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Grading every MLB owner ahead of a potential lockout
Even MLB owners deserve a grade over the course of a 162-game season. Dodgers owner Mark Walter gets passing marks, while Pirates owner Bob Nutting needs more time in the class room.News

Phillies Magic Number after disappointing Astros finale, ahead of Braves road clash
With just 15 games left to play, the Phillies have whittled their magic number all the way down to 12 in order to clinch a playoff spot.
Phillies closer to hedging their Andrew Painter bet as veteran starter's rehab continues
The Phillies added some insurance in Nestor Cortes Jr. and he looks to be getting closer to a big league return, just in time for a six-man rotation.
Dave Dombrowski brushed off Phillies farm system's biggest flaw in latest defense
Dave Dombrowski did nothing to assuage the concerns of Phillies fans when he downplayed the club’s awful track record of developing players.
Phillies must avoid familiar roster construction mistake as playoffs loom
If the Phillies want to avoid making the same mistake in the playoffs as last year, they should carry Garrett Stubbs as the backup catcher.Rumors




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Andrew Painter's latest blow-up should prompt Phillies to pump brakes on playoff usage
Andrew Painter is still far from an ace, and Tuesday's dud showed why the Phillies and their fans would do well to remember that as they look ahead to the postseason.
Dave Dombrowski nugget reveals Phillies' leader was considered for landscape-shifting job
Phillies fans may have mixed emotions about Dave Dombrowski's time at the helm of their favorite team, but interestingly enough he was once considered for the role of commissioner of the entire sport.
Home plate angle of Edmundo Sosa’s jog only makes Phillies’ blunder more egregious
Edmundo Sosa cost the Phillies a win on Tuesday after failing to advance to third base after a slow trot out of the batter's box. He tried to play hero, but his RBI double kept him from scoring and left the Phillies in the loss column afterall.
MLB insider gives Phillies fans the playoff fuel they're looking for after Jesús Luzardo complete game
If his 2026 MLB season didn’t confirm it already, analysts agree that Jesús Luzardo is a certified beast and that the Phillies rotation is not to be taken lightly.
Ranking the Phillies' rotation among MLB's best as playoffs approach
The Phillies have one of the best starting rotations in Major League Baseball. Where does it rank?
Jesús Luzardo's latest Phillies statement tied directly to Roy Halladay's perfect game
The Phillies' left-hander Jesús Luzardo took over Monday's 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. He threw his first complete-game shutout and gave shades to Roy Halladay, another legendary moment in Philadelphia.
Phillies-Braves series split left fans with two lingering playoff worries
The Phillies aren’t talented enough to outrun their two biggest issues: a porous bullpen and narcoleptic offense, both of which were on display in this weekend’s series split against the Atlanta Braves.
Ex-Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has a wild theory about positive PED test
Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has a wild theory about what caused his 80-game PED ban, and it might not be as crazy as it sounds.
Jesus Luzardo's gem vs. Braves proves Phillies should consider him as Game 1 starter
Jesus Luzardo has been the best pitcher in MLB for more than a month. Will it affect the Phillies' playoff rotation?
Phillies shouldn’t be tricked into running it back with Alec Bohm, even after latest checkpoint
Alec Bohm showed some resilience in dragging his season-long OPS back up to .700 on Friday night, but that shouldn’t trick the Phils into running it back with him in 2027.
Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo trade heist continues to make Marlins look foolish
Jesús Luzardo has continued to make the Miami Marlins look foolish for selling low on him two offseasons ago.
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. heightens tensions with home run trot that enraged Phillies' crowd
Hey, Ronald Acuña Jr., Phillies fans know you're a good player. You don’t have to rub it in our faces.
Why Phillies' Luis Arraez walks a fine line while driving team's success
The Phillies success is tied to Luis Arraez's streakiness, for better or worse.
Andrew Painter just further proved he belongs on Phillies’ playoff roster
Phillies rookie Andrew Painter been strong on seven starts since returning from Lehigh Valley (Triple-A), but can he find a spot on the postseason roster?

