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Report: Phillies Acquire Angels Pitcher Noah Syndergaard

Philadelphia adds to its rotation, with the Angels receiving former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak and another prospect in return.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022

Chicago Cubs trade reliever David Robertson to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the deadline

David Robertson is getting another opportunity with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 2, 2022

Cubs keep Willson Contreras and Ian Happ, trade David Robertson and Mychal Givens

Despite weeks of trade speculation, Contreras and Happ will remain in their Cubs uniforms. Robertson, 37, claimed the closer role for the Cubs this year, posting a 2.23 ERA and recording 14 saves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 2, 2022

Ranger Suárez keeps his cool and keeps Pirates in check as Phillies win again in extra innings

PITTSBURGH — A few hours before the Phillies' 2-1, 10-inning win over the Pirates on Saturday night, Ranger Suárez played a game of Uno with reliever Seranthony Domínguez and first-base coach Paco Figueroa. Music was blasting in the clubhouse, and Suárez was shuffling the cards and shaking his shoulders to…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 31, 2022

Phillies acquire backup infielder Edmundo Sosa from the Cardinals for lefty reliever JoJo Romero

PITTSBURGH — The Phillies’ first move ahead of the trade deadline came early Saturday afternoon when they acquired shortstop Edmundo Sosa from the Cardinals in exchange for left-handed reliever JoJo Romero, who had most recently been pitching for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 31, 2022

Rhys Hoskins’ heroics in the seventh and 10th lift Phillies to extra-innings win over Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Phillies and Pirates battled it out until the very end on Friday, which obviously is more impressive feat for the Pirates, who entered the game with a 40-59 record, than it is for the Phillies. But the Phillies came out with the 4-2 win, nevertheless, in dramatic…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 30, 2022

Seranthony Domínguez saves the day for the Phillies after a five-run Pirates rally

PITTSBURGH — Before the Phillies game against the Pirates on Thursday night, interim manager Rob Thomson told his players to not take their 40-58 opponents for granted. “Get the lead,” he told them. “Step on the gas pedal.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Rob Thomson’s patience pays off as Phillies take series against Braves with 7-2 win

PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson has managed the Phillies on an interim basis for 55 days, not nearly long enough to establish a distinctive style of helmsmanship. If anything, the longtime coach and first-time skipper has projected consistency, calm, and a steady hand.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Depleted farm leaves Braves with fewer trade assets than NL rivals

ATLANTA — When Alex Anthopoulos made trades last summer, the goal was to give the Braves a chance to win a fourth consecutive National League East title and then see what happens in the postseason. The Braves are shoo-ins to play in the postseason this year, so any moves the…

Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022

Aaron Nola struggles in first start in nine days as Phillies fall to Braves, 6-3

Despite their warts, the Phillies believe they can be a tough playoff team. It isn’t a delusional notion. They have two frontline starting pitchers, and well, anything can -- and often does -- happen in a short series.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022