Year: 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on August 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Five things learned from Phillies disappointing series loss to Nationals

John Town
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Aaron Nola dominates in Phillies 2-0 win over Washington

Phillies lose Justin Bour, Edubray Ramos to injury

Phillies farm system ranked No. 9 overall by Jim Bowden

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 11: Luis Avilan #70 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 11, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Rays 2-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Luis Avilan the final piece to the Phillies playoff puzzle

George Stockburger
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 03: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Andrew Knapp #15 after saving a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park on July 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 3-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez below-replacement in second half

John Town
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 12: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals reacts after a swinging strike two against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on August 12, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 4-3. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Phillies division rival waves white flag in playoff race

John Town
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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 06: Manager Gabe Kapler #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the top step of the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Chase Field on August 6, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Phillies need a lineup shakeup to spark the offense

Koy Zdimal
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 17: Starting Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on August 17, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Phillies: Figuring out where Aaron Nola stands in the Cy Young race

John Town
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 28: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies tips his hat to the crowd after being taken out of the game in the top of the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on June 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies vs Braves: How the division race stacks up

Josh Starr
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WILLIAMSPORT, PA - AUGUST 20: Little League baseball players rally a first pitch from the outfield before the Pittsburgh Pirates play the St. Louis Cardinals in the inaugural MLB Little League Classic at BB

Little League Classic: How to watch the Phillies vs the Mets

George Stockburger
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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 06: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies scores on a sacrifice fly by Jorge Alfaro #38 during the seventh inning as Alex Avila #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks waits for the ball at home plate at Chase Field on August 6, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

With Phillies contending, Odubel Herrera’s blunders hurt more than ever

John Town
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 28: Curtis Granderson #18 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Blue Jays 9-5. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Phillies trade rumors: Is another outfielder worth it?

George Stockburger
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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 07: Nick Williams #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Jorge Alfaro #38 after scoring on a RBI single in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Phillies: Evaluating the return for Cole Hamels three years later

John Town
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 16: Scott Kingery #4 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the eighth inning against the New York Mets in game one of the doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on August 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated the Phillies 24-4. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies doubleheader vs Mets: The 2018 season in two acts

John Town
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 28: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs to third base on his way to scoring a run in the bottom of the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on June 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Maikel Franco quietly having very solid season for the Phillies

Kerry Kauffman
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 15: Wilson Ramos #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on August 15, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: Five Takeaways from the Season Split with Boston

Travis Strominger
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 15: Wilson Ramos #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on August 15, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies newcomers Wilson Ramos, Justin Bour shine in win over Red Sox

John Town
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 17: Wilson Ramos #40 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a home run in the ninth inning during a game against the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field on April 17, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Phillies set to activate Wilson Ramos on Wednesday

George Stockburger
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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 12: Justin Bour #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on August 12, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Phillies: Evaluating the case for Justin Bour over Carlos Santana

John Town
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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 12: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies is tagged out at second base by Cory Spangenberg #15 of the San Diego Padres as he tries to stretch a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game at PETCO Park on August 12, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Phillies road struggles on display after Padres series loss

John Town
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 13: Starting pitcher Nick Pivetta #43 of the Philadelphia Phillies speaks with pitching coach Rick Kranitz #39 in the first inning during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on June 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rockies won 7-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Phillies: Their Season-Defining Moment is Finally Here

Travis Strominger
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 30: A general view of Citizens Bank Park in the top of the seventh inning during the game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies on June 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 3-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies Prospect Report: Adam Haseley continues to deliver

Josh Starr
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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 11: Nick Williams #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Dusty Wathan #62 after hitting an RBI triples during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on August 11, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Phillies largely done with lineup rotation for playoff push

John Town
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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 11: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies, Asdrubal Cabrera #13 and Scott Kingery #4 high-five after beating the San Diego Padres 5-1 in a baseball game at PETCO Park on August 11, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Phillies v. Padres: How to watch, stream, lineups, and more

George Stockburger
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11 Aug 1994: Fan holds up a sign in protest of the baseball strike during a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Mariners won the game 8-1.

Phillies History: Remembering the 1994 Strike

Kerry Kauffman
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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 28: Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies plays shortstop in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Phillies trade rumors: Are they done making deals?

George Stockburger
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MIAMI, FL - JULY 11: Justin Bour #41 of the Miami Marlins hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Marlins Park on July 11, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Phillies activate Justin Bour, temporarily option Zach Eflin

George Stockburger
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