Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros - March 08, 2024

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FinalMar 8

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Recap

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Plays

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Astros logo, Astros 7-6, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 2, R 3, H 8, E 2

Phillies logo, Phillies 5-6-3, 1 2, 2 1, 3 2, 4 0, 5 1, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 6, H 10, E 0

Pitching

WinnerR. Suarez (1-0)

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Bot 2David Dahl doubles to right field. Nick Castellanos scores.

Bot 1Bryson Stott grounds out to second base, Shay Whitcomb to Will Wagner. J.T. Realmuto to third. Bryce Harper scores.

Bot 1J.T. Realmuto singles to left field. Bryce Harper to second. Trea Turner scores.

What's Buzzing

Philadelphia Phillies

A special scene ❤️💙 #MLBatFieldOfDreams

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Safe to say Zack Wheeler is NOT a fan of Greg's jinxes 🤣 "I don't appreciate it."

MLB Network

“‘Hey this guy's going to lose his no-hitter... right now. And it's going to happen, so, sorry Blue Jays fans! Dylan Cease, you're done! Have a good night!’” Bryce Harper ROASTED Greg for his no-hitter jinxes 🤣

John Clark

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The Phillies are walking out from the cornfields onto the field for the Field of Dreams game

Philadelphia Phillies

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Let's play some ball

John Clark

Hear from Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni from training camp today and hear from Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott in Iowa for the Phillies Field of Dreams game tonight, next on NBC 10

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Jason Kelce #94 is playing a little pass rusher against his former Eagles teammates like Lane Johnson to help out running through plays before practice begins. Connor Barwin is also lining up.

Corn Kid at Field of Dreams 🌽

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@MLB

Corn. Kid. Is. Back.

Field of Dreams Timelapse 🏟️

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@MLB

If you build it 🌽 ... The MLB at Field of Dreams game returns to Dyersville, Iowa tonight!

Field of Dreams Corn Bat 🖌️

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The Corn Bat from @VictusSports is 🔥🔥🔥 👉 https://t.co/GvG3EYaT8t

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Phillies vs. Twins Field of Dreams Game Weather: We might be in rainout territoryThe Phillies vs. Twins Field of Dreams Game may be threatened by a rainout and scary weather forecast.

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Aaron Nola vs. corn: Phillies vs. Twins series previewHow many balls end up in the cornfield on Thursday night?

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The Phillies visit the Field of Dreams ahead of the stretch runTonight will be a feast for the eyes for Phillies fans at the Field of Dreams game.

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Phillies' playoff odds plummet places Field of Dreams Game at worst possible timeThe time to reminisce pales in comparison to the Phillies recent stumble.

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1 Sentence For Every Team 🗣️Bite-sized takes from around the league for the stretch run 📲

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/13/2026Paul “Apple” McIntosh fuels the IronPigs to victory.

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Phillies have an obvious solution as Bryce Harper's knee pain persists in outfieldWhen the Philadelphia Phillies announced their game of musical chairs following the acquisition of Luis Arraez, the primary concern was the defense. The biggest

Phanatic x Field of Dreams 🌽 (@Phillies on X)

Mascot recreates iconic scenes

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What is the biggest hindrance to the Phillies making the postseason?Besides themselves

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Phillies News: Luis Arraez, Bryce Harper, Derek HillGet ready to learn Iowa buddy

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Field of Dreams Game pitching probables put damper on Phillies' affairThe Phillies will be sending Aaron Nola to the mound for the Field of Dreams Game on Thursday.

Astros vs. Giants (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Latest Bryce Harper knee injury update makes Phillies' trade deadline more ludicrousThe Bryce Harper-back-to-right-field experiment lasted *checks notes* less than a week before it started to backfire. After trading for infielder Luis Arraez at

Cardinals Defeat Phillies 💥

St. Louis wins 3rd straight series with win

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MLB's 'Heaven on a Hot Dog' 🤤Limited edition glizzy for Field of Dreams game 📸

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

👀 Takes on latest firings 🧐 Assessing bubble teams 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Astros' Yordan Alvarez has compelling MVP case but surging Tigers could flip debateYordan Alvarez is still the frontrunner for AL MVP, but Dillon Dingler, leading a surging Tigers team, is making it a real race.

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Dave Dombrowski deflates Phillies fans who want him gone with post-trade deadline messageOne man has presided over the current era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball: Dave Dombrowski. The future Hall of Fame executive has been the Phils’ president of

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/12/2026Alex Binelas had himself a night.

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What’s your favorite baseball movie?Baseball meets the silver screen.

