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The Philadelphia Phillies are still reeling from their NLCS loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. But as the Phillies plan for their next World Series push, Philadelphia has their eyes on one of the best pitchers in the free agent class. Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto has become a player of interest for Philadelphia. More than just […]

A year that started out in borderline disaster for the Philadelphia Phillies ended up being quite successful by the time October came around. The team was seven games under .500 in early June, then won 62% of its games to finish the season (a 100-win pace for a season) to secure a Wild Card spot. […]

A recent report suggested the Philadelphia Phillies could trade OF/DH Nick Castellanos prior to the 2024 season. Although rumors continue to swirl, Philadelphia is reportedly not interested in dealing Castellanos away, per Buster Olney of ESPN. “Phillies source: they aren’t interested in moving Nick Castellanos. They consider him an important part of the team and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies failed to sign Aaron Nola to a contract extension before the 2023 season and now they will face stiff competition to retain him. Numerous other teams are considering Nola as a priority in free agency, as reported by Ken Rosenthal: “The Phillies remain engaged on Nola, and a number of other clubs […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have come close to winning a World Series in the last two years as a result of adding a lot of star players in recent memory, but they are reportedly open to the idea of trading Nick Castellanos after a streaky postseason, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Nick Castellanos get $20 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a strong 2023 MLB season after fighting their way to the NLCS. The Phillies came up short against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seven-game series but have a promising future. As MLB Free Agency looms, the team is figuring out if they will resign Aaron Nola. The latest rumor holds that […]

After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Philadelphia Phillies, Rhys Hoskins’s time with the team appears to be over. That has become even more apparent following Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Drombowski’s revelation that he’s already discussed with Bryce Harper about the latter handling the job at first base, per Chelsea Janes of […]

Aaron Nola is a free agent. The 30-year-old starting pitcher projects to be one of the most sought-after players in MLB free agency. He has established a reputation as an ace-caliber pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies. So will Nola leave Philadelphia after spending his entire career with the team up to this point? Nola broke […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had just finished another strong run. While they were not able to win it all in the 2023 MLB season, Aaron Nola and the Phillies managed to go seven games deep in the National League Championship Series. Now back to the drawing board, the Phillies seem to have the potential to part […]

Although the San Diego Padres were arguably the most disappointing team in the recently concluded 2023 MLB season, Blake Snell had a fantastic individual campaign himself, one that makes him an intriguing figure in MLB free agency. While the option to give it another go with the Padres is definitely still on the table for […]

Matt Chapman — one of the best all-around third basemen in Major League Baseball — is officially a free agent. Despite batting just .240 on the year, Chapman’s power at the plate and elite glove helped him finish with a WAR of 4.4, putting him among the leaders at third base. The 30-year-old will be […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a qualifying offer to SP Aaron Nola on Monday. 1B Rhys Hoskins, who missed the 2023 season due to injury, did not receive the offer, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The qualifying offer sits at $20.325 million for all players in 2023. Nola now has the decision to […]

The sting of the Philadelphia Phillies’ loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS lingers, but the front office isn’t wallowing. With an eye toward future success and a World Series title, the Phillies are reportedly targeting free agent Blake Snell to replace ace Aaron Nola, who is likely on his way out after contract […]

Trevor Bauer is a former NL Cy Young winning pitcher who spent the 2023 season playing in Japan. Bauer, who last pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was eligible to return from a previous suspension prior to the 2023 campaign. However, he ended up leaving MLB and ultimately joining the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Could Bauer […]

As it turned out, Arizona Diamondbacks fans had the solution to the offensive struggles of Christian Walker in the 2023 MLB playoffs — and they seemingly got that straight from the book of Philadelphia Phillies supporters. Walker entered Game 3 of the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers batting just .167/.339/.292 in the postseason […]

Bryce Harper and the city of Philadelphia have something special going on, and it’s not just the typical player-to-city admiration people usually see. Diving deeper into Harper’s relationship with the Phillies and their fans, it’s clear this is a love affair that’s built to last. Harper, who fell just shy of a go-ahead three-run home […]

A year that started out in borderline disaster for the Philadelphia Phillies ended up being quite the success by the time October came around. The team was seven games under .500 in early June, then won 62% of its games the rest of the way (a 100-win pace for a season). This finish proved to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies saw their season end on a whimper as they fell 4-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the NLCS. Dave Dombrowski knew the Phillies had a team capable of winning the World Series and is still shocked at their Game 7 performance. Philadelphia mustered up just five hits and didn’t […]

The sting of losing two-straight games at home in the NLCS to end a season will stick with the Philadelphia Phillies for a while. The offseason won’t be quiet though as the Phillies have plenty of decisions to make regarding the roster. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski will have his hands full with retooling […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ choke job in the 2023 NLCS has made them the clowns of the baseball world leading into the World Series. The Arizona Diamondbacks fighting off an 0-2 and 2-3 series deficits while the Phillis’ star-studded lineup shrunk has welcomed jokes and teases from everyone, even Ronald Acuña Jr. Acuña, whose Atlanta Braves […]

