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Flyers finally send Ryan Ellis’ doomed contract to San Jose

Philadelphia has officially moved on from the injured Ryan Ellis, sending his cap hit to San Jose in exchange for …

Pitch imperfect: Phillies playing a dangerous game of Ranger roulette

With their season teetering after a Game 1 loss, the Phillies face a pitching puzzle for Game 2 — and …

Thomson's bullpen roll of the dice, top of the order cost Phillies in Game 1

A questionable bullpen decision and wasted scoring chances cost the Phillies dearly in a 5–3 loss to the Dodgers, putting …

Crop it like it’s hot: Bader's consistency making the Phillies lineup deeper out of the eight hole

From his 90s-style mullet to his “bang, bang” energy, Harrison Bader has become both a clubhouse trendsetter and a key …

Burn notice: Duran’s entrance might actually set October ablaze

The Phillies may be adding flames to Jhoan Duran’s electric entrance show just in time for the NLDS against the …

Never satisfied, Trea Turner feels he can do even more as Phillies prepare for Dodgers, NLDS

The Phillies asked Trea Turner to do something different in 2025. He did, quite successfully. It doesn't mean he's content.

Three things that will decide the Phillies-Dodgers matchup in the NLDS

After years of near-misses, the Phillies and Dodgers finally square off in October, and the stakes couldn’t be much higher.

Gripes happen: Why player frustrations aren’t always the crisis we make them

Dave Dombrowski’s candid comments on clubhouse grumblings show that player frustrations aren’t unique—and maybe we blow them out of proportion.

Flyers stuck in Red October traffic jam

With the Phillies’ playoff run overlapping their home slate, the Flyers face multiple scheduling headaches that could wreak havoc on …

Dombrowski: All some Phillies needed was just a little patience

Dave Dombrowski’s belief in his players has guided Bryson Stott, Max Kepler, and Brandon Marsh from early-season struggles to be …

Trea’s back: Turner set for Game 162 return after hamstring strain

Trea Turner will start at shortstop in Sunday’s regular season finale, three weeks after injuring his hamstring in Milwaukee.

The reason the Phillies are opening their intrasquad game to fans? To stay locked in

The reason the Phillies will open their intrasquad scrimmage to fans this week is to blend preparation with atmosphere as …

Vintage Nola: Phillies righty flashes brilliance just in time for October

Aaron Nola retired the first 17 batters he faced and struck out nine in a dominant eight-inning performance, giving the …

From bench to breakout: Kody Clemens finds his swing with Twins

After not being a fit with the Phillies, Kody Clemens has flourished as a regular in Minnesota and is chasing …

Josh Harris invited to breakfast party in new Epstein document

The document was posted to X by Oversight Dems during Sixers media day.

Buehler’s big build-up: Phillies newcomer eyes October impact after strong finish

Walker Buehler tossed five shutout innings against Miami, then kept throwing in the bullpen—determined to prove he can be more …

The Old Man Column: Robot umpires, boring Birds, and Schwarbomb nonsense

From MLB’s ABS challenge system to Drew Brees calling the Eagles “boring” and hot takes about Kyle Schwarber, the Old …

Blowups to a breakthrough: Luzardo’s redemption deserving of Phillies playoff rotation spot

After two disastrous starts nearly derailed his year, Jesús Luzardo rebounded with a dominant stretch to finish as the NL …

Eight is enough: Sosa's three homers, Schwarber's pair help Phillies set record, earn bye

Edmundo Sosa belted three home runs to outshine Kyle Schwarber’s pair, powering the Phillies to a franchise-record eight-homer night in …

'I hate robotic teams,' says Flyers coach Rick Tocchet, while explaining how to unleash Tyson Foerster, Noah Cates, others

Rick Tocchet is giving the Flyers more freedom to improvise, pushing young players like Noah Cates, Tyson Foerster, and Bobby …

Dark clouds over South Philly: Injuries, errors and a rain delay doom Phillies in extra-inning loss

A bruised J.T. Realmuto, a bullpen collapse, and a ninth-inning rain delay combined for a nightmare finish as the Phillies …

Phillies Nuggets: Trea Turner closer to return as clock ticks toward playoffs

Trea Turner faced live pitching for the first time since his hamstring injury, but his timing remains a work in …

Bernie Parent was a slice — or two — of life for everyone he met

On Pattison's Anthony SanFilippo shares his memories of the late Bernie Parent.

Nick at Nite: Castellanos simmering while Phillies shine isn't helping

As the Phillies roll into October, Nick Castellanos is stewing over his platoon role and a frosty rapport with Rob …

The Old Man Column: Uber Eats, fake Uecker, farewell Kershaw, and MLB pulling a CYA

From Dodger Stadium’s “convenient” concession gimmick to the Brewers’ cringey clubhouse stunt and Clayton Kershaw’s retirement news, baseball delivered a …

Phillies finally run out of gas in L.A., lose to Dodgers

After clinching the NL East and battling through two dramatic wins, the Phillies had nothing left in a 5-0 loss …

Rob Thomson drops dad joke while laying out Phillies’ pitching plan; hints at postseason roles

Rob Thomson cracked a “Walker-Buehler piggyback” joke while revealing how the Phillies are lining up their playoff rotation.

