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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 […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies will renew baseball hostilities tomorrow night at Citizens Bank Park in the City of Brotherly Love. The series is tied at three games each after a 5-1 win by Arizona on Monday. The game was full of drama including some involving the DBacks’ ace Merrill Kelly. Kelly had a […]

Elimination games can get quite heated and it shaped up to be that way between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. Game 6 of the NLCS was a tough challenge for Torey Lovullo and his squad as they faced a determined team led by Bryce Harper. They needed every ounce of firepower they could get […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks face elimination from the MLB playoffs ahead of Game 6 of the NLCS, manager Torey Lovullo is trying to keep his guys motivated. The D-backs seem to be facing tough odds but that hasn’t stopped them from getting this far. After losing a crucial Game 5 following two consecutive wins at […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies square off in Game 6 of the NLCS tonight. After taking a two-game hiatus from simulated gameplay, let’s check in on what happened in the past two games.  The Phillies now lead the series 3-2 and are looking to claim victory tonight to book their ticket to back-to-back World […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the brink of elmination as they travel to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in game six of the NLCS. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Diamondbacks we […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a pivotal NLCS Game 5 matchup, taking the series lead back home with them. The 6-1 game included some early fireworks when Bryce Harper scored on a play at home that looked rough for Gabriel Moreno in the top of the first inning. Harper added to the […]

When the Philadelphia Phillies needed it most, Zack Wheeler did what he usually does in the playoffs: shove. After letting the Arizona Diamondbacks tie up the NLCS at two games apiece, Wheeler out-dueled Zac Gallen to lead the Phillies to a 6-1 win in Game 5. With the exception of a solo home run from […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have so much power. So far in the 2023 MLB playoffs, they have done an admirable job at consistently sending balls out of the park, and Saturday night’s National League Championship Series game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was not an exception. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper even had back-to-back home runs in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks heading into Game 5 of their National League Championship Series matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. On Saturday, Phillies star Bryce Harper made playoff history with his epic steal of home plate. The Phillies made a surprising decision with their pitching staff prior to […]

Bryce Harper made Philadelphia Phillies playoff history in Game 5 of the NLCS. Harper became the first Phillies player to steal home during the postseason, according to Sarah Langs. The play led to a collision between Harper and Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno. Although Moreno suffered an injury scare, he was able to stay in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are battling for the NLCS. In Game 5, Bryce Harper was trying to score from third base as Bryson Stott attempted to steal second. The Diamondbacks threw the ball home and the ball got away from catcher Gabriel Moreno. Moreno, however, took a shot from Harper in what ended […]

After a disastrous performance by their bullpen in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies have made an intriguing decision ahead of the series’ crucial Game 5 Saturday night, with Ranger Suarez getting assigned to the bullpen for this particular contest, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be in complete control of the NLCS following the first two games of the series. Even after Philadelphia dropped Game 3, it still looked like their series to lose. Sure enough, the Phillies held a 5-3 lead in the 8th inning of Game 4. Then, however, Craig Kimbrel fell apart […]

Game 5 is tonight! What a series this NLCS has been and the same can be said for the ALCS. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. The Phillies took the first two games at home but have fallen in the last two in Arizona. We now have […]

The Philadelphia Phillies blew a late three-run lead on Friday night, allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to get back into the National League Championship Series in Game 4 — and JT Realmuto knows his team needs to be much better. “It’s just a sloppy game all around,” the catcher said afterwards, according to USA Today’s Bob […]

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever, is reportedly going to throw out the first pitch before Game 5 of the NLCS between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Phillies currently lead the series heading into Game 4 on Friday. Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday in Arizona […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will try and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the National League Championship Series as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks for Game 4 at Chase Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Phillies-Diamondbacks Game 4 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Diamondbacks defeated […]

Following a Game 2 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, it seemed as though the Philadelphia Phillies were already booking a one-way ticket to the World Series. But the MLB playoffs rarely work that way; the Diamondbacks, fueled by their home crowd, ended up taking home a 2-1 walk-off win in Game 3, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks found solace in Chase Field and Brandon Pfaadt, as they were finally able to shut down the Philadelphia Phillies’ overwhelming offense on Thursday. Although Rob Thomson’s ballclub fell in walk-off fashion, 2-1, its pitching remains dominant as ever. Though, a young hurler with no MLB playoffs experience is being entrusted to reclaim […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NLCS was a perfect exposition of the resolve that has carried this team up to this point. After finishing fourth in the NL West a year ago, the Diamondbacks stand just three wins away from a trip to their first World […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson named Cristopher Sanchez his starting pitcher for Game 4 of the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks. “Cristopher Sanchez is starting Game 4, Rob Thomson said,” per The Athletic Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb. Cristopher Sanchez is the Game 4 Starter for the Phillies. pic.twitter.com/RaGmn7XWZN — Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) October 20, […]