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Kyle Schwarber has always been known for his thunderous swing, but Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, he delivered one of the greatest power displays in Phillies history — and nearly Major League history. The 32-year-old slugger joined an exclusive club, becoming just the 21st player to ever hit four home runs in a single […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had plenty to cheer about on Thursday night, and none more so than Kyle Schwarber as the slugger blasted four home runs in a 19-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. He became just the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to hit four homers in a single […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves lacking momentum. Philadelphia lost three games in a row heading into the matchup. However, Bryce Harper and Co. took advantage of Cal Quantrill early in the game. However, Kyle Schwarber emerged as the true star of the night, hitting three home runs in four at-bats […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Atlanta Braves following a sweep by the New York Mets. Rookie starter Nolan McLean shut the Phillies out in his third career start and New York outscored Philadelphia 25-8 over the three-game series. But on Thursday, the Phillies’ offense came alive, bludgeoning Atlanta with the long ball. Down 3-0 early, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies just completed a three-game series against the New York Mets. Ultimately, they were swept in all three games. All of which set against the backdrop of a fierce battle in the NL East. Now, the Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series. For MLB insider Jon […]

The New York Mets faced the Philadelphia Phillies in a pivotal three-game series in Queens. New York took the first two games of the NL East showdown before giving the ball to Nolan McLean on Wednesday. After a historic start to his career, McLean’s legend grew with a sensational performance against a division rival. The […]

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Wednesday night at Citi Field, completing a three-game sweep and moving within four games of first place in the NL East. Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean continued his historic start to the season, allowing four hits, striking out six, and walking none over eight shutout innings. […]

The New York Mets just sent a message to the entire National League. After completing a sweep of the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night, the Mets have now pulled within just four games of the NL East lead—thanks largely to one dominant factor—clutch hitting. The Mets’ RISP stats since the start of August have been […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a hole in the outfield at the trade deadline. The Phillies addressed the issue by trading for Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins. Since arriving, the veteran outfielder has given Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson a much-needed boost. He continued a great series against the New York Mets with another highlight reel […]

The New York Mets delivered another dramatic win, with Brandon Nimmo providing the final blow in a thrilling walk-off victory against the Phillies. In a game where both teams battled fiercely, the Mets showed resilience and timely hitting to come out on top. Nimmo came through when it mattered most, slashing a game-winning single to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets are going at it in a huge series that will go a long way toward determining the hierarchy at the top of the NL East, and it didn’t take long for the two rivals to have a heated moment on Tuesday night. Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo had […]

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, 6-5, on a Brandon Nimmo walk-off single. After Harrison Bader hit a game-tying homer off of Ryan Helsley, the Amazins had little hope. But five straight outs from Edwin Diaz, including strikeouts of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, set the table. Nimmo came up with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday to drop the three-game series. Now just five games ahead of the Amazins in the NL East, Philly will look to salvage the set on Wednesday. The story of Game 2 was trade deadline acquisitions, with a massive homer from a new Phillie […]

The Philadelphia Phillies found themselves at the center of another tense divisional showdown on Tuesday night at Citi Field vs. the New York Mets — but not just because of the scoreboard. Starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was ejected from the game in the fifth inning, but not while he was still on the mound. As […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a three-game set in Queens. New York took the first game, cutting their NL East deficit to six games. While the Amazins should have their eyes behind them, with the Cincinnati Reds just 2.5 games behind, they can chase down the Fightins as […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are seemingly in a strong position as they are in first place in the National League East with a 6.0-game lead over the second-place New York Mets. However, neither general manager Dave Dombrowski nor manager Rob Thomson are about to take anything for granted. They are still making moves to make their […]

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez had a rare emotional outburst in Monday night’s 13-3 blowout loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field — and cameras caught every second. The Phillies dropped their eighth straight game at Citi Field as tensions boiled over amid a tightening NL East standings race. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John […]

The worst-case scenario for the Philadelphia Phillies came true; Zack Wheeler will no longer be pitching for the Phillies for the rest of the 2025 season after requiring thoracic outlet decompression surgery after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, keeping him out for a minimum of six to eight months. This is quite the […]

The Baltimore Orioles made surprising news this week by giving young catcher Samuel Basallo an eight-year extension. They called him up amid a lost season and gave him the deal after just three games of experience. It buys out two years of unrestricted free agency, which is vital for Baltimore’s front office as they look […]

Former Philadelphia Phillies star Lenny Dykstra had some interesting yet obvious advice for the Phillies’ coaching staff following their 5-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. Jhoan Duran, who joined the Phillies in late July, has quickly become a star for his electric right arm, previously setting a record after throwing a 103.3 mph fastball. Taking […]