Marchan madness! Phillies backup catcher is Hollywood hero with late homer to sink Dodgers

Rafael Marchan’s ninth-inning homer turned Dodger Stadium into a Philly stage, fueling a dramatic 9-6 comeback win.

Strahm’s $7.5M strikeout: Phillies reliever locks In 2026 option with clutch division-clinching inning

Matt Strahm’s flawless frame in the Phillies’ division-clinching win not only quieted Dodgers bats, it triggered a $7.5 million vesting …

Carter Hart turns the page — and the Flyers are better off without him

Carter Hart won’t be returning to Philadelphia, and his decision for a fresh start spares the Flyers a potential messy …

Beer bong billionaire! Phillies’ Middleton chugs with team, hails Dombrowski’s deadline 'masterclass'

After watching his team clinch the NL East, Phillies owner John Middleton celebrated with a beer bong and praised Dave …

Bryce Harper all over crazy win as Phillies clinch NL East title

Even though Bryce Harper has a flair for the dramatic, he doesn't often show a ton of emotion on his …

All the clips you need from the Phillies' NL East clinching celebration

Here are some of the best clips as the Phillies celebrated their NL East title.

Bryce Harper all over crazy win as Phillies clinch NL East title

Even though Bryce Harper has a flair for the dramatic, he doesn't often show a ton of emotion on his …

Phillies closing in on key reinforcements as Turner, Bohm and Sosa near return

With the playoffs fast approaching, the Phillies are poised to get healthy at just the right time as Trea Turner, …

Valley Forge Military Academy to Shut Down in 2026 After 98 Years

Financial strain, shrinking enrollment, and mounting legal pressures have forced Valley Forge Military Academy to announce its closure at the …

The anti-Tush Push rhetoric seems a bit coordinated, doesn't it?

Following Sunday's Eagles-Chiefs game, many people had something to say about the Tush Push.

Carson Wentz throwing passes to Justin Jefferson this week is the universe writing a comedic episode of the NFL soap opera for Eagles fans

Five years after Eagles fans dream of the pairing died with a bad Howie Roseman draft pick, Carson Wentz will …

Philadelphia's speed camera roll-out on Broad Street begins today

Fifteen new speed camera sites along Broad Street target one of the city’s most dangerous corridors for traffic deaths and …

Stolen Subaru chase on I-95 ends in arrest, illegal “switch” firearm seized

A high-speed pursuit of a stolen Subaru on I-95 in Delaware County ended with two arrests, two troopers injured, and …

Flyers deal Fedotov to Blue Jackets, clear goalie logjam ahead of camp

The Flyers traded goalie Ivan Fedotov to Columbus for a 2026 draft pick, tightening their crease competition and fueling speculation …

The Old Man Column: Phillies' Buehler’s day off the mark when it comes to robo-umps

New Phillies pitcher Walker Buehler took aim at baseball’s Automated Ball-Strike system, but his call for veteran pitchers to earn …

Philadelphia's expanded overnight business curfew draws outcry from small business community

Philadelphia has expanded its business curfew to parts of Kensington, Fairhill, and Germantown in an effort to combat late-night violence …

From four-gettable to unhittable: Luzardo retires 22 straight as Phillies complete sweep of Mets

Jesús Luzardo shook off a nightmare first inning and went on a historic run, retiring 22 consecutive Mets in a …

Former Phillies manager Larry Bowa reflects on baseball’s healing role after 9/11

Larry Bowa, the beloved Phillies figure, recalls the one game where winning didn’t matter — baseball’s emotional return six days …

Former Flyers goalie Carter Hart eligible to return to NHL in December after league discipline

Despite being acquitted in a 2025 trial, former Flyers goaltender Carter Hart must wait until December before he can play …

Flyers Rookie Camp opens without Luchanko, spotlight shifts to Bump and Bonk

The Flyers launched rookie camp Thursday without top pick Jett Luchanko, sidelined by a lingering groin injury, while other prospects …

Max impact: Kepler's turn to power Phillies to another victory over the Mets

After a rocky first half, Max Kepler has caught fire at the plate, helping fuel the Phillies’ late-season push with …

Bader up: Phillies’ new leadoff spark is igniting late-season push

Harrison Bader’s hot streak has vaulted him into the Phillies’ leadoff role, reshaping the outfield and energizing the clubhouse when …

Jones, Hilferty 'very confident' Flyers will be a better team this year

With bold words and decisive moves, Keith Jones and Dan Hilferty, along with GM Danny Briere, are reviving the fearless …
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