Philadelphia Phillies Articles - Page 2

The Philadelphia Phillies showed off their offensive prowess on Monday night, when they started their three-game series at home with a 12-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners, and no one in the game flexed his muscles more than superstar first baseman Bryce Harper. The two-time National League Most Valuable Player did not just hit one […]

It was a largely inconsequential game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners. To which, former Phillies player turned analyst John Kruk, known for his hot takes, did himself one better.  In the bottom of the 4th inning with the Phillies leading 6-0, Kruk provided some in-depth analysis of all things the invention of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have started a new series on Monday night, as they engage the Seattle Mariners in an interleague date at Citizens Bank Park in the City of Brotherly Love. It did not take long for Trea Turner and the home team to heat up offensively versus the visitors, as the Phillies jumped on […]

The Philadelphia Phillies recently placed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler on the 15-day IL after he was diagnosed with a blood clot. He underwent surgery over the weekend, and the organization has shared an update regarding Wheeler’s status. Reports indicate that Wheeler, who is 35 years old, had a successful surgery, according to Jason Dumas of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-9 on Sunday to split the four-game series. They needed the offense after a concerning start from an important pitcher. The Phillies got Aaron Nola back from injury, having hurt both his ankle and rib, and saw his ERA explode to 6.92 after a dismal start. Patrick Stevens […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a lot of talent this season ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but no one perhaps as important as relief pitcher Jhoan Duran. Duran came over from the Minnesota Twins, who dumped a whole bunch of their players. Another team who desperately wanted Duran, though, was the Seattle Mariners. More information […]

A young star can change the complexion of a team’s season. Even if they debut during a tense patch of play, their presence could inspire needed energy. With this in mind, it could be time for the Philadelphia Phillies to promote outfielder Justin Crawford to the big leagues. The Phillies hold a 70-53 record, and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had bad news to share on Saturday, which concerns far more than their championship aspirations. Zack Wheeler has a blood clot near his right shoulder and is heading to the 15-day injured list, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It is currently unclear when he will rejoin the club. Wheeler has been one […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to receive a much-needed spark in the heart of their lineup as third baseman Alec Bohm rejoins the team this afternoon. The Bohm activation comes at a pivotal juncture for the club, offering the Philadelphia offense boost fans have been waiting for. The sixth-year veteran returns from a fractured left […]

The Philadelphia Phillies gained relief this afternoon as closer Jhoan Duran reassured teammates and fans that he is healthy after a frightening injury scare. The severity of his situation diminished rapidly when Duran dropped his “100%” claim. His status had been a major talking point since the incident, as losing a key bullpen piece during […]

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran received a positive initial update after leaving Friday’s 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals with a frightening injury. Duran, acquired from the Minnesota Twins at the MLB trade deadline, was struck on his right foot/ankle by a 94.1 mph line drive off the bat of Nationals infielder Paul DeJong in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been coasting at the top of the NL East over the last few weeks while the New York Mets struggle and Philly continues to thrive. The addition of star closer Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline is a big reason why the Phillies have continued to close out games in clutch […]

The Philadelphia Phillies opened up their weekend series against the Washington Nationals on Friday night. After eight innings, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper accounted for all six of the team’s RBI’s. Schwarber got all three of his on one swing, tying Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani in home runs. The Phillies slugger has been […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on top of the NL East right now, and yet they’re still not at full power. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola was sidelined for the last few months due to an ankle injury he suffered in May. With his absence, the Phillies’ starting rotation endured a massive workload this season. Now, after […]

The Washington Nationals are playing out another lost season. At 23 games under .500, Washington is headed for its sixth straight losing season. The Nationals’ awful pitching made headlines earlier this month when the club made history as the only team to allow 80 hits, 50 runs and 10 homers in a four-game span. But […]

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped their third straight game on Thursday night, falling 3-2 to the Washington Nationals in a tight NL East battle at Nationals Park. Despite a strong outing from Jesus Luzardo, the Phillies couldn’t generate enough late offense, leading shortstop Trea Turner to offer a blunt assessment of the club’s struggles. The game […]

The Philadelphia Phillies firmly find themselves in the driver’s seat after a good few weeks. Currently, they lead the New York Mets by five games in the National League East. Despite that, there is still work to do. The Phillies’ division title hopes will largely depend on how things shape up against the Mets. The […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been rolling. The team has taken advantage of the New York Mets’ recent slump by winning seven of the last nine games and building a lead in the division. But on Wednesday, the Phillies broke out the circus music and added a wild blooper to the reel. Philadelphia took on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are running away with the National League East as the New York Mets crumble. Philly has been great too, without the fanfare of the struggling Amazins, but has struggled in October. The Phillies have not won the World Series since 2008 and need shortstop Trea Turner to continue his bounce-back season to […]

While the NL MVP race is in full swing, with Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani the favorite to bring it home for the third year in a row, there is a vocal, growing segment of fans who believe Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber should be in that conversation, too. Currently tied with Ohtani for […]

