Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins - June 30, 2024

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Marlins logo, Marlins 30-54, 1 1, 2 0, 3 1, 4 2, 5 2, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 6, H 11, E 2

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Phillies logo, Phillies 55-29, 1 2, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 2, 7 2, 8 0, 9 0, R 7, H 14, E 5

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Pitching

WinnerS. Domínguez (3-2)

LoserA. Nardi (1-1)

SaveJ. Hoffman (6)

Blown SaveA. Bender (3)

Scoring

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Top 3Bryan De La Cruz homers to right field.

Bot 1Alec Bohm homers to center field. Trea Turner scores.

Top 1Josh Bell doubles to deep left field, advances to 3rd. Bryan De La Cruz scores.

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Brandon Compton has ridden an extreme "three true outcomes" profile to success in his first full pro season. The @Marlins' No. 13 prospect is tied for seventh in the Minors with 34 homers after going deep in his Triple-A @JaxShrimp debut: https://t.co/DdfYmlTuKO

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Miami Marlins

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A spectacular series win, might I add

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John Clark

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The Phillies still lead the Chicago Cubs by one game for the top wildcard spot. The Cubs lost again. The Phillies come home in the top wildcard spot and 4 games out of first place. 

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Miami Marlins

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idk, that win looked a little Mahomey

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Miami Marlins

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idk Jim, that win looked a little Mahomey

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Marlins vs. Royals (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 9-6 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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I see a red door: Diamondbacks 1, Phillies 0Phillies’ offense no-shows and wastes a gem by Andrew Painter

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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 1-0 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

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Phillies finding the consistency and identity Braves haven't could lead to NL East upheavalThe Phillies still have the division crown within sight.

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MLB Home Stretch Predictions 🔮10 things we think will happen before the playoffs 📲

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This is what elite Bryce Harper looks likeBryce Harper is playing like his elite self once again.

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Ranking every Phillies reliever in a bullpen tier list heading towards OctoberThe Phillies bullpen finally feels settled. How much trust should they have in each reliever?

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What do you think of position players pitching?It’s good for fans of alliteration, at least.

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MLB Players Expect LockoutMany around majors preparing for 'lengthy' work stoppage (ESPN)

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Phillies fall into familiar trap with September roster expansion choicesSeptember has arrived and with it come expanded rosters for all 30 MLB teams. The lawless days of full 40-man rosters are long gone, but each team is still gran

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3 reasons Phillies finishing August as hottest team in MLB is sustainable for Red OctoberPhillies All-Star pitcher Cristopher Sanchez is one of a few reasons the Phillies recent success is sustainable.

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Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Alex McFarlane, L.A. AngelsWhat are the Phillies worth?

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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 7-1 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

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Marlins vs. Royals (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 6-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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De-fanged: Phillies 7, Diamondbacks 1Phils go season best 19 over .500 in humbling of Snakes

Phils Pass Cubs in Wild Card 😯

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Bryce Harper goes 4-for-4 as the @Phillies win their 6th straight game!

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

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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

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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 📲

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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

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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

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

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Get the best of The Good Phight on the new SB Nation appYour best source for quality Philadelphia Phillies news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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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

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

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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

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

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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks (08/31/2026)

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

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Nats Stun Marlins 😯

Washington takes series from division rivals

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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

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

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

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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)

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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 📲

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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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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 📲

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Phillies vs. Angels (08/30/2026)

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

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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

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

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

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Phillies vs. Angels (08/29/2026)

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

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Marlins vs. Nationals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-4 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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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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

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

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

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Phillies vs. Angels (08/28/2026)

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

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Phillies Grand Slam in 9th 🤯

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

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Marlins vs. Nationals (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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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

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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 📲

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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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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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Red Sox vs. Marlins (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 4-0 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

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

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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

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Phillies Avoid Sweep 💪

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

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Schwarber's 40th HR of Season ☄️

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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Phillies vs. Mariners (08/25/2026)

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

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Red Sox vs. Marlins (08/25/2026)

Miami Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox - 08/25/2026

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Cal Raleigh's 3 Homer Game 🧨

Mariners catcher looked like his 2025 self in win over Phillies

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Red Sox Win 5th Straight 🔥

Boston keeps streak going against Miami, Alcantara on the road

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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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Phillies news: Andrew Painter, Jesus Luzardo, Brendan DonovanDidn’t see the whole thing, only what counted

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Phillies gain opportunity after Dodgers’ recent brutal injury luckPhillies fans, like their counterparts across the baseball world, are often discouraged by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team that bounced the Phils last October

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And then the ninth inning happened: Phillies 6, Cardinals 4For eight innings, it looked like the Phillies’ winning streak was about to end

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Nationals vs. Marlins (08/23/2026)

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MLB Catch of the Year ⁉️

Nats OF Jacob Young scales wall like Spider-Man to rob hit

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Cardinals vs. Phillies (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 6-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Schwarber HR Calls Game 🥶

Phillies come back down 4-0 in last inning to walk off Cardinals for 9th straight win

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Fast Man Hunts Fastballs: Justin Crawford in AugustCraw-fording the river, with a better bat on the other side.

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John Kruk, Phillies announcers get love as one of the top broadcast teams in baseballPhiladelphia is a tough place to be an athlete. Fans are ruthless in their criticism and quick to judge. Players like Alec Bohm have seen this phenomenon first-

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/23/2026A big ninth inning helped Reading earn a win

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Who do you trust more right now: Alex McFarlane or Orion Kerkering?It’s a tough choice right now

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Nestor Cortes Jr. acquisition could have hidden upside for exhausted PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies made a long overdue move to bring in some starting pitching depth on Wednesday when they signed former All-Star Nestor Cortes Jr. It r

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Biggest MLB Disappointments 😔10 early-season names who failed to meet expectations five months into season ➡️

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Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Luis Arraez, Andy PagesIt appears there has been a fix

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Whiffin’, not Paintin’: Phillies 12, Cardinals 3A career high 20 swings and misses

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Cardinals vs. Phillies (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 12-3 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Marlins Take Down Nats 🙌

Miami wins 7th straight matchup against Washington

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MLB HR Leader Rankings 📊Where each squad's slugger stacks up from obvious to most shocking ➡️

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Let’s get Bryson Stott that extensionYou think there needs to be something done soon

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MLB insider Jim Bowden correctly identifies Phillies’ playoff X-factorsWhile they haven’t reached the territory of playoff lock just yet, the Phillies are playing better baseball since the All-Star break and have October dreams on

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Phillies on the Pharm: 8/22/2026Gage was good

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Which is better: Luzardo’s sweeper or Sanchez’s changeup?It might be closer than you think

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Phillies news: Bryson Stott, Luis Arraez, Ketel MarteIt’s Players Weekend. Or so I’ve been told.

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Re-ranking Phillies' farm system as 2026 draftees get comfortable post-trade deadlineIt's time to eat some words on one pick in particular, and I am starting to see him being the homegrown replacement for Kyle Schwarber when he decides to hang t

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Raff-nificent Seven: Phillies 7, Cardinals 6“Keep an Alec Bohm for seven years and you’ll always find a use for it.”

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Nationals vs. Marlins (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 3-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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Cardinals vs. Phillies (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 7-6 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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MLB Players' Weekend Gear 🤩Tap for the best bats, gloves and cleats you'll see this weekend 📲

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How an investigation into Dodgers owner Mark Walter could impact an MLB lockoutAllegations of wrongdoing by the owner of baseball’s richest team could spell trouble for the quest for a salary cap.