St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies - April 08, 2024

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!

Stan Kroenke's purchase of Angels has made Cardinals a new AL rivalThere's a ton of overlap between these two teams now.

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 📲

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

Victor Scott has earned 1 more chance to evolve into a dynamic Cardinals weaponIs Victor Scott for real, or is he just a perennial tease?

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

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Cardinals begin tryouts for next season as rosters expandA fresh arm for an always overworked bullpen and a glimpse at the Cardinals' future behind the dish.

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

Look away Cardinals fans, the Cubs are legit World Series contendersHopefully this acts as a reverse-jinx!

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

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The Cardinals’ Next Superstar Bat is EmergingYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

3 things the Cardinals need to figure out during their final month of the seasonQuestions remain heading into the final month of the season.

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.

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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

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

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Pedro Pages' future with the Cardinals is becoming increasingly murkyFour catchers on the roster? I don't see that lasting very long.

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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Meet new St. Louis Cardinals Leonardo Bernal and Hancel RinconYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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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.

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 📲

Wetherholt Placed on 10-Day IL

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INF César Prieto has been recalled from Memphis (AAA). INF JJ Wetherholt has been placed on the 10-day IL (right wrist tendinitis).

Phillies vs. Angels (08/30/2026)

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Pirate Homers, Cardinals Sloppy Play Help Pittsburgh Win Series SundayPirate Homers, Cardinals Sloppy Play Help Pittsburgh Win Series Sunday

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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JJ Wetherholt's surprise injury news may explain how he lost NL Rookie of the Year leadHopefully Wetherholt can get back on the field soon!

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Who should be the Cardinals’ next Kyle Leahy?Cooper Hjerpe and Gordon Graceffo could be the latest Cardinals to see new roles in the rotation

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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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Springfield Cardinals' success bodes well for St. Louis's futureA culture of winning is starting in the minors.

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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

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

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A rally cry for St. Louis Cardinals fans everywhereNietzsche spoke of this.

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 🎥

History doesn't favor Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt in hotly contested Rookie of the Year AwardIt's an uphill climb for JJ Wetherholt to snag the Rookie of the Year Award if the past is any indication.

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St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Errors Unable to Defeat Pirates SaturdaySt. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Errors Unable to Defeat Pirates Saturday

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

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Cardinals continue bullpen shuffling by parting ways with lone trade deadline acquisitionRefreshing the bullpen with younger arms is the name of the game right now.

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

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A Position-by-Position Check on the Cardinals’ 2026 SeasonYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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!

Cardinals newest promotion could be next to ascend from bullpen roleThe St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly promoted pitching prospect Cade Winquest amidst a slew of injuries to the big-league roster. Winquest, 26, was original

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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 ➡️

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

Everson Pereira has bought Chaim Bloom a little slack for Cardinals' sell-heavy trade deadlineHe didn't come by way of trade, but still a great addition to the roster.

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 🎥

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Crooks Homer, Mathews Gem Power St. Louis Cardinals Over Pirates FridayCrooks Homer, Mathews Gem Power St. Louis Cardinals Over Pirates Friday

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/28/2026)

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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

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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Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Hosting Pittsburgh PiratesSeries Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Hosting Division Rival Pittsburgh Pirates

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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

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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Thomas Saggese needs to be the Cardinals' next Swiss army knifeThe St. Louis Cardinals did it again. They made us believe one more time before being completely embarrassed by the under .500 Baltimore Orioles. The two losses

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The St. Louis Cardinals’ 40-man roster - An updated look at upcoming movesThe biggest step for a prospect is landing a 40-man spot. Such as spot almost guarantees an MLB debut and with it, an opportunity

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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

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

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Cardinals whiff on prime opportunity to upgrade bench following NL Central rival's giftThanks but no thanks, I guess.

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Cardinals to give Cade Winquest a chance to provide much-needed support to taxed pitching staffThe St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff has taken a beating over the past week and are in dire need of someone to step up. Over the past six games, Cardinals pit

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The Blaze Jordan’s 3-run HR leads to the Cardinals salvaging the final game of the series.Mid-game yesterday, the Cardinals got off the mat and continue that fight today. Tip O the hat.

Orioles vs. Cardinals (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from St. Louis Cardinals' 7-5 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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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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VEB Book Club: The Year St. Louis Became a Baseball TownYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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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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Kyle Leahy's transformation shows what Cardinals new pitching development is capable ofKyle Leahy's strides are just the tip of the iceberg for the Cardinals future pitching.

St. Louis Cardinals Come Roaring Back from Big Deficit But Lose to Orioles AgainSt. Louis Cardinals Come Roaring Back from Big Deficit But Lose to Orioles Again

Orioles vs. Cardinals (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 8-7 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

St. Louis Cardinals vs Baltimore Orioles Wednesday NightSt. Louis Cardinals vs Baltimore Orioles Wednesday Night, August 26, 2026

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

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

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

The Springfield Cardinals should adopt this creative name after announced rebrandThis city-connected name would be a perfect choice for the Springfield Cardinals.

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.

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

Cardinals' Jesus Baez is doing things Cardinals fans have waited forJesus Baez is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the minors right now.

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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

St Louis Cardinals in 2026 After the Injury Bug Bites: How Can They Finish the Season On a +Note?Your best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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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

A second consecutive year of Silver Slugger Awards could grace the Cardinals in 2026The Cardinals look to be in good hands regarding their future at the plate.

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

Matthew Liberatore Hit Hard as Orioles Humiliate Cardinals Tuesday NightMatthew Liberatore Hit Hard as Orioles Hammer Cardinals Tuesday Night

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September roster expansion gives the Cardinals the chance to audition 2 players for the futurePitchers are looking to prove themselves, while the position players look to remain on the team's radar

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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?