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Jose Alvarado News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 6

Phillies Reliever Apologizes as he Prepares to Return From Suspension

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado returned to action on Tuesday, following an 80-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Former Marlins GM David Samson Makes Surprising Kyle Schwarber Contract Prediction

With 40 home runs, a league-high 94 RBIs, and a stellar .973 OPS to his name, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter and impending free agent Kyle Schwarber picked the perfect time for a career year.

Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 6

Phillies Push Back Zach Wheeler After Undergoing MRI on Shoulder

Even though the Philadelphia Phillies are starting to hit their stride, they recently got a little bit of an injury scare. The Phillies have been led by one of the best starting rotations in baseball throughout the season.

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The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 6

Phillies Have Good Problem on Thier Hands With Future of Top Pitching Prospect

As the Philadelphia Phillies separate themselves from the New York Mets a bit in the National League East, they might have a secret weapon for the stretch run.

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The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

No professional sport in North America has a past as rich as baseball's. Over the history of each MLB franchise, the following players represent each team's best.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / August 6

MLB Awards Watch: Can Kyle Schwarber catch Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP? How Phillies star slugged way into race

Shohei Ohtani remains the favorite, but Schwarber's recent surge has him in the conversation

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 6

Phillies Will Have To Break the Bank To Re-Sign Star Slugger This Winter

As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to try to establish themselves as the team to beat in the National League East, they have a lot of looming decisions to make in the coming months.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Streaking Phillies pursue sweep of skidding Orioles

The Philadelphia Phillies are beginning to create a bit of separation in the National League East. The first-place Phillies will look for their fourth straight victory on Wednesday when they wrap up their home series with the Baltimore Orioles.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 5

Taijuan Walker, Phillies blank Orioles for third straight win

Taijuan Walker pitched six solid innings and Max Kepler hit a two-run homer as the host Philadelphia Phillies topped the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Tuesday.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 5

Phillies Star Kyle Schwarber Making Legitimate Case For MVP in Career Campaign

The Philadelphia Phillies are very much in the conversation in what is an extremely competitive National League with a number of teams that can make a real case as the favorite come October.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Blue Jays designate depth catcher, select infielder

The Jays decided to keep all three catchers for a few days to buy some time as they evaluated Tyler Heineman.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Inside The Diamonds / August 5

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 8/5/25

Prior to tonight’s game, Joe Ross is back from his rehab assignment at Leigh Valley IronPigs. The Philadelphia Phillies sent down Seth Johnson to the Leigh Valley IronPigs to make room on the 26-man roster list.

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Jose Alvarado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Phillies’ Jose Alvarado breaks silence on PED suspension ahead of return

The Philadelphia Phillies have been without relief pitcher Jose Alvarado for months. Rob Thomson’s reliever received an 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball for violating PED rules.

Jose Alvarado News / Field Level Media / August 5

Phillies' Jose Alvarado sorry as he nears return from 80-game ban

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado apologized to his team and its fans Tuesday as he nears his return from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Kyle Schwarber’s new Phillies teammate thankful to be on right side of HR barrage

Harrison Bader appears to be having a great time so far with the Philadelphia Phillies. Traded to Philly by the Minnesota Twins ahead of last week’s deadline

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Kyle Schwarber gets brutally honest on chasing Ryan Howard’s record

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is on a clinic, especially in the home run department. On Monday, he hit his 40th home run with a grand slam against the Baltimore Orioles.

Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / August 5

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies hope to tee off on Orioles again

With 50 games remaining in the regular season, Kyle Schwarber is entering the National League MVP conversation. Fresh off his latest offensive masterpiece, Schwarber hopes to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to another win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Phillies' Rob Thomson announces Alec Bohm news

Alec Bohm has missed most of the second half.

Padres already demoting one of their trade-deadline acquisitions

Yankees quickly pull plug on key trade-deadline acquisition

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

David Robertson News / Last Word On Sports / August 4

Phillies May Wait Until Roster Expansion To Call Up Veteran Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to wait to call up veteran relief pitcher David Robertson from Triple-A. Robertson recently signed with the team and has been building up with Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / August 4

Philadelphia Phillies Starter Does Something Not Seen in Last Five Years of History

In a potential World Series preview, the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park The Phillies, who lead the National League East, are 63-48.

Oscar Mercado News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Phillies release Oscar Mercado

Outfielder Oscar Mercado enacted an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Phillies, MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams reports. The Phils have subsequently released Mercado, who now returns to the open market after inking his deal just at the start of Spring Training.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 2

Phillies Should Look to Move Luzardo to Bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies should consider moving Jesús Luzardo to the bullpen before the regular season ends. Matt Gelb of The Athletic has mentioned that this is a possibility.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2