First played back in August 2021, the Field of Dreams game is a recurring MLB regular season special played in Iowa. The games take place adjacent to the Field of Dreams site, which was popularized by the 1989 movie of the same name. In what will be the third Field of Dreams game to be […]

Philadelphia Phillies ace starter Zack Wheeler is going to be out the rest of the season following surgery to relieve a blood clot in his throwing shoulder. Wheeler was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome after feeling a heaviness in his right arm earlier this month. Dave Dombrowksi said that Zack Wheeler — who is […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler will not throw another pitch during the 2025 MLB campaign. The right-handed starter has venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS) and will undergo surgery, per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. The recovery timeline is expected to be between six to eight months. Wheeler was once again in contention for a National League […]

For two weeks, Jhoan Duran looked untouchable in a Phillies uniform. His triple-digit heat and wipeout splitter had silenced opponents, converting his first six save chances without so much as a runner in scoring position. But on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, the Washington Nationals showed even the most dominant closers are human. Duran […]

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their weekend series against the Washington Nationals taking a gut punch. Riley Adams gave the Nationals a 3-0 lead with a home run in the first inning. Despite a scorching stretch from Trea Turner for Philadelphia, Rod Thomson saw other players step up. Bryson Stott swatted a two-run shot before […]

Kyle Schwarber has had a historic four-year run with the Philadelphia Phillies. He’s the only player to ever hit at least 38 home runs in each of his first four years with a new team. And Schwarber has saved the best for last as he’s putting together an MVP-caliber season in 2025. Even though the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing some of their best baseball at the right moment in the season, and they just got done sweeping the Seattle Mariners. One of the main reasons for their recent success is the play of Trea Turner, who is having one of the best seasons by a Phillies shortstop in almost […]

Currently six and a half games up in the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies are firing on almost all cylinders. Coming off four wins in a row, including a sweep of the Seattle Mariners, the Phillies will once again square off against the Washington Nationals. This weekend’s three-game set comes just a few days after […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been rolling, recently sweeping their home series against the Seattle Mariners and now sitting at 74-53 on the season. A large part of the reason why the Phillies have been so successful recently has been the play of Trea Turner, who has been on an absolute tear of late. In fact, […]

The Seattle Mariners have a day off Thursday before returning home to face the Athletics, reeling from a punishing road trip in Philadelphia—but not broken. At least not in the eyes of Julio Rodriguez, who delivered a strong clubhouse message after a crushing sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies raised the pressure on the Mariners to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday, making MLB history in the process. They recorded back-to-back 20-plus hit games in a single series for the first time in the franchise’s modern era, according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic. The win completed a three-game sweep at Citizens Bank Park and extended Philadelphia’s lead […]

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a sweep against the Seattle Mariners in their recent three-game series. It was an impressive outing for Philadelphia, as the club was able to maintain its lead in the NL East. The pitching proved to be the difference-maker in this matchup, and that is proven by the insane feat Philly […]

The Philadelphia Phillies finished a series against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The matchup featured two of Major League Baseball’s most powerful batters; Kyle Schwarber and Cal Raleigh. However, Schwarber’s home runs during the series stole the show against Raleigh and the Mariners. He hit his 45th of the season in the finale, passing Shohei […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are witnessing something special from Cristopher Sanchez, and manager Rob Thomson is making sure everyone knows it. On Tuesday, Sanchez delivered another dominant performance, cementing his status as the Phillies’ de facto ace with Zack Wheeler sidelined. His poise on the mound stood out, and Rob Thomson could not hold back his […]

There’s nothing more fun to watch in baseball than an old-fashioned standoff at the plate. When a batter and pitcher go toe-to-toe at each other and draw out a long at-bat, it gets everyone riding the edge of their seats. However, sometimes it’s just fun to see a pitcher completely overwhelm his opponent. That’s exactly […]

With the playoff race heating up, every win matters — especially against other teams that are also vying for postseason positioning. On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies earned a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners — keeping their lead over the New York Mets in the NL East at 5.5 games. It was trade deadline […]

The Philadelphia Phillies continued their strong August push with a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night, but not before slugger Kyle Schwarber found himself at the center of controversy. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the 2025 National League home run leader was rung up on a borderline low pitch that reignited […]

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off a series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday. The matchup features both Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber, two of Major League Baseball’s home run leaders. Schwarber made a statement early in Tuesday’s game, opening up the scoring with a 404-foot solo shot. The home run puts him in the record […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are wasting no time setting the tone tonight at Citizens Bank Park. Kyle Schwarber stepped up to the plate in the first frame and immediately changed the game, sending a 404-foot drive into the right-center seats against Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller. The swing gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead and pushes Schwarber […]