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Sean Manaea of the Mets celebrating against the Phillies in Game 3 of the 2024 NLDS

NLDS: Mets Take Game 3, Series Lead from Phillies

Mets 7, Phillies 2 The New York Mets need one more game. The Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2, in Game Three of the NLDS on Tuesday night to take a 2–1. Pete Alonso got the Mets on the board with a solo home run on the first pitch he saw in the second inning. […]

Early Momentum Propels Phillies to First Division Crown in 13 Years

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Phillies Win First NL East Division Crown in 13 Years

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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 6–2 on Monday night to earn their first division crown in 13 years. The Phillies are National League East champions for the first time since 2011. Phillies starter Aaron Nola took the mound in what seems like a normal situation when it comes to clinching scenarios. Nola was […]

Wheeler Goes 8, Phillies Back in the Win Column

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Wheeler Goes Eight, Phillies Return to Win Column Over Mariners

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The Philadelphia Phillies are back in the win column after a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners to avoid a series sweep. Zack Wheeler proved why he’s the ace of the pitching staff and one of the top pitchers in the league. The right-hander went eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. He only allowed two […]

Aaron Nola tips his hat to the crowd. Nola agreed to terms on a 7-year contract with the Phillies Sunday morning.

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Phillies, Aaron Nola Agree to Terms of Long-term Contract

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Phillies, Aaron Nola Agree to 7-Year Contract Prized free agent right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a seven-year contract worth $170–$175 million, pending a physical. Spotrac later reported that the contract is seven years, $172 million, with an […]

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Phillies-Braves Series Preview

Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves Square Off in the National League Division Series for the Second Straight Season The Philadelphia Phillies took care of business against the Miami Marlins, sweeping the Wild Card series while taking command of both games and winning comfortably. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves take their NL/AL best 104 wins […]

Phillies manager Rob Thomson claps during a game. Whether the Phillies recover depends on Thomson getting the most out of his team.

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Can the Philadelphia Phillies Recover? They Certainly Have the Talent.

Can the Philadelphia Phillies recover and do another magical run like the one that led them to the 2022 World Series? Right now — no sugar-coating it — offensively, starting pitching, bullpen, and defensively this team is simply not playing good baseball. Offense They are ranked number eight in hitting with a .261 average. However, […]

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Phillies Sign Walker for Four Years, $72 Million

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Updated 11:22 PM Pacific The Philadelphia Phillies have made an agreement to sign right-handed starting pitcher Taijuan Walker for four years at $72 million. Monday, the Phillies made a splash at the MLB Winter Meetings by signing Trea Turner for 11 years at $300 million. Today, the Phillies add pitching in Walker. In 2022, Walker […]