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3 Phillies prospects who can cash in on recent farm system shakeupThe Phillies came out of the All-Star break in a real fight, chasing the Braves in the NL East and fighting for a Wild Card spot with an aging roster, which is

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Rise and Phight: 8/12/2026Alex Cora when?

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

HOU at SF Game Highlights

San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros - 08/11/2026

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Double Your Displeasure: Cardinals 2, Phillies 0Four letters to haunt your sleep: GIDP.

PHI at STL Game Highlights

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies - 08/11/2026

Bleacher Report•1d

Bryce Talks Knee SorenessPhillies star says move back to OF has contributed to aggravating injury

Bleacher Report•1d

Cora Open to Managing AgainEx-Red Sox skipper putting his family before any decisions on future (Dirt from the Dugout podcast)

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Phillies’ comparisons to 2022 team aren't accurate, but their fate isn't sealed yetThe highwater mark of the current era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball came back in 2022 when the club made a Cinderella run all the way to the World Series be

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Phillies finally heed fans' calls for top relief prospect after Alan Rangel sacrificeHe's (finally) baaaaack.

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The Phillies are both mediocre and World Series contendersCan the Phillies be mediocre and still the team best able to knock off the Dodgers?

Phillies Call Up Reliever

Jim Salisbury

@JimSalisbury215

Phillies add reliever Alex McFarlane. Alan Rangel to AAA.

Bleacher Report•2d

Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

www.thegoodphight.com•2d

Should the Phillies promote Alex McFarlane?This is interesting.

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Jim Crane may have saved Astros from Dana Brown's latest pitching staff whiffThere are a lot of things worth criticizing about the Houston Astros' 2026 trade deadline. The annual feeding frenzy was a mostly quiet affair for the Astros, w

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Phillies just learned the risk of compromising Bryce Harper to accommodate Alec BohmWhat in the World are the Philadelphia Phillies doing? It’s a question fans have become far too accustomed to asking recently. From baffling bullpen decisions t

Bleacher Report•2d

Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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Rise and Phight: 8/11/2026The bullpen takes a break from giving up hits to take a hit.

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Derek Hill breakout gives Phillies a delicious victory lap over White SoxDespite having played in the MLB since 2020, Derek Hill seems to have found himself amid a nomadic career. As a career .231 hitter, Hill started the 2026 season

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Somehow it worked: Phillies 6, Cardinals 5Andrew Painter, Alan Rangel, and Jonathan Bowlan got the job done

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Phillies Handle Cardinals ✅

Philly wins series opener behind Edmundo Sosa's big night

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Updated MLB playoff bracket has Phillies set up for October surpriseA familiar matchup for the Phillies could be on the horizon.

Bleacher Report•6d

Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Phillies’ trade deadline splash with Giants took 2 unfortunate turns vs. Blue JaysNot a banner night for these guys.

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Astros turn to former Cubs slugging prospect to solve elusive roster needThe Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, hoping to address an elusive need.

Bleacher Report•4d

Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

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Taking the “show” on the road: Phillies vs. Cardinals series previewThe Phillies take their stupid brand of baseball to St. Louis

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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Astros rumors have Houston circling former Angels slugger after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Houston Astros missed on Austin Hays, who promptly homered against them. Now Houston's reportedly circling Jorge Soler and maybe Rob Refsnyder instead.

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Phillies News: Caleb Kilian, Aaron Nola, Jonathan BowlanAnyone else still recovering from yesterday?

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What do you think about bunting the ghost runner over in extra innings?Is the out worth the trade off?

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/10/2026Two comeback wins and two blowout losses.

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

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Dave Dombrowski's post-trade deadline comments on Phillies' outfield search ring extremely hollowThe Dave Dombrowski experience is exhausting for Philadelphia Phillies fans. The erstwhile president of baseball operations made some nice moves at the trade de

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King of the Hill: Phillies 7, Blue Jays 6We are all dumber for having witnessed this

Hill Walks-Off Blue Jays 👋

Phillies OF's base knock drives home winning run in the 12th 🎥

Blue Jays vs. Phillies (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 7-6 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

Oppo Taco SchwarBOMB 💣

Schwarber now 1 shy of tying league lead after crushing 34th of season 🎥

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Astros' surge suddenly adds importance to Carlos Correa's recovery no one is buyingCarlos Correa believes that he can return to help the Houston Astros down the stretch of the 2026 season. The Astros' surge has helped fuel the dream. Entering

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Luis Arraez's unbelievable skill should settle Phillies lineup debate once and for allLuis Arraez is a fascinating addition for the Philadelphia Phillies because he simultaneously is both a perfect and imperfect fit for the ball club. On offense,

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/9/2026Lehigh, what you doing?

