Aaron NolaOpinionRob Thomson’s genius saves his job and the Phillies’ season with brilliant strategy in a Game 3 must-win Does it feel satisfying that his crazy plan worked? "Yeah. It really does." With Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez, Topper rolled all the dice and came up a winner, to his critics' surprise and dismay.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Rob Thomson explains why Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez will both pitch in Game 3Scott Lauber Phillies’ Aaron Nola to start Game 3 of the NLDS: ‘I trust him’Alex Coffey Aaron Nola throws eight innings, moves to second all-time in Phillies history for most strikeoutsLochlahn March In an unusual season for the Phillies’ Aaron Nola, another twist could be comingLochlahn March AdvertisementPhillies, Aaron Nola fall to the Diamondbacks, as experimenting with the bullpen continues With Zack Wheeler out and the tendency for starters to not pitch as deep in the postseason, it'll be interesting to see how the Phillies handle the fifth and sixth innings.Scott Lauber OpinionClinching the NL East means nothing for the Phillies, who have bigger issues at stakeWhat's Aaron Nola's role in the playoffs? How will Rob Thomson handle his outfield rotation? Those are questions the Phillies face after clinching an NL East title.David Murphy | Columnist Phillies’ bid to clinch the NL East spoiled by the Royals; Mets win to stay barely alive The Phillies will repeat as division champs, but when will it happen? They head to face the Dodgers in Los Angeles with a magic number of one. Scott Lauber Cole Hamels to call his final Phillies game this season, but it won’t be alongside Tom McCarthyThe 2008 World Series MVP is finishing his first year in the Phillies booth, and so far he's having a blast. Rob Tornoe Aaron Nola has his best start of the season in the Phillies’ series-opening win vs. MetsNola allowed three hits and struck out seven over six scoreless innings. Nick Castellanos drove in the game's only run in the second inning.Lochlahn March Aaron Nola believes the key to solving his first inning struggles is ‘getting the leadoff hitter out’Nola has an 8.38 ERA in four starts since returning from three months on the injured list. “Just have to execute better in general, but especially with two strikes,” Nola said.Scott Lauber Brewers get an early jump on Aaron Nola in the Phillies’ 6-3 loss: ‘I wasn’t that crisp’Nola struggled with his fastball command against Milwaukee and surrendered five runs before he could record an out in the first inning.Lochlahn March Aaron Nola quietly passed Cole Hamels for the third-most strikeouts in Phillies historyAfter striking out Ronald Acuña Jr. in the sixth inning of Thursday's win, Nola now has 1,845 strikeouts with the Phillies, surpassing Hamels' 1,844. “I never thought I’d pass Cole,” Nola said.Lochlahn March Aaron Nola posts quality start and Phillies hold off late rally in 6-4 win over NationalsNola held the Nationals to two earned runs over six innings for his first quality start since May 3. On offense, Edmundo Sosa broke the game open with a three-run home run in the fourth inning.Lochlahn March Aaron Nola will start series finale at Washington as Phillies temporarily move to six-man rotationNola will start on Sunday for the first time since May 14. Manager Rob Thomson says the Phillies will use the six-man rotation "once for sure" to build in extra rest for their starters.Scott Lauber Aaron Nola will rejoin the Phillies for their series in Washington. Is a six-man rotation up next?Nola has been sidelined since May 15 but looked strong in his rehab assignment. The Phillies' starters have shown signs of wear. Lochlahn March Aaron and Austin Nola both pitched on the same night — even though one brother is a catcherAustin and Aaron Nola made history in the 2022 NLCS, and on Wednesday they both pitched professionally on the same night for the first time.Ethan Kopelman An inside look at why Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s signature ‘splinker’ is such an effective pitchDuran discovered the signature pitch by accident during a bullpen session in 2018. This season, he’s thrown the pitch nearly 40% of the time and is holding opponents to a .221 average.Scott Lauber Phillies’ Aaron Nola will make his first rehab start Thursday with Lehigh Valley Nola has not pitched in a game since May 14 as a sprained ankle and a stress fracture in his rib kept him out of action. If Nola makes three rehab starts, he could be ready to return in mid-August.Lochlahn March Phillies’ Aaron Nola likely heading to triple A next week for his next injured list rehab stepOn Friday, Nola threw 56 pitches to hitters and simulated three innings in a live batting practice setting at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies expect to have him back sometime next month.Scott Lauber See more storiesAdvertisement
