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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 12
Phillies Reportedly Looking For High-Leverage Relief Help
It's no secret that the end of the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 season was in large part due to offensive slumping, but relief pitching continued to be an issue.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15
Phillies receiving trade interest in lefty relievers
The Phillies have gotten trade calls on left-handed relievers Matt Strahm, José Alvarado and Tanner Banks, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Philadelphia could leverage their bullpen depth for help in a different area of the roster.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / November 7
Stay or Go: Should the Phillies believe Orion Kerkering can bounce back? 
No one will forget the way the 2024 season ended for the Phillies, with Orion Kerkering fumbling a comebacker and throwing Philadelphia’s last hope to the backstop at Dodger Stadium.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 6
2025 Player Review: Orion Kerkering
Let’s get the hard part out of the way: Kerkering made a terrible error in game four of the NLDS that ended the Phillies’ 2025 season. It was an atrocious way to go out, and still stings to think about.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 12
One Phillies Player That Could Transform the A's Future
After what is one of the most heartbreaking finishes in postseason history, it's possible that the Philadelphia Phillies could look to move Orion Kerkering this offseason.
Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / October 10
Phillies Broadcaster Casts Serious Doubts on Rob Thomson’s Leadership After Orion Kerkering Blunder
The Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended in the worst way possible: they were one out away from victory and one mistake away from continuing their playoff run.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / October 10
Babe Ruth and Orion Kerkering Show How October Never Forgives a Mistake
Orion Kerkering’s error joins a short, infamous list of October blunders History remembers players as much for mistakes as for their careers From Buckner’s grounder to Andrus’ meltdown, postseason errors linger The sight of Orion Kerkering bent over in shock after his 11th-inning error Thursday night will not fade quickly.
Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / October 10
Why Didn’t Orion Kerkering Throw to First Base in the 2025 NLDS? Phillies Pitcher’s Critical Error Explained
Game 4 of the 2025 National League Division Series (NLDS) between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended in heartbreaking fashion for Philadelphia fans.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Bleacher Report / October 10
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 10
Where do the Phillies go from here?
Well, it’s over. The Phillies couldn’t find a way to keep their comeback going, as they dropped Game 4 in L.A. in absolutely brutal fashion. The bats went
Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / October 10
3 Bold Phillies Offseason Predictions After Latest Crushing Playoff Defeat
That was excruciating. The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the postseason on Thursday after relief pitcher Orion Kerkering botched a soft ground ball with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning.
Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / October 10
Phillies Manager Breaks Silence on Orion Kerkering’s Costly Error With Chilling Post-Game Message
Postseason goodbyes are never easy. But the way the Philadelphia Phillies ended their season, it can’t be more brutal. After dropping their first two games at home, the Phillies responded with a massive 8-2 victory in Game 3 at Dodger Stadium with the help of Kyle Schwarber’s two home runs.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9
Orion Kerkering draws harsh reactions after brutal NLDS error
The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season ended in agony as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored the NLDS-clinching run on an Orion Kerkering throwing error in extra innings Thursday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9
Orion Kerkering blows Game 4 of the NLDS with brutal error
The moment was just too big for Philadelphia Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering. Philadelphia was eliminated on Thursday with an extra-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of their NLDS playoff series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 10
Phillies eliminated from NLDS with crushing walk-off error
It was not the type of dramatic walk-off win that usually gets seen on highlight reels.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30
Phillies Flamethrowing Relief Pitcher Orion Kerkering a Major X-Factor in Path to the World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies will have to rely on their bullpen heavily as they chase a World Series title in the coming weeks. As has been the standard for decades, pitching is often the ultimate deciding factor toward postseason success.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25
Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets
The nightmare keeps getting worse for Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 6
Phillies Bullpen Sends Strong Message to Orion Kerkering Amid Early Struggles
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a bullpen issue all season long. It's mainly been apparent with the departure of Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Esteves, leaving Orion Kerkering and Jordan Romano as the only high-leverage right-handed relievers.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Will Phillies Orion Kerkering Keep Up Dominant Start to Career?
It's almost impossible for a rookie to feel like an All-Star snub, but Orion Kerkering found a way to do it for the Philadelphia Phillies. While his club sent an MLB high seven representatives (eight with a substitute) to Arlington last summer, he and his pre-break 1.26 ERA were not one of them.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies: RHP Orion Kerkering
The 2025 MLB season is almost upon us and is a crucial year for the Philadelphia Phillies. Fresh off an NL East title but the subsequent loss in the NLDS, the Fightins are once again hunting for Red October and an elusive third World Series Championship.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 13, 2024
Philadelphia Phillies Relief Pitcher Orion Kerkering Named Top Rookie of 2024
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their season come to an end much sooner than expected in October, as they were upset in the National League Division Series against the New York Mets. Coming into fall, the Phillies were hoping to be World Series contenders, as their roster was very strong from top to bottom.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / September 19, 2024
Phillies Find Reliable Late-Game Option in Postseason Push
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering is becoming trustworthy in high-leverage situations. This season Kerkering has a 5-2 record with a 1.96 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 60 outings.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 14, 2024
Phillies reinstate Orion Kerkering (forearm) from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies returned right-hander Orion Kerkering from his rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on Sunday and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 14, 2024
Young Phillies Reliever Set to Return From Injured List Sunday
Young Philadelphia Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering will return from the IL on Sunday. Kerkering began his official rookie campaign on the injured list with what the team described as a right forearm strain.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 19, 2024
The Phillies May Be Without A Key Reliever To Start The Season
Yesterday, it was reported that the Philadelphia Phillies may be without Orion Kerkering to start the season. March 1 was the last time Kerkering appeared in a spring training game.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2023
Phillies manager Rob Thomson's curious decisions doomed team in Game 4 implosion vs. Diamondbacks
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a series of regrettable decisions/non-decisions which ultimately played a huge part in his team's Game 4 demise to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3, 2023
Phillies SP who threw no-hitter left off wild-card roster
The Philadelphia Phillies announced their National League wild-card playoff series roster on Tuesday morning. Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen didn't make the cut.
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