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Bullpen falters as Phillies drop series with Trade Deadline nearing

July 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- This is an interesting time for the Phillies. They have the best record in baseball, but have lost six of their last nine games and have played .500 ball since early June. They lost Wednesday afternoon to the Twins at Target Field, 5-4, a game they should have

Soto gets chance as Phillies seek bullpen boost

July 24, 2024

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. MINNEAPOLIS -- A week from Wednesday, Phillies fans will be analyzing the moves Dave Dombrowski and Co. made before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade

'A dream come true': Phillies sign first-round pick Nori

July 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- Dante Nori said last week that he could not wait to start his professional baseball career. He will be in Clearwater, Fla., soon enough. The Phillies announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have signed Nori, whom was selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 Draft. MLB.com’s

How Phillies can upgrade at the Deadline

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Every team in the Majors will have a strategy leading up to Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, and whether they’re planning to buy or sell -- or, in some cases, do a little bit of each -- decision-makers around the league will surely have an area of focus. Whether

MLB Network available as standalone stream for fans

@Spokes_Murphy
July 24, 2024

MLB Network has offered baseball lovers everything they could desire since it launched in 2009. And now, it has never been easier to enjoy the Emmy Award-winning network, because beginning today, MLB Network is available directly to consumers in the United States. Fans can now stream select live out-of-market games,

Injuries & Moves: Updates on Walker, Painter

July 22, 2024

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Cy of relief? Healthy Wheeler dominates in return

Ace tosses 7 scoreless innings after missing last start due to back injury
July 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- Zack Wheeler is ready to resume his NL Cy Young pursuit. He pitched like an ace in Tuesday night’s 3-0 victory over the Twins at Target Field. He tossed seven scoreless innings in his first start since July 9, easing concerns about a lower back issue that hindered

The time Sabathia was banned from eating cheesesteaks in Philly clubhouse

New 6-1-1 podcast, hosted by Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard, takes you behind the scenes with current and former stars
@Theo_DeRosa
July 23, 2024

Looking for the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia? Try the visitors' clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park. CC Sabathia found that out in 2008 on his first trip to the Phillies’ home park, when the lefty was with the Milwaukee Brewers. Sabathia's brilliant second half after a midseason trade helped the Brewers

Phillies have the prospects to swing Deadline deals

@brendan_samson
July 24, 2024

The Trade Deadline is one week away – July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, to be exact -- and organizations in the postseason race are looking for the best ways to address their squads' needs. Headlining the flurry of trade candidates are Tigers pitchers Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty, White

Where to catch 9 Futures Game standouts RIGHT NOW!

@JoshJacksonMiLB
July 24, 2024

Last week, a few days before the MLB All-Star Game, baseball fans around the world had the opportunity to watch 47 of the most exciting prospects in the sport play in the Futures Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The star-studded exhibition only adds to the excitement for

Phillies 'encouraged' by healthy Suárez despite loss

July 23, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- Five losses in seven games does not change the fact the Phillies are a well-balanced team that is expected to upgrade the edges of its roster before the July 30 Trade Deadline. Maybe the Phils find another late-inning reliever or two. Maybe they get a right-handed-hitting outfielder. -

Predicting the All-MLB Team in wake of the All-Star break

@Spokes_Murphy
July 23, 2024

With the season's second half underway, it's once again time for our panel of MLB.com experts to take another stab at predicting which players will be worthy of a place on the All-MLB Team by the close of the year. The All-MLB Team presented by MGM Rewards has annually recognized

'Hope he keeps it going': Phillips filling need for Phillies

@JakeCrouseMLB
July 21, 2024

PITTSBURGH -- Tyler Phillips entered the Phillies’ rotation to fill the need for a fifth starter with two veteran pitchers on the injured list. His first start resulted in a sweet hometown win in front of the home fans in Philadelphia, and his second start was even more dominant in

Each team's prospect to watch in second half of season

July 20, 2024

With the 2024 MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror, it’s a convenient time to look at the scope of prospects across MLB’s organizations. Who should we be looking out for in the months to come? Here’s a look at one prospect to watch for each club during the rest of

Realmuto solid in return from IL: 'I felt great'

@JakeCrouseMLB
July 20, 2024

PITTSBURGH -- The next week for the Phillies will be crucial as the July 30 Trade Deadline approaches. But on Saturday, the team got a huge addition without making an acquisition, as J.T. Realmuto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Realmuto, who had been on the IL since June

Rare miscue from Sánchez sinks Phils as bats stumble

@JakeCrouseMLB
July 20, 2024

PITTSBURGH -- Cristopher Sánchez gave the Phillies yet another quality start on Saturday night at PNC Park, continuing to add to his best MLB season to date. However, a rare occurrence against him plus an offering that gave the Phils’ hitters fits led to a 4-1 loss. Sánchez pitched scoreless

Three Phillies storylines to watch in second half

July 20, 2024

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Phillies opened the second half of their season on Friday night in Pittsburgh. A few storylines to watch: 1. Zack and Ranger The

Wilson, Alvarado put Phillies' Deadline needs in focus

@JakeCrouseMLB
July 19, 2024

PITTSBURGH -- In front of the largest announced attendance at PNC Park since 2015, the Phillies found themselves in a back-and-forth scuffle with the Pirates in the series opener of the Keystone State rivalry. It was about as loud as a postseason game. And in the Phillies’ 8-7 loss to

Which teams will be buyers and sellers at the Trade Deadline?

July 20, 2024

The difference between a team buying or selling at the Trade Deadline can be a matter of just a few games in the standings. A winning streak or a losing streak in the week before the Deadline can be all it takes to push a team in one direction or

Power Rankings: Who's in the top spot after first half?

@williamfleitch
July 17, 2024

The All-Star Game has come and gone, with all the thrills and excitement that come with it. But while the players may be appreciating these days off, on Friday, we all need to get back to business. The second half of the season – in reality, the last 40 percent

Starting Pitcher Power Rankings entering second half

July 17, 2024

Paul Skenes' moment has arrived. In the span of roughly one year, the 6-foot-6 right-hander has won a College World Series title, gone No. 1 in the Draft, made quick work of the Minor Leagues, put together a historic start to his MLB career and started the All-Star Game (while