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The Philadelphia Phillies have an injured star in Nick Castellanos, who is not used to sitting out. Castellanos has dealt with a knee injury he suffered during Friday’s game, when he was approaching the outfield wall. Phillies manager Rob Thomson provided an update about that injury on Saturday, per the Athletic. “He’s a bit sore, […]

Kyle Schwarber’s 1,000th career hit couldn’t have been more on brand. The Phillies slugger blasted a 113.8 mph two-run homer to tie Friday night’s game against the Yankees, and fittingly, it landed in the hands of a trio of Phillies fans seated in right-center field. It was a milestone moment in more ways than one […]

Kyle Schwarber knows what is role is in the big leagues: he is supposed to smash a bunch of home runs. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger has done that job to great effect, hitting 30 dingers or more in seven different seasons. If the consequences of meeting that valuable objective is a low batting average and […]

Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola is steadily making progress in his recovery from a right ankle sprain that landed him on the injured list in mid-May. The right-hander, sidelined since May 16, has resumed light throwing and agility drills, showing optimism about his return timeline as he eyes a late-July or early-August comeback. “It’s going […]

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper hit his fourteenth home run of the season on Wednesday night. The bomb followed up Kyle Schwarber’s two-run shot, but was not enough to take down the Boston Red Sox. However, Rob Thomson’s star etched his name in the team’s history books with his 14 extra-base hits in his […]

Once again, the Philadelphia Phillies are in the playoff hunt. At the moment, the team holds the second wild card spot in the NL and are just a half game back of the New York Mets in the NL East. There’s no doubt that with a couple of tweaks, the Phillies would be in an […]

In a 2025 season defined by bold front-office moves, the Philadelphia Phillies stand on the precipice of another potentially seismic deadline swing. With the runaway success of the starting rotation, Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Ranger Suarez anchoring an NL-best group, the club’s October ambitions now hinge primarily on the bullpen, a unit that’s been […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper continues to build to his legacy, having recently eclipsed the 350 home run mark in his career. Through 74 games this season, he’s batting .271 with 75 hits, 14 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 46 runs scored. His transformation from a highly touted teenage phenom into a dependable franchise cornerstone […]

Midsummer in MLB is synonymous with whispers of blockbuster deals and front offices plotting the perfect move to vault their club into October glory. The Philadelphia Phillies, entrenched as one of baseball’s top contenders, have made no secret of their desire to bolster the back end of their bullpen for the stretch run. Their appetite […]

The Boston Red Sox made improbable MLB history Wednesday night in their thrilling 9-8 extra-innings comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies, defying nearly every statistical expectation along the way. Despite striking out 17 times, allowing five home runs, and falling behind 5-0 early, Boston fought back to avoid getting swept after losing the first and […]

The Boston Red Sox are playing in one of the toughest divisions in baseball, making interleave series like this one against the Philadelphia Phillies extra important in their chase for a playoff spot. Coming into Wednesday night, Alex Cora and company were looking to salvage the series against one of the top teams in the […]

Kyle Schwarber’s power has made headlines this season as the Philadelphia Phillies DH reached the 30 home run mark for the seventh time in his career. And his season-long power surge continued Wednesday with another homer against the Boston Red Sox. But Phillies star Bryce Harper one-upped his teammate as the duo launched back-to-back bombs. […]

The Cleveland Guardians are hovering around the .500 mark. It remains to be seen if they will trade star closer Emmanuel Clase. If the Guardians decide to trade Clase, the Philadelphia Phillies could pursue a deal for the closer. Jeff Passan of ESPN recently revealed a possible complication in the event that the Phillies do […]

When it comes to professional sports, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has one of the sweetest gigs in the business. The owner of the biggest contract in franchise history, Hurts has an unreal collection of talent around him, a Super Bowl MVP in his trophy case, and an ability to continue to compete for championships […]

The Boston Red Sox are more than five games out of the top spot in the American League East. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, Jarren Duran’s name has become more and more popular. Teams interested in the former All-Star include the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies. If he were put […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ star Ryan Helsley has had his name in trade rumors for the last two seasons. The Cardinals entered 2025 intending to be a contender, but are also building a roster for the long term. This team could make multiple moves that see improvement while also trading away veteran players. The Athletic’s newest […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have won some wild games this season, but perhaps none were as wild as what the Phillies saw on Monday night. Philadelphia defeated the Boston Red Sox, 3-2, after a catcher’s interference call. It was the first time in more than 50 years that Major League Baseball saw a game end that […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a wild win on Monday night, in a walk-off over the Boston Red Sox. A catcher interference call went against the Red Sox in the 10th inning with the bases loaded for the Phillies. Edmundo Sosa had a check swing on a 2-2 pitch, that ended up contacting the catcher’s glove. […]

