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The Philadelphia Phillies were in danger of being responsible for just the ninth win of the season for the Colorado Rockies, but a late homerun from Alec Bohm helped Philadelphia earn the win. The Rockies have been the worst team in baseball this season as they came into Monday’s game against the Phillies with an […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were dealt a crushing blow this week when star reliever Jose Alvarado was handed an 80-game suspension for violating MLB’s drug policy. As the club scrambles to stabilize their bullpen, John Kruk’s comments during a broadcast, added fuel to the fire. Speaking on NBC Sports Philadelphia during the Phillies vs. Rockies matchup, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a stunning move on Monday. After a great performance on the mound from rookie Mick Abel in his debut, the Phillies optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. As the corresponding move, the Phillies brought up right-hander Max Lazar. This is a move many did not see coming after Abel shut out […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series aspirations suffered a seismic blow on May 18, 2025, when MLB suspended left-handed reliever José Alvarado for 80 games following a positive test for exogenous testosterone. Alvarado, the team’s most dominant bullpen arm (2.70 ERA, 0.8 WAR in 2025), will also be ineligible for the postseason, leaving a gaping hole […]

On a day when the Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark, 23-year-old right-hander Mick Abel delivered one of the most electrifying debuts in recent memory — and possibly in franchise history. Facing off against Pirates ace Paul Skenes in front of a sold-out Citizens Bank Park crowd of 44,356, Abel pitched with poise, purpose, and power. […]

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel had an impressive Major League Baseball debut for his club Sunday. Abel dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out nine batters while allowing no walks or runs in six innings of shutout baseball. Abel is the third pitcher in the modern era to do that in a debut, per The Athletic. […]

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games and won’t be eligible for the postseason after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone, a banned PED, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. Nightengale notes that the Phillies were already on the lookout for pitching help and are now “desperate” for an Alvarado […]

The Philadelphia Phillies secured an impressive 8-4 comeback victory on Friday night, and Bryce Harper undoubtedly played his part. The veteran was 3 for 4 with two RBIs on the evening. In the process, Harper also reached a career milestone. He hit the 1,000 run mark and became only the 14th player ever to get […]

Aaron Nola is in his 11th season with the Philadelphia Phillies. In that time he’s proven to be one of the most reliable starting pitchers in the league. At one point he made six straight Opening Day starts for the Phillies, before passing the torch to Zach Wheeler, who Nola believes is worthy of the […]

Aaron Nola struggles once again, and this time, it was the St. Louis Cardinals who took full advantage of this downward spiral. In a lopsided 14-7 loss that followed a win in Game 1 of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cardinals doubleheader, the team watched their veteran right-hander allow a career-high 12 hits and three home […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies conclude their three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Phillies prediction and pick. In game one of the series, Pedro Pages opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a fielder’s choice to give the Cardinals the 1-0 lead. Edmundo Sosa would tie […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced a drastic rule change that impacts 16 deceased players. Those who were banned for life will be reinstated upon their deaths, which includes Pete Rose and Joe Jackson. Rose has the most hits of any player in baseball history and is not in the Hall of Fame because he gambled […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a roster that, on paper, is good enough to win the 2025 World Series. But the Fall Classic isn’t won in May and, as the season continues, we’re starting to see areas that Philadelphia will need to address before the MLB Trade Deadline on July 31. Unlike many teams, it doesn’t […]

Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber is tied with Aaron Judge for the Major League home run lead with 14 and he’s had an interesting mantra to help him at the plate, particularly against left-handed pitchers. “You have to be prepared to die,” said Schwarber, who bats left-handed. Schwarber explained the approach to Matt Gelb of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hoped for a spark, and Bryce Harper tried to deliver one by taking a page out of Nick Sirianni’s playbook. The superstar first baseman shaved his head before their latest game, mimicking the symbolic reset that turned around the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-winning season. But unlike Sirianni’s inspiring gesture, Harper’s buzz […]

Gray and Luzardo face off in Game 2 in Philadelphia! These are two of the MLB’s hottest teams, and both could use a big series win in this matchup. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Phillies prediction and pick. Cardinals-Phillies Projected Starters Sonny Gray vs. Jesus Luzardo Sonny Gray (4-1) with […]

Not that there was any doubt before, but you can officially count Bryce Harper among the people who want to see Kyle Schwarber stay with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies’ first baseman said as much to the team’s MLB.com beat writer, Todd Zolecki. “I don’t want him to go anywhere else,” Harper told him. “And […]

Jose Alvarado didn’t just deliver a dominant inning on the mound Sunday night — he delivered a message straight from the heart. In the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday Night Baseball, Alvarado came in for a key eighth-inning appearance. But before he even threw a pitch, cameras caught something that […]

