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The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their postseason on Saturday, hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Philadelphia earned a first-round bye after securing the No. 2 seed in the National League. The team tabbed Cristopher Sanchez for the series-opening start. But before Sanchez took the mound, the Phillies gave the ball to a franchise […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson named left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo as his starter for Game 2 of the NLDS against Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Luzardo will take the mound on Monday night in the second of two series-opening games at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Thomson has not named a starter for […]

Is former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler giving his new team, the Philadelphia Phillies, information ahead of the NLDS? Buehler pitched for the Dodgers from 2017-2024, so he is extremely familiar with the ballclub, to say the least. Phillies manager Rob Thomson addressed the subject before Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. “Phillies […]

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS. For Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani, he will be on the mound for the first game. It will be his first postseason start as a pitcher, and it will be on the road.  Nevertheless, he is looking forward to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are set to go head-to-head in the NLDS. Both teams are legitimate World Series contenders, and there is a chance that the winner of the series will end up earning a 2025 championship later in October. Although the Dodgers-Phillies series projects to be competitive — and no one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card series and will now play the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. The Phillies cruised to a win in the National League East and will prove to be a challenging opponent for the Dodgers. However, LA features no shortage of star-power, meaning […]

The Philadelphia Phillies used a dominant season to earn a bye in the National League playoffs. However, their reward is an NLDS series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Rob Thomson and Dave Roberts will match wits in a series that could easily decide who represents the NL in the World Series. Phillies shortstop […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a dominant Wild Card series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers chased them in two games and advanced to the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. This will be the 2-3 matchup in the NLDS as the Milwaukee Brewers are awaiting the results of the finale […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the NLDS with a Wild Card round win over the Cincinnati Reds, two games to none. The victory sets up a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies in the next round, with the winner moving on for the chance to play for a spot in the World Series. […]

Heading into the 2025 regular season, the New York Mets were labeled as a powerhouse in the National League. New York made a massive move in the offseason when Juan Soto signed a lucrative deal. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza could not help but watch as his team fell apart late. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick […]

Winning this year’s World Series would be a perfect way to wrap up the last four years for Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos says Phillies fans gave them a lift following their scrimmage game on Thursday. Ahead of their Game 1 of their NLDS series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the right fielder […]

On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies learned that they would be playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS after Los Angeles swept the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card round. It’s an unusually difficult opponent for the first official round of the playoffs, but the Phillies seem up to the challenge, thanks in no […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are now gearing up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. If they want to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber and his prodigious power will be necessary. Schwarber has been getting MVP hype after a regular season that saw him lead all of baseball with […]

After the Philadelphia Phillies flamed out in the 2024 National League Division Series, team owner John Middleton didn’t hide his disappointment. “I don’t think you can forget the postseason,” he told The Athletic at the time. “I don’t think you can forget the last couple of months of marginal play.” Now, the Phillies are back […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are revving up before the playoffs, and in their regular-season finale, they’re getting some key help back at the right time. Shortstop Trea Turner is joining the Phillies in the finale, according to ESPN. “Turner was activated from the injured list after being out because of a strained right hamstring. He hasn’t […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on a roll heading into the Major League Baseball postseason. National League MVP candidate Kyle Schwarber has led his team to three straight wins heading into Saturday’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins. As the team prepares for a playoff run, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is ready to cheer them on […]

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola made franchise history on Friday night during a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Citizens Bank Park, moving into second place on the team’s all-time strikeout list. Nola commanded eight strong innings, allowing just two hits and striking out nine batters without issuing a walk. Nola has spent his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the top teams in the National League playoff picture. Philadelphia has one more series against the Minnesota Twins before likely getting a first-round bye. While the Phillies are watching Kyle Schwarber’s MVP candidacy closely, Trea Turner’s health has dominated headlines. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson is feeling good about him, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the 2025 playoffs as betting favorites to capture their first World Series title since 2008. With a 95-win season and home-field advantage secured through the National League Division Series, the Phillies have positioned themselves as the team to beat in the National League. However, championship success will ultimately depend on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have relied on Trea Turner all season, and now he stands on the verge of securing the NL batting title. Turner enters the final weekend with a .305 average, holding a narrow edge over Nico Hoerner of the Cubs, who sits at .299. The margin remains slim, but the difference could define […]

