Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros - August 28, 2024

Phillies on the Pharm: 7/23/2026The bats were booming at the lower levels on Wednesday

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Latest Rumors for MLB ContendersTrade news for Yankees, Phillies, Dodgers and more

Should the Phillies give Alex McFarlane a real chance in the bullpen?He’s been here twice but has only appeared in one game

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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

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3 potential Phillies trade deadline targets who've hit a midseason wallIt's always an exciting time to be a fan of a team contending for the postseason, especially when it's right before the trade deadline. The rumors are endless.

Phillies News: Outfield, John Middleton, Trade DeadlineA weird typical off day

Astros B2B HRs Off Alcántara🔥

Yordan extends MLB lead with 34th homer to break the tie

Marlins vs. Astros (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 5-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Coca-Nola: Dodgers 9, Phillies 5Sharing a Coke with you, and homers with Dalton Rushing and Max Muncy.

Dodgers vs. Phillies (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 9-5 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

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Astros insider couldn't be more blunt about Dana Brown's trade deadline prioritiesThe major topic of debate all season has been whether or not the Houston Astros should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. Early on, it seemed clear tha

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J.T. Realmuto's costly blunder highlights bigger issue for PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are not a fundamentally sound baseball team. A payroll of over $300 million still hasn’t bought owner John Middleton a group that can

Bryce Harper Tell-All Interview 🍿Phillies star talks Arcia staredown, pressure to win a World Series and more in special Mookie episode presented by Panda Express 📲

Bryce Harper Tell-All with Mookie 🤩

Phillies star sits down with Mookie Betts for an exclusive interview presented by Panda Express 🎥

Phillies on the Pharm: 7/22/2026Good outing from Andrew Painter

J.T. Realmuto’s brain just broke in game-ending baserunning blunderWhat on earth was J.T. thinking last night?

Astros somehow get value in trade for Nate Pearson as deadline seller takes baitThe Houston Astros found a taker for Nate Pearson, trading him to the Kansas City Royals.

Astros Trading RHP to Royals

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We have acquired RHP Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor league RHP Max Martin.

Tatsuya Imai's rebound start vs. Marlins adds even more confusion for Astros at trade deadlineTatsuya Imai struck out eight over six innings against Miami, but it may have made the Astros' pitching math at the deadline even more complicated.

John Kruk, Larry Andersen, Don Mattingly all left speechless by unforgivable JT Realmuto gaffeThe Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in large part because of JT Realmuto's gaffe.

How are you feeling about Aaron Nola?Gathering your thoughts before Nola’s next start.

Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Realmuto Owns Costly Mistake 😞Phillies catcher explains game-ending baserunning gaffe in loss. Tap to watch 🎥

One offseason bullpen decision could have saved the Phillies a world of troublePhiladelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has done a terrible job putting together a bullpen. Aside from elite closer Jhoan Duran,

Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, fifth starter, Heliot RamosThis is a great game we follow

Jeff Passan just made Astros controversial trade deadline strategy harder to ignore“While I’m here, the window will always be open,” Houston Astros owner Jim Crane declared shortly before Opening Day amid questions of his club's true viability

What just happened?: Dodgers 2, Phillies 1I don’t believe what I just saw.

Phillies' Costly Double Play 😬

Base running blunder in 9th leads to loss against Dodgers

MIA at HOU Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins - 07/21/2026

Marlins Snag Triple Play 😱

Miami throws around the bases to get 3 Astros in one sequence

Dodgers Stun Phillies 😵

LA's defense gets crucial double play in 9th to stop Philly's late comeback attempt

Phillies running out of time to stop Trea Turner’s defense from killing their infieldThe Philadelphia Phillies somehow came away with a win on Monday night in a game that perfectly exemplified the infuriating Trea Turner experience. The erstwhil

Astros confronting harsh Dana Brown reality after latest roster moveDana Brown had a tough needle to thread trying to revamp a pitching staff that was losing a key horse in Framber Valdez and had many additional holes that neede

MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors 👂

🧐 Bo Bichette drama 🎯 New names on the move? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Phillies' latest outfield roster move is a wise last-minute opportunity before trade deadlineMight as well try to catch lightning in a bottle while we can.

How many holes on the roster can be filled at the deadline?What is Dave gonna be able to pull off?

Could the Phillies look towards the Mets for trade deadline reinforcements?The division rivals make sense as trade partners with the deadline drawing near

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Phillies' plan for their best relief prospect after MLB promotion is deeply unsatisfyingThe Philadelphia Phillies are in desperate need of bullpen help, and they have very little in their system to get excited about. One young arm worth watching is

Players Pick Best Fighter on Team 🥊JT Realmuto a popular pick. Watch here 📲

Who is the most important player for the Phillies in the second half?Crunch time is here

Phillies news: Field of Dreams, trade deadline, Seth HalvorsenThe Phillies know what they need, can’t they acquire it?

