Andrew Painter Continues To Work Toward Call Up As Iron Pigs Beat Durham

Painter’s pitch count got into the 90s for the first time with the IronPigs on Friday as the prospect works his way back from surgery.

David Malandra Jr  •  22 Aug 2025
Luzardo’s 12 Strikeouts and Turner’s 5 Hits Propel Phillies to Series Sweep Over Mariners

In a dominant performance, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 Seattle Mariners over six innings, allowing just one run on three hits. Trea Turner led the offense with five hits, including a double and a triple, contributing to the Phillies’ 11-run, 18-hit barrage. Every starter recorded at least one hit, showcasing the […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  20 Aug 2025
Bryce Harper Hits Two 440-Foot Home Runs in Phillies’ 12–7 Victory Over Mariners

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper delivered a historic performance, hitting two home runs exceeding 440 feet in the same game, marking the first time a Phillies player has achieved this feat since Statcast began tracking in 2015. Harper’s first blast traveled a Statcast-projected 440 feet into the second deck in right-center field in the sixth […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  18 Aug 2025
Sánchez Strikes Out 12 as Phillies Secure Series Win Over Mariners

In a dominant performance, Cristopher Sánchez tied a career high with 12 strikeouts over 6.1 innings, allowing two runs and six hits. Despite his impressive outing, the bullpen secured the victory, with J.T. Realmuto delivering a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning. The Phillies have now won three consecutive games, improving their record to […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  19 Aug 2025
Benched Again: Nick Castellanos Sits as Phillies Shift to Outfield Platoon

For the third time in 11 days — and the second time in just five — outfielder Nick Castellanos is out of the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners. The move comes a night after Castellanos went 0-for-4, part of a stretch that has defined a disappointing season for the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Aug 2025
Zack Wheeler Has Successful Surgery To Remove Blood Clot, Unknown Timeline For Return

The first step in the recovery of Wheeler has been taken, but it’s still unknown what the expected timeline for his recovery will be.

Paul Bowman  •  18 Aug 2025
Phillies Hang on to Win 11-9 Against Nationals: Nola Struggles, Bohm Comes Up Big in Return

The Philadelphia Phillies came out swinging in Sunday’s 11–9 (unnecessary) thriller against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The game exploded in the second inning, when Alec Bohm made his return from the injured list, launching a three-run homer to put the Phillies ahead 6–0. The early offensive barrage set the tone for a high-scoring […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  17 Aug 2025
Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Placed on 15-Day Injured List with Blood Clot — How Long Could His Recovery Take?

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day Injured List after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right upper extremity, near his shoulder. The announcement came Saturday, August 16, 2025, shortly after the Phillies’ 2–0 loss to the Nationals. Dave Dombrowski, the team’s president of baseball operations, commended medical staff […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Aug 2025
Phillies vs. Nationals: Start Time, Betting Odds, and TV & Radion Info for August 15, 2025

Phillies vs. Nationals: Matchup and Stakes The Philadelphia Phillies look to bounce back Friday night after dropping three straight games, including a narrow 3–2 loss in Thursday’s opener against the Washington Nationals. Facing them on the mound is MacKenzie Gore, who has struggled this season and will need to find his form if the Nationals […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  15 Aug 2025