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Phillies Reveal Their Smart Plan for How They Will Use Walker Buehler

The Philadelphia Phillies made two late additions to their pitching staff on Sunday. By claiming Tim Mayza off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and signing Walker Buehler to a deal, both are eligible to be on the playoff roster.

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Phillies Magic Number to Win NL East Drops After Loss to Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t get the win they wanted in their final game of their series with the Atlanta Braves. But they got magic number help anyway.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 1

Three up, three down: week of Aug. 25-31

The team saw some pretty high highs this week and saw some pretty low lows. The team came out of it only having lost one game in the standings, but they’re still fighting for both the division and a bye during the playoffs, something they could really use.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 1

Does playoff success define success in a season?

Ever since the Phillies made it to an unexpected World Series appearance in 2022, the team has strived to make it back. They were unable to do so in the following two years, exiting the playoffs in excruciating fashion in 2023 and in frustrating fashion in 2024.

Garrett Stubbs News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 1

Phillies Will Call-Up Garrett Stubbs As Part of Expanded Roster

Garrett Stubbs is back with the Philadelphia Phillies. While the roster move has not yet been made official at the time of writing, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Stubbs will join the Phillies' active roster as part of the MLB rosters expanding from 26 men to 28 on Sept.

Trea Turner News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 1

Phillies Have Witnessed Incredible Turnaround From Trea Turner in This Key Area

There has been a lot that Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner has been doing well during his tenure with the franchise. His dynamic skill set has been a nice boost for the lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 1

Phillies news: Walker Buehler, Garrett Stubbs, Carlos Santana

In the end, the Mets series was just a one game drop in the standings. All the weeping, gnashing of teeth, comments fraught with calamity and the Metropolitans were unable to capitalize on the momentum, dropping two of four to the Marlins while the Phillies took three of four from the Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 31

Phillies’ new relief pickup could have sneaky playoff utility

PHILADELPHIA — On Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, this new Phillies pitcher closed out a World Series game at Yankees Stadium with a scoreless ninth inning. No, it wasn’t Walker Buehler, who signed a minor-league deal with Philadelphia to eventually become the Phillies’ sixth starter.

MLB News / The Good Phight / August 31

I can’t go for that: Braves 3, Phillies 1

The Phillies had a chance to secure a four-game sweep and extend their lead in the National League East to seven games on Sunday night. Facing the Atlanta Braves on ESPN, they got a well-pitched game from starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo, but their offense came up small, and the bullpen couldn’t get the job done.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / August 31

Phillies waste Jesús Luzardo gem in loss to Braves

One of the worst feelings in baseball is wasting a dominant pitching performance. The Phillies did just that to Jesús Luzardo. Drake Baldwin hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth and the Atlanta Braves (62-75) edged the Phillies (79-58) by a final score of 3-1 on Sunday Night Baseball at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

Phillies Bring In Outside Additions for Stretch Run

The Philadelphia Phillies have brought in outside additions just ahead of the August 31 deadline for players to be in an organization to be postseason eligible.

Walker Buehler News / Field Level Media / August 31

Phillies sign RHP Walker Buehler to minor league contract

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent pitcher Walker Buehler to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. The former All-Star right-hander was released by the Boston Red Sox on Friday, ending his disappointing season with the club.

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Garrett Stubbs News / Phillies Nation / August 31

Phillies to bring up Garrett Stubbs when rosters expand

The Phillies will promote catcher Garrett Stubbs to the majors once rosters expand from 26 to 28 on Sept. 1, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Sunday night.

Trea Turner News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 31

Phillies' Trea Turner Part of Historic Shortstop Trio With Red-Hot Recent Production

A lot of attention has been placed on Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, and with good reason, but he isn’t the only positional player on the team who has been putting up eye-popping numbers.

Trea Turner News / Field Level Media / August 30

Trea Turner lifts Phillies over Braves in 10th inning

Trea Turner delivered a two-run single with his team down to its final strike, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2, 10-inning win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Phillies’ Nick Castellanos drops blunt take on being replaced in 9th inning vs. Braves

Nick Castellanos has been an important piece of the Philadelphia Phillies roster ever since the team acquired him in free agency prior to the start of the 2022 season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Phillies players turn to golf to decide fantasy football draft order

The Philadelphia Phillies are arguably the hottest teams in baseball right now. Kyle Schwarber’s historic performance was the centerpiece of a 19-4 win against the Atlanta Braves.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / August 29

Phillies slugger has mashed his way back into NL MVP race

A contender for NL MVP all season, Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber is having a career season in his fourth go-round in Philly.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Potential Phillies Roster Expansion Call Ups

The Philadelphia Phillies have multiple options when determining who to call up once rosters expand on September 1. Each team will be able to have 28 players on its major league roster for the remainder of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Rob Thomson Announces Reason for Harrison Bader's Removal From Phillies Lineup

The Philadelphia Phillies got back on track Thursday, exploding for 19 runs in a win against the Atlanta Braves. The offense finally came alive after scoring just eight runs in a three-game sweep at the hands of the rival New York Mets earlier in the week, which trimmed their division lead to four games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 29

Nola quietly made Phillies history amid Schwarber's big night

Aaron Nola quietly made Phillies history amid Kyle Schwarber's big night

While Kyle Schwarber stole the show on Thursday with his four home runs, Aaron Nola made some franchise history of his own.

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Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / August 29

Phillies' Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves

Kyle Schwarber made sure his Philadelphia Phillies bounced back after being swept by the New York Mets earlier this week.

Aaron Nola quietly made Philadelphia history amid Schwarber's big night

Red Sox reach a milestone for the first time in years with sweep of Orioles

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Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

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Jesus Luzardo News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Jesus Luzardo bizarrely gets ejected as he is exiting the game

There was not much of a start left for Jesus Luzardo to be ejected from this week. The Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Luzardo was thrown out of Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Phillies place struggling reliever on 15-day IL, release veteran righty

Romano was also signed to a one-year deal this offseason, his coming with an $8.5M guarantee. His results have been bad as he has an 8.23 ERA in 42 2/3 innings.

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Zack Wheeler News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Phillies reveal timeline for Zack Wheeler’s recovery from blood clot issue

The current season is lost for Zack Wheeler. That means the focus can now shift toward returning in 2026. The Philadelphia Phillies ruled Wheeler out for the season on Saturday after he was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.