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Bullpen, fundamentals fail Phillies again in blowout loss to Braves
The Phillies’ bullpen game in Atlanta went approximately as well as a bullpen game in Atlanta sounds, as they dropped their penultimate game against the Braves by a final score of 12-2. The game’s start was promising enough. In the first, Bryce Harper put the Phillies up 1-0, crushing a two-out home run to center […]
Phillies to scratch Jesús Luzardo from Saturday start
After a heartbreaking loss to the Braves, Don Mattingly shared some concerning news about the rotation postgame. Jesús Luzardo has been scratched from his Saturday start against Atlanta due to “shoulder stiffness.” The Phillies will use an opener instead and try to bullpen their way through after playing 11 innings and using five different relievers […]
Short on arms, Phillies’ bullpen falters three times in series opener against Braves
The Phillies' bullpen was a major let down on Friday night against the Braves.
IronPigs announce stadium name change to take place in 2027
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Coca-Cola Park is no more. Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s home stadium will have a new name beginning in the 2027 Minor League Baseball season. The Allentown ballpark, which has been the IronPigs’ stomping ground since their 2008 inaugural season, will be renamed “Jefferson Park.” The move was announced Thursday in a press conference […]
Brandon Marsh leaves game early after taking foul ball off his foot
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh left Thursday’s 2-1 loss against the Astros early after fouling a ball off his foot. With an 0-1 count against right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning, Marsh fouled a pitch hard off his right foot. Derek Hill replaced him in left field in the ninth inning. The […]
Why is J.T. Realmuto out of the lineup with Zack Wheeler on the mound?
PHILADELPHIA — J.T. Realmuto has been behind the plate for every Zack Wheeler start since May 6. With a day game Thursday and the Phillies traveling to Atlanta for a big series, the Phillies have opted to rest Realmuto and start Rafael Marchan. Marchan, who was called up when rosters expanded in 28 on September […]
Phillies 2026 magic number tracker, playoff scenario explainer
Last updated after Sept. 15 games. The Phillies are in a fight for a National League playoff berth. Check back frequently for magic number updates. Remaining Schedule — 11 games left If the postseason started today, the Phillies would play all three games of a best-of-three wild card series against the Cubs in Chicago at […]
Schwarber grand slam highlights thrilling Phillies comeback victory against Astros
PHILADELPHIA — With one bases-loaded walk already in the inning, Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh gave in. With the count 3-2 and the Phillies up by a run, Kyle Schwarber crushed a sweeper in the middle of the plate for the third Phillies grand slam of the year and his league-leading 44th home run of the […]
Don Mattingly holds conversations with Phillies players about costly baserunning blunders: ‘Make sure we’re thinking correctly’
PHILADELPHIA — Following a pair of late baserunning blunders that might have hurt the Phillies’ chance to complete a comeback in a one-run loss on Tuesday, interim manager Don Mattingly felt the need to hold one-on-one conversations with two of his players to discuss the mistakes. In the seventh inning of the club’s eventual 6-5 […]
Don Mattingly, Brandon Marsh address Phillies’ ‘unacceptable’ baserunning mistakes: ‘Small things cost you runs’
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had the go-ahead run at the plate in a two-run game against the Houston Astros in the bottom of the seventh. J.T. Realmuto hit a line drive that had a chance to get through and tie the game. Instead, the ball landed in shortstop Jeremy Peña’s glove, and Brandon Marsh was […]
How to watch Phillies vs. Astros series
Just three home series remain for the Phillies in the regular season, the first beginning Tuesday against the Houston Astros. The Phillies (81-63) have 18 games left to play, and are locked in a tight race for playoff positioning. After having split a home series against Atlanta this weekend, Philadelphia is four games back in […]
Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo ‘is one of the best things you can watch’ with shutout, ace-level dominance in second half
PHILADELPHIA — The ball jumped off Kyle Schwarber‘s bat, leaving Jesús Luzardo in the first-base dugout at Citizens Bank Park with only one more thought. The high-octane left-hander, in the midst of perhaps the best stretch of his career, had cruised through eight scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves. So when the Phillies slugger launched […]
How fast was Jesús Luzardo’s first-career complete-game shutout?