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How many of ESPN's new Phillies top 10 prospects could help the 2027 roster?When baseball fans think of the future they think of prospects. A franchise is only as good as the young talent it can develop, and unfortunately the Philadelph

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Astros’ trade deadline intentions are abundantly clear after Lance McCullers Jr. tradeWhether or not the Houston Astros should buy or sell at the deadline should be up for debate. The AL playoff picture is wide open, but after losing four straigh

Turning the Garbage into Gold: Phillies 10, Dodgers 7Tommy Edman did a good job being mic’d up. Insightful stuff.

Marlins vs. Astros (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-5 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Wheeler Sells House for $26MPhillies star's NYC penthouse purchased for record neighborhood price (NY Post)

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Astros Notes: Ronel Blanco's return, Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker update, Brice MatthewsThere are a lot of moving parts on the Houston Astros roster right now. Whether or not that is a good thing is open for debate.

Top Skubal Suitors 👀

MLB insider Jon Heyman reveals potential best fits for Tigers ace

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Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day ILThe Houston rotation gets stronger once again.

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MLB 'Field of Dreams' Unis 🔥First look at threads for game at iconic venue

Phillies call up Alex McFarlanePhillies add rookie reliever to their struggling bullpen

Villains need comeuppance: Phillies vs. Dodgers series previewCan the Phillies vanquish the villains of MLB?

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz👂

👀 5 teams eyeing Skubal ⛽ More pitchers on the block 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

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Phillies To Promote Alex McFarlaneThe Phillies are calling up one of their top bullpen prospects. MLB Trade Rumors has details.

Phillies on the Pharm: 7/20/2026Lots of runs today, but not a lot of pitching.

Can the Phillies survive the summer with their current fifth starter plan?Are the fingertips around the cliff tight enough?

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Phillies Rumors: Mets fire sale could provide bullpen solution (but beware the cost)Phillies have an obvious need to address, and they could swipe help from a division rival.

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3 Phillies players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)What a season it’s been thus far for the Fightin’ Phils. In the beginning of the season, it looked as if their bark would be whittled to a whimper in 2026 -- th

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

Phillies news: Trea Turner, Alan Rangel, Mick AbelNo Shohei on the mound this week

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5 trade targets that would be great for Astros if they weren't on teams that hated themEverything the Houston Astros need at the trade deadline exists on three teams that don't particularly want to help Houston at all.

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Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For AssignmentThe Astros are taking Pearson off the roster in exchange for an infielder in Delgado. MLB Trade Rumors breaks down the move.

Who was even watching?: Mets 6, Phillies 1Boring.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Mets vs. Phillies (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 6-1 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

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Phillies' All-Star Game was defined by a remarkable economic side benefitThe city of Philadelphia accomplished a massive win with record-setting merchandise sales.

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

What is your favorite memory of the “dark ages”?The first “dark ages” not the rebuilding years. Those were….bad times.

Phillies on the Pharm: 7/19/2026There’s a name in Clearwater to start paying attention to

Phillies news: Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, Kyle BradishSame bat time, same bat channel?

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Prospect experts name massive, toolsy Phillies outfielder one of MLB Draft's best stealsHis potential is through the roof.

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This under-the-radar Astros draft pick could end up being quite a stealThe 2026 MLB Draft represented a pivotal moment for the Houston Astros and their future direction. The club has a bottom-ranked system and desperately needed to

Orioles vs. Astros (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

The Luzardodyssey: Phillies 6, Mets 1Philadelphia is of Greek etymology, after all.

Phillies Beat Mets 💪

Philly bounces back as Schwarber hits his 33rd HR of the season

Phillies Trade Deadline Needs Power RankingsWhat’s better than ranking stuff? There is a much better chance you get mad at me for it.

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Phillies could move towards solving problem with latest Athletics pitching castoffThe Philadelphia Phillies should be searching every nook and cranny in their quest to add starting pitching. The precipitous decline of Aaron Nola and the unmit

Phillies on the Pharm: 7/18/2026It was not a successful return from the break for most of the Phillies’ affiliates

Cristopher Sanchez: MVPThere were actually a decent amount of candidates

Has the Brad Keller news changed your opinion of the trade deadline?Should the priorities be shifted now?

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2021 MLB Re-Draft makes Phillies' Andrew Painter decision sting moreThe Philadelphia Phillies bet a lot on Andrew Painter, and so far that bet has come up short. The former wunderkind hasn’t been the same since undergoing Tommy

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

Phillies news: Aaron Nola, Brad Keller, trade deadlineWhy didn’t they play?

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4 Astros prospects who are more expendable at the trade deadline after the 2026 MLB DraftThe Houston Astros used the 2026 Draft to address their outfielder need in-house, which is bad news for a few prospects already chasing that job.

