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Padres fall flat in Game 3 against Phillies, again trail NLCS

PHILADELPHIA — The San Diego Padres took advantage of what the Philadelphia Phillies handed them but managed nothing else in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.

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The Phillies’ Rob Thomson is ‘special.’ Just ask Derek Jeter.

Rob Thomson, champagne bottle in his right hand, stood Saturday night in the center of the Phillies clubhouse as his players circled around him. The team was seven games below .500 when Thomson stepped in as manager, yet here it was in October standing just four wins from the World…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Braves radio broadcast ripped Ronald Acuña Jr. for not backing up on J.T. Realmuto’s inside-the-park HR

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‘It Feels Like Failure’: The Braves’ Promising Season Is Over

This team was better than the one that won the World Series last year. That’s what makes this early exit so painful.

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Marcus Hayes: 'Can you believe this? It’s magical!' Phillies owner John Middleton rejoices in the return of Red October.

PHILADELPHIA — Playoffs are always magical.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies close out Braves with 8-3 victory to advance to first NLCS since 2010

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ Brandon Marsh stepped up to the plate in the second inning with runners on first and third and one out on Saturday in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Braves. He had yet to record a hit in the series, but found…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Realmuto Hits Inside-the-Park Homer for Phillies vs. Braves

Philadelphia can eliminate the reigning World Series champions with a win on Saturday.

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Marcus Hayes: Aaron Nola and Rhys Hoskins return Red October to the Phillies with magical performances

PHILADELPHIA — They’d been through the worst of it. Through the rebuild, and the losing, and the failed prospects and the empty seats and the last four managers and the dead Octobers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mark Bradley: The resourceful Braves turn a taut Game 2 into a vital NLDS victory

ATLANTA -- This is how fast it can happen. With two out in the sixth inning, Zack Wheeler had retired 17 of 18 hitters, needing 58 pitches to run through the Braves’ batting order twice. His 59th delivery – a sinker that bore in, as opposed to down – plunked…

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Marcus Hayes: Phillies should be glad to get a split despite Zack Wheeler’s loss in Game 2 of the NLDS

ATLANTA — You’re greedy. We get it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Michael Cunningham: Underdog Phillies immediately show Braves this won’t be easy

ATLANTA — The Phillies ended their postseason drought at 10 years only because MLB added an extra wild card this year. They were the lowest seed to make it through the wild-card round. The Phillies are up against the Braves in the National League Division Series. The defending World Series…

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Bryce Harper and the Phillies are making bunts cool again

ATLANTA — It was just Matt Vierling’s fifth time at bat in the postseason, but it doesn’t take a degree in October Baseball to understand the importance of an extra 90 feet.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mark Bradley: The Braves lose Game 1. Time to fret? Nope.

ATLANTA — Apologies in advance. As a professional pundit, it’s sometimes my duty to step to the microphone and – after saying, “Can you hear me OK?” – proclaim the crushingly obvious. So, without further ado …

Tribune News Service

Braves-Phillies Preview: Three Things That Will Decide the NLDS

Atlanta might be better than it was when it won the World Series last year, but that doesn’t mean Philadelphia is done.

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‘We are not losing this game’: How Bryce Harper’s mantra is setting a tone for the Phillies

ST. LOUIS — As Bryce Harper walked into the Phillies’ clubhouse at Busch Stadium on Saturday, he spotted Rhys Hoskins.

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A Series of Unfortunate Decisions

The Cardinals absolutely crumbled in the ninth inning yesterday. There’s no other way to explain how they went from up two with two outs to go for a win, to down four and having to bat in the bottom of the ninth. Closer Ryan Helsley, who was called upon to…

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Eight Thoughts Heading Into the First Day of the Playoffs

For us baseball fans, few days are better than the one we have today. Four postseason games, back-to-back-to-back-to-back. Well, technically, there is some overlap, but that’s even better! More games means flipping channels, which means less of a chance we’ll have to sit through commercials for ...

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Phillies extend wild-card lead to one game with win over Nationals in Game 1 of doubleheader

WASHINGTON — Need an elixir for a losing streak? How about something potent to stave off a late-season collapse?

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Phillies swept in season series with Cubs; tied with Brewers for final wild-card spot

CHICAGO — The Phillies’ Nick Maton stepped up to the plate with two outs in the second inning on Thursday. Jean Segura was on first base. Maton took one pitch, and then another, and then one more, which he tried to bunt, but pulled his bat back.

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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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

Phillies ride Matt Vierling’s 5-for-5 night to end five-game losing streak in 10 innings, 4-3

PHILADELPHIA -- A big reason — perhaps the biggest reason — why the Phillies are within reach of meaningful baseball in October is because of their depth. Unsung heroes have stepped up in the unlikeliest of moments, and it’s happened all season long. Rookie shortstop Bryson Stott, five-foot-ten backup catcher…

Miami Herald

Quick thoughts on Miami Marlins loss to Phillies — their 16th loss in 20 games

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins lost 6-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday at loanDepot park to fall to 58-85 on the season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Who’s the Phillies’ MVP? J.T. Realmuto heads the list, but there are other worthy choices.

When the fifth inning began in San Diego on that Saturday night in late June, everyone’s mind was still on Bryce Harper and how much damage a wayward 97-mph fastball had wrought upon his left hand.

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Phillies’ woes out west continue in blowout against former manager Gabe Kapler’s Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — It was only one game, they were sure to say, and of course, they were correct.

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