Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals - August 17, 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!

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 📲

This tool helped Erik Tolman become a flame-throwing big leaguerErik Tolman and I both wear AFO’s. His helped him overcome the odds and become a lockdown reliever for the Nationals

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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Nationals' outfielder slugs his way to National League Player of the Week honorsThe Washington Nationals might finally be figuring some things out after a solid ending to what was a pretty dismal month of August. Perhaps most impressively,

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

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

Washington Nationals call up the powerful Yohandy MoralesYohandy Morales has had a monster year in AAA and has been rewarded with a September call-up

Miguel Sime Jr.’s meteoric rise awarded with Nationals’ MiLB accoladeThe flamethrower has been named the Washington Nationals’ MiLB Pitcher of the Year

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

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Nationals select slugging 2023 2nd round pick for long-awaited MLB debutSlugging corner infield prospect Yohandy Morales is on his way to The Show, reported Yordano Carmona of Pelota Cubana USA on Monday afternoon. He'll join the Wa

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Tuesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's the final week of the regular season for the "A" teams, while the Senators remain at home and the Red Wings are on the road against the Mets

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 🎥

Nats Stun Marlins 😯

Washington takes series from division rivals

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

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5 Nationals players with the most to prove in the month of SeptemberThe season has not turned out the way the Washington Nationals hoped for. They have not had a month with a winning record since May, and the bullpen has been on

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Devin Fitz-Gerald Is Finding Himself Again At Double A HarrisburgThis Washington Nationals prospect has had a breakout month of August

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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Breaking down the Washington Nationals top five pitching prospectsThe Nats need pitching help. Jarlin Susana, Miguel Sime, Landon Harmon, Travis Sykora and Ben Grable are names to watch

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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4 Nationals players who can take the next step before the end of the 2026 seasonAs we get ready to flip our calendars to September, we find ourselves once again in an all-too-familiar place: the Nationals are on the outside, looking in at t

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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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Monday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesOne day after going 0-for-Saturday, it was a four-for-four Sunday, highlighted by the Senators walking off the BaySox on a two-run HR in the 9th

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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 📲

Phillies vs. Angels (08/30/2026)

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

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Washington Nationals self destruct in an embarrassing 9th inning collapseThe Nats add another humiliating 9th inning meltdown to the catalog as Max Kranick and Tom Cosgrove blow it

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Dylan Crews finally had his signature moment as a Washington NationalThe Washington Nationals finally got their first walk off of the season as Dylan Crews had his moment in the sun

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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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Sunday’s News & Notes - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester Lost, 6-1 vs. Buffalo, 1:05pm Z. Kent (5-0, 4.40) vs. Rogers (4-10, 5.72) Harrisburg Lost, 9-8 vs. Chesapeake, 1pm Clemmey (4-6, 4.69) vs. Gongora (9-6, 3.67) Wilmington Lost, 2-0 @ Jersey Shore, 1:05pm L. Sullivan (0-3, 7.48) vs. Gresham (2-5, 4.66) Fredericksburg Lost, 7-6 @ Delmarva, 2:05pm TBD vs.

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 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/29/2026)

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

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

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

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Brady House’s insane home run showcased his tantalizing power upsideThe plus raw power that made Brady House one of the Washington Nationals top prospects for years was displayed yesterday

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

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How Nationals lefty Jackson Kent had the best start of his young careerJackson Kent’s command, curveball and moxie were key factors in the best start of his MLB career

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 ➡️

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

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Saturday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Wilmington Blue Rocks beat the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a combined score of 19-3 as the Nationals farm won three of five on Friday night

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 🎥

Nats 3B's 474-FT Home Run 🤯

Brady House ties Tatis Jr. for longest homer of the season 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/28/2026)

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

474-FT HR Distance Reduced 📉

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Upon further review, House's home run has been adjusted to 445 feet. Don't blame us.

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Brady House's third inning home run traveled 474 feet, the longest home run by a National at Nationals Park in the Statcast Era (since 2015).

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CJ Abrams joins elite company by achieving something only one Nationals player hasThe Washington Nationals were in dire need of a victory heading into Thursday afternoon's contest against the Colorado Rockies. In the 2 games prior to yesterda

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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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Nats LHP on Amputation ScareErik Tolman opens up on 2023 injury after making MLB debut 📲 (The Athletic)

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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

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The Washington Nationals need CJ Abrams to play second base as soon as possibleThe longer it takes for CJ Abrams to actually play second base, the more awkward this situation gets

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

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Why the Nationals should consider shutting James Wood down for the 2026 SeasonJames Wood has not seen a baseball diamond in any playing form since August 3. He has been dealing with a mild oblique strain since that date, and with the Nati

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Andres Chaparro is becoming more than a platoon bat for the Washington NationalsAs he continues to rake, Andres Chaparro is grabbing more reps much like Curtis Mead did for the Nationals

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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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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Friday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals' full-season affiliates won two of three games played, while the Wilmington Blue Rocks were rained out

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Nationals' 2026 1st round pick clubs first pro homer amid strong start to careerDMV native Chris Hacopian was the Nationals' 2026 first-round pick, selected out of Texas A&M after transferring from the University of Maryland, where he playe

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The Nationals Should Consider Platooning Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews in 2027Why platooning these two Nats outfielders could be the best move for the Nats to compete in 2027

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Nats Fan's Foul Ball Chase 💀

Unc will be hurting tomorrow

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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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Nationals skipper ruins prospect’s MLB debut with questionable managerial decisionThe Washington Nationals are in a state of despair at the moment. Yesterday, they were absolutely embarrassed at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, who won the

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The Washington Nationals have hit rock bottomThe Nats got blown out at home by the Rockies. It was the latest humiliation in an embarrassing month

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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Thursday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesWith the shorties no longer playing, an organizational sweep becomes much easier with the Fredericksburg Nationals notching their 10th shutout of the season.

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 13-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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

Will Dion Was a Deadline Win 💰

Insider Jon Heyman explains why Nats pitcher is a good addition

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Nationals make unexpected Trevor Williams decision as 2026 season winds downSince Paul Toboni took over as the President of Baseball Operations for the Washington Nationals, the team has been focused on changing a lot of thought process

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.

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Nationals set to recall electric pitching prospect for MLB debut this weekThe Washington Nationals have an opportunity to continue their march back towards .500 later on today. After taking the series opener from the Colorado Rockies

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

Washington Nationals call up fire-baller Luis Perales to make MLB debutThe Nats are calling up one of their top pitching prospects who will debut in a bullpen role

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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?

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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 📲

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

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Wednesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Fredericksburg Nationals continued their dominance over the Delmarva Shorebirds, tying it up late and winning in extra innings.

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

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The Washington Nationals DFA veteran swingman Trevor WilliamsThe Nats get rid of another veteran arm as Trevor Williams gets the axe for Matt Waldron

Despite growing pains Abimelec Ortiz has a bright future for the Washington NationalsBig league pitchers have adjusted to Abimelec Ortiz, but I am still bullish on the Nats young first baseman

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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?

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This forgotten National might be on the cusp of returning to the big leaguesAs the season begins to wind down for the Washington Nationals in 2026, there is a lot to look back on favorably. While the recent road trip the team endured in

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