Philadelphia Phillies star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber sent one to the moon, as he ripped a towering home run in the eighth inning of Monday’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on the road at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Schwarber’s blast drove in two runs and stretched Philadelphia’s lead from a run to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a 5.5-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East standings entering Monday. The Phillies have also won seven of their last 10 games and are on the right trend heading into the final month of the season. However, there is some concern regarding pitcher Zack Wheeler. The […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are atop the National League East and getting great performances from their trade deadline acquisitions. Jhoan Duran is three-for-three on save opportunities, and Harrison Bader has his first homer in Philly. But the Phillies are still looking to add to their bullpen, and have called up veteran David Robertson despite poor AAA […]

It hasn’t taken long for Jhoan Duran to etch his name into the Philadelphia Phillies record books. With another flawless ninth inning Saturday night, the newly acquired closer became the first pitcher in franchise history to record three straight 1-2-3 saves in his first three appearances as a Phillie. The milestone came in a 3-2 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Rob Thomson’s squad is 6-4 over their last ten games heading into their game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. With Bryce Harper leading the way, the belief in Philadelphia’s ability is extremely high. However, players like Kyle Schwarber, Jose Alvarado, […]

Bryce Harper is one of the most decorated Philadelphia Phillies players ever. However, the one thing the two-time MVP is missing on his resume is a title. Luckily for him, the team Rob Thomson and the Phillies have put around him has a real shot at bringing a title home. For example, Jhoan Duran has […]

Kyle Schwarber has treated Philadelphia Phillies fans to his fair share of first inning home runs. The Phillies slugger is known for hitting leadoff home runs. However, he doesn’t do that anymore because of the order. Luckily for Philadelphia, he made the most of his first at-bat. Schwarber crushed the fifth pitch Texas Rangers starter […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have never looked more like a World Series team. They made splashy deadline moves, have stars raking, and own one of the best records in baseball. Their postseason odds are nearly locked in, and their roster is one of the most complete in the league. But while everything appears fine on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies still maintain a two and a half game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East. Maintaining that advantage is paramount, as it offers quite a few advantages once October rolls around. With just under two months left in the regular season, the Phillies are waiting for two key contributors […]

On Wednesday afternoon, Ranger Suárez’s post-All-Star break struggles continued, and now former Phillies pitcher Ricky Bottalico is sounding the alarm. Following the Phillies’ 5-1 loss to the Orioles, Bottalico said on NBC Sports Philadelphia that Suárez “looks gassed” and suggested the left-hander may be hitting a wall in the dog days of summer. “He just […]

Currently two and a half games ahead of the second place New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies’ quest to return to October continues on. The team made a few moves at the trade deadline and have won three games in a row. On Wednesday, the team received an update on the status of ace Zack […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been without relief pitcher Jose Alvarado for months. Rob Thomson’s reliever received an 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball for violating PED rules. While Matt Strahm and Jhoan Duran have stepped up in his absence, the Phillies can’t wait for Alvarado to return. He is ready to make his comeback as […]

Harrison Bader appears to be having a great time so far with the Philadelphia Phillies. Traded to Philly by the Minnesota Twins ahead of last week’s deadline in exchange for outfielder Hendry Mendez and pitcher Geremy Villoria, Bader finally got his first hit in Phillies threads Monday night, when he launched a three-run home run […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is on a clinic, especially in the home run department. On Monday, he hit his 40th home run with a grand slam against the Baltimore Orioles. Furthermore, he became the fastest player to achieve that feat in franchise history in 112 games. At this point, Schwarber has 40 home runs […]

The Philadelphia Phillies maintained their hold atop the National League East on Monday night, rolling to a 13–3 win over the Baltimore Orioles behind a dominant performance from Kyle Schwarber. The slugger’s second home run of the night — his 40th of the season — came in dramatic fashion, a sixth-inning grand slam that electrified […]

Harrison Bader did not waste much time making his impact felt on the Philadelphia Phillies. Recently acquired via a trade with the Minnesota Twins, Bader had his first hit in a Philly uniform during the opener of a three-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Monday night. After grounding […]

There are majestic home runs and then there’s the work of art that Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber graced us with on Monday. In the bottom of the third inning of Philadelphia’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, Schwarber launched a two-run shot into the third deck at Citizens Bank Park to tie the game […]

The Philadelphia Phillies could soon welcome back one of their most consistent bats, as third baseman Alec Bohm continues making strides in his recovery from a fractured left rib. Bohm, who has been sidelined since July 19 after taking a pitch to the ribs from Yu Darvish, was seen running the bases ahead of the […]

The trade deadline has come and gone, but the Philadelphia Phillies are still busy making moves. On Monday, reports indicate that the club managed to sign a longtime pitcher of the Athletics when they used to play in Oakland. Lou Trivino, who is 33 years old, signed a minor league deal with the Phillies, according […]