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Astros to blame for why RF Cam Smith not progressing as expectedA deeper dive inside Cam Smith's advanced metrics tell a tale of stagnation, not progress. It seems likely not skipping the AA & AAA levels would have helped

How will the Phillies finish out 2026?How’s it gonna be?

Alex McFarlane just joined some elite Phillies company with latest clean outing vs. D-BacksAt a time where they desperately needed a boost in the bullpen, right-handed relief pitcher Alex McFarlane has gotten off to a great start to his MLB career for

Phillies add Rafael Marchan, Grant Holman for stretch driveTwo names to add to the roster

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

Dana Brown's public comments post Astros dismissal highlight his failures as GMBrown's appearance on MLB Radio raised some serious eyebrows about his tenure in Houston.

Astros Bypassing Mike Burrows Promotion with Ronel Blanco Raises Legitimate QuestionsBurrows hasn't given length, but his results have been far better than Blanco's.

Ketel Marte’s controversial hat after return vs. Phillies is clear contrast to Alec BohmArizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte went 1-3 with a walk in his return from the 10-day injured list (which was originally a suspension) in a 2-1 loss to

What version of Aaron Nola can Phillies expect for stretch run after red-hot August?With Red October beckoning, the Philadelphia Phillies have awoken from their mid-season slumber to take authoritative control of a playoff spot in the National

3 red-hot Astros minor leaguers who pushed hard for a September call-upMLB rosters expand from 26 to 28 on September 1st. For the Houston Astros, that means much-needed reinforcements are on the way. Houston had an excellent week,

Who will be the Phillies’ September call-ups?Boring to start, but maybe some excitement later

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Friday's Phillies hero may sum up team's season better than any other playerThe Philadelphia Phillies have been as hot as ever in August. Entering play on August 31, they have won 13 of their last 15 games and own a 20-7 record this mon

Phillies news: Tommy Pham, Luis Arraez, Tony VitelloIt Arraez a few questions.

Phillies defensive gamble continues to pay dividends amid Bryson Stott's mind-boggling paceThe Philadelphia Phillies made bold changes in order to make Luis Arraez feel at home. Many thought it was a perilous move for an already defensively-challenged

Alight in August: Phillies 2, Diamondbacks 1Tie it with a bow.

Phillies vs. Diamondbacks (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 2-1 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

White Sox vs. Astros (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

Phillies trade veteran outfielder to White Sox in pre-September roster shufflingSeptember call-ups are just on the horizon. It calls for an exciting time, trying to figure out who will be called up, and who will have to wait a little longer

Which prospect has impressed the most this season?You had some responses to this question that were really good!

Ketel me why: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks series previewKetel Marte is expected to return for the Diamondbacks. Unless he doesn’t feel like it.

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/31/2026You’ll want to short sell this crop report, Mortimer

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Phillies Trade OF to White SoxTommy Pham expected to join Chicago when rosters expand September 1st (Passan)

Phillies fan favorite Ranger Suarez sunk by 'self-pity' after brutal Ceddanne Rafaela callIt was tough to watch homegrown southpaw Ranger Suárez have to walk away in free agency this past offseason, as many Philadelphia Phillies fans can agree. So, w

Phillies finally take necessary step to change farm system after years of failureThe Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of one of the more prosperous eras of franchise history, despite having failed to win a World Series to this point. T

Three up, three down: week of Aug. 24-30‘Twas a good week to be sure

Phillies’ Bryce Harper move makes much more sense after future Hall of Famer’s caseThe Philadelphia Phillies' decision to shuffle their defensive alignment to slot in Luis Arraez at the trade deadline raised some eyebrows. There were a few que

Phillies news: Front office, baserunning, Ketel MarteBig sweep for the boys

Should the Phillies re-sign Luis Arraez?You’re wondering it too

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

3 Phillies prospects who won't be called up in September, but could have major impact in 2027With September on the horizon, prospects all over the 30 MLB farm systems have their cell phone ringers on, anxiously awaiting a potential call to the majors.

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Astros look even more foolish amid Nate Pearson's ridiculous Royals runNate Pearson is on a ridiculous run with the Royals, proving that the pitching-needy Houston Astros gave up on him too soon.

Rolling again?: Phillies 5, Angels 2Zack Wheeler wasn’t quite himself, but looked much closer to it

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

Phillies vs. Angels (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 5-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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Snoopy's Wild First Pitch 😭Classic Joe Cool 🎥

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Kyle Schwarber's home run pace evokes fond memories of a Phillies farmhand's crazy monthKyle Schwarber hit a three-run shot off Bryan Woo in Seattle on Wednesday for his MLB-leading 40th home run of the season, the 380th of his career. It's the fou

Who was an unsung hero of the 1980 championship team?He’s one choice.

