ATLANTA – After the Braves stunned the Phillies with their come-from-behind win in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, Philadelphia returned the favor in Game 2. In a series that is shaping up to be another instant classic between the bitter NL East rivals, it now all

ATLANTA -- The Phillies and Braves are well on their way to putting together an instant classic in this year’s National League Wild Card Series. After Atlanta’s wild back-and-forth win in Game 1 and Philadelphia’s come-from-behind 4-3 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday, it all comes down to Game 3

ATLANTA -- Andrew Painter had just fired off what he believed to be a game-ending strike to keep the Phillies' season alive. Initially called a ball, Painter -- who was already walking toward the Phillies’ dugout -- frantically tapped his head. Catcher J.T. Realmuto did the same to initiate a

ATLANTA -- Edmundo Sosa’s status for Thursday’s winner-take-all game is up in the air after he exited the Phillies’ 4-3 extra-inning win over the Braves in Game 2 due to a right leg injury. “He seemed OK after the game,” interim manager Don Mattingly said. “We'll see where he's at

ATLANTA -- Bryce Harper wasted no time atoning for what could have been an ugly lasting memory for the Phillies. With the season on the line in Wednesday's Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series, Harper badly misplayed a line drive to turn what should have been a

ATLANTA -- With little time to fully process a back-and-forth thriller in Game 1, the Braves and Phillies had no choice but to quickly shift their focus to Game 2. That game is underway now at Truist Park, where Atlanta hopes to punch its ticket to the National League Division

ATLANTA -- While most of the Phillies filtered down the tunnel toward the visitors’ clubhouse following Tuesday afternoon’s stunning loss to the Braves, Cristopher Sánchez lingered briefly in the dugout. "I saw him at the end of the game," said Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, "and it just looked like

ATLANTA -- What started as a Game 1 pitchers' duel devolved into a back-and-forth battle of clutch hits and wild moments on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. Austin Riley ultimately got the last -- and biggest -- knock of the day to lead the Braves to a 5-3 victory over

ATLANTA -- Now that the Phillies have some idea of how their rotation will shake out against the Braves in the National League Wild Card Series, they can turn their focus toward their next task: Figuring out Chris Sale in Game 1 on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. It won't

Every Red Sox-Yankees series contains a unique level of intensity and drama. That ratchets up exponentially in the postseason. We saw it during their American League Wild Card Series in 2025, and we'll see it again when the rivals meet in a Wild Card Series this year. We'll actually have

Kyle Schwarber was named the Phillies' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which recognizes the Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. This feature originally ran during Players' Weekend last month.

PHILADELPHIA -- Old habits resurfaced at one of the worst possible times for the Phillies on Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Despite Zack Wheeler once again looking more and more like his usual self, the Phils were dealt a crushing 2-1 defeat by the Astros on a day when

PHILADELPHIA -- Jose Altuve has put together quite the résumé over his 16-year career with the Astros. American League MVP in 2017. Two-time World Series champion. Nine-time All-Star. Seven-time Silver Slugger. Gold Glove winner. ALCS MVP in '19.

PHILADELPHIA -- Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho spent quite a few childhood summers shagging fly balls in the outfield at Citizens Bank Park during Phillies batting practice. From the time Daulton was 6-10 years old, his dad, Gary, served as a coach for the Phillies. Daulton is even named after

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PHILADELPHIA -- Is Zack Wheeler fully back? Well, if what he did in the fifth inning of Saturday night's 4-2 win over the Braves -- or what Wheeler said afterward -- is any indication, then the answer is an emphatic yes.

PHILADELPHIA -- Aidan Miller did not waste any time reminding everyone on Saturday night why the Phillies were so high on him entering this season. Making his 2026 debut with Single-A Clearwater, the Phillies' No. 2 prospect (No. 61 overall in MLB) ripped a 109.1 mph line drive for a

PHILADELPHIA -- Bryson Stott was back in the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the Braves, one day after he was scratched an hour before Friday's 5-2 loss due to what the team called "a personal matter." Stott later announced on Instagram that his wife, Dru, had given birth

PHILADELPHIA -- It had all the makings of a postseason showdown. Cristopher Sánchez vs. Chris Sale. First place vs. second place. Phillies vs. Braves.

PHILADELPHIA -- It will not be an entirely lost season for Aidan Miller after all. The Phillies' No. 2 prospect (No. 61 overall in MLB) will make his 2026 debut on Saturday with Single-A Clearwater. He has been sidelined all season with a recurring back issue, for which he underwent

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ANAHEIM -- After another rough start in Seattle on Monday, Zack Wheeler said he and the Phillies were going to sit down and look at “everything,” in an effort to get to the bottom of it. They found something.

ANAHEIM -- Bryce Harper had watched the Phillies miss too many chances on Saturday night. So, standing on third with two outs in the eighth inning and his team clinging to a one-run lead, Harper took matters into his own hands -- or, well, feet. He casually strolled down the

ANAHEIM -- Cristopher Sánchez has his sights set on bigger milestones than the one he reached on Saturday night in Anaheim. He wants to win a World Series. He'd love to be the Phillies' first 20-game winner since Roy Halladay in 2010. He hopes to win a Cy Young Award

ANAHEIM -- There has been no shortage of questions surrounding Zack Wheeler over the past month. What changed from his stellar first half? What's with all the walks? Is he healthy?