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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 / Sporting News / October 12

MLB writer urges Phillies to trade Orion Kerkering after brutal error

Orion Kerkering's error to lose the NLDS has one MLB insider believing the Phillies should trade him for his own good.

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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.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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.

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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.

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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

Watch: Pedro's words of encouragement to Kerkering

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 / Sporting News / October 10

Phillies manager Rob Thomson delivers clear message to Orion Kerkering after unforgettable collapse

The Phillies manager Rob Thomson kept it honest when talking about Orion Kerkering after the game.

Philadelphia Phillies News / FirstSportz / October 10

'The Pressure Got to Me,' Orion Kerkering Admits Being Disappointed as His Error Eliminates Phillies from NLDS

Orion Kerkering and the Philadelphia Phillies suffered another postseason heartbreak on Thursday. The pitcher made a costly fielding error in the extra innings, which cost his side the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and saw them get knocked out of the National League Division Series (NLDS).

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shows sympathy for Orion Kerkering after costly mistake

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to the NLCS after a tense 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS. But while the series win sparked celebration in Los Angeles, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts took a different tone postgame—one of empathy for a young player in pain.

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

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 26

Phillies Achilles' heel heading into the postseason

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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.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / September 19, 2024