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Nola, Phillies blank Mets 3-0, tie Cubs — 2dAaron Nola threw seven scoreless innings as the Phillies blanked the Mets 3-0 to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card; Jared Young gave a thumbs-up while carted off after a knee to the head.

Priya Raman Nola's scoreless innings were exactly what the Phillies needed to stay even with the Cubs in the wild card hunt.

Lile’s Three-Run Homer Leads Nationals Past Phillies — 4dDaylen Lile delivered a clutch pinch-hit three-run homer to lift the Nationals over the Phillies, reinforcing his role as a key late-season contributor. The Nationals have surged with a four-game home winning streak as Lile’s 21st homer and 85 RBIs highlight a season in which he’s both streaky and impactful.

Wheeler’s Seven Scoreless Lift Phillies in Wild-Card Race — 4dZack Wheeler delivered seven scoreless innings against Washington, boosting the Phillies' playoff hopes as he nears 2,000 career strikeouts and helps stabilize a rotation shaken by Luzardo's IL placement. With Luzardo out and inconsistencies from other starters, Philadelphia faces a critical stretch and relies on Wheeler to anchor the staff ahead of the Wild Card round.

Braves Avoid Rays Sweep, Phillies Close In — Sep 10, 2026The Atlanta Braves, clinging to a slim three-game lead in the NL East, face a pivotal late-season stretch highlighted by a high-stakes series with the Tampa Bay Rays and a looming matchup with the Phillies that could determine playoff seeding. With the Phillies pursuing a Wild Card spot and the Braves aiming to seal division and playoff positioning, recent results and upcoming head-to-heads will shape the final months of the season.

Phillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-A — 6dPhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.

Priya Raman Cairo gets DFA'd as the obvious roster casualty here, but the team still needs reliable infield depth if he clears waivers.

Luzardo Throws First Career Complete-Game Shutout in Phillies 1-0 Win — Sep 8, 2026Jesús Luzardo delivered his first career complete game, tossing a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies rode his dominant performance and his newly relied-upon sweeper pitch to secure a pivotal win. The outing, highlighted by a roaring crowd and his 12-strikeout effort after centuries of nine-inning droughts, underscored Luzardo’s rise as a cornerstone starter and the Phillies’ push for a playoff berth.

Bryson Stott returns to Phillies lineup against Braves, explains absence — Sep 5, 2026Bryson Stott has been a productive contributor for Philadelphia, shifting to third base to accommodate Luis Arraez while posting solid season numbers, though he has experienced a recent slump. He missed a game for a personal matter after his wife gave birth, then returned to the lineup for a crucial four-game series against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies aim to narrow the division gap.

Chris Dalton Stott's been quietly solid all year moving to third for Arraez. Hope he can shake this slump against Atlanta.

Michael Harris II records third four-hit game in Braves win — Sep 12, 2026Michael Harris II had a four-hit game including a three-run homer as the Braves defeated the Phillies, highlighting his breakout hitting season. Meanwhile, the Padres leaned on Dustin Harris with a two-run single to tie a game, shuffled their lineup around Cronenworth’s slump, and remained in the NL Wild Card race.

Rachel Meyers Harris is putting together a real breakout year with the bat for the Braves.

Braves eye NL East clinch as Phillies stay hot in September stretch — Aug 31, 2026The Atlanta Braves enter September riding a seven-game winning streak and a five-game NL East lead, facing a brutal final-month schedule that includes seven division games with the Phillies and a race toward a possible first-round bye with a projected around 97-win finish. Across MLB, wild-card races tighten in both leagues as teams like the Cubs, Phillies, Guardians and others vie for the final spots while analysts project a dramatic stretch run to decide the postseason field.

Dana Whitfield A bye would be huge for this pitching staff to rest up before October. 97 wins feels almost too conservative at this pace.

Braves Rally Past Phillies, Keep Five-Game Lead — Sep 2, 2026Atlanta rolled to a 9-0 win over Washington as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy slugged three-run homers behind strong bullpen work, with the game briefly halted by rain. Ahead of a potential split of the series, Washington highlighted breakout performances from Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson, while Atlanta eyes a four-game Phillies showdown later in the weekend.

Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies over Angels — Aug 29, 2026Edmundo Sosa delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead grand slam in the ninth to lift the Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Angels, in a dramatic rally that followed Meckler's near-homer robbery and capped Philadelphia’s second ninth-inning comeback in a week. The feat made Sosa one of the Phillies’ few players to hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead grand slam in the ninth, as the team narrowed the wild-card race and extended their NL East lead in the standings.

Cristopher Sánchez Allows Six Runs Against Astros — Sep 9, 2026Cristopher Sanchez has strung together several rough outings for the Phillies, raising questions about his viability as a postseason ace as opposing teams capitalize on base-runner traffic, with teammates like Jess Luzardo and Wheeler emerging as the more trusted options. Philadelphia is counting on a rebound from Sanchez in key upcoming series against the Astros and Braves to regain ground in the division, even as Houston’s rotation seeks to maintain its own momentum.

