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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/21/2026
It was a good day for the Pharm, with Lehigh and Reading winning, and the DSL Phillies winning a playoff game. But it wasn’t all sunshine: the Threshers had to face a rehabbing superstar, and the BlueClaws were left idle thanks to a rainstorm. Lehigh Valley 7, Buffalo 5 This one was tight throughout, but […]
How do you feel about Jhoan Duran’s workload?
The Phillies have been calling upon the services of Johan Duran a lot lately. The fire balling closer has appeared in four games over the last week and has seen his rest days start to shrink in number as the postseason race tightens. Look no further than his appearances earlier this week for evidence of […]
Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Bryson Stott, Stolen Bases
The Phillies are about to face an Arch-enemy. Not in the sense of their most loathed foe, but in the sense that their opponent plays under an arch. On to the links. Phillies news Helping first responders is personal for Kyle Schwarber. Bryson Stott has shined bright in the new-look Phillies infield. ($) MLB news […]
The Dodgers’ struggles present an opportunity for the Phillies
Sometimes we get so focused on our own bubble we don’t pay attention to the outside world. That can cause us to lose perspective and not see the forest for the trees. So, for a moment, let’s zoom out. While the Phillies have had a dizzying 2026 season thus far, they are not the only […]
Phillies on the Pharm: 8/20/2026
A mixed night in the minor leagues. Lehigh Valley won thanks to stellar pitching, but the results weren’t as good further down in the system. Lehigh Valley 2, Buffalo 1 Pitching carried the day for the IronPigs in their 2-1 win over the Buffalo Bisons. Starter Drake Fellows pitched five scoreless innings, and reliever Tucker […]
What do you make of the Phillies’ signing of Nestor Cortes?
It was reported yesterday, first by Fansided’s Robert Murray, that the Phillies had agreed to terms on a major league contract with former Padres and Yankees starter Nestor Cortes. The 31-year-old lefty has not appeared in a major league game since September 3rd of 2025, as he underwent offseason surgery to repair a biceps tear […]
Phillies News: Nestor Cortes, Zack Wheeler, Derek Hill
The Phillies have the day off today before they will look to continue their recent streak of good play against the Cardinals this weekend at Citizens Bank Park. It’s probably for the best the off day is today, as it looks like it would have been incredibly difficult to play a ballgame with tonight’s forecasted […]
Marlins Ask for a Win, Nola Says No: Phillies 4, Marlins 1
As I searched for pictures of Aaron Nola to use for this recap, I found a picture of a rhinoceros instead. It turns out that there’s a zoo in France that has a rhino named Nola; I choose to believe that this is not coincidental, and that somewhere out there is a Francophone cheering group […]
Gamethread 8/19: Phillies vs Marlins
Here are the lineups for the final game against Miami. Let’s discuss! For the Phillies: For the Marlins:
Report: Phillies sign Nestor Cortes to major league contract
Well alright then. In need of some depth, the team is making a move to have Cortes give them that needed depth. We have all seen that the rotation and bullpen have been stretched rather thin lately (thanks alot, Donnie), so adding someone who has had some big league success is a wise move. Cortes […]
Phillies on the Pharm: 8/19/2026
It was a night of close games and late comebacks across the Phillies system last night. Some were successful in overcoming deficits and snatching victory while the valiant efforts of others fell short. Lehigh Valley 5, Buffalo 1 It was a good night for Iron Pigs pitching, as they combined to allow one run on […]
What Series do You Have Circled for the Stretch Run?
We’re in the second half of August. There’s plenty of baseball left to play, but we are in the days where the schedule takes on a greater importance, where each series carries a greater heft. The Phillies are currently fighting to hold on to their playoff position, occupying the second wild card spot, one game […]
Phillies news: Derek Hill, Teruaki Sato, Ketel Marte
I think I have it figured out. Don’t let this umpiring crew call anything down the right field line. There seems to be some kind of allergy to getting the call right the first time, even if it’s on the easier side. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Giraffes can dance: Phillies 6, Marlins 4
Another so-so Zach Wheeler outing was salvaged by the continued August heat wave of Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott as the Philadelphia Phillies (69-58) won their fifth straight game by a score of 6-4 against the Miami Marlins (64-63). Wheeler gave up two runs across five innings, striking out seven but issuing four walks as […]
Gamethread 8/18: Marlins at Phillies
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Marlins: Let’s talk about it.
Can the Phillies offense really change their stripes?
It’s always been wiser to embrace the larger sample size. A team will tell you who they are over a longer stretch of time. But every once in a while, changes are made that actually stick. The Phillies reportedly had a team meeting at the end of July with manager Don Mattingly in which the […]
The early returns on the Phillies’ defense are…fine
It was a bold move by the front office to acquire Luis Arraez at the trade deadline. From an offensive standpoint, he was more or less exactly what they needed: a contact oriented hitter with an acute allergy to striking out, particularly when runners were on base. It has been something that has plagued the […]
Who is the most important player for the Phillies down the stretch?
The Phillies find themselves in the midst of a three team race for two spots in the NL Wild Card picture. Entering play Monday, Philadelphia, Arizona, and San Diego were all separated by one game with 37 games left to play. It figures to be a tight race that could go down to the wire […]
Phillies news: Dave Dombrowski, postseason, Padres sale
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Four in a Row. Are they Starting to go on a Run? Phillies 6, Marlins 5
After a sweep against the Minnesota Twins where they scored a combined 23 runs over three games, they pull out a solid win as the Marlins try to cling to the wildcard race. It was all of the makings of a good team win. It started on the first ball in play of the night, […]
Gamethread 8/17: Marlins at Phillies
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Marlins: Let’s talk about it.
Bryson Stott: extension candidate?
Since the All-Star Break, Bryson Stott has been one of the better hitters in the game. His 1.6 fWAR is third in the game amongst hitters, behind only Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jackson Merrill, his 163 wRC+ tenth among all qualified hitters during that same time. It has made his overall numbers look much better on […]
Bipolar: Phillies vs. Marlins series preview
Did the Phillies turn their season around with the sweep over the Twins? Or was that series just a brief upturn before they resume their frustrating play? We might find out this week, as the Phillies will host an opponent that’s been more all over the place than they have. You probably recall that the […]
Three up, three down: week of Aug. 10-16
Coming out of the corn and playing the Twins may have been a salve the Phillies needed after looking like they would rather have been anywhere else that St. Louis this past week. Three up Alec Bohm – Vegetables are a good thing to eat. As a father of younger children, I know the pain […]
Phillies on the Pharm: 8/17/2026
Gotta love these late summer games in the minor leagues. Games being postponed, games being suspended, all thanks to Mother Nature and her rain deposits. At least a few teams played yesterday. Here is how they did. Lehigh Valley/Scranton suspended, 1 inning Man, the IronPigs got to play one inning before the game was suspended […]
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