OpinionRob Thomson’s genius saves his job and the Phillies’ season with brilliant strategy in a Game 3 must-win Does it feel satisfying that his crazy plan worked? "Yeah. It really does." With Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez, Topper rolled all the dice and came up a winner, to his critics' surprise and dismay.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionRob Thomson’s genius saves his job and the Phillies’ season with brilliant strategy in a Game 3 must-win Does it feel satisfying that his crazy plan worked? "Yeah. It really does." With Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez, Topper rolled all the dice and came up a winner, to his critics' surprise and dismay.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Aaron Nola throws eight innings, moves to second all-time in Phillies history for most strikeoutsLochlahn March
Aaron Nola throws eight innings, moves to second all-time in Phillies history for most strikeoutsLochlahn March
Phillies, Aaron Nola fall to the Diamondbacks, as experimenting with the bullpen continues With Zack Wheeler out and the tendency for starters to not pitch as deep in the postseason, it'll be interesting to see how the Phillies handle the fifth and sixth innings.Scott Lauber
Phillies, Aaron Nola fall to the Diamondbacks, as experimenting with the bullpen continues With Zack Wheeler out and the tendency for starters to not pitch as deep in the postseason, it'll be interesting to see how the Phillies handle the fifth and sixth innings.Scott Lauber
OpinionClinching the NL East means nothing for the Phillies, who have bigger issues at stakeWhat's Aaron Nola's role in the playoffs? How will Rob Thomson handle his outfield rotation? Those are questions the Phillies face after clinching an NL East title.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionClinching the NL East means nothing for the Phillies, who have bigger issues at stakeWhat's Aaron Nola's role in the playoffs? How will Rob Thomson handle his outfield rotation? Those are questions the Phillies face after clinching an NL East title.David Murphy | Columnist
Phillies’ bid to clinch the NL East spoiled by the Royals; Mets win to stay barely alive The Phillies will repeat as division champs, but when will it happen? They head to face the Dodgers in Los Angeles with a magic number of one. Scott Lauber
Phillies’ bid to clinch the NL East spoiled by the Royals; Mets win to stay barely alive The Phillies will repeat as division champs, but when will it happen? They head to face the Dodgers in Los Angeles with a magic number of one. Scott Lauber
Cole Hamels to call his final Phillies game this season, but it won’t be alongside Tom McCarthyThe 2008 World Series MVP is finishing his first year in the Phillies booth, and so far he's having a blast. Rob Tornoe
Cole Hamels to call his final Phillies game this season, but it won’t be alongside Tom McCarthyThe 2008 World Series MVP is finishing his first year in the Phillies booth, and so far he's having a blast. Rob Tornoe
Aaron Nola has his best start of the season in the Phillies’ series-opening win vs. MetsNola allowed three hits and struck out seven over six scoreless innings. Nick Castellanos drove in the game's only run in the second inning.Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola has his best start of the season in the Phillies’ series-opening win vs. MetsNola allowed three hits and struck out seven over six scoreless innings. Nick Castellanos drove in the game's only run in the second inning.Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola believes the key to solving his first inning struggles is ‘getting the leadoff hitter out’Nola has an 8.38 ERA in four starts since returning from three months on the injured list. “Just have to execute better in general, but especially with two strikes,” Nola said.Scott Lauber
Aaron Nola believes the key to solving his first inning struggles is ‘getting the leadoff hitter out’Nola has an 8.38 ERA in four starts since returning from three months on the injured list. “Just have to execute better in general, but especially with two strikes,” Nola said.Scott Lauber
Brewers get an early jump on Aaron Nola in the Phillies’ 6-3 loss: ‘I wasn’t that crisp’Nola struggled with his fastball command against Milwaukee and surrendered five runs before he could record an out in the first inning.Lochlahn March
