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The Philadelphia Phillies weren’t shy at all prior to the trade deadline, being aggressive on the market by trading for one of the best available relievers in the hard-throwing Jhoan Duran. Duran is going to be the Phillies’ undisputed closer, and on Sunday, in just his second game for his new team, he made his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added one of the season’s biggest trade candidates, by dealing at the MLB deadline for closer Jhoan Duran. Duran was one of several players dealt from the Minnesota Twins. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, the pitcher is making a powerful admission. “Here,” Duran said per USA Today, “I’ve got a chance to win […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have high hopes of becoming a serious contender in the Eastern Conference next season. If that is going to happen, they need to have a healthy Joel Embiid in the lineup for the majority of the season. Joel Embiid chilling at the Phillies-Tigers game today 🔥 (via @NBCSPhilly) pic.twitter.com/vWmiRLcPaI — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen got a big boost at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Phillies manager Rob Thomson received a new weapon in Jhoan Duran to put alongside Jordan Romano and Co.. However, the All-Star closer is not the only boost the team could get before the season ends. Jose Alvarado has begun preparing […]

The Minnesota Twins sold a lot of their pieces at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies were one of many teams that took advantage. Philadelphia pulled off a deal that netted them All-Star closer Jhoan Duran to help their bullpen. Duran made his first appearance against the Detroit Tigers on Friday and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies fans witnessed a debut to remember on Friday night, as newly acquired closer Jhoan Duran made a thunderous entrance and an even more dominant performance during a 5-4 comeback win over the Detroit Tigers at Citizens Bank Park. Duran, traded from the Minnesota Twins just two days prior, entered the game in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are embroiled in a back-and-forth battle for the NL East with the New York Mets. And the heated division race may be causing tempers to flare. After a fiery confrontation with commissioner Rob Manfred earlier this week, Bryce Harper lost his cool again on Friday. The Phillies’ first baseman was livid after […]

The MLB trade deadline was a hectic one this year, with big names flying all over the league as contenders loaded up to make a push toward the playoffs. However, there was arguably no bigger deal than the Philadelphia Phillies acquiring closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins. Duran is one of the top closers […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ trade and roster moves wasn’t the only thing that caught attention — it was also a powerful emotional gesture inside the clubhouse. After arriving from the Minnesota Twins, Jhoan Duran was given his iconic No. 59 thanks to an unexpected decision by manager Rob Thomson, who had worn the number during his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wasted no time making significant roster adjustments, announcing on Friday the additions of Harrison Bader and reliever Jhoan Duran to the active 26-man roster. To make room, outfielder Johan Rojas was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and right-hander Daniel Robert was placed on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his […]

MLB is in a weird place right now as commissioner Rob Manfred is seemingly trying to create a salary cap for the new CBA. However, it doesn’t appear to be something the players want. Recently, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper allegedly got into a yelling match with Manfred about the topic. Now, Manfred is completely […]

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper had a heated argument with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who downplayed the significance of the back-and-forth between the two. Harper and Mandred’s heated exchange over CBA and its looming labor battle between the league and its players. Bryce never revealed specifics when asked about his spat with Mandred. However, he […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins have connected on another MLB trade deadline deal. First, Jhoan Duran went from Minnesota to Philly to be their closer. Then, on Thursday, the Phillies filled a big need in the outfield by picking up Harrison Bader, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a trade to […]

With the Philadelphia Phillies in rumors ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday evening, the latest report suggests that they are targeting an outfielder from the Washington Nationals. After the Phillies traded for closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, it does not appear the team is done yet. Philadelphia is looking for upgrades […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of making seismic roster decisions as the MLB trade deadline looms, with both the Astros and Phillies reportedly circling key young players. Among those garnering interest is outfielder Lars Nootbaar, per multiple industry insiders. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale confirms that both Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies have […]

The MLB trade deadline market is heating up with less than 12 hours to go. Eugenio Suarez is off the market, returning to the Seattle Mariners, putting all eyes on the pitching market. The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies made trades for much-needed relievers and paid a lot to get them. Buster Olney has […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the winningest teams in MLB for the past four seasons, but they haven’t quite gotten over the hump yet. However, the Phillies, like in every season, believe that 2025 is their year. They are certainly going for a World Series title, as evidenced by their blockbuster trade for […]

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in a trade that will strengthen their bullpen. The Phillies’ Duran acquisition projects to be impactful, but Philadelphia is planning to make more moves. However, the Phillies are content with their current bullpen. “Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies are done with bullpen additions. […]

The Chicago White Sox may be in the middle of a rebuild, but outfielder Andrew Benintendi reminded fans Wednesday that experience still matters. In the eighth inning of Chicago’s 9-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Benintendi pulled off a jaw-dropping defensive play — robbing Bryce Harper of a three-run home run that would have given […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have World Series aspirations in 2025. If they want to achieve that goal, everyone around baseball knew that they were in need of some pitching help, particularly in the bullpen. On the eve of the MLB trade deadline, they took one step closer to making a championship run a reality. The Phillies […]

