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The NLCS is set. The ALCS isn’t. The Senior Circuit’s juggernaut is still in play, while the Junior Circuit, regardless of the outcome of the Division Series, will be sending an underdog to the Fall Classic.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 29

Former Royals in the postseason

The Wild Card round begins today, and while the Royals didn’t even sniff the postseason, some former Royals will get a chance at playoff glory. Here are some old friends you can watch chase a ring this postseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 29

NL Wild Card X-factor: Jonathan Bowlan

If the Phillies are going to have a chance against the Braves, there will have to have been several things that go their way. We can talk all day about the offense and their need to hit and that is a great place to start.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 26

Why the Phillies are starting Aaron Nola on short rest and the latest on Luzardo, Arraez, Bowlan and more

PHILADELPHIA – In a surprising twist, the Phillies are starting Aaron Nola on two days’ rest in the biggest game of the season. Saturday was slated to be a bullpen game for Philadelphia.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 17

The latest on Jonathan Bowlan

NEW YORK — Jonathan Bowlan threw a 1-2 fastball, winced and grabbed his side. The right-handed reliever, pitching with a three-run lead in the eighth, was hurt.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 12

Phillies drop crucial game vs. Braves in playoff race

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

It’s a consequential loss for the Phillies, who are now five games back of the Braves with just 14 games left.

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Kade Anderson earns first MLB win as Mariners edge Rangers

Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric

The 'Most MLB Playoff home runs' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 10

Phillies News: Caleb Kilian, Aaron Nola, Jonathan Bowlan

What a doozy of a ballgame yesterday. It was pretty normal for 7.2 innings before fully going off the rails and delving into performance art. Regardless, it was a win and hopefully once the Phillies can build off of as they enter the week of the Field of Dreams game.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 17

Phillies Have Been Massive Winners in Offseason Trade With Royals

The Philadelphia Phillies surprised a lot of people with one of the offseason moves the team made. Left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for the unproven Jonathan Bowlan.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 18

Phillies News: Andrew Painter, Jonathan Bowlan, All-Star Futures Game

The Phillies simply couldn’t wait anymore. After another disastrous outing yesterday afternoon, the Phillies finally decided they’d seen enough and sent the struggling Andrew Painter to Triple-A.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 9

The Notes: Adolis Garcia’s Approach and Big Bad Jon Bowlan’s Usage

Does a one-pitch homer count as a sequence for anyone? It’s a fair question but bending the rules is ok. What’s also ok is what Adolis Garcia is doing at the plate.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Phillies Place Pitcher on IL in Roster Move on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Before the game, the Phillies announced a roster move. "Prior to tonight’s game against the Chicago Cubs, the Phillies placed RHP Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The Philadelphia Phillies will start a three-game series tonight against the Chicago Cubs. They’re coming off a series loss to the Diamondbacks over the weekend in which they were outscored 12-11.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 13

Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. As a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 11

The Notes: Luzardo handles Beck, Jonathan Bowlan tweaks

Jesús Luzardo dazzled in the second game of the road trip against the Colorado Rockies, striking out 11 in 6.2 innings of one-run ball. It was a strong bounce back start after struggling against Texas to begin the year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 10

What are your first impressions of Jonathan Bowlan?

When the Phillies acquired Jonathan Bowlan in a trade over the winter with the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Matt Strahm, you would have been forgiven if it was the first time you were ever hearing about someone named Jonathan Bowlan.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 1

The Philadelphia Phillies May Have Found A Hidden Gem In Jonathan Bowlan

The Philadelphia Phillies made a move during the offseason that was criticized by many fans. They traded away Matt Strahm for nothing. Or so that was the thought.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 14

The Notes: #26 (not Utley) and Jonathan Bowlan

The final two weeks of camp are way more important than the first two but the heat is on between Dylan Moore and Bryan De La Cruz for the final spot on the 26-man roster.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 27

New Reliever Looking Forward to Phillies Future 'More Than Words Can Describe'

CLEARWATER, Fla. — If you missed Jonathan Bowlan on Thursday, it might've been because you walked into another room, read a text message or blinked. The new Phillies reliever made his 2026 spring training debut against the Nationals and needed just seven pitches (six strikes) to complete a 1-2-3 fifth inning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 3

Phillies Bullpen Needs Brad Keller, Jonathan Bowlan, Other Newcomers to Rise in 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies are relying on newcomers to bridge the gap between their rotation and closer Jhoan Duran during the 2026 season. There's a plan for lefties, with Jose Alvarado and Tanner Banks offering wildly varied looks from the mound, but on most nights, Brad Keller will be an innings eater.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19

The Phillies and Royals swap pitchers, Matt Strahm returns to where it all started

The Philadelphia Phillies have not been quiet this offseason, as they are determined to avenge their loss to the back-to-back World Series Champions, the

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

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Three Trade Packages the Royals Can Make for Jarren Duran

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 11, 2025

Kansas City Royals news: Jonathan Bowlan and Home Run Derby X

The Royals got a much needed win over the Guardians last night: “Honestly, it’s a huge win,” utilityman Nick Loftin said. “We’re still in this fight.” “We needed it,” first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino said.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 10, 2025

Best batters back Bowlan, bullpen in 4-3 beating

The Kansas City Royals put together a seventh inning rally to back a solid night from the bullpen in a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians tonight at Progressive Field.

Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / June 20, 2025

Kansas City Royals Roster Moves 6/20/2025

The Kansas City Royals made two roster changes on Friday as they look to bolster their bullpen depth. They activated left-handed pitcher Sam Long from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Jonathan Bowlan to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.