SportsRiley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card WinAustin Riley's three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Atlanta a 5-3 NL Wild Card Game 1 win after Don Mattingly used his closer in the seventh.👤Don Mattingly👤Austin RileyChicago Tribune +14 covering8h❤️😮2💬1ShareLeft 49%Center 34%R 17%
SportsPhillies Rule Arraez Out of Wild Card RosterArraez is off the Phillies' Wild Card roster after he tried to hit Monday and could not; Mattingly said they crossed that bridge on his Sept. 24 ankle sprain.🏢The Philadelphia Phillies👤Luis Arráezrotoballer.com +9 covering1d👍😮😢3💬3ShareLeft 45%C 18%Right 36%
SportsPhillies activate Luzardo for season finalePhillies activated Jesus Luzardo from the 15-day IL on Sunday for the Rays finale, designating Jose Urquidy for assignment, with a playoff spot on the line.🏢The Philadelphia Phillies👤Zack WheelerIndependent Journal Review +7 covering3d👍❤️😮4💬2ShareLeft 37%Center 30%Right 33%
SportsPhillies Lose 2-0, Playoff Hopes TightenPhillies managed four hits in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Rays on Sept. 25, 2026, their third straight defeat and 12th blanking of the season.🏢The Philadelphia Philliesarchynetys.com +10 covering4d👍😆😡3💬3ShareLeft 49%Center 33%R 18%
SportsPhillies Executive Bill Giles Dies at 92Bill Giles, who in 1978 told intern Dave Raymond to try on the new Phillie Phanatic costume, died Sept. 25, 2026, at 92 in Gladwyne.👤Bill Gilesnbcsportsphiladelphia.com +8 covering4d💬ShareLeft 56%Center 31%R 14%
SportsArraez exits with sprained ankle as Phillies chase playoff spotPhillies second baseman Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle while avoiding a tag at first base against Milwaukee and had to be helped off the field. The National League batting leader will be evaluated further, leaving his availability uncertain as Philadelphia pursues a playoff spot.🏢The Philadelphia Phillies👤Luis ArráezCBS News +11 covering5d👍😮3💬2ShareLeft 45%Center 28%Right 26%
SportsPhillies Near Playoff Berth After 6-4 WinZack Wheeler struck 11 batters, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start, as the Phillies defeated the Brewers 6-4 with Bryson Stott delivering the tiebreaking RBI in the eighth. Brandon Marsh homered and drove in three, Wheeler’s early dominance helped Philadelphia inch toward a playoff spot, while Jhoan Duran earned the save to preserve the win and the Phillies closed in on clinching with their magic number shrinking.👤Brandon Marshuat.apnews.com +77 coveringSep 23, 2026❤️😢2💬2ShareLeft 44%Center 46%R
SportsNola, Phillies blank Mets 3-0, tie CubsAaron Nola threw seven scoreless innings as the Phillies blanked the Mets 3-0 to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card; Jared Young gave a thumbs-up while carted off after a knee to the head.👤Aaron Nolauat.apnews.com +7 coveringSep 18, 2026👍😮😢3💬1ShareLeft 53%Center 40%R
SportsLile’s Three-Run Homer Leads Nationals Past PhilliesDaylen Lile delivered a clutch pinch-hit three-run homer to lift the Nationals over the Phillies, reinforcing his role as a key late-season contributor. The Nationals have surged with a four-game home winning streak as Lile’s 21st homer and 85 RBIs highlight a season in which he’s both streaky and impactful.👤Daylen Lilenbcsports.com +9 coveringSep 16, 2026💬ShareLeft 48%Center 36%R 15%
SportsWheeler’s Seven Scoreless Lift Phillies in Wild-Card RaceZack Wheeler delivered seven scoreless innings against Washington, boosting the Phillies' playoff hopes as he nears 2,000 career strikeouts and helps stabilize a rotation shaken by Luzardo's IL placement. With Luzardo out and inconsistencies from other starters, Philadelphia faces a critical stretch and relies on Wheeler to anchor the staff ahead of the Wild Card round.👤Zack Wheelermlb.com +10 coveringSep 15, 2026💬ShareLeft 51%Center 37%R 12%
SportsBraves Push Back Chris Sale StartThe Atlanta Braves are balancing rest and rotation management as they race toward a postseason berth, with Chris Sale’s status at the center of decisions on whether to have him on regular rest or to save him for a potential Wild Card series, while JR. Ritchie could start to provide rest and postseason alignment. Injury and workload challenges—including Reynaldo López landing on the 15-day I.L. with shoulder issues and other young pitchers stepping up—are reshaping the rotation as they prepare for October.👤Chris Sale👤JR RitchieThe Olympian +4 coveringSep 14, 2026💬ShareLeft 48%Center 48%
SportsPhillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-APhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.👤Christian Cairo👤Grant Holmanlastwordonsports.com +6 coveringSep 13, 2026👍😮3💬3ShareLeft 50%Center 36%R 14%
