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The Phillies Are in Flux With the Playoffs Right Around the Corner

There’s some good news and some bad news when it comes to Don Mattingly’s squad.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

The Coaches Who Molded Baseball’s Newest Hall of Fame Inductees

This article is part of Verducci’s View, a new weekly baseball newsletter from Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci. Every Monday, Tom empties out his

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

Nobody Fits Philadelphia Like Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies’ DH and MLB’s home run leader is primed to own All-Star week in the City of Brotherly Love. And at 33, he’s better than ever.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Juan Soto Is Ready for the Unique Challenges of Being a Yankee

New York’s trade for the slugger was a no-brainer, but the well-known trials inherent to donning the famous pinstripes await.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2024

Phillies’ Bats Are Cruising Through October

Philadelphia’s lineup is on another level this postseason, blasting home runs and growing more and more confident.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2023

MLB’s X-Factors That Will Shape the LCS

Identifying the talent on the Phillies, Diamondbacks, Rangers and Astros that have the potential to shift a series.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2023

After Slump, Trea Turner Roars Back As the Star the Phillies Knew He Could Be

After signing an 11-year contract, the shortstop struggled mightily until August. But now he’s leading Philadelphia on its quest for a World Series title.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2023

Nick Castellanos homers twice, Cristian Pache adds another as Phillies top Rockies

PHILADELPHIA — Entering Saturday’s game against the Rockies, Nick Castellanos had not hit a home run since Aug. 27, 2022. Cristian Pache had only four in his career. The Phillies have not hit many home runs in general, but it’s safe to say few expected a home run from Pache…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 22, 2023

Can AI pitching technology help Bryce Harper return to the Phillies even sooner?

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper stood on the grass in foul territory, 60 feet up the first-base line from his target, and stepped into his first throw since last summer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 22, 2023

Phillies expect Rhys Hoskins to miss the season; Darick Hall to be primary first baseman

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who was diagnosed with a left ACL tear on Thursday, will likely miss the rest of the season, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Friday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 24, 2023