The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away. But teams are doing a bit of shopping before Thursday evening. The Philadelphia Phillies have sought a few different upgrades throughout the season. On Wednesday, they swung a deal to add to the back end of their bullpen, involving Minnesota Twins star Jhoan Duran. […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is about 24 hours away, and one player that might end up on a different team is Athletics reliever Mason Miller. Miller is having a solid season, and his career is off to a promising start. He has a bright future ahead, and there are some playoff teams that appear to […]

As the rumors swirl around Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday evening, there is no doubt that many are considering the star to be the most coveted slugger on the market. Though Suarez suffered a hand injury, it hasn’t hurt his stock as the latest report suggests the […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, ESPN’s Buster Olney highlighted a potential Philadelphia Phillies move as the most impactful of the season’s second half. But he’s not eyeing a big bat or a frontline starter, it’s a bullpen arm. When asked which deal could shape the rest of the 2025 campaign, Buster Olney pointed to […]

When Kyle Schwarber connects, there’s no question about it. And on Tuesday night, the Phillies slugger made franchise history — with authority. In the third inning of Philadelphia’s 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, Schwarber obliterated a 441-foot two-run homer off Jonathan Cannon, marking his 37th of the season. That number is more than […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a talented but older roster. Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos are all offensive stars who are among the best players in baseball, but they are all on the wrong side of age 30. The same can be said about pitchers Aaron Nola and Zach Wheeler. […]

Currently one and a half games behind the New York Mets in the NL East, it’s clear that there is still work to do for the Philadelphia Phillies. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is no stranger to making noise at the MLB trade deadline. Now, with the deadline just over 54 hours away, will […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is two days away, and the Chicago White Sox are in position to be sellers. The White Sox are the midst of another dreadful season as they are one of the worst teams in baseball as they are currently 39-68 on the season. One player to watch in terms of a […]

Amid a conversation about Major League Baseball’s salary cap, a heated confrontation between Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred ensued. Harper and Manfred’s NSFW argument over salary cap, reportedly led to a nose-to-nose confrontation. It happened during an annual meeting where Manfred meets with each of MLB’s 30 teams, suffice to say, […]

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper didn’t take kindly to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred‘s meeting with his team last week, and apparently, things got pretty heated. Harper stood nose-to-nose with Manfred, telling him to “get the f— out of our clubhouse” if he wanted to discuss a salary cap, according to a report from ESPN’s […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, speculation around Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan has become one of the hottest topics in baseball. Even as Ryan maintains loyalty to Minnesota and team officials downplay moving him, the contending Philadelphia Phillies have both the prospect capital and aggressive front office to make a legitimate run at […]

The Savannah Bananas delivered an unforgettable show Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park, playing in front of a sold-out crowd that erupted in applause for Shane Victorino. As part of their Banana Ball World Tour, the team brought their signature blend of baseball and entertainment to Philadelphia, performing in front of more than 45,000 fans. […]

It was a nearly perfect afternoon for the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies got home runs from Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa and hammered the host Yankees by a 9-4 margin. The win came a day after Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs against the Yankees in a 12-5 triumph. The Phillies have […]

The Philadelphia Phillies went from a clutch defensive play to a concerning moment during Saturday’s win over the Yankees, as Edmundo Sosa exited the game following a violent collision. The incident occurred at the bottom of the seventh inning when Sosa collided with left fielder Brandon Marsh while chasing a popup by Jazz Chisholm Jr. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the Major League Baseball trade deadline under pressure to improve their roster. Despite stellar offensive performances against the Yankees, the Phillies have holes. The most glaring one is in the outfield, where Max Kepler has been a subpar replacement. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan could be their answer at the MLB […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their series against the New York Yankees on a mission. Bryce Harper kept his historic hot streak going with a third-inning solo shot. Trea Turner chipped in two RBIs and two runs scored to help build a 9-3 lead. Things got so bad at Yankee Stadium that Phillies fans were able […]

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez, per Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. While it’s unclear if the talks have moved beyond preliminary due diligence, the Phillies join a growing list of clubs showing interest in the power-hitting third baseman. Suárez, […]

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski should have a mental checklist of what this ballclub needs with less than a week to go until the MLB trade deadline. Unless the front office upgrades the bullpen and outfield, a World Series parade seems highly unlikely this year. Besides completing these crucial tasks, the tremendously […]

On Saturday, Bryce Harper’s solo shot off Yankees starter Marcus Stroman wasn’t just another tally on the scoreboard — it was a significant milestone in a Hall of Fame-worthy career. With that blast, the Phillies star tied Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado for seventh place among active players with 351 career home runs, now sitting […]