Zack Wheeler continued his historic season for the Philadelphia Phillies Monday with another gem. After a rare poor outing from fellow starter Ranger Suarez in the series finale against the Angels, Wheeler got the Phillies back on track with a strong showing in the series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Wheeler allowed two runs […]

The Philadelphia Phillies needed some heroics to pull off a thrilling home win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. They even made history while they were at it. Both teams were even at two runs apiece after nine innings, needing extra innings to determine a winner. They looked for wins as Philadelphia needed […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have brought back veteran reliever David Robertson ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. They signed him to a prorated one-year deal worth about $16 million for the rest of the 2025 season. He passed his physical to finalize the contract. Robertson will begin his return with a short stint at Triple-A Lehigh […]

While previous reports around a potential trade for Athletics pitcher Mason Miller dwindled due to the stance from the team, it appears it isn’t totally out of the question just yet. It remains to be seen if it’s possible for the Athletics to trade Miller, but if there were a favorite to obtain him, it […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber dazzled the baseball world with a jaw-dropping swing-off at the MLB All-Star Game. Naturally, the performance added another legendary chapter to his Philadelphia mythos, one now bound for Cooperstown. Shortly after crushing three straight home runs on three pitches, the Hall of Fame requested the bat he used for the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a half-game lead in the National League East after a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels. They will be locked in a division race with the New York Mets for the remainder of the summer. The MLB trade deadline will be big for the Phillies, and they should ship out […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a pivotal move to bolster their bullpen by signing veteran reliever David Robertson for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 40-year-old, who has remained a free agent through the first half of the year, lands in Philadelphia on a prorated $16 million contract, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. […]

In front of a roaring Citizens Bank Park crowd on Saturday night, Kyle Schwarber delivered a moment worthy of October. With one swing, the Philadelphia Phillies’ designated hitter turned a tight 4-3 deficit into a commanding 7-4 lead, belting a towering sixth-inning grand slam that flipped the game — and the energy in the ballpark. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to get back on track after a second half opening loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. If the team hopes to maintain their slim lead at the top of the NL East, then a win over the visiting Angels would certainly help in that regard. Unfortunately, the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ third baseman, Alec Bohm, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left rib, a setback that could significantly affect the team’s infield depth and trade deadline strategy. The injury occurred due to a hit-by-pitch incident on July 12 during a 5–4 loss to the San Diego Padres, in […]

With the season’s second half now underway, the focus for the Philadelphia Phillies remains the same: get back to October by any means necessary. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will likely use the upcoming trade deadline to fortify the team. That could include adding to an offense led by slugging designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. […]

The New York Mets are preparing to honor one of their all-time greats, as David Wright will have his iconic No. 5 jersey retired later today at Citi Field. Ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony, Wright shared a moment that perfectly captured both his competitive fire and sense of humor—especially when it comes to the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were front and center in MLB history during the 2025 All-Star Game, thanks to Kyle Schwarber and a format twist that delivered an unforgettable finish. For the first time, the All-Star Game ended in a Home Run Derby swing-off after a 6-6 tie through nine innings at Truist Park in Atlanta. Each […]

When Philadelphia Phillies catcher Kyle Schwarber flew into Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star game, he almost certainly had no idea what kind of incredible experience awaited him. An All-Star for the third time in his career, Schwarber did not sign up to play in the Home Run Derby, but play in one he did, […]

Major League Baseball is officially out of the All-Star break and the contenders are locked in on the second half of the season as they try to get to the top of their divisions and secure playoff position. For the Philadelphia Phillies, that quest did not get off to a good start, as they lost […]

The Philadelphia Phillies began the second half of the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. And hometown hero Mike Trout has already added an RBI as he closes in on major career milestones. Trout entered the game just five homers shy of joining the 400 home run club and five RBI away […]

The Philadelphia Phillies started the second half of the season with a bang. Kyle Schwarber, fresh of an MVP performance in the All-Star Game, hit a home run in the bottom of the first inning. The Los Angeles Angels came back to tie Friday’s game, but the Phillie Phanatic stole the show while a Coldplay […]

The MLB All-Star break allowed the Philadelphia Phillies (55-41) to regroup after a rough West Coast trip that saw them lose a series each to the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres, but beyond that, the time off also afforded management a chance to thoroughly assess its roster. When Dave Dombrowski is left to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having an excellent season at 55-41 and holding a half-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East. Things are rolling for the Phillies as they get ready to exit the All-Star break, but they still might need to make a deal at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are locked in an intense divisional race with the New York Mets. They have the offensive core to compete for a title. But Ken Rosenthal says they are looking for help in other places. The insider expects the Phillies to add bullpen pieces ahead of the MLB trade deadline. What can we […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber showed exactly why he belonged in the MLB All-Star Game. Schwarber didn’t just win the 2025 All-Star Game MVP. In addition, the All-Star designated hitter delivered one of the night’s most unforgettable moments. In a twist that had fans and players buzzing, the midsummer classic skipped extra innings. It ended […]