That Balls Outta Here
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The Phillies' lack of offensive balance over the first two weeks of August has been a big reason for the team's struggles, with half of the lineup not its weight.
Matt Grazel|
Weston Wilson is the ninth Phillies player to complete the cycle, and here are some wild stats that show how improbable and rare the feat was for the Phillies rookie.
Michael Fisher|
After sending top prospect Mick Abel to the development list, the Phillies have been rewarded with his best two starts of the season since returning to Triple-A.
Matt Dargan|
Andrew Painter is no longer the Phillies' No. 1 prospect. After MLB Pipeline's midseason update of the Top 30 prospect rankings, shortstop Aidan Miller is the team's new No. 1 prospect and deservedly so.
Michael Fisher|
If the Phillies had decided to go all-in on Luis Robert Jr., Lane Thomas or Garrett Crochet at the MLB trade deadline, it would have turned out to be a disaster this season.
Edward Eng|
Weston Wilson became just the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle on Thursday in the Phillies' massive 13-3 blowout against the Nationals. It's just the 10th cycle in Phillies franchise history.
Matt Davis|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 15: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. RF Nick Castellanos 6. C J.T. Realmuto 7. 2B Bryson Stott 8. LF Weston Wilson 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
If the Phillies want to upgrade the backup catcher position, there's a former All-Star replacement on the waiver wire who would be an upgrade over Garrett Stubbs after the Rockies placed Elias Díaz on waivers.
Michael Hennelly|
The next two weeks of August are an important stretch for the Phillies. They have a tough schedule to close out the month, and if they keep losing, all we'll be talking about is the collapse. If they win, we can put the slump in the rearview mirror.
Matt Davis|
Former Phillies bullpen hero Ricardo Pinto, who had an epic debut, was one of the recent casualties of the Phillies' mass roster cuts from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, along with Max Castillo, Taylor Lehman and Nick Podkul.
Edward Eng|
After a supposed team meeting the Phillies were reeling toward their fifth straight loss on Wednesday before Kyle Schwarber launched a go-ahead grand slam home run —the biggest hit of the season.
Michael Fisher|
Rookie pitcher Tyler Phillips has been a pleasant surprise for the Phillies, and he recently credited his time with Phillies legend Cole Hamels as a big reason for his early success.
Michael Hennelly|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 14: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. RF Nick Castellanos 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. 2B Bryson Stott 6. C J.T. Realmuto 7. SS Edmundo Sosa 8. LF Brandon Marsh 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he's thinking about holding a team meeting for his struggling club. After Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, he needs to do more than just think about it — the Phillies need something to jolt them out of their slump.
Michael Fisher|
After a difficult start to the second half of the season, Bryce Harper’s MVP chances have all but vanished. The Phillies first baseman has fallen well behind the favorites even though he has been hitting better in August.
Erick Klambara|
The Phillies are looking forward to getting starting pitcher Ranger Suárez back from the IL and have provided a timetable for his potential return date to the rotation.
Matt Dargan|
Phillies pitcher Spencer Turnbull has encountered a slight delay during his rehab but should still be an option in the bullpen down the stretch.
Eric Moratelli|
Phillies fans didn’t have much patience for Taijuan Walker in his first start back from the IL on Tuesday. The boo birds were out early after a rough first inning from the right-hander. It didn’t help that the Phillies bats didn’t provide any run support.
Michael Fisher|
Former Philadelphia Phillies infielder Jean Segura has signed a minor league deal with the Orioles and becomes just the latest former Phillie to join the organization.
Edward Eng|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 13: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. 2B Bryson Stott 6. RF Nick Castellanos 7. C J.T. Realmuto 8. LF Brandon Marsh 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
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