Phillies’ playoff push: Biggest questions, X factor and what to expect from Bryce Harper Pardon the skepticism, but well, the Phillies have been here before. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022
Phillies earn redemption with big win over Diamondbacks, but lose Bailey Falter PHOENIX — With one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, Bailey Falter motioned to the Phillies dugout. Interim manager Rob Thomson rushed to the mound with assistant athletic trainer Aaron Hoback, and in an instant, the best start of Falter’s big league career came to an abrupt and… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 1, 2022
Phillies’ struggles out west continue in a blowout loss to the Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen PHOENIX — You’d be hard-pressed to come up with two more disparate outings than Aaron Nola’s last two starts. On Aug. 25 against the Reds, he threw an 11-strikeout complete game. On Aug. 30 against the Diamondbacks, he went only four innings, allowing 10 hits, eight runs — all earned… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 31, 2022
Bryce Harper’s comeback success is ‘not an easy thing to do.’ Take it from Chase Utley. To comprehend the degree of difficulty in what Bryce Harper did last week — five hits, including two home runs, in 10 triple-A at-bats, followed by a two-run single in his first major league plate appearance in 61 days and a hit in each of the Phillies’ two subsequent games… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 30, 2022
Three triples and solid Roansy Contreras start help Pirates get revenge in series finale victory PHILADELPHIA — Under fire from a few ex-major league players recently, the Pirates got the last laugh against a current one Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, besting Phillies starter Noah Syndergaard during a 5-0 victory that helped the Pirates avoid a sweep. Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022
‘They can taste it’: Playoff chances grow as Phillies pick up another comfortable win over the Pirates PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Gibson tapped the outside of his mitt as he walked off the mound after the top of the seventh inning Saturday night. It was subtle, understated, the mark of a pitcher who has been through almost everything in a 10-year major league career. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 28, 2022
Bryce Harper returns with a bang, driving in two as the Phillies beat the Pirates PHILADELPHIA — In the bottom of the first inning, en route to a 7-4 Phillies win on Friday, DH Bryce Harper stepped up to the plate and into a situation that seemed tailor-made for him. The bases were loaded, there were no outs, and the entire ballpark was on its… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 27, 2022
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz let his bat go in a near-disaster that led to a fan getting a signed Bryce Harper jersey This could have been A LOT worse! USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 27, 2022
Group stands behind Phillies domestic abuse awareness night, despite two recent players who have faced charges PHILADELPHIA — An organization that aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and help its victims defended its partnership with the Phillies on a domestic violence awareness night on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 26, 2022
Aaron Nola strikes out 11 Reds as Phillies sweep the four-game series on the eve of Bryce Harper’s return PHILADELPHIA — On a night when the Phillies received some unfortunate pitching news, Aaron Nola gave them his best start of the season — a five-hit complete game — en route to a 4-0 Phillies win and a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Earlier that day, the Phillies announced… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 26, 2022
Phillies Place Zack Wheeler on Injured List With Forearm Injury Philadelphia’s starting pitcher was placed on the 15-day list with right forearm tendinitis. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2022
Phillies place Zack Wheeler on 15-day IL with forearm tendinitis PHILADELPHIA — On a day full of positive injury news, the Phillies suffered yet another setback, as right-handed starter Zack Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sunday) with right forearm tendinitis. Left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter will start in Wheeler’s absence on Friday against the Pirates. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 26, 2022
Bryce Harper will return to Phillies on Friday vs. Pirates PHILADELPHIA — Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Bryce Harper will be activated Friday after missing two months with a broken left thumb. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 25, 2022
Bryce Harper to Return From 60-Day Injured List on Friday The Phillies star has been out since June 25 after he broke his left thumb. Sports Illustrated · Aug 25, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25, 2022 Report: Mets’ Banker-Turned-Pitcher Clears Waivers Fisher, who was cut Monday after a standout debut, cleared waivers Thursday and will stay with the club after being designated for assignment.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 25, 2022 Solid start from Sanchez and Realmuto’s bat get Phillies past Reds, 7-5 PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies could have done more damage offensively against the Reds than they did on Wednesday night, but they worked their at-bats and manufactured enough runs to secure a 7-5 win. Starter Cris Sánchez and the Phillies’ already-thin bullpen made this game more exciting than it needed to…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 25, 2022 Could Bryce Harper return to the Phillies this weekend? Thursday is the first day Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list, but exactly when he will return is still in question.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022 MLB releases 2023 balanced schedule The White Sox will open the season at Houston and the Cubs will host the Brewers.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 24, 2022 Phillies nearly blow the save, until Jean Segura, Bryson Stott and Nick Maton save the day in 7-6 victory PHILADELPHIA —The Phillies seemed like they were headed for a deflating loss — at the hands of yet another blown save — until rookie Bryson Stott stepped up to the plate. With Jean Segura on first base and no outs, Stott saw two pitches, then promptly launched the third —…
Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2022 Bryce Harper Dominates in First Game of Triple A Rehab Stint The Phillies slugger showed no signs of rust after sitting out nearly two months with a broken thumb.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 24, 2022 Phillies slugger Bryce Harper homers twice in rehab assignment debut The thumb seems to be OK.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 23, 2022 Marcus Hayes: 10 reasons to keep faith in the Phillies, who are primed for a late-summer run The Phillies have lots of reasons to worry.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 23, 2022 We Come in Full Praise of the Great Keith Hernandez and His Spot-On Analysis He gets last laugh on the Phillies, and he has no use for exit velocity.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 23, 2022 Syndergaard, Castellanos lead Phillies to 4-1 win over Reds PHILADELPHIA — After a 4-hour, 26-minute marathon against the New York Mets on Sunday night, which the Phillies lost in soul-crushing manner in the ninth inning, they needed an unexciting game. And they got one on Monday night, in a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 22, 2022 Mets fans seemingly took over Phillies stadium in an awesome video of Mark Canha’s go-ahead HR It seriously looked like a Mets home game.