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Are the Phillies quietly building their own Asia-to-Philadelphia pipeline?When Chan-Min Park signed with the Phillies this year, the money was the headline: $1.2 million, the largest bonus for any pitcher in this year's international

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Predicting Jeremy Peña’s next contract after his August swoon with AstrosHouston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has one year left until he's a free agent, and his August struggles look to really have hurt potential mega contract

Phillies news: Edmundo Sosa, Larry Christenson, Luis RobertCan lightning strike twice?

Finding a way: Phillies 4, Angels 2Late rally seals Sanchez’s gem

Phillies vs. Angels (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Astros vs. Mets (08/29/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Astros vs. Mets, 08/29/2026 🎥

Phillies' league-leading offense will prevent the September Swoon fans fearTheir gamble is paying off handsomely.

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Astros have done themselves no favors with Jim Crane's Joe Espada meddlingJim Crane has done little to suggest Joe Espada won't be out of a job at the end of the season, and the Houston Astros are worse off because of it.

Phillies may have silently lost an absolute menace in minor Diamondbacks tradePhillies gave away prospect Avery Owusu-Asieda, who's making home run history with Arizona Diamondbacks, in Kyle Backhus trade.

An offensive approach even your father would love, but you don’tI detect some skepticism amongst the fans

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/29/2026Robert Moore was the star of the evening

Kyle Schwarber has entered the Ryan Howard portion of Phillies legacy discussionsNo, this isn't hyperbole.

Would you make the Carlos Estévez trade again?Saturdays are for the nerds!

The Phillies’ late inning heroics are a thrillingly routineEdmundo Sosa and more late inning magic from the Phillies out west!

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Astros may already have Bryan Abreu replacement before free agency hitsBryan Abreu is a free agent at the end of the season and the rise of AJ Blubaugh means the Houston Astros don't need to pay the big bucks to bring him back

2 realistic September call-ups Phillies could make, 2 we wish they wouldThe Philadelphia Phillies have done well to ride a recent nine-game winning streak back into contention for the divisional crown. The club looks primed for anot

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Andrew Painter, George Lombard, Jr.MLB needs to keep teams where they are

Let’s slop ‘em up!: Phillies 5, Angels 3The door actually does go both ways.

Phillies vs. Angels (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 5-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Phillies Grand Slam in 9th 🤯

Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit blast gives Philly the lead right after a HR robbery 🎥

Astros vs. Mets (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 3-1 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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Charting the Phillies' path to home field advantage as playoff fate hangs in the balanceIt's easy to forget just how far off this looked in late April. The Phillies were buried under .500, Rob Thomson was out, and Don Mattingly was suddenly running

Yordan Chasing History 👑

Astros slugger looking to be only the 2nd Triple Crown winner since 1967

Choose Your Destiny: Brooks Raley vs José AlvaradoYour best source for quality Philadelphia Phillies news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

There’s a thing called talent. They don’t have it: Phillies vs. Angels series previewThe Angels still have Mike Trout, and very little else

Aaron Nola has changed his season by throwing it a curveballSee what I did there?

Who is your favorite locally born baseball player?The Phillies will see one this weekend

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/28/2026Rain, rain, go away

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Phillies' recent international success goes far deeper than Francisco Renteria breakoutThe MLB Draft gets most of the attention stateside every summer, but a huge share of the sport's best young talent never goes through it at all. Players born ou

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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The missed Phillies trade target that stings the most headed into stretch runIt would be unfair to characterize the Philadelphia Phillies' trade deadline as unproductive. The club acquired key pieces like Luis Arraez and Brooks Raley, wh

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4 biggest Astros X-factors who could make-or-break their playoff chancesThese Houston Astros players could be sneaky important when it comes to the Astros' playoff aspirations in 2026.

Phillies News: Francisco Renteria, Trea Turner, Gage WoodAngels in the outfield. And also Phillies. Depends on who’s at bat.

Yankees Lose Series to Astros 📉

Cole surrenders 3 ER, as offense can't answer 🎥

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Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's chances of winning Triple Crown for Astros in 2026Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is leading the AL in all the big offensive categories. Here's a realistic look at his Triple Crown odds.

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Phillies rightly passed on unexpected too little, too late Eugenio Suárez temptationThe Reds slugger doesn't have the same appeal after being placed on waivers.

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/27/2026A great day for Rincon(es)

Trea Turner’s struggles are unlikely to alter the lineupCan the Phillies move Turner down in the lineup?

Should the Phillies drop Trea Turner in the lineup?They seem to think no, but their hand may be forced

Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm, Zack WheelerThe never-ending summer of Schwarbombs continues

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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2 aging Phillies prospects facing last chance to join team as September call-ups loomWe are just under a week from several minor league players' dreams becoming a reality. September call-ups is always an exciting time of year because fans get to

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4 biggest Astros mistakes that were made during the Dana Brown eraDana Brown made many mistakes at the helm of the Houston Astros, but these four stand out as the biggest, as well as ones that the team will keep paying for.

