Phillies' Bryce Harper Flails, Misses Braves Pitch by 31.7 Inches

Phillies' Bryce Harper Flails, Misses Braves Pitch by 31.7 Inches

Bryce Harper’s final swing of the season summed it all up. This era of Philadelphia Phillies‘ stars has not yet been able to get over the hump. They don’t have a championship to their name while playing in Philadelphia, and it’s not clear they ever will. Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been together […]

Phillies Beaten at Own Game by Braves To Get Eliminated

The Philadelphia Phillies were beaten in Game 3 by the Atlanta Braves to get eliminated from the MLB playoffs.

Phillies’ weaknesses on display in season-ending loss to Braves: ‘Just as frustrating as last year’

It was the Phillies’ roster construction that led to their demise in their wild-card series, from the lack of starting depth, a competent bullpen, and reliable right-handed hitters.

Instant observations: Phillies pitching staff a total mess in season-ending Game 3 loss

It was said by many this season that the Phillies were a team built for the postseason. We now have definitive proof: they're not.

Recap: Phillies eliminated by Braves due to familiar offensive struggles

What to KnowHome runs plagued the Phillies. Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler collectively allowed five runs off two homers. The Phillies totaled six hits in Game 3.This is the first time the Phillies have been eliminated by the Braves.The Phillies have not won a winner-takes-all playoff game since 1980.Recaps from Game 1 and Game 2 are here. Here’s a full recap of the Phillies’ 6-2 loss to the Braves in the wild card:

Phillies Fall Short Again as October Regression Continues

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered another heartbreaking exit with a Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, falling short of their ultimate goal, and the old core has continued to regress in their quest to win a World Series title. Philadelphia dropped Game 1 after Jhoan Duran surrendered a three-run shot to Austin Riley. That loss […]