Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres - July 02, 2025

Xander Bogaerts can be better than thisPadres shortstop having his worst season.

First round preference: San Diego PadresNot a shock at all

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco GiantsYour game thread for September 13, 2026.

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MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

BCIB Takes His Braves Scattered, Diced, and Smothered: Phillies 9, Braves 4Am I allowed to do a Waffle House title if I’ve never eaten at one?

Phillies vs. Braves (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 9-4 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

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Nick Pivetta gives Padres an uncomfortable Robbie Ray, Casey Mize playoff decisionIf he can deliver a few more strong starts, the rotation is going to be crowded.

Despite some scary finishes, Padres go for sweep in series finaleFriarWatch: September 13 Edition

Has Aaron Nola Been Unlucky with the Homer Thing?Moonshot misfortune? Longball luck? Or just cold tater truth?

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Phillies' ideal playoff lineup, offense as Don Mattingly plans last-minute tweaksWith the playoff push well underway, and arguably the biggest regular-season series coming up Friday night against the National League East first-place Atlanta

Padres will go for sweep after surviving late Giants rallyNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 13, 2026.

What’s your favorite obscure moment with the Atlanta Braves Rivalry?As of writing, Matt Olson hit a solo home run off Aaron Nola. Hopefully the series has gone a bit better since.

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Padres’ Dustin Harris turned an August release into a postseason roster caseThe Padres’ postseason roster debate has somehow reached a player they released five weeks ago. They cut Dustin Harris from Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 5, re-signe

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Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Orion Kerkering, Edward CabreraHe stinks

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The Phillies' prospect logjam at shortstop will force them to make a tough decisionThe Philadelphia Phillies have overwhelming talent at shortstop in the minor leagues. Will it force them to move Trea Turner?

Digging a Holman: Braves 12, Phillies 2Grant Holman made his Phillies debut. It did not go well.

Phillies vs. Braves (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 12-2 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Padres fans expect season to come down to series with DiamondbacksThe playoffs might get an early start in San Diego.

San Diego Padres at San Francisco GiantsYour game thread for September 12, 2026.

Good vibes continue despite scary ending versus GiantsFriarWatch: September 12 Edition

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Padres lineup must ease Mason Miller’s workload during NL Wild Card pushThe Padres have spent plenty of September talking points when it comes to Mason Miller’s workload. Their lineup has a legitimate chance to end that conversation

Do the Phillies still have a homefield advantage in October?Maybe it’s better if the Phillies play more games on the road.

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Phillies used Jhoan Duran vs. Astros in the one spot that makes him uncomfortableThe Phillies closer shows vulnerability once again in the Astros series.

Padres beat Giants, extend win streak to four gamesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 12, 2026.

Do you care about home field advantage in the playoffs?Is Citizens Bank Park the goal, or just making the playoffs in general?

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MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉One name for each squad that isn't living up to his contract this season ➡️

Phillies news: Trea Turner, Bryson Stott, Luis RobertI can see the path

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Aaron Nola’s resurgence should lead Phillies to make drastic playoff lineup changeIt might sound crazy, but Aaron Nola is one of the most important players on the Philadelphia Phillies. The future Wall of Famer has fallen on hard times in rec

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Phillies follow gut-punch loss to Braves with Jesús Luzardo injury double whammyThe Philadelphia Phillies really know how to take the wind out of their own fans’ sails. They entered Friday night’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves do

Four leads, then a funeral: Braves 6, Phillies 5That’s just bad

Padres fight back into Wild Card positionPadres notes - September 10

Phillies vs. Braves (09/11/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-5 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

San Diego Padres at San Francisco GiantsYour game thread for September 11, 2026.

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Padres’ Robbie Ray returns to face Giants with no excuses amid road strugglesBaseball loves a good homecoming. Some of the best parts are the awkward handshakes between former teammates pretending it’s just another game. Really, the broa

San Diego wins four straight, sweeping Nats before crucial road tripFriarWatch: September 11 Edition

The weapon that helped revive the prime of Phillies veteran Tim MayzaTim Mayza's sinker has become one of MLB's most devastating pitches. It's a remarkable development for the 34-year-old journeyman.

Softest fans in baseball: Phillies vs. Braves series previewAtlanta Braves fans: The worst

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Jackson Merrill is one swing from 25-25 with Padres’ Wild Card hopes on the lineThe Padres need Jackson Merrill to stay competitive in September. And his Wednesday afternoon became much bigger than the way he dominated the box score. Merril

Crystal ball predictions for the remainder of the Phillies’ regular seasonBaseball has long been built on statistics, which are an engaging way for fans to follow their favorite players and teams. You know the big numbers for career a

The Phillies are always chasingWhether it’s chasing a title, or pitches, the Phillies are always chasing something.

Where do you think the possible MLB expansion teams will be?We have an idea on the possibilities

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/11/2026A heartbreaker for the Threshers as their season ends

Padres add another veteran arm to rotationNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 11, 2026.

