prevailed 11-2 behind a whopping 20 hits.

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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 20

Phillies Dominated Mariners in Historic Fashion During Three-Game Series

The Philadelphia Phillies welcomed the Seattle Mariners to Citizens Bank Park for a rare visit from the American League West squad. Then the Phillies provided them with about as rude a welcome to the City of Brotherly Love as possible.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Phillies make MLB history with 2 game hitfest vs. Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday, making MLB history in the process. They recorded back-to-back 20-plus hit games in a single series for the first time in the franchise’s modern era, according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Phillies pitchers pull off insane feat in sweep vs. Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a sweep against the Seattle Mariners in their recent three-game series. It was an impressive outing for Philadelphia, as the club was able to maintain its lead in the NL East.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / August 20

Kyle Schwarber homers in Phillies' 20-hit attack to rout Mariners

Kyle Schwarber doubled, homered and had five RBIs, giving him an MLB-leading 109 this season, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 20

Phillies starters achieve impressive new franchise mark

It's been an incredible season for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitchers, and lefty Jesus Luzardo capped off another remarkable feat for the rotation on Wednesday afternoon.

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