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Phillies ace Zack Wheeler calls out Blue Jays’ bush-league tactics with pointed insultPhiladelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler got hit around a bit on Friday night, but his surly mood wasn’t due to poor performance. The Toronto Blue Jays tried in v

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Why won’t the Phillies bring up Alex McFarlane?It’s beyond time to ask the question here

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Phillies' heartwarming Field of Dreams-inspired first pitch is decades in the makingIf you build it, they will come. No, in this particular instance, that quote isn’t referring to the famous scene in Field of Dreams, where Iowa farmer Ray Kinse

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Phillies news: Aaron Nola, Alec Bohm, Tarik SkubalThey stink!

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Shugart, we’re going down: Blue Jays 7, Phillies 5We’re going down, down

Blue Jays vs. Phillies (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 7-5 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Nola Exits Game with Knee Contusion

Charlotte Varnes

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Aaron Nola was removed from tonight’s game with a right knee contusion. X-rays were negative, and he will be evaluated further.

Turner, Harper Go B2B 🔥

Talkin' Baseball

@TalkinBaseball_

Trea Turner and Bryce Harper go back-to-back off of Max Scherzer to tie the game for the Phillies

Aaron Nola Hits 2,000 Ks 🔔

RHP joins Steve Carlton as only Phillies to reach milestone in franchise history 🎥

Bleacher Report•5d

Sick Field of Dreams Cleats 🥶Infielder Bryson Stott honors Phillies legends with custom kicks for game 📸

Bleacher Report•5d

Zack Wheeler Slams Jays 🫣Phillies SP calls out Toronto's record after complaints on his pitch delivery 🎥

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You aren’t excited about the defenseIt’s certainly a choice

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The Phillies' next move with Luis Arraez could depend on Bryson StottThe Phillies made a splash at the trade deadline, acquiring three time batting champion Luis Arraez in a deal with the San Francisco Giants. The move prompted a

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If you Could Build a 5 Pitch Arsenal from Phillies Pitchers, What Pitches are you picking?Your best source for quality Philadelphia Phillies news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/8/2026The Threshers were good. Everyone else? Not so much

Bleacher Report•5d

Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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3 players dealt at the MLB trade deadline we're glad the Phillies avoidedWhile some could argue that they'd hoped the Philadelphia Phillies would've done more at the August 3rd trade deadline, their biggest grab in Luis Arraez has al

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Phillies news: Chase Utley, Luis Arraez, Dave DombrowskiHe is one of the greats

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Astros' continued trend hints Dana Brown could suffer similar fate as James ClickThe Houston Astros are holding onto first place in the AL West, but Dana Brown's expiring contract and Jim Crane's history suggest winning won't be enough.

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Chase deserved better: Blue Jays 5, Phillies 4On a night when they honored their former star, the Phillies came up short

Astros vs. Padres (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Blue Jays vs. Phillies (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 5-4 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Chase Utley in Wall of Fame 🏆

B/R Walk-Off

@BRWalkoff

Chase Utley is inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame 🔔 (via @Phillies)

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Phillies' trade deadline bullpen additions' horrible first impression had better not lingerSurely just a case of the nerves, right?

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Japanada: Phillies vs. Blue Jays series previewKazuma Okamoto has brought his talents to Canada to mixed results

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/7/2026Reading won a doubleheader!

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Phillies Guest Announcer 🔥Substitute teacher Lewis Kalb crushed his chance in radio booth. Listen here 📲

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Ex-Phillies reliever's debut with A's went exactly how fans expectedPhiladelphia Phillies fans could have sent A's fans some kind of smoke signal for them to beware of Seth Johnson, but unfortunately the two clubs are too far ap

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Has Andrew Painter turned a corner?Provided the hamstring didn’t derail him of course

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Phillies News: Bryce Harper, Chase Utley, Field of DreamsThe alumni descend on CBP. And so do the Blue Jays.

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New details of Luis Arraez's All-Star Game trip prove Phillies trade was his destinyThe Phillies closer nudged Arraez to come to Philadelphia just weeks prior to the trade.

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Astros' push to get Carlos Correa back this season comes with some very familiar risksCorrea says he "wouldn't be doing all this work" if a return wasn't possible. Should the Astros even want it?

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Double Impact: Phillies 7, Nationals 3And you get a double! And YOU get a double! Everyone gets a double!