Astros vs. Yankees (08/26/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Astros vs. Yankees, 08/26/2026 🎥

This is 40: Phillies 6, Mariners 0Schwarber smacks four-seamer into seats in Seattle, scaring salmon.

Nestor Cortes' comeback-derailing injury couldn't come at worse time for PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies rode a nine-game winning streak back into the divisional race over the last week-and-a-half, but unfortunately that run came to an end

Astros' late rally against Yankees doesn't change Houston's Ethan Pecko problemThe Houston Astros survived a wild 9-7 comeback win over the Yankees, but Ethan Pecko's second MLB start revealed the same command issues that have plagued him.

Phillies Avoid Sweep 💪

Schwarber, Philly gets 6-0 win against Mariners in series finale

Schwarber's 40th HR of Season ☄️

4th time reaching mark in last 5 seasons ties franchise record

New MLB Rumors 👀

🗣️ Latest on Ketel Marte ♨️ Executive hot seat 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Arraez’s Bat Talks, Harper WalksPitchers aren’t buying the protection racket, but they will be soon.

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/26/2026The IronPigs pitching made a two-run first inning lead hold up

Phillies will happily take Cardinals' strange roster gift as Wild Card race heats upThanks for mismanaging your roster, I guess.

Are you worried about Zack Wheeler?What was behind a rough outing in the Emerald City?

Phillies may have a Zack Wheeler problem after latest Mariners dud The Philadelphia Phillies rotation has been a topic of conversation all season long, with Aaron Nola struggling as the fourth starter while a rotating fifth man

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Jhoan Duran, Masyn WinnStill seven games to go

4 general manager candidates Astros should look at to fill void left by Dana Brown firingWith the Houston Astros' GM role open, its time to start the search for the next one now. Here are a few names that could garner some interest.

Kirb’ed: Mariners 4, Phillies 1Stifled in Seattle

Phillies vs. Mariners (08/25/2026)

Seattle Mariners vs. Philadelphia Phillies - 08/25/2026

Astros Take Down Yankees 🚀

Houston gets narrow win behind Yainer Diaz 2 HR game

Players with Shocking Career Earnings 😳You won't believe how much Aaron Nola and others have made 📲

What is this new offensive approach for the Phillies?Something to be counted on, or just a hot streak of baseball?

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Phillies' ridiculous Cardinals comeback came with a fun Mets history wrinkleA little throwback to the Wheeze Kids!

Rise and Phight: 8/25/2026Let the good times roll.

Phillies announce unprecedented fan opportunity amid team's scorching hot streakThe Philadelphia Phillies are the hottest team in baseball right now. Kyle Schwarber's monster walk-off two-run home run on August 23 capped a six-run ninth inn

Astros might be using emerging bullpen weapon wrong but there's still time for a changeThe Houston Astros have developed a real bullpen weapon with AJ Blubaugh, but one has to wonder if the better play wouldn't have been working him as a starter.

West coast wobble: Mariners 9, Phillies 2I’m tired, boss.

Cal Raleigh's 3 Homer Game 🧨

Mariners catcher looked like his 2025 self in win over Phillies

Worst Division in MLB History? 😳

How the AL West is setting new lows this season

Timing of Dana Brown's firing is aggressive even by Jim Crane's standardsJim Crane let Dana Brown run the draft and the deadline, then fired him 3 weeks later while tied for first place with just a few weeks left. Explain the logic

MLB Playoff Picture proves streaking Phillies aiming higher than NL Wild Card raceSomething happened to the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies when they emerged from that Iowa cornfield earlier this month, because the team that left the Field of Drea

Don’t go on me: Phillies vs. Mariners series previewBig Dumper and the Mariners have been among the biggest disappointments in baseball

Phils Wearing Eagles Unis 🦅

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Got dressed in our Sunday best for the long flight to Seattle 🦅

Three up, three down: week of Aug. 17-23It was a good week

Remarkable 2026 Phillies stat proves just how insane their resilience has beenThe 2026 Phillies are hitting new heights in an unprecedented way.

Joe Espada’s gaffe didn’t cost Astros, but looks far worse after Dana Brown's firingAfter parting ways with GM Dana Brown, the Houston Astros microscope turns to manager Joe Espada, who's tenure in charge hasn't lived up to what fans had hoped.

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/24/2026Not the best day on the farm

Luiz Arraez has made Bryce Harper's offseason Phillies goal a possible realityBryce Harper set an ambitious goal back in Phillies spring training. With Luis Arraez now behind him, he might finally have a chance.

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See where the Astros land in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

Astros remove GM Dana Brown midway through playoff race in shockingly timed moveFresh off only taking three wins of a nine-game homestand that included games against the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, and the Athletics, Houston Astro

🚨 Astros, GM Part WaysDana Brown's contract was set to expire after season

Which of these three road series worries you the most?Each series presents its own tough test