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Wheeler carves up Nats as Phillies get needed rotation boost

September 16, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Phillies needed an encouraging outing from Zack Wheeler on Wednesday night not only to split this two-game series against the Nationals, but to feel better about the starting rotation for the stretch run of the postseason chase.

See where Harper ranks in Hitter Power Rankings

@jared_greenspan
12:01 AM EDT

There is no slowing down Junior Caminero these days -- unless he's circling the bases.

At the end of August, Caminero surged to the No. 2 spot in our latest MVP poll. In the three weeks since, the 24-year-old has closed the gap some more -- so much so

Stream games on PHILLIES.TV for $24.99

September 14, 2026

The Phillies hope to win the NL East again, and PHILLIES.TV has you covered the rest of the way.

Here are the breakout prospects of the year -- one for each team

@JimCallisMLB and @SamDykstraMiLB and @JonathanMayo
September 16, 2026

We live for breakouts here at MLB Pipeline. They’re proof of many things in baseball. For example, players aren’t robots and can improve their standing in the game, and when we say player development isn’t linear, it also means that unforeseen leaps in value are included. The sport’s beauty is

'Just have to keep going': Sánchez stumbles after Luzardo hits IL

September 15, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Tuesday afternoon’s news of left-hander Jesús Luzardo landing on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation puts added pressure on the Phillies’ starting rotation heading toward October.

But needing to show encouraging signs, Cristopher Sánchez struggled to get out of his recent funk and the Phillies bullpen gave

New Top 100 prospect Rincon racks up 5 RBIs in Double-A Reading's playoff win

September 16, 2026

The Phillies may still be pushing to clinch a postseason spot, but 22-year-old Bryan Rincon is already thriving under the playoff lights.

Leading off and playing shortstop, the switch-hitting Rincon went 2-for-5 with 5 RBIs for Double-A Reading in Game 1 of the Eastern League semifinals on Tuesday night,

Latest Phillies injuries & transactions

September 15, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Phillies injury news and transactions.

Luzardo (shoulder) lands on IL in big blow for Phillies; postseason status TBD

September 15, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Jesús Luzardo was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation Tuesday ahead of the Phillies’ series opener against the Nationals.

The move, which is retroactive to Saturday, comes three days after Luzardo was scratched from his scheduled start in Atlanta due to left shoulder stiffness. The original

Sánchez, Luzardo make final Cy Young poll of season

@jared_greenspan
September 15, 2026

With two weeks to go in the 2026 regular season, it sure looks like the AL and NL Cy Young Awards are all but wrapped up.

This has little to do with the field -- which is strong in both leagues -- and more to do with the frontrunners. The Yankees'

Here are the 2026 Arizona Fall League rosters

@JimCallisMLB and @SamDykstraMiLB and @JonathanMayo
September 15, 2026

The release of the Arizona Fall League rosters always acts as a wonderful balm for prospect fans.

The Minor League season is winding down with the postseason and the fear of not being able to track future stars until next season is assuaged with the knowledge that some of the best

Schwarber named Phillies nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

September 14, 2026

Major League Baseball announced today that designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has been named the Phillies’ 2026 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One. This annual award recognizes the Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both

How is Philly's postseason outlook with 12 games to play?

@ToddZolecki
September 14, 2026

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Painter firmly in pitching plans as Phils pursue top NL Wild Card

@ToddZolecki
September 13, 2026

ATLANTA -- Phillies rookie Andrew Painter has pitched better than he did on Sunday afternoon at Truist Park, but he showed something.

Painter struggled with his command in the heat and humidity, but he left with a one-run lead in the fifth inning in a 9-4 victory over the

Miller has 1st Double-A hits, RBIs of season as Reading clinches postseason berth

@maxralph_
September 11, 2026

Aidan Miller is back from injury, showing off all the tools that have made him such a hyped-up prospect over the past two years. And he helped Double-A Reading clinch its first playoff berth since 2019 in just his second game back with the club.

Miller collected his first Double-A hits

Harper savors early HR ... but Braves get last laugh as Phils fade in NL East

@ToddZolecki
September 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- Something must have been on Bryce Harper's mind when he circled the bases in the first inning on Saturday night at Truist Park.

Maybe he wanted to spark something in a rivalry that has been decidedly one-sided this year. Maybe he just wanted to have some fun. Harper smashed

Familiar formula costs Phillies in extras as NL East hopes fading

@ToddZolecki
September 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- Before Don Mattingly discussed the Phillies’ latest excruciating loss at Truist Park, he led with another one.

Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo will not pitch on Saturday night because of stiffness in his left shoulder. Luzardo threw a two-hit shutout Monday against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park,

Phillies focusing on baserunning fundamentals as playoffs near

@ToddZolecki
September 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Offensive chase habits rear ugly head in Phils' untimely series loss

September 10, 2026

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

Phils gain ground in NL East after Schwarber's slam caps come-from-behind win

@ToddZolecki
September 9, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Don Mattingly was shagging fly balls in the outfield at Citizens Bank Park earlier this week, when a ballpark employee approached him from the stands and offered his opinions about the Phillies’ lineup.

He told Mattingly that he needed to drop Kyle Schwarber from leadoff to cleanup.

Where do Luzardo, Sánchez stand in latest Pitcher Power Rankings?

September 10, 2026

Last Wednesday at Wrigley Field, the Cubs dinged Jacob Misiorowski for five hits, four walks and five earned runs over four innings. It was tied for his shortest outing of the year and was his first time allowing more than three earned runs.

It was a rare dent in

Predicting each organization's top prospect in 2028

@JimCallisMLB and @SamDykstraMiLB and @JonathanMayo
September 9, 2026

With the Minor League regular seasons wrapping up this month, it’s tempting to say we’re already looking ahead to 2027. But in this case, we’re going one step beyond that.