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Kyle Schwarber takes center stage with multi-homer game at Field of Dreams: ‘He’s fun to watch’
As the Phillies walked out of the cornfields in Dyersville, Iowa, they were sitting outside of a playoff spot. The first time since early June that they were out of a position in the postseason. After three games in St. Louis in which the Phillies offense scored one run or less in their two losses,…
READ MOREPhillies Defeat Twins In Field Of Dreams Game Behind Two-Homer Night From Kyle Schwarber
“They’ll Watch The Game, And It’ll Be As If They Dipped Themselves In Magic Waters. The Memories Will Be So Thick, They’ll Have To Brush Them Away From Their Faces. People Will Come, Ray.” – Terence Mann In 1989, Universal Pictures released a film directed by Phil Alden Robinson starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James…
READ MORE‘I love everything this city’s about and my years here’: The legacy of Lane Johnson
Lane Johnson took a week off from Eagles training camp to return to Oklahoma and spend time with his family. When he came back, he dropped a message that Eagles fans did not want to hear. He expects 2026 to be his 14th and final season in the league. “I love playing, I love everything…
READ MOREIs This Heaven?: Phillies at Twins Series Preview, August 13-16
The Phillies are heading into the Twin Cities to take on the Minnesota Twins for a weekend series at Target Field. Before that, though, the Phillies, as visitors, will travel to Dyersville, Iowa, for the third-ever MLB Field of Dreams Game on Thursday night. After dropping back-to-back series to the Toronto Blue Jays and St.…
READ MORELuis Arraez Is Slumping: How Concerned Should We Be?
When Dave Dombrowski traded for the top rental bat at the trade deadline, second baseman Luis Arraez, the Phillies were rightfully excited over what Arraez could do. He has elite abilities to put bat to ball and get on base because of it, in any circumstance. The Phillies lineup has had constant struggles of getting…
READ MOREHow does Alexander Romanov make sense for the Flyers?
The Flyers are having an issue with defensemen. They tried to acquire Darnell Nurse via trade. He went to the San Jose Sharks. They tried to sign John Carlson in free agency. He signed with Tampa Bay instead. They have one more year on Rasmus Ristolainen’s contract, whom they have been actively trying to move. …
READ MOREPhillies lose second-straight series in one-run performance in St. Louis
In a game the Phillies needed to win to stay in the playoff picture, the three phases of the game that have been troublesome all season once again came back to bite them in a 7-1 loss to the Cardinals, their second straight series loss. Interim manager Don Mattingly turned to his other ace, Zack…
READ MOREFour Ground Ball Double Plays Lead To Phillies Shutout Loss To Cardinals
Despite getting an outstanding start from their ace, the Phillies hit into four ground-ball double plays, leading to their 10th shutout loss of the season. No sign of offense seems to be the story of the 2026 Phillies, as no matter what they try to do to fix it, a shutout loss is always inevitable…
READ MOREAndrew Painter’s No-Hit Bid Sets Up Nail-Biting Phillies Win Over Cardinals
Andrew Painter carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning, and the Phillies survived a late Cardinals rally to win 6-5. Alan Rangel escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth, and Jonathan Bowlan slammed the door in the ninth for his first career save. The Phillies head into a potentially pivotal series that can go a…
READ MOREGateway to the Midwest: Phillies vs. Cardinals Series Preview, August 10-12
The Phillies leave Citizens Bank Park with a split decision on the week. A brutal finish to the Blue Jays series threatened to undo the good feeling from the Nationals series win, but a 12-inning rescue on get-away day sent the club to St. Louis with its NL Wild Card position intact. Three games await…
READ MOREPhillies bullpen still struggles to find its rhythm even after trade deadline: ‘It’s not a great feeling’
Coming into the trade deadline, the Phillies bullpen had an ERA of 4.40. It had been a struggle leading up to the date. The only trustworthy reliever the Phils could use was Jhoan Duran. Maybe a little bit of Tim Mayza. Besides that, everyone else was hard to trust. Brad Keller was brought in to…
READ MOREDerek Hill the Hero Again as Phillies Win Series Finale over Blue Jays
Once again, Derek Hill is the hero for the Philadelphia Phillies. He has made his mark several times since coming over from the Chicago White Sox. After coming off the field with an injury in Wednesday night’s loss to the Washington Nationals, there was great concern that Hill would be out for a long stretch.…
READ MOREPhillies Can’t Capitalize on Blue Jays Mistakes in 5-4 Loss
The Phillies offense reverted to old habits in this game, and Zack Wheeler’s control was spotty at best in a game where the Phils needed a strong game from their ace. The offense struggled despite the many gifts they were given, losing the game 5-4 after an exciting rally in the ninth. With the number…
READ MOREWall Of Fame Weekend: Phillies vs. Blue Jays Series Preview, August 7-9
The most historic weekend for each Phillies season takes place this weekend, the Wall of Fame weekend. The weekend the Phillies spend at home honoring the legends that wore the red pinstripes. One of the most exciting times for the Phillies organization. This year, the man joining the Phillies Wall of Fame, one of the…
READ MOREBreaking the Trend: A Phillies Trade Deadline Success Story
When it comes to making valuable acquisitions at the trade deadline, the Phillies have a dark history, especially within the last few seasons. In 2018, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera hit .277 with the New York Mets before posting a poor .228 batting average in 49 games with the Phillies. 2020 was the team’s saddest story. Aside…
READ MOREPhillies Beat Nationals 7-3 Behind Eight Doubles and Explosive Offense
The Phillies offense got doubles happy, taking the final game of the series against the Nationals 7-3, showing that this team is now capable of putting up multiple runs without hitting a home run. The Phils didn’t wait around to get the scoring started, with Luis Arraez doubling home Trea Turner, scoring the game’s first…
READ MOREPhillies Fall in Extra Innings to Nationals, Ending Four-Game Winning Streak
While the Phillies have been the comeback kids against the Nationals this season, Wednesday evening just wasn’t one of those nights. 2026 has been a good year for the Phillies when it comes to marking comebacks against the Nationals, and despite having late rallies in Wednesday night’s contest, the offense was too quiet all night…
READ MORELuis Arraez, Phillies Beat Nationals With New Look Team
The new-look Phillies took the field for what is hopefully the first of many games for the remainder of the season. This would not only shuffle the lineup but also the defensive positioning. The Phillies are in need of a jumpstart, and they got it. They looked like a rejuvenated team with their trade-deadline acquisitions,…
READ MOREHow Phillies’ new trade additions will impact them down the stretch: ‘We liked what we did’
“I think we need some help.” That was the message that Bryce Harper told reporters last Tuesday in Miami, following the Phillies’ 1-0 loss to the Marlins. Harper has been the team’s leader since 2019, and he wants to win a World Series as badly as any other player. He knew the Phillies needed reinforcements. …
READ MOREDerek Hill Grand Slam Powers Phillies Past Nationals
The Phillies’ offense woke up late and took a late lead on a heroic grand slam off the bat of Derek Hill, and a good outing from Aaron Nola after early home run issues, starting the home stand with a gritty 6-3 win. After a wild trade deadline passed with the Phillies making one very…
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Kyle Schwarber takes center stage with multi-homer game at Field of Dreams: ‘He’s fun to watch’
Phillies Defeat Twins In Field Of Dreams Game Behind Two-Homer Night From Kyle Schwarber
‘I love everything this city’s about and my years here’: The legacy of Lane Johnson
Is This Heaven?: Phillies at Twins Series Preview, August 13-16
Luis Arraez Is Slumping: How Concerned Should We Be?