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For the Phillies, defense isn’t just a Trea Turner problem
PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner was all over this game, good and bad. He had his best day at the plate this year, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and a double in a 10-7 Phillies win. Through four games in the second half, Turner is 8-for-16 with six extra-base hits. Turner going on an incredible […]
2026 Deadline Rumors: Phillies looking to acquire back-end starter this week
Keep track of all the latest trade deadline rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation. Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. — Salisbury: Phillies actively looking for back-end starter The Phillies aren’t quite sure what they will do the next time the No. 5 spot in the rotation comes up. The team optioned Alan Rangel […]
Phillies add electric arm from Double-A to big-league bullpen with rotation questions looming
The Phillies added prospect Alex McFarlane to their bullpen.
How to watch Phillies vs. Dodgers with one game on national TV
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet for three games at Citizens Bank Park beginning on Monday. The 2025 NLDS rematch will feature one game on national TV for fans in the Philadelphia area. Tuesday’s game is on TBS for fans outside of the Philadelphia and Los Angeles television markets. Monday’s […]
Phillies release throwback uniforms for Field of Dreams game
The Phillies have released the throwback uniforms they will wear for the MLB at Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa on August 13, 2026. The Phillies will wear a 1939-inspired road gray uniform with a red script across the chest and 1839-1939 “baseball centennial” side patch. At the time, many believed that Abner Doubleday […]
Report: Phillies to recall rookie Alex McFarlane
In need of a fresh arm in the bullpen, the Phillies are recalling rookie right-hander Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading, per Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com. McFarlane, 25, was previously brought up to the majors on April 24, but did not pitch. He was optioned back to Double-A Reading the next day when Zack Wheeler was […]
Phillies’ Gabriel Rincones Jr. explains how, why he put sunglasses on during middle of play in outfield
Gabriel Rincones Jr. spoke to Phillies Nation about his grab — of his sunglasses — in right field.
What can Phillies do about struggling fifth-starter spot?
Alan Rangel struggled on Sunday. What can Phillies do about the fifth spot in their rotation until the trade deadline?
Why did Jhoan Duran pitch in a non-save situation?
PHILADELPHIA — With the Phillies down by five in the ninth, star closer Jhoan Duran emerged from the bullpen. His music played without the usual theatrics of his entrance. It came as a surprise to what was left of the more than 40,000 fans in attendance for Sunday’s game. It was already a long day […]
Phillies handle another schedule change, delay in first win after All-Star break
The Phillies have dealt with weird conditions and schedule changes out of the All-Star break.
Trea Turner not chasing perfection — just better second-half results
Trea Turner would really help the Phillies if he got going in the second half.
Phillies notes: Playing in the smoke, multi-inning appearances and pushing back the aces
PHILADELPHIA — The Center City skyline was no longer visible by the late innings on Thursday, when the Phillies lost their second-half opener on a hazy evening at Citizens Bank Park. Their matchup with the Mets was nationally televised on ESPN, and with smoke that originated from a Canadian wildfire filling the air, the game […]
Former Phillies pitcher Michael Mercado still working at Triple-A, shows flexibility in bullpen
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no […]
Former Phillies pitcher Michael Mercado still working at Triple-A, shows flexibility in bullpen
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no […]
This local Phillies draft pick put his name on the map in a high school playoff game at Double-A Reading’s ballpark
Deven Sheerin stepped on the mound at FirstEnergy Stadium, the ballpark he grew up going to and the home of the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils, for a Berks County semifinal playoff game on the day that “skyrocketed” his young pitching career. On May 18, 2022, the right-hander did not pitch his best for the Exeter […]
A better version of Aaron Nola in the second half could go a long way for the Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a better stretch for Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Pitching in the thick Canadian wildfire smoke, he gave the Phillies a quality start, his sixth of the season, in a 4-1 loss to the New York Mets to open up the second half. It’s something. The bar is lower for the Phillies […]
Key dates on the 2027 Phillies schedule
PHILADELPHIA — It’s business as usual for MLB. The league announced the 2027 regular season schedule on Thursday. The schedule is, of course, pending a labor agreement between MLB and the Players Association. The two sides were close to missing games in 2022, the first year of the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire […]
The latest on Brad Keller
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will likely be without leverage reliever Brad Keller for the remainder of the year. He was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a right UCL tear. Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley as a corresponding move. Keller said he is seeking a second opinion from Dr. Keith […]
Phillies announce starting rotation for first series after All-Star break
The Phillies have set their starters for their first series of the second half.
Phillies All-Stars soak in the fireworks, appreciate ‘Sandlot’ tribute: ‘It almost just brings tears to my eyes’
PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh stood in right field with a boy in a red T-shirt and a backward Phillies cap and watched the fireworks burst around them. For the 28-year-old outfielder, “The Sandlot” was a childhood favorite. And at the end of the fourth inning during Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, Citizens Bank Park looked like […]
Delco native Kevin McGonigle met his idol — a Phillies legend — before hometown All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA — The Detroit Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle, a 21-year-old rookie sensation from Media, Pa., is living out every local baseball fan’s dream. He is the youngest player to be named an All-Star this year. The game happened to be at Citizens Bank Park, the place he grew up watching his beloved Phillies. It was his […]
AL tops NL in rather quiet All-Star Game
The National League and American League combined for four runs and 10 hits in this year's All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.
Cristopher Sánchez’s worst start at home this year comes in the All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez labored through his inning as the National League All-Star starter. He allowed three runs on three hits and walked two batters. With his pitch count creeping above 30, NL manager Dave Roberts had right-hander Riley O’Brien warming up in the bullpen. Sánchez was able to get out of the inning with […]
Why is MLB airing ads for salary cap during broadcasts?
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association continue to be at odds over the potential implementation of a salary cap.
Why star closers Jhoan Duran and Mason Miller could steal the show at the All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA – When the lights go down and The Undertaker’s signature gong hits in the ninth inning of a close game at Citizens Bank Park, Jhoan Duran is getting the ball. Since arriving in Philadelphia via trade at last year’s deadline, Duran has been the Phillies’ bonafide closer. He has reached another level this year, […]
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