SportsLuzardo Throws First Career Complete-Game Shutout in Phillies 1-0 WinJesús Luzardo delivered his first career complete game, tossing a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies rode his dominant performance and his newly relied-upon sweeper pitch to secure a pivotal win. The outing, highlighted by a roaring crowd and his 12-strikeout effort after centuries of nine-inning droughts, underscored Luzardo’s rise as a cornerstone starter and the Phillies’ push for a playoff berth.👤Jesús Luzardo👤Kyle SchwarberNew York Times +12 coveringSep 8, 2026💬ShareLeft 59%Center 35%R
SportsBryson Stott returns to Phillies lineup against Braves, explains absenceBryson Stott has been a productive contributor for Philadelphia, shifting to third base to accommodate Luis Arraez while posting solid season numbers, though he has experienced a recent slump. He missed a game for a personal matter after his wife gave birth, then returned to the lineup for a crucial four-game series against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies aim to narrow the division gap.👤Bryson Stottnbcsports.com +6 coveringSep 5, 2026👍😮3💬2ShareLeft 52%Center 40%R
SportsBraves Rally Past Phillies, Keep Five-Game LeadAtlanta rolled to a 9-0 win over Washington as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy slugged three-run homers behind strong bullpen work, with the game briefly halted by rain. Ahead of a potential split of the series, Washington highlighted breakout performances from Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson, while Atlanta eyes a four-game Phillies showdown later in the weekend.👤Ronald Acuña Jrmk.co.kr +37 coveringSep 2, 2026💬ShareLeft 36%Center 55%R
SportsSosa's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies over AngelsEdmundo Sosa delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead grand slam in the ninth to lift the Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Angels, in a dramatic rally that followed Meckler's near-homer robbery and capped Philadelphia’s second ninth-inning comeback in a week. The feat made Sosa one of the Phillies’ few players to hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead grand slam in the ninth, as the team narrowed the wild-card race and extended their NL East lead in the standings.👤Andrew Painter👤Edmundo SosaNews.com.au +7 coveringAug 29, 2026💬ShareLeft 43%Center 47%R
SportsRaleigh's Three-Homer Game Powers Mariners 9-2 WinCal Raleigh snapped a season-long slump by hitting a career-first three-homer game in Seattle’s 9-2 win over the Phillies, with Julio Rodríguez also homering as the Mariners rediscovered their power pace amid a tense stretch drive. The slugger’s trio, part of a broader surge after recent rough stretches for Seattle, helped the team firm up its playoff posture while Philadelphia’s hot streak had just begun to collide with a dominant Mariners performance.👤Cal RaleighKIDY - Fox West Texas +14 coveringAug 25, 2026💬ShareLeft 43%Center 51%R
SportsPhillies Bohm walk-off triple caps seventh straight winAlec Bohm delivered a walk-off two-run triple in the 10th inning to cap a 7-6 extra-innings win over the St. Louis Cardinals, extending the Phillies’ winning streak to seven games. The late rally underscored Bohm’s hot hitting and Philadelphia’s early-inning scoring, with key contributions from Arraez and Realmuto as the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker provided the late drama for St. Louis.👤Alec Bohmcbssports.com +6 coveringAug 22, 2026💬ShareLeft 52%Center 43%R
SportsPhillies sweep Marlins 4-1 as Arraez, Nola starAaron Nola pitched seven strong innings, allowing one run as the Phillies swept the Marlins, with Luis Arraez driving in runs with a two-run homer and contributing multi-hit efforts in the series. Arraez has the Phillies buzzing with a hot stretch, going 3-for-4 in one game and riding a six-game hitting streak that has boosted Philadelphia's postseason pursuit in the NL East race.👤Aaron Nolanbcsports.com +5 coveringAug 19, 2026💬ShareLeft 60%Center 26%R 15%
SportsPhillies plan hire of new manager; Cora emergesThe Philadelphia Phillies are widely expected to name Alex Cora as their next manager, potentially replacing interim Don Mattingly, with reporting suggesting Cora could take the job after a successful World Series or in 2027 if such a run occurs. The discussion around Cora's return has persisted alongside Mattingly's interim status, his past interest in Philadelphia, and the team’s ongoing playoff race and management distractions.👤Don Mattingly👤Alex Corasportskeeda.com +6 coveringAug 16, 2026💬ShareLeft 50%CRight 40%
SportsBohm Resurgence Fuels Phillies Comeback, SweepAlec Bohm, long under scrutiny for a disappointing season, showed a notable resurgence with a strong Field of Dreams showing and a five-hit series against the Twins, including extra-base hits and a home run. Analysts note the Phillies’ recent comeback wins and a potential turning point for Bohm, as they discuss his impact on the lineup and the team’s performance amid a sweep and late-inning bursts.👤Alec Bohmthatballsouttahere.com +8 coveringAug 16, 2026💬ShareLeft 42%Center 52%R
