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Could the Phillies lose top executive with Dave Dombrowski extension looming?
In need of a new head of baseball operations, the Athletics have identified Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld as a top target, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Fuld, 44, became the head of business operations for the Phillies after graduating with an MBA from the Wharton School in May. He stepped away from […]
Alex Cora reportedly won’t manage the Phillies in 2027
The next Phillies manager will not be Alex Cora. Cora turned down a second opportunity to manage the Phillies, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Dave Dombrowski reportedly reached out to Cora to gauge his interest in taking the job. Cora said he is taking the summer of 2027 off. The Phillies have not settled […]
Something Alex Cora should consider before becoming Phillies manager
After rejecting the job in late April, Alex Cora could very well be the next manager of the Phillies. Cora will likely get everything he is looking for from the Phillies: a big contract, the chance to work again with his mentor Dave Dombrowski and potentially another chance to manage a playoff-caliber team. Money talks, […]
There’s ‘no question’ that Phillies’ late-season struggles hurt their chances in Wild Card Series
ATLANTA — Four days before Zack Wheeler trotted out of the left-field bullpen at Truist Park, he toed the rubber on a rainy Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies, struggling late, had lost four straight. Somehow, they had not yet sealed a postseason berth. On the final day of the regular reason, with […]
We could all use a really long break from the Phillies
ATLANTA – Zack Wheeler emerged from a back door in the visiting bullpen at Truist Park with his full uniform on, getting ready to throw. It was already too late. Aaron Nola could not find the strike zone. With two runners on and Nola down in the count 2-0 to Michael Harris II in the […]
Don Mattingly’s job just one of the potential changes the Phillies must now consider following another postseason disappointment
ATLANTA — Don Mattingly entered the interview room on the floor level at Truist Park and sat down in front of a microphone. He placed a water bottle — with the label of his brand of choice taped over — on the table. Then, he began to answer questions, with the “interim” part of his […]
Phillies eliminated in Wild Card Game 3 whimper
For about 27 hours, the Phillies’ magical Game 2 win over the Braves in the National League Wild Card Series, forcing a decisive Game 3, seemed like a spark. And then that decisive game got under way. The Phillies, who tabbed Aaron Nola as the starter instead of Zack Wheeler on short rest, saw their […]
Who could pitch for the Phillies in Game 3?
ATLANTA – In a winner-take-all Game 3 of the National League wild card series against the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies have announced Aaron Nola as their starting pitcher. After that, it’s “all hands on deck,” per interim manager Don Mattingly. You can count out Cristopher Sánchez after throwing 116 pitches in Game 2. Everyone else […]
Edmundo Sosa returns to Phillies lineup for must-win Game 3 following injury scare: ‘It means a lot to us’
ATLANTA — Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa will be back in the lineup for a must-win Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series on Thursday night at Truist Park following an injury scare in Game 2. The right-handed hitter, who tweaked his thigh in the final series of the regular season, aggravated the issue […]
Bryce Harper reflects after misplay, game-tying home run: ‘A world of emotion there’
ATLANTA – Cristopher Sánchez and Bryce Harper met after the seventh inning. The television cameras showed an incensed Sánchez moments after he was lifted from the game, screaming and throwing his glove into the tunnel. In the face of immense pressure, Sánchez was stretched to the limit in an elimination game, throwing 116 pitches in […]
Phillies’ Game 3 in Atlanta flexed to nighttime as standalone Wild Card Series matchup
ATLANTA — Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Phillies and Braves will take place under the lights at Truist Park. The do-or-die matchup, which had been tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m., will be flexed to 8 p.m. Eastern on Thursday. It will be the lone playoff game of the day, […]
Rookie Andrew Painter takes full control in ‘career-altering’ Game 2 bullpen outing: ‘Just giving it everything I had’
ATLANTA — Bryce Harper watched from first base as the rookie starting pitcher, suddenly thrust into the biggest appearance of his fledgling career, took a step back and tossed a baseball toward the third-base dugout. After a flare into left field by Michael Harris II put a second runner on base in the bottom of […]
Alec Bohm, Andrew Painter help Phillies force winner-take-all Game 3
The Phillies got huge contributions from Alec Bohm and Andrew Painter in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Braves.