Astros' Altuve Reaches 2,500-Hit Club — Sep 9, 2026Jose Altuve notched his 2,500th career hit against the Phillies, becoming the second Astros player to reach the milestone and joining Freddie Freeman among active players to do so; he was celebrated by teammates and remains a central figure in Houston’s lineup behind franchise leader Craig Biggio. Managers and analysts emphasized the rarity of the feat, his sustained excellence, and the challenge ahead toward 3,000 hits as he nears age 37 next year.

Rachel Meyers Getting from 2500 to 3000 is a steep hill from here. If anyone on the current roster can do it, it might be him.

Phillies sweep Marlins 4-1 as Arraez, Nola star — Aug 19, 2026Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings, allowing one run as the Phillies swept the Marlins, with Luis Arraez driving in runs with a two-run homer and contributing multi-hit efforts in the series. Arraez has the Phillies buzzing with a hot stretch, going 3-for-4 in one game and riding a six-game hitting streak that has boosted Philadelphia's postseason pursuit in the NL East race.

Phillies Walk Off Blue Jays in 12th — Aug 8, 2026The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in a pair of tense interleague games, highlighted by Jose Soriano’s strong but imperfect pitching and Josh Smith’s birthday homer, with Toronto's timely offense masking a fragile Phillies bullpen. The series featured late rallies and key contributions, including Bateman’s major‑league debut and continued blue‑chip depth helping the Jays hold off late surges.

Phillies Cardinals Series Tests Wild-Card Push — Aug 10, 2026The Phillies and Cardinals meet in a pivotal three-game series at Busch Stadium with NL Wild Card implications, as Philadelphia seeks to extend momentum and shore up its bullpen while St. Louis hopes its rising offense can carry them. The series pits Andrew Painter against Hunter Dobbins, with park and weather factors likely boosting scoring as stars on both sides—Harper and Schwarber for the Phillies, and Walker and Burleson for the Cardinals—fuel the contest.

Marte Nearing Return Amid Drama Before Phillies Series — Aug 24, 2026The Arizona Diamondbacks are hopeful Ketel Marte will be activated from the 10-day IL soon as he rehabs a knee injury at Salt River Fields, with a tentative return around late August ahead of a critical Phillies series and a postseason push. The team has stressed giving Marte space to re-emerge and has faced ongoing clubhouse tension following his earlier absence and restricted-list stint.

Biden Says Fans of Philadelphia Phillies the ‘Most Virulent, Obnoxious’Reporting — Nov 2, 2022President Joe Biden does not appear to think highly of fans of the Philadelphia Phillies. Associated Press White House Correspondent Zeke Miller posted the report on the president’s comments about the team’s fans on…

Phillies Target Rutschman; Twins Likely to Sell — Jul 19, 2026With Brad Keller out for the year, the Phillies are pressing to bolster a right-handed hitting outfielder and the bullpen, eyeing Mets reliever Luke Weaver as a top setup-man upgrade despite a high price. Analysts note potential trade leverage around Phillies prospects like Francisco Renteria and frame the deal within broader 2027 implications and the impact of prior signings on the team's payroll and lineup decisions.

‘Phillies Karen’ Vilified For Taking Home Run Ball From Birthday Boy — Sep 6, 2025A boy spends his birthday at a MLB game Friday night. The Philadelphia Phillies were playing the Miami Marlins. His father runs to grab a home run ball hit by Philadelphia’s centerfielder Harrison Bader and gives it to…

Phillies Player Wows People With ‘Humble’ Act Showing Respect for Military MembersReporting — Sep 20, 2023A baseball player surprised people on X, formerly known as Twitter with a “humble” act that showed respect to U.S. Military service members. Kyle Schwarber, an outfielder with the Philadelphia Phillies was seen shaking…

Watch: Philadelphia Took Steps to Stop Phillies Fans from Going Crazy After Big Win, It Did Not WorkReporting — Oct 25, 2022On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres to win the National League Championship Series and now they are headed to the World Series against the AL champion Houston Astros. The win had…

Phillies place Caleb Kilian on 15-day IL — Aug 10, 2026Phillies right-hander Caleb Kilian was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique, sidelining him after he joined Philadelphia at the trade deadline. The club recalled Chase Shugart to take his spot, as Kilian’s absence adds to a tired bullpen following the late-de July additions.

Phillies Bohm walk-off triple caps seventh straight win — Aug 22, 2026Alec Bohm delivered a walk-off two-run triple in the 10th inning to cap a 7-6 extra-innings win over the St. Louis Cardinals, extending the Phillies’ winning streak to seven games. The late rally underscored Bohm’s hot hitting and Philadelphia’s early-inning scoring, with key contributions from Arraez and Realmuto as the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker provided the late drama for St. Louis.