MLB PlayoffsPhillies players ‘love Topper,’ but history shows replacing Rob Thomson might be the easier way to make a changeThere are only so many changes the Phillies can make to the roster with $170 million committed to eight players and key free agents they’d like back. Could Thomson be the 2025 Danny Ozark? Scott Lauber Which Phillies will be back next year? Jimmy Rollins weighs in and a Hall of Famer consoles Orion Kerkering.Ariel Simpson The Big Picture: Phillies’ high hopes dashed and Eagles in free fall, but Union earn some hardwareInquirer Staff Photographers End of an era | Extra Innings in Red OctoberMatt Breen OpinionIn the aftermath of a brutal loss, Orion Kerkering learns his Phillies teammates are winnersDavid Murphy | Columnist Advertisement‘Tricky’ shadows, ‘cruelest way’ for a game to end, and more from the Phillies-Dodgers Game 4 broadcastHere were some of the best and worst moments from the NLDS Game 4 broadcast as the Phillies were knocked out of the postseason.Ariel Simpson OpinionSame old story: Big hitters fizzle, Rob Thomson gets bitten as the Phillies’ season dies another ugly death"I felt like we were quite a bit better than the Mets. The one last year hurt even more, because I think we beat ourselves even more last year than we did this year.” -- J.T. Realmuto Marcus Hayes | Columnist Dodgers oust Phillies from the playoffs in 11 innings after Orion Kerkering’s errorKerkering lost the grip on a soft grounder back to the mound with the bases loaded in the 11th inning and sent it over J.T. Realmuto’s head at home to score the winning run.Lochlahn March What we’re watching for in Game 4 of the NLDSIt's not over yet. The Phillies broke through in Game 3 and are lined up well for Thursday's Game 4. Here are the story lines to follow.Scott Lauber, Lochlahn March, Marcus Hayes, and Matt Breen Phils in 5 | Extra Innings in Red OctoberThe Phillies aren’t done yet. And it’s not too crazy to think they can pull this thing off. It’s gotta be the powder blues.Matt Breen Phillies’ big eighth inning broke Game 3 open — and kept Jhoan Duran fresh for Game 4The Phillies were prepared to use their closer for a six-out save, but a five-run eighth inning kept him in the bullpen, and ready to potentially close out a series-tying win on Thursday.Lochlahn March OpinionTime for Phillies and fans to believe again. First Cristopher Sánchez, then Game 5.To say that the Phillies have the edge wouldn’t be mathematically correct. But this series sure feels closer to even than to elimination. David Murphy | Columnist Jimmy Rollins on Schwarbombs, Nick Castellanos’ comments, and more from the Phillies-Dodgers Game 3 broadcastRollins had plenty to say about Kyle Schwarber’s performance and Nick Castellanos’ talk about the team’s home atmosphere as the Phillies extended the series to Game 4.Gabriela Carroll 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 Kyle Schwarber breaks through with two homers to help Phillies force Game 4After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth. Scott Lauber NLDS Game 3: Phillies beat Dodgers to force Game 4; stars show up and Suárez strong in relief of NolaRanger Suárez allowed one run in five innings, and Kyle Schwarber's second homer was part of a five-run eighth inning.Scott Lauber, Lochlahn March, and Rob Tornoe What the bunt? | Extra Innings in Red OctoberThe Phillies could be nine innings away from their season ending, and it's still tough to get over that decision to bunt.Matt Breen Harrison Bader brings rhythm to the Phillies. His cousin, Chris Baio, does the same as the bassist for Vampire Weekend.Harrison Bader brought his rock star looks to the Phillies. His cousin, Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio, is a real rock star. And the two are fans of one another.Gabriela Carroll Rob Thomson explains why Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez will both pitch in Game 3Aaron Nola starting over Ranger Suárez in Game 3 of the NLDS was a surprising decision. But Thomson says he "would be shocked" if Suárez didn't pitch out of the bullpen in Wednesday's game.Scott Lauber OpinionKyle Schwarber has become the biggest lineup problem as Phillies (again) face playoff doomDazed and confused, in his last five playoff games, all losses, he’s 0-for-18. In his last six games of 2025, he's 0-for-21 with 13 strikeouts. It began in 2023 in the Game 6 loss to the Diamondbacks.Marcus Hayes | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
Phillies players ‘love Topper,’ but history shows replacing Rob Thomson might be the easier way to make a changeThere are only so many changes the Phillies can make to the roster with $170 million committed to eight players and key free agents they’d like back. Could Thomson be the 2025 Danny Ozark? Scott Lauber
Phillies players ‘love Topper,’ but history shows replacing Rob Thomson might be the easier way to make a changeThere are only so many changes the Phillies can make to the roster with $170 million committed to eight players and key free agents they’d like back. Could Thomson be the 2025 Danny Ozark? Scott Lauber
Which Phillies will be back next year? Jimmy Rollins weighs in and a Hall of Famer consoles Orion Kerkering.Ariel Simpson