PHILADELPHIA — Blink and you may have missed Jesús Luzardo’s first-career complete-game shutout. The left-hander struck out 12 over nine innings to deliver a huge 1-0 Phillies win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies (81-63) are now four games back of the Braves (85-59) in the NL East […]
Injury updates: Phillies building up reliever as ‘length option’ during rehab assignment
PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Tanner Banks (forearm strain) became eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Monday. He’ll remain on his minor-league rehab assignment for at least a bit longer. The Phillies want Banks, who began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Aug. 26, to settle into handling a multi-inning workload before […]
Win this throwback mini cooler!
It’s time for another Phillies Nation exclusive giveaway — a rare Phillies throwback mini cooler from Citizens Bank Park! One lucky reader is going to win one of these highly sought after drinking receptacles. It’s a fun new promotional item from the concession stands that sells out almost instantly! We’ll select the winner at random […]
Rookie reliever Alex McFarlane gives up home run in big spot for Phillies: ‘I feel good about the way he’s going to respond’
PHILADELPHIA — Locked in a battle with a former National League MVP, rookie reliever Alex McFarlane reached back and fired seven straight fastballs. With the Phillies up three in a crucial matchup against the National Least East-leading Braves, McFarlane got the ball for the top of the eighth. He put two runners on base with […]
Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler designated for assignment by Arizona
Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler‘s return to the big leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks following his 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug was cut short on Sunday. The Diamondbacks designated Kepler for assignment after 41 games for the club, making room on the active roster for catcher/designated hitter Adrian Del Castillo, who […]
Zack Wheeler takes subtle jab at Ronald Acuña Jr. after home run trot
PHILADELPHIA — As Ronald Acuña Jr. rounded second, he paused. With third base many many feet away, Acuña swayed his feet back and forth. As Acuña danced in the middle of the diamond, the Citizens Bank Park crowd serenaded him with angry boos. He did whatever he wanted after absolutely crushing a pitch to the […]
Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finally returns to field, doubles in season debut: ‘Happy for him’
After almost an entire calendar year, Phillies prospect Aidan Miller finally made his return to a competitive baseball game. The 21-year-old infielder, who had missed the whole 2026 campaign up until this point with a back injury, made his season debut for the Single-A Clearwater Threshers on Saturday night at BayCare Ballpark. Miller went 1-for-2 […]
Phillies drop ‘really important game’ against Atlanta during crucial stretch run: ‘Every one of them is pressure now’
Alec Bohm and the Phillies couldn't come out on top against the Braves on Friday night.
Don Mattingly expresses confidence in Orion Kerkering after reliever’s struggles continue against Braves: ‘He’s one of our better arms’
Orion Kerkering and the Phillies dropped their series opener to the Braves on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.
How to watch Phillies vs. Braves this Labor Day weekend
The Phillies and Braves begin a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.
Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler opens up about PED suspension: ‘I take full responsibility’
PHOENIX – Days after the Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs by the Dodgers in the National League Division Series, Max Kepler got a phone call. Fresh off of a sudden end to his team’s World Series hopes, he was about to be dealt a career-altering blow: an 80-game performance-enhancing-drug suspension. Kepler tested positive for […]
Phillies shortstop prospect puts together breakout season at Double-A with confidence, surprising power: ‘I’m finally seeing the results’
READING, Pa. — The Phillies invited 22-year-old Bryan Rincon to major-league spring training this year, providing the shortstop with an opportunity to be around big-league players and coaches following his 2025 season at High-A. The switch-hitting infielder had a reputation for his glove, but his bat was not the main draw. After having the chance […]
Andrew Painter’s emergence as key starter is a game-changer for Phillies
PHOENIX — After going from May 19 to Aug. 10 without a win out of the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation, the Phillies have found something in rookie and former top prospect Andrew Painter. Prior to Wednesday, the Phillies had won four straight Painter outings. He’s done more than just stabilize the back […]
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