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There are four teams rumored to be shopping heavily for players, ahead of this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are labeled as the most aggressive buyers, per USA TODAY. “The Phillies will be looking for a center fielder and bullpen help, the Mariners […]

The Philadelphia Phillies officially placed Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right wrist inflammation, a significant setback for a team already battling inconsistency at the plate. Harper, a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, had been dealing with wrist soreness for several weeks and was recently hit on the elbow by a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped a 2-1 heartbreaker to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, and to make matters worse, they lost catcher JT Realmuto in the bottom of the ninth inning to an injury. Bo Bichette foul tipped a pitch from Jordan Romano and it smoked Realmuto in his crotch area, one of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fair share of promising arms come through the system, but Mick Abel’s first two starts are rewriting the script for what rookie dominance looks like in the modern era of baseball. To put Abel’s dominance in perspective, OptaSTATS provided a data-backed milestone on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Mick […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are loaded with talent. Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler form one of the best one-two punches in baseball as starting pitchers, although the former has struggled this year and is currently on the injured list. Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos, and Kyle Schwarber are all star position […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper missed five games after getting hit by a 95 mph Spencer Strider fastball last week. But he returned in emphatic fashion on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. Harper smacked a Bowden Francis offering into the bleachers in the sixth inning — his ninth home run of the campaign. […]

Trea Turner brought the thunder in Toronto on Tuesday night, blasting two home runs and powering the Philadelphia Phillies to a much-needed 8-3 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The win snapped a four-game skid for the Phillies and featured a statement return from Bryce Harper, who also went deep in his first […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is approaching, and trade speculation is heating up. The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are two teams expected to buy before the July 31 deadline. Two Tampa Bay Rays stars are seen as fits for the Yankees and Phillies, per ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan. Passan believes the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a tough end of May, ending the month with a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers. The team returns to action tomorrow against the Blue Jays in Toronto, down a game in the NL East to the New York Mets. Although the team has still gone through its ups and downs defensively […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly “skipping” Zack Wheeler’s spot in the starting rotation since his wife is “due any day,” Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. “Phillies are adjusting their rotation at Toronto this week; they’re skipping Zack Wheeler for now because his wife is due any day,” Gelb wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Gelb […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been engaged in a two-way battle with the New York Mets atop the National League East standings to start the 2025 season, but they desperately need help in their bullpen. That has led the team to make a big decision regarding starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, who had recently been filling in […]

While Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has been in rumors recently, the latest report has that speculation likely dead in the water. Though Phillies star Bryce Harper is dealing with an injury, he would speak about Schwarber and his future with the team, since he’ll be a free agent this winter. Harper’s comments come after […]

Rhys Hoskins made himself right at home at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. The former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman unloaded on his old team with two three-run home runs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 17-7 win. “They didn’t [cheer] by the end of the game,” Hoskins said of the home crowd, per Phillies Nation. […]

Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins made a memorable return to Citizens Bank Park. After spending the first six years of his career with the Phillies, Hoskins signed with the Milwaukee Brewers prior to the 2024 season. On Saturday, he had a huge game in front of his old home crowd. Hoskins hit two […]

Bryce Harper was forced to leave Tuesday’s 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves early after taking a pitch to the elbow by starting pitcher Spencer Strider. Since then, the Philadelphia Phillies star hasn’t played, as he’s still working his way back from the injury. On Friday, he shared some comments about his elbow. The 32-year-old […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2025 season with high expectations after several years of postseason contention and a roster loaded with star power. Yet, as the first months of the campaign have unfolded, a handful of key players have failed to meet their lofty standards, contributing to a sense of frustration among fans and raising […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wasted no time addressing their pitching depth following a sobering 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, announcing the acquisition of left-handed reliever Josh Walker from the Toronto Blue Jays. The news broke on the team’s official X account (formerly Twitter), underscoring Philadelphia’s urgency to stabilize a bullpen that’s become […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson won their series opener against the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Tuesday. While the health of Bryce Harper is the top concern for the Phillies, their ace also turned heads. Ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader, Thomson and ace pitcher Zack Wheeler had an interesting conversation concerning the pitching schedule for the day, […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are squaring off on Thursday afternoon after a rainout the previous night created a surprise doubleheader for the divisional foes. The Braves are hoping to make up some ground on the first-place Phillies and Atlanta has managed to keep things close thanks to a spectacular play from Michael […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper recently exited a game against the Atlanta Braves after getting hit by a pitch by Spencer Strider. Harper was diagnosed with a bruised elbow, as his X-ray results were negative. However, with the Phillies and Braves scheduled to play a doubleheader on Thursday, the Phillies star is reportedly not in […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will be idle Wednesday night, as their scheduled game for the evening has been postponed due to weather issues. Instead, the second game of the three-game series at Citizens Bank in Philadelphia has been rescheduled for Thursday as part of a doubleheader. The decision was announced by the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a day off on Wednesday due to the weather. They will wrap up their second series against the Atlanta Braves in a double header on Thursday. After an injury scare to Bryce Harper, the Phillies needed a day off. Even though they have a lead in the National League East, their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves are playing the first game of their three-leg set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, but superstar first baseman Bryce Harper was forced to leave the contest early after a scary moment. The eight-time National League All-Star left the outing in the first inning after […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves are playing the first game of a three-game set on Tuesday night in Atlanta, but one of the biggest stars on the field was quickly knocked out. During the bottom of the first inning, Phillies star Bryce Harper left the game after he was hit on the arm […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen has struggled so far this season, with Jose Alvarado suspended for 80 games and being ineligible to participate in the playoffs. Although Jordan Romano has stepped up in recent weeks, the club is still experiencing issues with the bullpen. Rumors suggest the team could look to one of its starters in […]

