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Bryce Harper Turns Up the Brightness on the MLB Playoff Series of the Year

With his actions in Wednesday’s Game 3 win, the Phillies’ biggest star happily brought more attention to some mocking comments made by Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia.

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After Slump, Trea Turner Roars Back As the Star the Phillies Knew He Could Be

After signing an 11-year contract, the shortstop struggled mightily until August. But now he’s leading Philadelphia on its quest for a World Series title.

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Is Mar-a-Lago worth $1 billion? Trump's winter home valuations are at the core of his fraud trial

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Phillies Stars Dim Braves’ Spotlight in Stellar NLDS Game 1 Win

Philadelphia handed Atlanta its first home shutout loss in two years, united behind a common motto.

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Braves Pitcher Seemed to Take Shot at Phillies Manager for Complaining About Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Celebration

He didn’t call him out by name, but it’s clear who he was talking about.

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Tyler Matzek appeared to clap back at Phillies manager who hated on Ronald Acuña Jr home run celebration

Rivalry with the Phillies or not, Ronald Acuña Jr. will keep celebrating as long as the home runs continue piling up.

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Phillies Manager Rips Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. for Excessive Celebration

Rob Thomson was unhappy with the superstar’s antics after hitting his 37th home run.

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Michael Lorenzen throws 14th no-hitter in Phillies history in 7-0 victory over Nationals

Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals 7-0

The Independent UK

Phillies inexplicably didn’t call for review on controversial Aaron Hicks catch and MLB fans were so confused

Why didn't Rob Thomson challenge this play?

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Nick Castellanos hits a home run, but Phillies’ bats mostly silent against Brewers in 5-3 loss

PHILADELPHIA — In the sixth inning of a tie game Wednesday night, Bryce Harper stepped to the plate against a lefty sidearmer and saw six pitches. Three were down the middle, none was faster than 90 mph.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper to debut at first base this week vs. Milwaukee Brewers

After not playing defense in a big league game since April 16, 2022 in Miami, Bryce Harper will start at first base during the Phillies’ home series against the Brewers this week. Manager Rob Thomson declined to specify which game would be Harper’s first at the position, but it will…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Poised to Play Defense for First Time in More Than a Year

He’s expected to play first base sometime this week.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs’ Justin Steele won’t start the All-Star Game, but it’ll be a super Tuesday just the same

Also: Guardians star Jose Ramirez weighs in on the White Sox, and the Phillies’ Nick Castellanos gets real about his time with the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cristian Pache’s heroics lift Phillies to franchise record-tying 13th straight road win

MIAMI — There was a time, shortly after Cristian Pache was acquired, when his at-bats would bring a sense of dread. Some fans suggested that a pitcher would have a better chance of getting a hit. The thought of manager Rob Thomson pinch-hitting that version of Pache was unfathomable.

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Phillies’ Andrew Painter underwent testing after feeling ‘elbow discomfort’

MIAMI — Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter has been feeling “elbow discomfort” and underwent testing, manager Rob Thomson said Friday. Thomson declined to specify what kind of testing.

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Phillies beat Rays to win 12th straight road game as Cristopher Sánchez stymies former team

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After the 2019 season, when the Tampa Bay Rays were unable to find a 40-man roster spot for Cristopher Sánchez, the Phillies liked him enough to work out a trade.

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Phillies offense explodes for a season-high 19 runs in blowout of Nationals

PHILADELPHIA — Before the Phillies took the field on Saturday afternoon, Rob Thomson was asked why his team has struggled to hit with runners in scoring position.

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Nick Castellanos leads the way as the Phillies beat Cubs again, 8-5

CHICAGO — Although Rob Thomson will manage the National League All-Stars, he won’t have a say over which players are on the team. A few years ago, MLB changed the selection process, taking it out of the All-Star managers’ hands.

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Brandon Marsh hits two home runs to help Phillies to another June win

CHICAGO — Last week, Rob Thomson said the Phillies planned to turn center field into “more of a platoon.” But they faced a righty starter in six consecutive games since then, so the manager kept writing Brandon Marsh’s name in the lineup.

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Phillies sweep A’s for sixth consecutive win, brace for NL East test this week

OAKLAND, Calif. — A few weeks ago, after slogging through seven games in Atlanta and New York and winning only twice, several of the more prominent Phillies players vowed they were better than they looked against their chief division rivals.

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Phillies win fifth straight, beat A’s in 12 innings behind team effort on the mound

OAKLAND, Calif. — Through four innings Saturday, there had been exactly one hit off Cristopher Sánchez, the latest pitcher to ride on the Phillies’ fifth-starter carousel.

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Phillies Manager Ejected Over Bizarre Pitch Clock Dispute, Accusation Pitcher Was Stalling

A disagreement over the intentions of starting pitcher Aaron Nola resulted in a tense scene during Saturday’s game in Philadelphia.

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What the Phillies Need to Do to Get Past Their World Series Hangover

Philadelphia can still turn around its sputtering season to make the playoffs, and the team’s last-second push through the NL in 2022 proves it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Craig Kimbrel deliver a ‘huge win’ for Phillies as division matchups loom

PHILADELPHIA — Trailing by two runs with two out in the ninth, Kyle Schwarber and Garrett Stubbs leaned on the dugout railing and mused.

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Can AI pitching technology help Bryce Harper return to the Phillies even sooner?

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper stood on the grass in foul territory, 60 feet up the first-base line from his target, and stepped into his first throw since last summer.

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