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Astros should give Rockies call at the trade deadline to address need for lefty outfielderThe Houston Astros still desperately need a left-handed-hitting outfielder, and this Rockies player is their best trade deadline bet.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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With Lance McCullers Jr. gone, this Astros legend is Houston's worst contract nowMcCullers is a Brewer now. So who owns the title of Houston's worst contract? The answer isn't fun to say out loud.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for the Padres ace reliever ➡️

2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

Can Jose Alvarado be salvaged?There is a chance!

Braves just tied a Phillies MLB Draft record with late-round spending spreeBig spending seems to be a regular occurrence in the NL East. We watched the Mets open their pocketbooks for the largest contract in MLB history when they heape

MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

What are your predictions for the second half?It begins in earnest today

Phillies News: Brad Keller, Kyle Schwarber, 2027 ScheduleNo Phillies baseball today…

One proposed CBA wrinkle could help extend Phillies’ competitive windowMajor League Baseball has some significant differences from the other three major North American sports. MLB contracts are fully guaranteed, there’s no such thi

4 Astros players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)The Houston Astros enter the second half of the 2026 with a chance to return to the playoff, but they'll need these four players to step up their game.

Smoked by the Mets: Mets 4, Phillies 1There will never be normal baseball between these two teams.

Mike Burrows’ elbow injury as Astros’ training staff in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasonsThe Houston Astros are placing Mike Burrows on the 15-day IL with elbow neuritis, effectively nullifying the struggling right-hander's demotion to Triple-A Suga

Mets-Phillies Moved UpFirst pitch changed due to air quality and weather concerns from Canadian fires

Brad Keller has torn UCL, done for 2026A tough blow to the ‘pen

Phillies' brutal Brad Keller elbow injury update puts his entire contract in perilLooks like relievers are back on the trade deadline menu.

2027 MLB Schedule Drops 🗓️Next season to feature earliest Opening Day ever. More key dates here 📲

Brad Keller Out For Season

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Phillies reliever Brad Keller has a torn UCL and is expected to miss the rest of the season. If he undergoes surgery on his right elbow, it would keep him out a significant portion, if not all, of 2027 as well. Keller signed a two-year, $22 million deal over the winter.

Sans Francisco? Phillies vs. Mets series previewMets fans seem to be growing tired of their shortstop

Phillies playing games with their top relief prospect ahead of trade deadlineThe Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of problems, but perhaps chief among them is a porous bullpen. They don’t have a single trustworthy reliever aside from Jho

Three Phillies That Need to Improve in the Second HalfThe biggest impact could come from within

Predicting Every Team's Trade Deadline Status 🔮Playing buyer or seller with all 30 clubs ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

What was your favorite part of All-Star Week?There was a lot going on

Astros poach Brewers legacy prospect, payroll space while finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. tradeThe Houston Astros shockingly were able to find a taker for Lance McCullers Jr. and his salary, shipping the oft-injured and disappointing right-hander to the M

Phillies News: Brandon Marsh, Jhoan Duran, Cristopher SánchezMeaningful baseball returns tonight

Projecting a Phillies extension for Jhoan Duran as he becomes even more essentialThe Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of one of the most successful eras in franchise history, as the club seems poised to reach the postseason for the fif

Astros’ top division rival signals trade deadline aggression that could flip script in playoff raceThe Houston Astros are still alive in the American League playoff chase, validating Jim Crane's never-rebuild attitude. The Astros enter the All-Star break just

Skubal Frontrunners 🏃

Insider Jon Heyman breaks down which teams could land star pitcher

Congratulations, Phillies fans. You ruled All Star Week.The fanbase was the real star of All Star weekend.

Astros Trading McCullers to BrewersHouston lands 2B/OF Jadyn Fielder in deal. Full swap and details here 📲

All-Star Rings Revealed 💍Players receiving new bling for time in Philly 📸

Houston's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Astros were among Houston's top athletes of the century ➡️

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors 👂

👀 Top team for Skubal ⛽ Elite pitchers on the move 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Phillies draft recap roundupHow did the Phillies do?

Astros miraculously trade Lance McCullers Jr. to dream landing spot with NL contenderThe Houston Astros have kicked off trade season with a move that finally allows them to move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

Bryce Harper's Brandon Marsh praise at All-Star Game sure sounded like a Rob Thomson digPraise for the Phillies outfielder comes with a not-so-subtle dig at the former manager.

AL Wins All-Star Game 😤American League pitches first shutout since 2013. Tap for top moments and reactions ➡️

Updated Top 100 Prospect Rankings 📊Reshuffling the best of who's next after the 2026 draft ➡️

What did you think of the All-Star Game?A great night for pitching fanatics

Phillies news: Bryce Harper, Home Run Derby, Roch CholowskyBrutal, just brutal.

All-Stars Who Could Hit Trade Block 🔄Adley Rutschman, more ASG reps who might move ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Joe Espada's Houston Astros' future met with stone cold truth at the All-Star breakIt's clear as day that the Houston Astros need to reach the playoffs if Joe Espada is going to save his job.