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Bryce Harper necklace

Bryce Harper had great answer for his baseball Mt. Rushmore

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper had a very unique answer when asked to name his personal baseball Mount Rushmore.

Tommy Pham high fives his teammates

Tommy Pham drawing trade interest from 2 MLB contenders

Tommy Pham might just be getting a chance at a second straight World Series berth. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports this week that the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals are thought to have trade interest in the Chicago White Sox …

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Phillies tie National League record with newest All-Star selection

The Philadelphia Phillies got yet another All-Star selection on Saturday, and with it, they tied a National League record. Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez was added to the NL roster on Saturday as a replacement for Atlanta’s Chris Sale, who …

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Phillies part ways with former 3-time All-Star

The Philadelphia Phillies are moving on from one of their notable offseason acquisitions. The Phillies on Friday announced that they have released Whit Merrifield. The team recalled Weston Wilson to take Merrifield’s spot on the roster. Prior …

Edmundo Sosa and umpire Laz Diaz discuss a call

Umpire Laz Diaz’s wide strike zone in Phillies-Braves game goes viral

Laz Diaz was behind the plate for Friday night’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, and the umpire’s performance can be best described with two words — consistently bad. According to a calculation by Umpire …

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Phillies radio announcers caught on hot mic mocking Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies’ radio broadcasters were caught on a hot mic Friday night mocking the Atlanta Braves over an in-stadium announcement. Those watching the Apple TV broadcast with the Phillies’ radio broadcast overlaid got to hear …

Phillies turn 1-3-5 triple play against Tigers

Phillies turn extremely rare kind of triple play

The Philadelphia Phillies on Monday turned one of the rarest plays in baseball history. The Phillies were leading 4-0 against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the third inning at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. Tigers center fielder Matt Vierling …

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Could Phillies pursue contract extension with emerging star?

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to lock down as much of their emerging talent as possible, and they may have another player lined up as their next target. After the Phillies signed starter Cristopher Sanchez to an extension on Friday, team …

Cole Hamels speaking at his retirement ceremony

Cole Hamels took jab at NL East rival during jersey retirement ceremony

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels used his retirement ceremony as an opportunity to take a parting shot at the New York Mets. Hamels, who hasn’t pitched in an MLB game since 2020, officially retired on Friday. The Phillies held a …

A Philadelphia Phillies hat in the dugout

Phillies get bad injury news on All-Star hitter

The MLB-best Philadelphia Phillies are hitting a bump in the road. The Phillies announced Tuesday that catcher JT Realmuto has been placed on the injured list due to right knee pain. Realmuto is now scheduled to undergo surgery (a right knee …

"Jeopardy!" contestants on the show

Jeopardy! contestants completely whiff on easy sports questions

Tuesday night’s slate of “Jeopardy!” contestants were clearly not the biggest sports aficionados out there. During the first round of the popular NBC game show, one of the categories was labeled “21st Century Sports.” …

Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez in pain

Ranger Suarez leaves game after taking 106-mph comebacker to hand

Philadelphia Phillies ace Ranger Suarez on Saturday hurt his hand while fielding a comebacker against the St. Louis Cardinals Suarez knocked down a 106 mph line drive from Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson and got the out at first base to end the …

Nick Castellanos high fives teammates

Nick Castellanos credits Phillies for 1 big offseason decision

After a brutal ending to their 2023 playoff run, the Philadelphia Phillies took a surprising approach to the offseason that appears to be paying dividends. The Phillies held a 3-2 lead in the 2023 NLCS with two chances to close the series out at …

Trea Turner returns to the dugout

Phillies get rough injury news on Trea Turner

The red-hot Philadelphia Phillies are having to come back to earth a bit. Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner revealed to reporters on Saturday that he expects to be out for six weeks with a hamstring injury. Turner added that any return sooner than …

Brandon Marsh celebrating home run

Phillies broadcast made hilarious Nick Castellanos mistake during game

The Philadelphia Phillies broadcast was just as ready for the great meme as the rest of us were. During Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh launched his fourth homer of the year. He took Jared Jones …

Zack Wheeler ready to throw

Zack Wheeler, Phillies agree to record extension

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken care of one of their top offseason priorities. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on Monday that the Phillies have agreed to a 3-year, $126 million contract extension with starting pitcher Zack Wheeler. The $42 …

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