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Phillies announce ticket registration for potential playoff home games
In preparation for the potential of the Phillies advancing to the postseason, fans can now register at phillies.com/postseason for an opportunity to purchase tickets to playoff games at Citizens Bank Park.
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Harper homers as Phils near playoff berth with win over Brewers
Bryce Harper appeared to have just missed it. He barreled a ball in the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s 5-1 victory over the Brewers at American Family Field, sending it high into the sky toward left-center field. Harper dropped his head, seemingly thinking the ball might be caught in front of the fence. However, he hit the ball so hard and so high that it continued carrying until it eventually fell behind the wall.
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Ranger Suarez reflects on recent struggles amid Phillies' playoff push
Ranger Suárez experienced a challenging moment during Monday night’s game against the Brewers at American Family Field. The left-hander turned his ankle, stumbled off the mound, and landed hard on his left wrist while attempting to field a dribbler in the fourth inning of the Phillies' 6-2 loss. Despite appearing hurt, Suárez managed to finish the inning and pitched through the fifth.
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Phillies reinstate Taijuan Walker as No.5 starter amid pitching struggles
MILWAUKEE -- The Phillies’ new No. 5 starter is the old No. 5 starter.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez shines as team secures walk-off win over Mets
PHILADELPHIA -- Last fall, the Phillies waited until after Game 3 of the NLCS to announce that Cristopher Sánchez would start Game 4 in Arizona. There had been talk about it being either Sánchez or Taijuan Walker.
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Phillies close to clinching NL East but face key questions
The Phillies have not yet clinched the National League East title, but they are on track to win their first division title since 2011. FanGraphs currently gives the team a 99.4 percent chance of securing the division, despite an 11-3 loss to the Mets on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies could potentially clinch next week if they secure victories over the weekend.
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Notable robberies in 2024 highlight ongoing security challenges
A series of notable robberies in 2024 have captured public attention and highlighted ongoing security challenges. The incidents span several months, with each event showcasing different methods and targets.
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Phillies edge Mets as Bryce Harper ends home run drought
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper ended a month-long home run drought on Saturday afternoon, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 comeback victory over the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The win reduced the Phillies' magic number to clinch the NL East to seven with 14 games remaining.
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Phillies maintain lead despite heavy loss to Mets
PHILADELPHIA -- Despite the Mets' 11-3 victory over the Phillies on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia maintains a seven-game lead in the NL East with 15 games remaining. The likelihood of the Mets overcoming this deficit is slim.
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Phillies sweep Rays despite injuries as Castellanos leads charge
Nick Castellanos expressed his satisfaction with the Phillies' sweep of the Rays this week at Citizens Bank Park, culminating in a 3-2 victory on Wednesday. Despite playing without key players Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto for the entire series, and losing Kyle Schwarber midway due to an elbow injury, the team secured solid starting pitching and near-flawless bullpen performances, along with significant contributions from unexpected sources.
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Kyle Schwarber nominated for Phillies' Roberto Clemente Award after standout performances
Kyle Schwarber had a notable week, hitting three home runs in Toronto on September 3, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the ninth inning to secure a 10-9 victory over the Blue Jays. On September 4, he hit another leadoff homer, tying Alfonso Soriano's record for the most leadoff homers in a season with 13. Schwarber continued his streak by hitting another home run on Friday in a 16-2 win against the Marlins and ultimately set a new record with his 14th leadoff homer.
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Arizona Fall League set to feature top prospects from each MLB team
The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is set to commence its 30-game schedule on October 7, featuring some of baseball's most promising prospects. The Fall Stars Game is scheduled for November 9, followed by the championship game on November 16. Since its inception in 1992, the AFL has been a developmental platform that has produced over 3,000 major leaguers, including Hall of Famers Roy Halladay, Todd Helton, Derek Jeter, and Mike Piazza.
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Phillies' victory over Rays marred by bench-clearing incident
Nick Castellanos, a seasoned player for the Philadelphia Phillies, anticipated trouble during their 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. Rays right-hander Edwin Uceta had struggled in the eighth inning, giving up a home run, two doubles, and a single. Castellanos sensed he might be targeted next.
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Phillies reach attendance milestone for second consecutive season
Tonight, the Philadelphia Phillies reached 3 million in total attendance at Citizens Bank Park for the second consecutive season. The milestone was achieved as gates opened for the matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Kyle Schwarber sets MLB record with 14th leadoff home run before leaving game
PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Schwarber, a key player for the Philadelphia Phillies, set a Major League Baseball single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Alfonso Soriano since 2003.
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MiLB Big Inning debuts Tuesday featuring top minor league prospects
MLB Pipeline has announced the debut of MiLB Big Inning, a new Minor League wraparound show that will air from 7-8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday night. The program will be available for free on MLB.TV, MiLB.TV, and the MLB Pipeline and MiLB.com homepages.
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Phillies' walk-off win against Rays highlights key contributions from Kennedy and Clemens
Buddy Kennedy, a native of Millville, N.J., experienced the thrill of contributing to a 2-1 walk-off victory for his hometown Philadelphia Phillies against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. The game marked a significant moment for Kennedy, who had grown up idolizing Phillies players like Ryan Howard and Chase Utley.
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Phillies climb to second place in latest MLB Power Rankings
As the Major League Baseball regular season enters its final three weeks, the latest Power Rankings have been released, reflecting shifts in team performances. Currently, only three teams—the Marlins, Rockies, and White Sox—have been officially eliminated from playoff contention.
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Seth Johnson struggles during Major League Baseball debut against Miami Marlins
MIAMI -- When Seth Johnson exited his Major League debut on Sunday afternoon, he and manager Rob Thomson had a long chat in the dugout.
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Nola struggles against Marlins despite recent success
Aaron Nola entered his 29th start of the season on a hot streak. Over his previous four games -- all of which the Phillies had won -- Nola had posted a 1.44 ERA with 24 strikeouts and just six walks.