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Padres have 16 games left and a playoff magic number that offers no comfortMagic numbers are supposed to take some anxiety off the final month of the baseball season. However, the Padres’ number is a bit scary. As of September 11, San

Phillies Magic Number after disappointing Astros finale, ahead of Braves road clashThe Philadelphia Phillies may have just dropped a heartbreaker of a series to the Houston Astros, but fans shouldn’t feel too down in the dumps. With just 15 ga

Phillies News: J.T. Realmuto, Prospects, IronPigsFour games back. Three coming up in Atlanta.

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MLB Manager Hot-Seat Check 🔥Rating Craig Stammen's status as the skipper 📲

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Updated Top 100 Prospects 📊Ranking who's next as the regular season winds down 📲

Phillies' long-term Aidan Miller plan expresses clear confidence in health and agilityAidan Miller finally got back on a baseball field this past weekend, playing five innings at shortstop for Low-A Clearwater (back with AA-Reading now), his firs

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Padres’ NL Wild Card push runs straight into Shohei Ohtani’s return from injuryThe Padres pretty much got one guarantee from Shohei Ohtani’s IL stint. He will not be in the Dodgers’ lineup when they arrive at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 22. Th

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If you Didn’t have School or Work Today, this Game did not make you More Productive or Smarter: Astros 2, Phillies 1I will never be able to come up with a title like this again in my life.

Wild Card Races Heating Up 🔥

MLB insider Jon Heyman discusses the state of both league's final spot 🎥

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Phillies closer to hedging their Andrew Painter bet as veteran starter's rehab continuesThe Philadelphia Phillies’ starting rotation has been confounding this season. The three-headed monster of Zack Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo and Cristopher Sánchez ha

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Astros vs. Phillies (09/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

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Padres manager Craig Stammen gets saved from himself by forgotten MLB mound-visit ruleCraig Stammen had the right answer before he left the Padres’ dugout Wednesday. We know that Walker Buehler runs hot, so naturally, he argued. Stammen blinked a

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Lake Elsinore begins playoff series, more roster changes occurPadres’ minor league update - September 8

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Jackson Merrill carries Padres to sweep of NationalsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 10, 2026.

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Padres-Diamondbacks NL Wild Card race could hinge on schedule mismatchPadres-Diamondbacks meet for a winner-take-all WC finale Sept. 25-27, but Arizona's easier final week (vs. Rockies) could decide it first.

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How would you use Jesús Luzardo in a potential Wild Card series?An interesting choice could be looming

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Phillies News: Postseason, Orion Kerkering, Aaron JudgeWhat a dumb game (complimentary)

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Predicting Every Team's Opening Day Lineup 🔮Getting out the crystal ball for how Philly can look in 2027 📲

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Phillies must avoid familiar roster construction mistake as playoffs loomThe Philadelphia Phillies have put themselves in a great spot after a tragic 9-19 start to the season and are now cruising to a playoff berth, barring collapse

Randy Vásquez is a reliever nowPadres send Vásquez to the bullpen

Astros vs. Phillies (09/09/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 11-7 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Mine cart madness: Phillies 11, Astros 7BANANA SLAMMA!

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Padres’ Trevor Gott signing could protect playoff bullpen he can’t joinTrevor Gott cannot pitch for the Padres in October. It might be part of the point of this signing. The Padres added the 34-year-old righty to a minor-league con

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Phillies star's 44th HR extends league-lead over PCA

Nationals vs. Padres (09/09/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 9-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Dave Dombrowski nugget reveals Phillies' leader was considered for landscape-shifting jobDave Dombrowski has had a rocky tenure as president of baseball operations for the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran executive's club has reached the highs of

Washington Nationals at San Diego PadresYour game thread for September 9, 2026.

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💪 Judge's return 👀 Ohtani done pitching? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

San Diego aims to sweep Nats in series finaleFriarWatch: September 9

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Padres Rumors: Rival intel suggests Adrian Morejon could draw massive deal in free agencyPadres reliever Adrian Morejon is expected to garner big-time interest in free agency, according to an executive.

Home plate angle of Edmundo Sosa’s jog only makes Phillies’ blunder more egregiousThe Phillies' fundamentals come back to haunt them after falling short due to another baserunning mistake.

Orion Kerkering cannot have high leverage innings againHe has fallen down the trust tree in the bullpen

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Leo De Vries' labrum surgery adds dark layer to Padres' Mason Miller 'win-win' tradeFor more than a year, the Mason Miller blockbuster has been a consistent baseball argument nobody needed to win. The Padres got the shutdown closer. The A’s got

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Final series with Diamondbacks looms large for PadresIt’s all lining up for a memorable finish.

MLB insider gives Phillies fans the playoff fuel they're looking for after Jesús Luzardo complete gameIf his 2026 MLB season didn’t confirm it already, analysts agree that Jesús Luzardo is a certified beast and that the Phillies rotation is not to be taken light

Padres win thriller with late comeback over NationalsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 9, 2026.

How worried are you about the baserunning?That double play was a heartbreaker.

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/9/2026Offense was scarce on the evening

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50 Best Hitters of 2026 💥Where Fernando Tatis Jr. stands in the top tier 📲

Phillies news: Aidan Miller, bullpen, expansionC’mon man, this is how they’re gonna play?

