EXPLAINED: 4 | Vintage Vibes

How the Phillies Can Avoid Their Typical Late-Season Collapse

The biggest obstacle in their way is a history they have inherited. Here’s why this year’s team is different.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2022

Phillies fall to Braves, 8-7, in 11th inning, fail to gain ground in wild-card race

PHILADELPHIA — After an offensive explosion in the first five innings of Sunday’s game, the Phillies’ bats fell quiet once they returned from a rain delay that lasted 2 hours, 5 minutes. The Phillies entered the delay with a one-run lead, and for a while, it looked like the bullpen…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 26, 2022

Phillies reverse September curse in tight 3-2 win against Marlins

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are on a quest to prove that they can win in September. They got off to an uninspired start — tallying losses on Sept. 2, 3 and 4 — but the players insist that this team is different. On Tuesday, they put meaning behinds those words,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 7, 2022

Trevor Williams steps in with gem for Mets, but Phillies bounce back for doubleheader split

PHILADELPHIA — The Saturday doubleheader was supposed to be the weird part of the Mets’ weekend trip to Philly.

Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022

Phillies persist in extra innings to beat Mets and Max Scherzer to open a key series at Citi Field

The Phillies and Mets stayed tied, 1-1, from the second inning until the 10th inning, but it was a sac fly that won it for the Phillies, 2-1, in the end. With rookie shortstop Bryson Stott, the automatic runner, at third, Alec Bohm hit a fly ball to right fielder…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 13, 2022

Breaking down Cubs’ new prospects after dealing 3 relievers at trade deadline

Willson Contreras and Ian Happ remain, but the Cubs still added a trio of pitching prospects this week. Here’s more on them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2022

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report and Bullpen Depth Chart

Stay up-to-date on all the reliever movement across every bullpen in Major League Baseball.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2022

Chicago Cubs trade reliever David Robertson to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the deadline

David Robertson is getting another opportunity with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 2, 2022

Cubs keep Willson Contreras and Ian Happ, trade David Robertson and Mychal Givens

Despite weeks of trade speculation, Contreras and Happ will remain in their Cubs uniforms. Robertson, 37, claimed the closer role for the Cubs this year, posting a 2.23 ERA and recording 14 saves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 2, 2022

Three Things to Know Entering MLB Trade Deadline Day

From the Juan Soto sweepstakes to the Cubs’ All-Stars, here are some key story lines to follow on this eventful day in MLB.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022