Which Phillies pitchers will be available out of bullpen for must-win Game 2 in Atlanta?
ATLANTA — Phillies closer Jhoan Duran did not give a firm answer regarding his status for Game 2 after he “paid the price” on a mislocated fastball and surrendered a three-run, go-ahead home run to Austin Riley on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. The club pushed him for two innings and 27 pitches in Game […]
With options scarce, Phillies chose to sink or swim with Jhoan Duran in Game 1: ‘You live with this one’
ATLANTA — The Phillies’ bullpen is the Phillies’ bullpen, which means the club has to make some decisions and sacrifices in the postseason. So with a one-run lead in the seventh in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, interim manager Don Mattingly didn’t wait around for a ninth inning to summon his […]
Jesús Luzardo left it all out on the mound in first start back from injury
ATLANTA – The Phillies could not capitalize on yet another heroic effort from Jesús Luzardo. He came out firing out of the bullpen in extra innings in his last playoff appearance in Game 4 of the 2025 National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, only for the Phillies to lose the series in […]
Phillies’ Jhoan Duran gamble doesn’t pay off in Game 1 against Braves
Don Mattingly turned to Jhoan Duran way earlier than expected in Game 1 of the Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series.
Phillies playoff notes: The latest on Luzardo, Arraez and if shadows will impact the game
ATLANTA – Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss is assuming his lineup will see the best version of Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies insist that they “don’t know what to expect” out of Luzardo. Some of it may be gamesmanship. There is at least some truth to it, as Luzardo hasn’t thrown more than four pitches in […]
Phillies won’t roster a single trade-deadline addition for Wild Card Series after not including Brooks Raley
ATLANTA — The Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of a Wild Card Series between National League East rivals on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. They won’t have the help of any of their trade-deadline acquisitions. Philadelphia made three big-league additions in early August, trading for reliever Brooks Raley from the […]
Playoff mailbag: How long can Jesús Luzardo go for Phillies in Game 1? Could bench bat play a role after months in minors?
ATLANTA — The Phillies arrived at Truist Park on Monday for a workout that was not promised when they woke up the morning prior. After an ugly final week of the regular season, they still needed to clinch on Sunday. Finally, they took care of business with a thrilling, pouring victory. Now, they’re playoff-bound for […]
What does the Phillies’ September mean for their playoff hopes? Nothing, it turns out
It is tempting to use a team’s September play to try and project how they’ll fare in October. Especially when that September was as near-disastrous as the one the Phillies just had. In a way, the Phillies’ September slide has taken some of the pressure off. Between their 10-14 month and their 1-4 final five […]
Who will be in the broadcast booth for Phillies vs. Braves playoff series?
This week, all four MLB Wild Card Series will air across NBC, NBC Sports Network, and the streaming service Peacock, marking the first time the network has broadcast postseason baseball since the 2000 ALCS. And when Phillies fans tune in on Tuesday at 2 p.m. to watch the Phillies take on Atlanta at Truist Park, […]
Don Mattingly explains roster decisions as Phillies prepare for Wild Card Series without cleanup hitter Luis Arraez
ATLANTA — The Phillies will be without their biggest trade-deadline acquisition for the National League Wild Card Series in Atlanta. Second baseman Luis Arraez will not make the roster for the club’s upcoming best-of-three playoff set against the Braves, interim manager Don Mattingly announced Monday at Truist Park. The three-time batting champion sprained his left […]
Phillies announce pitching plan for wild card opener: ‘See where it goes’
ATLANTA — The Phillies are giving the ball to Jesús Luzardo in Game 1 of the wild card series in what Don Mattingly described as a “bullpen game.” Luzardo will be an opener after throwing four pitches in Sunday’s playoff clincher. He recorded three quick outs. The Phillies are either playing things close to the […]
Phillies avoid collapse, modern-day 1964 moment with win on final day: ‘You’d much rather be in the postseason than not, right?’
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies owner John Middleton remembers it well all these years later. Sitting in the second deck on the third-base side of Connie Mack Stadium back on Sept. 21, 1964, a 9-year-old Middleton watched in horror as Cincinnati’s Chico Ruiz broke for the plate. A “huge Phillies fan” at the time who attended games […]
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