Luis Arraez drives in two runs, brings ‘new blood’ energy in his Phillies debut in 5-0 victory over Nationals

Arraez drove in a run in each of his first two at-bats in his Phillies debut. Jesús Luzardo allowed just four hits across eight innings against Washington.

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Low on prospect capital, loaded with needs, the Phillies’ best asset at the deadline turned out to be ... Bryce Harper

Dave Dombrowski needed to find bullpen help, a right-handed bat, and a starter. If Harper didn’t go back to right field, the Phillies wouldn’t have checked one of those boxes with Luis Arraez.

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Bryan De La Cruz powered the Phillies’ rain-shortened victory over the Orioles. Could he be a trade deadline alternative?

Zack Wheeler delivered two strong innings in the Phillies' first rain-shortened game since October 2022.

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Phillies insist they’re ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dodgers make big move for Tarik Skubal

The Phillies couldn’t put together a package to compete for Skubal. But it puts Dave Dombrowski in a tough spot, as he has multiple holes to fill and few high-level prospects to cash in.

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Cristopher Sánchez escapes a pair of jams as Phillies blank Orioles to snap four-game skid

Bryan De La Cruz, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh, and Justin Crawford notched RBI singles as Cristopher Sánchez grinded through an uncharacteristically erratic start as the trade deadline looms closer.

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Phillies continue to seek help for ‘man down’ bullpen before Monday’s trade deadline

Without Brad Keller, José Alvarado, Jonathan Bowlan, and Orion Kerkering have had to take on bigger roles. Could this need spell the return of old friend Jeff Hoffman?

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Orion Kerkering’s seventh-inning meltdown spoils Andrew Painter’s solid return as Phillies lose fourth straight

Trea Turner and J.T. Realmuto homered, but it wasn't enough in the series opener vs. the O's. Orion Kerkering, who'd been one of Don Mattingly's most reliable arms allowed four runs in the seventh.

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The Orioles’ Taylor Ward fits the Phillies’ needs. But will he be on the market at the MLB trade deadline?

The Orioles are in the AL wild-card hunt, and president Mike Elias says his team could be getting back key pieces soon. So the Phillies may nee to look elsewhere for a righty-hitting outfielder.

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Phillies recall Andrew Painter before Friday’s game vs. Orioles

The team recalled Painter from triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday to start the series opener against the Orioles.

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Source: Andrew Painter joining Phillies before Friday’s game vs. Orioles

The team hasn’t announced a starting pitcher for the series opener against the Orioles, but it’s Painter's scheduled day to pitch for triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Andrew Painter had a solid week in triple A. Is he an option to rejoin the Phillies’ rotation soon?

All along, the Phillies planned for Painter to lock down the fifth stater spot. He's off to the best stretch since his demotion to Lehigh Valley.

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After two elbow surgeries, Brian Keller’s baseball dreams dimmed. But on Saturday, he made his big league debut.

He blew out his elbow pitching in Japan, and when further issues arose he paid “12 grand maybe, something like that,” for a surgery. It was part of his decade-long journey to his big league debut.

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Phillies’ main weaknesses before trade deadline on display in a 3-1 loss to the Yankees

With nine days to go before the trade deadline, the Phillies were silenced by a lefty starter, they lost yet another game from the No. 5 spot, and struggling lefty José Alvarado allowed a late homer.

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All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh relegated to platoon role (for now) as the Phillies seek more production against lefty pitching

For now, and unless the Phillies acquire a righty-hitting upgrade before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, interim manager Don Mattingly seems intent on mixing and matching his outfield.

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Phillies’ hitters vexed by Cam Schlittler in 1-0 loss to the Yankees, fall to 2-5 since All-Star break

Cam Schlittler struck out 12 Phillies to hand Jesús Luzardo a tough-luck loss.

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It’s clear what the Phillies need at the trade deadline. Do they have the prospect capital to get it?

Trades and a worrisome injury to top prospect Aidan Miller have contributed to the erosion of a farm system that was recently ranked 29th out of 30 by Baseball America.

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Phillies’ costly baserunning blunder highlights a rain-delayed 2-1 loss to the Dodgers

Zack Wheeler allowed just two runs across seven innings, but with runners on second and third in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Phillies ran into an unfathomable game-ending double play.

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A solution to the Phillies’ fifth-starter spot? Skip it. But only for now.

The Phillies are talking about going with four starters this time through the rotation. However, that may present problems as the Phillies’ rotation depth is perilously thin.

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Phillies bolster beleaguered bullpen, call up reliever Alex McFarlane from double-A Reading

McFarlane offers a potential answer for a taxed and injury-impacted bullpen.

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Phillies look ahead to Dodgers after No. 5 starter Alan Rangel struggles in series loss to Mets

Rangel gave up five runs before the third inning in the latest dud from a No. 5 starter. The Phillies also managed six hits to drop their first series after the All-Star break.

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Phillies trade deadline preview: Bullpen is becoming a top priority, and maybe the Mets can provide answers

With Brad Keller's injury doing further damage to the bullpen, the Phils could look to a rival for some (literal) relief.

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