Harper, Schwarber homer to lift Phillies over Nationals 8-5

The Phillies, who entered play a half-game behind the Padres, and three-and-a-half games ahead of the Brewers, have a tiebreaker advantage on both teams.

Hoskins, Realmuto homer to power Phillies past Nationals 5-3

Rhys Hoskins and J.T. Realmuto hit solo homers and Noah Syndergaard pitched well enough into the seventh inning to keep the Philadelphia Phillies in playoff position with a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

Hoskins' big error leads to Phillies' 6-5 loss to Marlins

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins’ two-base error allowed Miami to tie the game in the ninth and Brian Anderson’s followed with an RBI single that sent the Marlins past Philadelphia 6-5.

Sosa, Segura, Falter power Phillies past Marlins 4-3

The Phillies haven't made the playoffs since 2011, the longest drought in the National League and the second-longest in the MLB behind Seattle's 21 seasons.

Harper, Phillies get gift in 9th, send Miami to 8th loss in row

Bryce Harper got a gift double in the ninth inning when Miami left fielder Brian Anderson slipped chasing a flyball, then hustled home on Jean Segura's single to send the Philadelphia Phillies over the Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night.

Flores hits game-ending, 2-run homer, Giants sweep Phillies

The wild card-contending Phillies lost for the sixth time in seven games, wrapping up their weeklong trip to Arizona and San Francisco. Monday will mark the club’s first Labor Day off in 24 years, since 1998.

Pederson, Giants walk past skidding Phillies 5-4

Joc Pederson drove in three runs, drawing a bases-loaded walk that broke a sixth-inning tie and sending the San Francisco Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4.

Lee Thomas, architect of the 1993 Phillies, dies at 86

Lee Thomas, an All-Star player who eventually became the architect of the 1993 NL champion Philadelphia Phillies, has died.

Pirates for 3! Yes! Triples lead Pirates past Phillies 5-0

The Phillies still hold the second NL wild card as they head out for a six-game trip that includes three in Arizona and three in San Francisco.

Gibson, Castellanos lead Phillies to sixth straight victory

The Phillies (72-55) are second in the NL wild-card standings with the franchise's best record since 2011 when it won the last of its five straight NL East titles.

Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates

Bryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bryce Harper back in Phillies' lineup after 52-game absence

Bryce Harper is back in the Phillies’ starting lineup for Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing 52 games with a broken left thumb.

Nola tosses 11-strikeout, 5-hit shutout as Phils sweep Reds

With the win, the Phillies increased their lead to 2 1/2 games over idle San Diego in the race for the NL's second wild-card spot.

Harper will return Friday, 2 months after broken thumb

Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper is set to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, just two months after having his left thumb broken by a pitch.

Realmuto homers as Phillies top lowly Reds 7-5

J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5.

Phillies' Harper homers twice in Triple-A rehab game

Harper homered to right-center field in his first at-bat, then went opposite field for a three-run shot in the eighth inning for Philadelphia's Triple-A team Tuesday night as part of his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb.

Fisher excels in debut, Canha 2 HRs, Mets rally past Phils

Alec Bohm hit a pair of three-run homers and Jean Segura also went deep for the Phillies, who have lost four of five. Philadelphia entered second in the NL wild-card race.

Barrero gets game-ending hit as Reds beat Phillies 1-0

Philadelphia won the first two games of the three-game series against lowly Cincinnati. But the Phillies wasted a stellar performance by Ranger Suárez in the finale.

Bassitt, Mets blank Phils again for 17th win in 20 games

The Phillies have dropped three of four after winning seven straight. The Mets posted their second straight shutout and kept 5 1/2 games ahead of Atlanta atop the NL East.