The Los Angeles Angels find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB season approaches the midway point. After a series of aggressive offseason moves and the lingering effects of a 99-loss campaign in 2024, the club is still searching for a clear direction. With the postseason looking increasingly out of reach and a roster […]

In a game filled with frustration, drama, and a long-overdue victory, Oaklamento Athletics manager Mark Kotsay received his first ejection of the season Sunday at Sutter Health Park, the A’s temporary home in Sacramento. Kotsay and third baseman Miguel Andujar were both tossed in the seventh inning of a tense 5-4 win over the red-hot […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have really come on over the last few weeks and become the great team that many expected them to be coming into the season. They have won nine games in a row to shoot up into first place in the NL East, but it hasn’t always been easy or straightforward. On Saturday […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having a strong season, but things may change for them soon as one of their key players is dealing with an injury. Pitcher Aaron Nola has expressed having soreness in his sprained right ankle, and he did not throw a planned bullpen session because of it, according to ESPN. Nola was […]

Trea Turner wasted no time setting the tone for the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, blasting a leadoff home run on the fourth pitch of the game to spark a 4-3 win over the Oaklamento Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Turner’s 426-foot shot to center field was his fourth homer of the season and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark late in Friday night’s nail-biter against the Athletics, and center fielder Johan Rojas delivered what might go down as one of the best defensive plays of the MLB season. With two outs in the bottom of the eighth and the tying run on third base, Tyler Soderstrom drove a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up a series sweep over the Colorado Rockies with a 2-0 win on Thursday. Philadelphia has enjoyed stellar play from their starting rotation and got another unexpected boost on Thursday. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler didn’t pitch during the series but came in for the save when outfielder Johan Rojas was stopped […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have never been a franchise short on passion, and their fan base is famously demanding. In 2025, with World Series aspirations and a roster built to win now, patience is in especially short supply. While the Phillies have enjoyed some bright spots, a handful of players have already tested the limits of […]

The Chicago Cubs gambled by going all in and landing Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros knowing the talented right fielder hits free agency at the end of the season and could end up a one-year rental. So far, Chicago’s decision has paid off. The team is atop the NL Central with […]

The Atlanta Braves are getting close to a crucial part of their season. Spencer Strider made his return against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday and Ronald Acuna Jr. is inching closer to his 2025 Major League Baseball debut. However, it is never too early for teams to look towards the offseason, especially one as star-studded […]

Jean Segura, who made a pair of All-Star Game appearances during his tenures with the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons. Segura revealed the news through his agency CAA on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by CAA Baseball (@caabaseball) During his […]

As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a familiar position: contenders with a glaring need. This year, an 80-game suspension for closer José Alvarado has left the bullpen in disarray, and the Phillies’ front office, led by Dave Dombrowski, is under pressure to act decisively before the trade […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ rotation has been led by offseason acquisition Jesus Luzardo, who is dominating on a weekly basis. The southpaw continued his brilliance in Tuesday’s start against the Colorado Rockies, tossing six innings of one-run baseball while striking out 10 hitters. Luzardo lowered his ERA to 1.95 while improving his record to a perfect […]

The Colorado Rockies are collapsing at a pace that could rewrite the wrong kind of baseball history. Tuesday night’s 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies marked Colorado’s 40th defeat of the 2025 season. With just eight wins to show for their efforts, the Rockies have slipped into a tailspin that now puts them on track […]