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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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How Andrew Painter’s last big-league outing, recent Triple-A performance gave Phillies confidence in him as fifth starter

PHILADELPHIA — Andrew Painter was scheduled to take the mound for Triple-A Lehigh Valley for the sixth time in 2026 on Friday night. He got the call to report back to the Phillies and made his...

The arrival of Luis Arraez will give Phillies different, but much-needed lineup boost

The injection of second baseman Luis Arraez is undoubtedly what the Phillies needed for their lineup. Arraez's rare combination of bat-to-ball skills and lowest strikeout rate is everything the...

White Sox cut ties with former Orioles, Phillies All-Star outfielder after trade deadline

Chicago has no clear need for the outfielder.

Why Phillies' trade for Luis Arraez is an 'all-time' bold move per an MLB analyst

This deal for the Phillies comes with a ton of risk, but a ton of upside.

For the first game at least, Luis Arráez was exactly what the Phillies needed

Luis Arráez took pitches and swung with purpose in his Phillies debut, and maybe just as crucial, he brought an energy to the lineup that they haven't had in a while.

For the first game at least, Luis Arráez was exactly what the Phillies needed

Luis Arráez took pitches and swung with purpose in his Phillies debut, and maybe just as crucial, he brought an energy to the lineup that they haven't had in a while.

How Phillies made MLB history with trade for Luis Arraez

This is some wild history for the Phillies to make at the deadline.

Gage Wood deserves patience from Phillies fans after underwhelming deadline

Scant depth in both the Phillies' bullpen and starting rotation will inevitably lead to calls for top prospect Gage Wood to step in, but fans would be wise to practice patience with the...

Why Bryce Harper's return to right field for Phillies may be huge mistake

Harper agreed to transition back to the outfield.

Luis Arraez thanks Phillies fans for 'beautiful' welcome to Philadelphia

The Phillies' new 2B shared some appreciation for his new fan base.

Phillies' 'sneaky good' trade with Mets is bullpen upgrade for Don Mattingly

Philadelphia is praised for its trade deadline move with the Mets.

The Phillies, finally, shook up their lineup. But this feels like sink or swim.

The Phillies are shuffling four positions to make way for Luis Arráez. It's drastic, and maybe a bit desperate, but they're running with it.

MLB trade deadline awards: The team that got better but still upset fans, the risk-takers and more

Here's what we learned from this year's deals -- and titles for the teams with the most interesting elements of the 2026 deadline.

Phillies put trust in rookie Andrew Painter vs. reeling Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies boosted their offense with a significant trade at the beginning of the week, but they opted not to tweak the back end of the

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Jesús Luzardo shines as pitching excellence continues to power Phillies in August

PHILADELPHIA — Much of the focus this week for the Phillies has been on position changes and the energy shift in the lineup with the arrival of Luis Arraez. Three players debuted at unfamiliar...

New-look Phillies have big day with strong debut from Luis Arraez, busy game in right field for Bryce Harper

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was pleased to see that the fans in the right-field stands remembered his old routine. It had been a while — not since April 16, 2022 — that he played the outfield, but...

Luzardo tosses 8 scoreless as Phillies' post-Deadline blueprint works to perfection
Jesus Luzardo, Phillies blank Nats as Luis Arraez thrives in debut

Jesus Luzardo pitched eight scoreless innings and Luis Arraez enjoyed a successful Phillies debut Tuesday in Philadelphia's 5-0 victory over the visit

Arraez grateful to be with Phillies, thanks Harper

Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez said he is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.

Why Phillies are batting contact-first Luis Arraez in cleanup spot after trade-deadline deal

PHILADELPHIA — The freshly acquired Luis Arraez, a three-time batting champion and contact extraordinaire, will bat cleanup in his first game for his new club. Arraez, the Phillies’ second baseman...

Newcomer Arraez hitting cleanup as Phillies roll out new-look lineup
Phillies will regret letting Cubs steal perfect trade deadline rotation solution

The Phillies lost out on Clay Holmes after his departure to Chicago. The Phillies needed another starter but couldn't make it work before the deadline on Monday. Holmes was a perfect fit, but it...

Why Phillies are a trade deadline 'loser' despite Luis Arraez addition

The Phillies are a deadline "loser" per ESPN for an unfortunately reasonable reason.

Phillies announce lineup with major Luis Arraez and Bryce Harper changes

This is a major shift in the Phillies' lineup after they added Luis Arraez.

Royals DFA former Phillies All-Star reliever after trade deadline

Kansas City needed a few open roster spots.

The Phillies, finally, shook up their lineup. But this feels like sink or swim.

