Phillies Playoffs

The primary reason why you haven’t seen a zillion new videos of the Phillies celebrating was the offense going cold. But that was far from the only reason.

When the Phillies lost Game 6 of the 2022 World Series, it didn’t take long for the clubhouse conversation to shift to how it could serve as positive momentum. That was not the tone this time around.

It has become abundantly clear that the Diamondbacks aren’t interested in letting Kyle Schwarber or Bryce Harper beat them anymore, but Rob Thomson said the lineup won’t change for Game 7.

Monday night had potential to be the latest and most important dose of déjà vu for the 2023 Phillies, but Aaron Nola and the lineup didn’t have it as Arizona forced a Game 7. Who saw this coming?

Six months after pitching in a setting that felt like the World Series for Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman, he’s a game away from the real thing.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson discussed the different way he’s used the bullpen this postseason compared to the regular season.

Heading into Game 6 of the NLCS, the Diamondbacks will focus on accomplishing a nearly impossible task this postseason; stopping the Phillies from hitting home runs.

What Zack Wheeler did for the Phillies Saturday night in Game 5 of the NLCS might have been more important than anything he’s done to this point in his career.

After using so many relievers in their losses in Arizona, the Phillies will have Ranger Suarez available in relief Saturday night.

If you believe in playoff momentum, the Diamondbacks sure seem to have seized it.

Why was it Orion Kerkering over Seranthony Dominguez in Game 3? Are the Phillies growing concerned over Craig Kimbrel? Rob Thomson addressed both topics Friday.

It will be Cristopher Sanchez, not Taijuan Walker, starting in Game 4 of the NLCS Friday night. What made him the guy?

Ice water was doused on the hottest offense going this postseason as the Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the NLCS on Ketel Marte’s walk-off single.

The Phillies have improved drastically on defense over the last three years. They have four Gold Glove finalists and could have probably had two more if they qualified.

The Phillies are 7-0 when Ranger Suarez has pitched in the playoffs the last two years, and they could be relying on him to take them deeper into the game Thursday than in the NLDS.

If you were under the impression that Aaron Nola cost himself some free-agent money this summer, well, he’s earned it back this fall.

This time, it took two batters. The Phillies pounced on the Diamondbacks again in Game 2 in a 10-0 demolition. They have a commanding NLCS lead heading to Arizona.

Two years in a row, the performance of the Phillies’ top three starters and most important bullpen pieces has given them a decided advantage in the postseason. Two years in a row, they’ve been reminded of the importance of pitching depth and the value of having horses atop the rotation. Between Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez, the...

Zack Wheeler early. Jose Alvarado late. The home runs are nice, but the Phillies’ top arms are stepping up even more than they did last postseason.

It’s hard to lose when you never trail. The Phillies continue to pounce on their playoff opponents and Citizens Bank Park was ready to explode by the end of the first inning Monday.