Brewers get an early jump on Aaron Nola in the Phillies’ 6-3 loss: ‘I wasn’t that crisp’Nola struggled with his fastball command against Milwaukee and surrendered five runs before he could record an out in the first inning.Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola quietly passed Cole Hamels for the third-most strikeouts in Phillies historyAfter striking out Ronald Acuña Jr. in the sixth inning of Thursday's win, Nola now has 1,845 strikeouts with the Phillies, surpassing Hamels' 1,844. “I never thought I’d pass Cole,” Nola said.Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola quietly passed Cole Hamels for the third-most strikeouts in Phillies historyAfter striking out Ronald Acuña Jr. in the sixth inning of Thursday's win, Nola now has 1,845 strikeouts with the Phillies, surpassing Hamels' 1,844. “I never thought I’d pass Cole,” Nola said.Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola posts quality start and Phillies hold off late rally in 6-4 win over NationalsNola held the Nationals to two earned runs over six innings for his first quality start since May 3. On offense, Edmundo Sosa broke the game open with a three-run home run in the fourth inning.Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola posts quality start and Phillies hold off late rally in 6-4 win over NationalsNola held the Nationals to two earned runs over six innings for his first quality start since May 3. On offense, Edmundo Sosa broke the game open with a three-run home run in the fourth inning.Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola will start series finale at Washington as Phillies temporarily move to six-man rotationNola will start on Sunday for the first time since May 14. Manager Rob Thomson says the Phillies will use the six-man rotation "once for sure" to build in extra rest for their starters.Scott Lauber
Aaron Nola will start series finale at Washington as Phillies temporarily move to six-man rotationNola will start on Sunday for the first time since May 14. Manager Rob Thomson says the Phillies will use the six-man rotation "once for sure" to build in extra rest for their starters.Scott Lauber
Aaron Nola will rejoin the Phillies for their series in Washington. Is a six-man rotation up next?Nola has been sidelined since May 15 but looked strong in his rehab assignment. The Phillies' starters have shown signs of wear. Lochlahn March
Aaron Nola will rejoin the Phillies for their series in Washington. Is a six-man rotation up next?Nola has been sidelined since May 15 but looked strong in his rehab assignment. The Phillies' starters have shown signs of wear. Lochlahn March
Aaron and Austin Nola both pitched on the same night — even though one brother is a catcherAustin and Aaron Nola made history in the 2022 NLCS, and on Wednesday they both pitched professionally on the same night for the first time.Ethan Kopelman
Aaron and Austin Nola both pitched on the same night — even though one brother is a catcherAustin and Aaron Nola made history in the 2022 NLCS, and on Wednesday they both pitched professionally on the same night for the first time.Ethan Kopelman
An inside look at why Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s signature ‘splinker’ is such an effective pitchDuran discovered the signature pitch by accident during a bullpen session in 2018. This season, he’s thrown the pitch nearly 40% of the time and is holding opponents to a .221 average.Scott Lauber
An inside look at why Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s signature ‘splinker’ is such an effective pitchDuran discovered the signature pitch by accident during a bullpen session in 2018. This season, he’s thrown the pitch nearly 40% of the time and is holding opponents to a .221 average.Scott Lauber
Phillies’ Aaron Nola will make his first rehab start Thursday with Lehigh Valley Nola has not pitched in a game since May 14 as a sprained ankle and a stress fracture in his rib kept him out of action. If Nola makes three rehab starts, he could be ready to return in mid-August.Lochlahn March
Phillies’ Aaron Nola will make his first rehab start Thursday with Lehigh Valley Nola has not pitched in a game since May 14 as a sprained ankle and a stress fracture in his rib kept him out of action. If Nola makes three rehab starts, he could be ready to return in mid-August.Lochlahn March
Phillies’ Aaron Nola likely heading to triple A next week for his next injured list rehab stepOn Friday, Nola threw 56 pitches to hitters and simulated three innings in a live batting practice setting at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies expect to have him back sometime next month.Scott Lauber
Phillies’ Aaron Nola likely heading to triple A next week for his next injured list rehab stepOn Friday, Nola threw 56 pitches to hitters and simulated three innings in a live batting practice setting at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies expect to have him back sometime next month.Scott Lauber