The Phillies are shuffling four positions to make way for Luis Arráez. It's drastic, and maybe a bit desperate, but they're running with it.

Why Phillies remain confident in internal options after not acquiring right-handed hitter for big-league roster at trade deadline

PHILADELPHIA — Luis Arráez will bring a unique left-handed bat to Philadelphia after being dealt at the trade deadline. An external right-handed bat, however, is not on the way. The Phillies did...

Utley to be inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame this weekend
Phillies' under-the-radar trade acquisition could help mask Orion Kerkering's struggles

Given the struggles of incumbent setup man Orion Kerkering, Caleb Kilian should get the chance to earn a role as a high-leverage arm.

Complete Phillies trade deadline grades for Dave Dombrowski's latest inadequate work

A hitting machine second baseman and a lefty bullpen specialist headlined a solid quartet of Phillies trade deadline additions. Unfortunately, what began as an excellent start failed to...

Making sense of the MLB trade deadline: Are Red Sox, Cubs and Phillies World Series contenders? What were the Orioles thinking?

Not sure to what to make of a wild conclusion to trade season? We've got it all covered.

Bryce Harper's bold gambit after Luis Arraez trade had better work for Phillies

Bryce Harper's bold pre-trade deadline gambit highlights the risk the Philadelphia Phillies are taking on in the Luis Arraez deal.

Nationals look to end 6-game slide vs. revamped Phillies

After an uncharacteristically poor start his last time out, Jesus Luzardo hopes for an improved effort Tuesday when the new-look Philadelphia Phillies

Monday, August 3, 2026
Phillies executive remains confident in Trea Turner's defensive skills

Dave Dombrowski went to bat for Trea Turner during a recent press interview, defending his work at shortstop.

Derek Hill's grand slam rallies Phillies to victory over Nationals

Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies' 6-3 comeback victory over the visiting Washington N

Derek Hill, right-handed outfield trade acquisition, lifts Phillies over Nationals in grand fashion

Maybe the Phillies missed a chance to trade for a difference-making right-handed-hitting outfielder before the trade deadline. Or maybe they’d already done it. In an extremely on-the-nose act of...

Phillies make minor trade at buzzer, but fail to acquire another starting pitcher

PHILADELPHIA — In the closing minutes before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Phillies dealt reliever Seth Johnson to the Athletics for Triple-A outfielder Colby Thomas. Thomas was optioned to...

Luis Arráez is ‘a great fit’ for Philadelphia, say Phillies who played with him before trade: ‘He’s going to bring a lot of energy’

PHILADELPHIA — Jesús Luzardo reached out to his longtime friend and old teammate Luis Arráez as soon as the news broke. On Monday morning, ahead of Major League Baseball’s 6 p.m. trade deadline,...

Luis Arráez is ‘a great fit’ for Philadelphia, say Phillies who played with him before trade: ‘He’s going to bring a lot of energy’

PHILADELPHIA — Jesús Luzardo reached out to his longtime friend and old teammate Luis Arráez as soon as the news broke. On Monday morning, ahead of Major League Baseball’s 6 p.m. trade deadline,...

Phillies lose out on bullpen reunion as Twins get revenge for Jhoan Duran trade

The Philadelphia Phillies failed to outbid the Twins for Jeff Hoffman, leaving them with Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian as their lone bullpen reinforcements at the trade deadline.

Phillies land intriguing depth outfielder in buzzer-beater trade with the Athletics

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Athletics link up for a buzzer-beater trade that brings an intriguing depth outfielder to the City of Brotherly Love.

MLB trade deadline winners and losers: What we loved -- and don't understand

The 2026 trade deadline has passed. Here's who hit it out the park -- and who swung and missed.

2026 MLB trade deadline recap: Red Sox, Phillies, Dodgers go big

A deadline highlighted by All-Stars on the move has passed. Here's what you need to know about the deals that defined this trade season.

A’s, Phillies To Swap Seth Johnson For Colby Thomas

The Athletics acquired reliever Seth Johnson from the Phillies for outfielder Colby Thomas, reports Jayson Stark of The Athletic. More to come.

Harper moving to RF after Arraez trade: 'I'd do anything for this organization'

2-time MVP set to play outfield for first time since April 2022

Phillies beat trade deadline buzzer with trade for Athletics' 25-year-old outfielder

This young A's outfielder is the Phillies' lone outfield upgrade at the deadline.

Phillies' Bryce Harper returning to right field after Luis Arraez deal

Bryce Harper said what every Philadelphia Phillies fan was feeling last week when he declared, "I think we need some help.",To help make that happen,

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