Ranking the Phillies' rotation among MLB's best as playoffs approachThe 2026 season has been a rollercoaster for the Philadelphia Phillies. Long losing streaks and players quickly declining have taken positive energy away from t

Tough Nats Bullpen Stat 🫠

38th blown save of season sets an MLB record

Nationals vs. Padres (09/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-4 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Washington Nationals at San Diego PadresYour game thread for September 8, 2026.

Astros vs. Phillies (09/08/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-5 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Jesús Luzardo's latest Phillies statement tied directly to Roy Halladay's perfect gameThe Phillies' left-hander provided an outing for the ages on Monday's series finale.

Pivetta shoves in return en route to Padres winFriarWatch: September 8 Edition

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Padres release J.P. France, José Leclerc as Wild Card race demands usable depthThe Padres entered Sept. 8 sitting at 76-68, only a half-game outside the final NL Wild Card spot. Every arm in the organization needs to serve a purpose at thi

Phillies-Braves series split left fans with two lingering playoff worriesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a talented baseball team. That talent has gotten them all the way to an 81-63 record on the season, good for the top wildcard spot

Which is the team to see in the playoffs?Who is the best matchup?

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Ethan Salas' breakout helped pave path for Padres' corresponding Nick Pivetta moveThe Padres’ decision to DFA Blake Hunt could pass as a routine September transaction. But if you look a little closer, it showed just how quickly Ethan Salas ch

The revenge of Alvarado: Phillies vs. Astros series previewThe Phillies lefthanded relievers will have their hands full with Yordan Alvarez

Padres Joe Musgrove may have telegraphed his next career moveIs his playing career finished?

The Double-Edged Sword of Luis ArraezWalk, what did you say?

Nick Pivetta solid in return to rotation as Padres top NationalsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 8, 2026.

What did we learn from this Phillies-Braves series?A relatively even bout

Ex-Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has a wild theory about positive PED testThe Philadelphia Phillies had hoped that Max Kepler could solve their long-running outfield woes when they signed him to a one-year, $10 million contract in Dec

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Padres News: Adrian Morejón raises concern, Jhony Brito optioned, Blake Hunt DFA’dThe Padres officially activated Nick Pivetta from the 60-day IL on September 7. They optioned Jhony Brito to Triple-A El Paso and DFA’d Blake Hunt in their corr

B/R's Undisputed SS Rankings 📊Where Trea Turner stands in the league 📲

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Tanner Banks, Aaron JudgeThis is actually a big series

5 exciting Phillies prospects we're glad won't be on 40-man roster for MLB lockoutMost fans of Major League Baseball are bracing for the worst, as the looming labor unrest between players and owners is almost certain to result in a lockout. I

Nationals vs. Padres (09/07/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀Where things stand after Angels get eliminated from contention for 12th straight season 📲

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Jesus Luzardo's gem vs. Braves proves Phillies should consider him as Game 1 starterJesus Luzardo has been the best pitcher in MLB for more than a month. Will it affect the Phillies' playoff rotation?

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Washington Nationals at San Diego PadresYour game thread for September 7, 2026.

Jackson Merrill's Web Gem 💎

Padres OF slams into the wall to rob hit

I have seen Jesús: Phillies 1, Braves 0And he plays in Philadelphia

Clutch Schwarbomb for Lead 🔥

Phillies star's 43rd HR of season breaks scoreless tie in 8th

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San Diego gets needed series win, first of SeptemberFriarWatch: September 7 Edition

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Padres get Nick Pivetta back with his October role and 2027 future at stakeNick Pivetta’s return basically begins a three-week job interview in the middle of a playoff chase. The first assignment comes September 7 against the Washingto

Three up, three down: week of Aug. 31 - Sept. 6There were actually a lot of downs this week

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Padres blast four home runs to beat Yankees, win seriesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 7, 2026.

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Phillies shouldn’t be tricked into running it back with Alec Bohm, even after latest checkpointPerhaps no Philadelphia Phillies player is more reviled than Alec Bohm. The erstwhile third baseman is in the midst of his seventh season in red pinstripes, a s

Phillies on the Pharm: 9/7/2026The end of the line for Single-A.

Is the division race over?Time is running out

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where the Padres stand after an uneven week ➡️

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Padres’ playoff push brings Juan Soto trade tree full circle against NationalsSoto's influence continues to hang over both franchises.

Buy or Sell Playoff Contenders 🧐Breaking down how much you should believe in the Phillies 📲

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Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo trade heist continues to make Marlins look foolishThe Philadelphia Phillies have climbed their way back into the National League’s top wildcard spot and their lights out starting rotation deserves a good deal o

Phillies news: Jhoan Duran, Dave Dombrowski, Shane McLanahanC’mon Garrett, show some common sense

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Padres’ Joe Musgrove return plan comes with a playoff roster catchOkay, let’s just say Joe Musgrove returns in time for October. He gives the Padres two or three important innings and hands the baseball to one of the deepest b

Yankees Drop Series to Padres 😓

New York unable to complete comeback as Gerrit Cole gives up 4 HRs