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 7-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Arráez Baserunning Fail 🤣

Just gave up after hurdling the catcher 🎥

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Jaylen Brown Throws 1st Pitch76ers star made an appearance at today's Phillies game 🎥

Arráez Continues Hot Streak 🔔

Phillies' new acquisition delivers 4th RBI in 3 games with new squad 🎥

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The Phillies had one of the worst extra innings everLast night’s foray into extra innings was a dark and dreary expedition for the Phils.

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Phillies have 4 potential upgrades at play after post-trade deadline roster shufflingThe annual trade deadline is a flurry of excitement, with all 30 MLB teams wheeling and dealing to put themselves in a better spot for either the present, or th

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Trust Aaron Nola at Your Own RiskThe Phillies have given themselves no choice but to do just that

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/6/2026The Phillies’ minor league teams went 0-4 on Wednesday

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Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

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What’s your concern level about Kyle Schwarber’s health?His power outage continues to linger post back injury.

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

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Phillies News: Luis Arraez, Jhoan Duran, Alumni WeekendArraez and shine

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7 MLB trade deadline deals we can’t believe the Phillies didn’t makeThe trade deadline has come and gone and the Philadelphia Phillies are better, but still not good enough. Luis Arraez should help lengthen a threadbare lineup,

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Astros’ fate all but sealed for Dana Brown after doubling down on tired trade deadline tropeDana Brown fell back on a trade deadline trope for the Houston Astros that is destined to fail, if it's not already.

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Extra Unfortunate: Nationals 10, Phillies 4As sour of an ending as you’ll find.

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 10-4 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Arráez Epic Bat Flip on HR 👀 (@MLB/X)

Phillies 2B took his time pimping 1st homer 🎥

Arráez 1st Phillies HR 🔔

Snapping a 25-game homer drought in new threads 🎥

Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/05/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Blue Jays vs. Astros, 08/05/2026 🎥

thatballsouttahere.com•1w

The arrival of Luis Arraez will give Phillies different, but much-needed lineup boostThe newest Phillies' addition will be a breath of fresh air to the lineup.

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It’s time to call Jesus Luzardo a true Phillies aceLuzardo has become one of baseball’s elite starters.

MLB Post-Deadline Buzz 🐝

👀 Skubal’s Dodgers impact 🎨 Potential playoff picture 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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BreakingT has some merch for Luis Arraez and Derek HillIt’s time to grab some more merch, friends

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Luis Arraez: The Anti-SchwarberThe first-ever trade with the Mirror Universe.

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/5/2026Reading rained out in Richmond, but Reyes rains down hits

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Gage Wood deserves patience from Phillies fans after underwhelming deadlineThe Philadelphia Phillies made some good trades before Monday’s deadline, but unfortunately they didn't make enough of them. A handful of gaping holes remain on

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What are your thoughts on the new batting order?Arraez’ arrival creates a question.

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Phillies news: Luis Arraez, defense, George Lombard, Jr.It’s nice seeing some energy back in the dugout

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

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Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

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Astros’ biggest roster weakness was somehow actually made worse at the trade deadlineThe Houston Astros made their biggest weakness worse in search of upgrades at a lesser position of need.

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Arraez-ing tide: Phillies 5, Nationals 0Well, that went swimmingly.

TOR at HOU Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays - 08/04/2026

Arraez RBI Single 🔔

Phillies’ trade deadline acquisition already paying off

WAS at PHI Game Highlights

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals - 08/04/2026

Bryce Bows to Crowd in RF 😂

Already comfortable in his former position

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How you feeling about the new infield defense?Bobby D might have his work cut out for him

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4 trade deadline moves the Astros should have made if Dana Brown wasn't asleep at the wheelThe Astros needed a bat, a starter, and a reliever. They got a center fielder having a down year offensively. Here's what Dana Brown should've done instead.

thatballsouttahere.com•1w

Phillies will regret letting Cubs steal perfect trade deadline rotation solutionThe Phillies greatly missed out on getting another rotation arm in Clay Holmes.

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Zack Wheeler Goes OutsideThis was originally going to be title “Wheeler isn’t a hikikomori”, but that might’ve been overly obscure.

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

thatballsouttahere.com•1w

Phillies' under-the-radar trade acquisition could help mask Orion Kerkering's strugglesThe Philadelphia Phillies’ underwhelming trade deadline was headlined by the acquisition of hitting machine Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. While the

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The Phillies sure are different after the trade deadlineIt’s definitely different, but is it better?

Bleacher Report•1w

Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

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What do you think of the Phillies’ Trade Deadline moves?Dave Dombrowski and the front office have made their moves.