Kyle Schwarber has made a career of crushing baseballs in big moments, and Sunday night in Cleveland was no different. In a 3-0 victory over the Guardians on Sunday Night Baseball, Schwarber launched two home runs to power the Phillies to their fifth consecutive series win. The blasts were his 13th and 14th of the […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for MLB action on Monday’s slate as we head to the National League for a series between teams in the hunt. The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Philadelphia Phillies for the second series of the season, St. Louis leading 2-1. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are making another push toward the playoffs after a heartbreaking loss to the New York Mets in the NLDS last season. Philadelphia looks a little bit different this year than it did last year, but some of the internal growth from the biggest stars on the team is what gives the Phillies […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Guardians prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies-Guardians. The Philadelphia Phillies have reason to be optimistic about their season. They watched with delight on Saturday as Ranger Suarez, who made his 2025 debut one week ago and was understandably rusty, rounded into form […]

The Philadelphia Phillies continue their road trip as they face the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Guardians prediction and pick. The Phillies come into the series at 22-15 on the year, which places them in second in the NL East. They have played well as of late. The […]

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a thrilling comeback against the Tampa Bay Rays, and Brandon Marsh couldn’t help but let the emotions pour out. The dramatic Phillies comeback win not only completed a sweep but also delivered one of the most electric moments of their season– something Marsh was clearly hyped about following the 7-6 […]

On a wild Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Phillies pulled off one of their most dramatic wins of the season, storming back from a four-run deficit to stun the Rays, 7-6, in 10 innings. In a postgame interview, Brandon Marsh credited the teams’ slugger Kyle Schwarber for the win. Schwarber, the burly […]

The Phillies travel to face the Guardians in a new series! Nola and Williams open this series, facing off with both teams playing very well coming into this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Guardians prediction and pick. Phillies-Guardians Projected Starters Aaron Nola vs. Gavin Williams Aaron Nola (1-5) with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got starting pitcher Ranger Suarez back from the 15-day injured list last week and the team made the decision to move Taijuan Walker to the bullpen. Walker had opened the season in the Phillies’ rotation and pitched well. But with manager Rob Thomson opting for a five-man rotation, the team decided to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to complete the sweep Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Rays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Phillies-Rays Projected Starters Jesus Luzardo vs. Ryan Pepiot Jesus Luzardo (3-0) with a 1.94 ERA, […]

Sanchez and Baz face off in Game 2 in Tampa Bay! The Phillies are playing better than the Rays, but both teams need to play more consistently. They have not played in Game 1 yet. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Rays prediction and pick. Phillies-Rays Projected Starters Cristopher Sanchez vs. […]

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is off to a scorching start to 2025, and as he continues to hit home runs, his potential value in free agency is going up. ESPN’s Jeff Passan took a look at the players with nine-figure potential in a column published Tuesday, and Schwarber was an unlikely name on […]

Bryce Harper’s numbers aren’t bad to start 2025, and neither is the Philadelphia Phillies’ 19-15 record. But the Phillies have championship expectations and Harper is tired of what, by his standards, is a slump. Even after homering on Sunday for the first time since April 18, Harper unloaded his frustrations following the Phillies’ 10-inning loss […]

The Phillies travel to Tampa Bay to start a new series! The Phillies have been dominant recently, while the Rays have been more inconsistent. This series is big for both teams in Tampa Bay. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Rays prediction and pick. Phillies-Rays Projected Starters Zack Wheeler vs. Drew […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been doing their best to hold down the fort amid a slew of injuries to their pitching staff, including Ranger Suarez, who has yet to make a start this season due to a back injury. The team received another scare when starter Aaron Nola felt neck tightness before Saturday’s game, but […]

The MLB season continues as the Arizona Diamondbacks look to pick up the win on the road in Philadelphia when they take on the Phillies in the second game of their series on Saturday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction and pick. Diamondbacks-Phillies Projected Starters  Brandon Pfaadt vs. Aaron Nola Brandon […]

With the Philadelphia Phillies aiming to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, it sounds like the club is nearing a promotion for one of its top prospects. It may just be in perfect timing, as the club is 17-14 through 31 games played and is 3.5 games behind the New York Mets in […]

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had high praise for teammate Taijuan Walker following a rollercoaster outing against the Washington Nationals. After a tough sixth inning that undid five solid frames, Walker still earned props from Turner, who emphasized the right-hander’s resilience and impact during the 2025 MLB season. On Pattison, a Philadelphia sports network caught […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their NL East road trip as they face the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction and pick. The Diamondbacks come into Thursday at 16-14 on the year, which places them in fourth in the NL West. They are in the midst of a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers agreed to a trade on Thursday, the Rangers announced. “The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has traded RHP Daniel Robert, who was designated for assignment on Monday, to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for RHP Enrique Segura,” Texas Rangers PR wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Phillies, Rangers […]

In a heartwarming twist to an already unforgettable night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado went beyond the game by turning a viral moment into a real-life memory for a young fan. The boy, just 12 years old, became an overnight sensation after mimicking Alvarado’s intense windup from the stands during Tuesday’s […]