While Philadelphia Phillies fans still try to process the team’s shocking elimination at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is looking towards another crucial MLB offseason. He addressed the free agency status of Aaron Nola as well as the contract situation of fellow ace Zack Wheeler. Though, he also […]

Coming into the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies were the head and shoulder favorites to, at the very least, win the pennant and represent the NL in the World Series. However, after last night’s Game 7, that proved not to be true. The Phillies were stunned, losing their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season came to a close during Game 7 of the NLCS at the hands of Torey Lovullo and the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was supposed to be their ticket etched in destiny to meet the Texas Rangers in the World Series, but unfortunately, it will have to wait until next season returns. This […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a deep run to the World Series in the 2022 MLB Playoffs as a Wild Card team, and they were looking to go a step further this season. They got things started off with a sweep against the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card round, and they followed that up by […]

The Philadelphia Phillies came back home to the City of Brotherly Love with two chances to make a return trip to the World Series. However, the Phillies ended up blowing both of those opportunities, seeing their season come to an end after suffering a 4-2 loss in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Arizona […]

All throughout the 2023 MLB  playoffs we have been wondering if there is anyone or anything that could overpower the Philadelphia Phillies’ massive home-field advantage. Well, the Snakes’ venom stunningly silenced a packed crowd in Citizens Bank Park Tuesday night, as the Arizona Diamondbacks prevailed 4-2 to advance to the World Series. Few could have […]

After beating their NL East rival, the Atlanta Braves, in the National League Divisional Series (NLDS) in four games, the Philadelphia Phillies seemed to be the favorite to, at the very least, make it back to the World Series. After all, they were getting ready to face a young, inexperienced Arizona Diamondbacks team that lost […]

Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks have done it. For the first time since Randy Johnson and the 2001 D’backs, Arizona is going to the World Series after taking down Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on the road in Game 7 of the 2023 National League Championship Series Tuesday night. As expected, Diamondbacks and […]

It’s official: the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will be facing each other in the finale of the MLB Playoffs. And of course, the 2023 World Series schedule is set. The Diamondbacks pulled off a massive upset in their takedown of the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS Game 7, but there’s no denying they deserve […]

For any underdogs who fight hard enough to earn an unlikely Game 7, the past ceases to matter. Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Corbin Carroll is erasing his National League Championship Series’ struggles from fans’ memories with a supremely clutch showing in Game 7 versus the Philadelphia Phillies. In what might be the rowdiest and most deafening […]

Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies really put a lot of thought in their wardrobe choices on Tuesday ahead of their do-or-die showdown with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a spot in the World Series. After Bryce Harper opted to wear a Philadelphia 76ers jersey of Patrick Beverley–probably as a tribute to the City of Brotherly […]

Ahead of Game 7 as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, star Bryce Harper wore a basketball jersey pre-game that caught the attention of 76ers’ Patrick Beverley. Harper was wearing a Beverley jersey in true “Brotherly Love” fashion as the 76ers star took to social media to express his pleasure upon seeing the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks fought their way back from 2-0 and 3-2 series deficits to force a deciding Game 7 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies. A win puts the D-backs in their first World Series since winning it in 2001 while a loss would end Arizona’s best season since 2007. With that being said, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies face off tonight in Game 7 of the NLCS. Does it get more exciting than this? After the Rangers defeated the Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS, we’re now treated to yet another winner-take-all all Game 7. The Diamondbacks battled and ultimately outplayed the Phillies in Game 6, […]

For the first time in their 141 season history, the Philadelphia Phillies will play a Game 7 on Tuesday night. It’s an incredible stat considering the team has advanced to 16 postseasons, never once playing a deciding seventh game. But that will all change on Tuesday night as the Phillies look to defeat the Arizona […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were unable to finish off the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 6 of the NLCS, necessitating a winner-takes-all seventh game. This should be a game that gets fans’ pulses raising, especially when Kyle Schwarber hinted that both teams will be desperate and will be willing to do whatever it takes to come out […]

As one prominent sports media personality said in the past, there may be no better two words in sports than “Game 7.” In this pivotal winner-take-all clash, teams tend to give it their all and do whatever it takes just so they could get the upper hand on their opponent in what has been, to […]

The winner goes to the World Series as the Arizona Diamondbacks face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an NLCS Game 7 Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Phillies opened the series with a two-game lead after dominating the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies are reaching the top of the hill of the 2023 National League Division Series. There is no more after Tuesday between these two rivals. It is win or go home for the D’backs and the Phillies, as they make their final attempt to secure a seat in the […]