Kyle Schwarber Named NL Co-Player of the Week After Four-Home Run Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber was named National League Co-Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced Monday, following a historic four-home-run performance. On August 28 against the Atlanta Braves, Schwarber hit four home runs and drove in nine runs, setting a new Phillies single-game RBI record and becoming just the 22nd player in MLB […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Sep 2025
Kyle Schwarber Eyes Phillies’ Single-Season Home Run Record: Can He Surpass Ryan Howard’s 58 Homers?

Slugger Kyle Schwarber is making a serious run at the Philadelphia Phillies‘ single-season home run record, and he’s doing it in style. With 49 home runs through 137 games, Schwarber is on pace to match or eclipse Ryan Howard’s longstanding franchise record of 58 homers set in 2006. At his current rate, he could finish […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Sep 2025
Breaking: Phillies Sign Walker Buehler After Red Sox Release

The Philadelphia Phillies are signing veteran right-hander Walker Buehler, just days after the Boston Red Sox released him, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Buehler, 31, struggled in Boston this season after signing a one-year, $21.05 million deal, posting a 7–7 record with a 5.45 ERA in 22 starts. The Red Sox designated him for assignment […]

Mike Lipinski  •  31 Aug 2025
Schwarber’s Historic Four-Homer Night Powers Phillies Past Braves

What started ugly ended historic. Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola surrendered three runs in the first inning, but it was Kyle Schwarber to the rescue with a night for the ages. Schwarber blasted four home runs, becoming the first Phillies player since Mike Schmidt in 1976 to accomplish the feat, as the Fightins’ crushed […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 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
Why the Phillies’ Outfield Platoon Could Be the Key to October Success

Note: Current Phillies stats do not include Thursday’s game against Seattle The Philadelphia Phillies have recently leaned into a true outfield platoon, shuffling Brandon Marsh, Harrison Bader, Nick Castellanos, and Max Kepler to maximize matchups. While it’s sparked plenty of debate, fans may need to take a deep breath and let the platoon’s ride! This […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 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