The National League MVP race as evolved throughout the course of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. While Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been the favorite all year, he is no longer alone. Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is one of the league’s top performers in the second half of the year. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t just win on Wednesday night—they rewrote history. In an 11-1 blowout victory over the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies became the first team in MLB history to hit eight home runs in a game and have their starting pitcher record at least 10 strikeouts with no walks. Utility-man […]

Heading into tonight’s matchup against the Miami Marlins, the Philadelphia Phillies had lost three in a row. That included a series-opening defeat to the Marlins, currently in last place in the NL East. The Phillies have clinched the NL East crown, so they are now playing for the NL’s top playoff seed. Fortunately, the Phils’ […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made franchise history Wednesday night, with Edmundo Sosa’s three home runs leading the charge. In a dominant 11-1 win over the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, the team launched eight homers, setting a new franchise record for home runs in a single game. Sosa, fresh off a 12-day stint on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies may have lost 6-5 to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, but they avoided a much more damaging setback. Veteran catcher JT Realmuto exited early with a finger injury, sparking brief concern inside the clubhouse. Fortunately for the Phillies, postgame tests brought the best possible news—with the MLB postseason quickly approaching. In […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added another jolt to their playoff push thanks to slugger Kyle Schwarber, who launched his 54th home run of the season. The home run off the bat of Schwarber came in the first inning against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. The NL MVP candidate crushed a 98.3 mph […]

With the NL East crown firmly affixed to their heads, the Philadelphia Phillies look to finish off the 2025 season. A season-closing six-game homestand against the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins will close their season. Ahead of the series opener versus Miami, Phillies manager Rob Thomson stated that slugger Bryce Harper would miss the game. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the MLB postseason with a key decision already made. Specifically, Phillies manager Rob Thomson confirmed that top pitching prospect Andrew Painter will not take the mound in October. Consequently, Thomson’s announcement makes it clear that Painter’s 2025 season has officially come to an end. Since the team clinched the […]

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos mentioned his father to exemplify the kind of communicating he grew accustomed to during his upbringing. Much like Castellanos’ take on the Phillies Karen incident, he’s used to talks that are blunt and direct. However, Castellanos says the communicating between him and the Phillies has been the opposite of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received a boost Friday as they reinstated third baseman Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list ahead of their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bohm, 29, had been out of action since September 8 with left shoulder inflammation caused by a cyst that required draining and treatment. In his place, the […]

A Harrison Bader home run in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins on September 5 took on a life of its own. Bader turned a Lake Bachar slider into a souvenir, hammering the ball deep into the left field stands. The solo shot gave Philadelphia a 5-1 lead and introduced the world […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are chasing history in a way no one expected. Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber have placed themselves on the verge of creating a unique MLB tag-team Triple Crown. Turner currently leads the National League in batting average, while Schwarber sits atop the home run and RBI charts. As a result, the Phillies […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are riding high right now, and things look better than ever. Now, it’s time to do more. After the Phillies clinched the National League East, there are bigger aspirations. Yet, it could all go wrong. As the 2025 MLB playoffs get closer, the Phillies’ nightmare scenario could become a reality. It would […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night, salvaging the series. Shohei Ohtani hit his 51st homer, and Freddie Freeman launched his 21st to power the offense. The Dodgers also got a great performance from Blake Snell, with seven innings of two-hit, shutout ball. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the […]

After the Los Angeles Dodgers lost back-to-back games to the Philadelphia Phillies, it was up to Blake Snell to salvage the series. Snell accepted the challenge, spinning a masterful game on Wednesday. Until he ran into trouble in the seventh inning. The 10th-year veteran recorded two outs in the seventh before consecutive walks brought the […]

The last time Blake Snell took the mound, he helped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation make history. Snell’s outing against the Colorado Rockies on September 10 capped one of the most dominant five-game stretches ever by a group of starting pitchers. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Snell made history again. The two-time Cy Young […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a big win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the series, securing a series victory. They will meet for the series finale on Wednesday, with a chance to sweep the defending champions. Since the day the odds were released on FanDuel, the Dodgers have been the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a clutch win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night for Game 1 of their crucial 3-game series. These two teams could meet in the postseason in a few weeks and battle it out on their way to another World Series appearance. Philadelphia took down the Dodgers in […]

There was a time when Bryce Harper was arguably over-hyped. Once on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a teenager, Harper would later be selected first overall in the 2010 MLB Draft. Although he started his big league career strong (Harper earned an All-Star selection and won the National League Rookie of the Year in […]