Which Phillies will be back next year? Jimmy Rollins weighs in and a Hall of Famer consoles Orion Kerkering.Ariel Simpson
The Big Picture: Phillies’ high hopes dashed and Eagles in free fall, but Union earn some hardwareInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Phillies’ high hopes dashed and Eagles in free fall, but Union earn some hardwareInquirer Staff Photographers
OpinionIn the aftermath of a brutal loss, Orion Kerkering learns his Phillies teammates are winnersDavid Murphy | Columnist
OpinionIn the aftermath of a brutal loss, Orion Kerkering learns his Phillies teammates are winnersDavid Murphy | Columnist
‘Tricky’ shadows, ‘cruelest way’ for a game to end, and more from the Phillies-Dodgers Game 4 broadcastHere were some of the best and worst moments from the NLDS Game 4 broadcast as the Phillies were knocked out of the postseason.Ariel Simpson
‘Tricky’ shadows, ‘cruelest way’ for a game to end, and more from the Phillies-Dodgers Game 4 broadcastHere were some of the best and worst moments from the NLDS Game 4 broadcast as the Phillies were knocked out of the postseason.Ariel Simpson
OpinionSame old story: Big hitters fizzle, Rob Thomson gets bitten as the Phillies’ season dies another ugly death"I felt like we were quite a bit better than the Mets. The one last year hurt even more, because I think we beat ourselves even more last year than we did this year.” -- J.T. Realmuto Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionSame old story: Big hitters fizzle, Rob Thomson gets bitten as the Phillies’ season dies another ugly death"I felt like we were quite a bit better than the Mets. The one last year hurt even more, because I think we beat ourselves even more last year than we did this year.” -- J.T. Realmuto Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Dodgers oust Phillies from the playoffs in 11 innings after Orion Kerkering’s errorKerkering lost the grip on a soft grounder back to the mound with the bases loaded in the 11th inning and sent it over J.T. Realmuto’s head at home to score the winning run.Lochlahn March
Dodgers oust Phillies from the playoffs in 11 innings after Orion Kerkering’s errorKerkering lost the grip on a soft grounder back to the mound with the bases loaded in the 11th inning and sent it over J.T. Realmuto’s head at home to score the winning run.Lochlahn March
What we’re watching for in Game 4 of the NLDSIt's not over yet. The Phillies broke through in Game 3 and are lined up well for Thursday's Game 4. Here are the story lines to follow.Scott Lauber, Lochlahn March, Marcus Hayes, and Matt Breen
What we’re watching for in Game 4 of the NLDSIt's not over yet. The Phillies broke through in Game 3 and are lined up well for Thursday's Game 4. Here are the story lines to follow.Scott Lauber, Lochlahn March, Marcus Hayes, and Matt Breen
Phils in 5 | Extra Innings in Red OctoberThe Phillies aren’t done yet. And it’s not too crazy to think they can pull this thing off. It’s gotta be the powder blues.Matt Breen
Phils in 5 | Extra Innings in Red OctoberThe Phillies aren’t done yet. And it’s not too crazy to think they can pull this thing off. It’s gotta be the powder blues.Matt Breen
Phillies’ big eighth inning broke Game 3 open — and kept Jhoan Duran fresh for Game 4The Phillies were prepared to use their closer for a six-out save, but a five-run eighth inning kept him in the bullpen, and ready to potentially close out a series-tying win on Thursday.Lochlahn March
Phillies’ big eighth inning broke Game 3 open — and kept Jhoan Duran fresh for Game 4The Phillies were prepared to use their closer for a six-out save, but a five-run eighth inning kept him in the bullpen, and ready to potentially close out a series-tying win on Thursday.Lochlahn March
OpinionTime for Phillies and fans to believe again. First Cristopher Sánchez, then Game 5.To say that the Phillies have the edge wouldn’t be mathematically correct. But this series sure feels closer to even than to elimination. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionTime for Phillies and fans to believe again. First Cristopher Sánchez, then Game 5.To say that the Phillies have the edge wouldn’t be mathematically correct. But this series sure feels closer to even than to elimination. David Murphy | Columnist
Jimmy Rollins on Schwarbombs, Nick Castellanos’ comments, and more from the Phillies-Dodgers Game 3 broadcastRollins had plenty to say about Kyle Schwarber’s performance and Nick Castellanos’ talk about the team’s home atmosphere as the Phillies extended the series to Game 4.Gabriela Carroll
Jimmy Rollins on Schwarbombs, Nick Castellanos’ comments, and more from the Phillies-Dodgers Game 3 broadcastRollins had plenty to say about Kyle Schwarber’s performance and Nick Castellanos’ talk about the team’s home atmosphere as the Phillies extended the series to Game 4.Gabriela Carroll
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
Kyle Schwarber breaks through with two homers to help Phillies force Game 4After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth. Scott Lauber
Kyle Schwarber breaks through with two homers to help Phillies force Game 4After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth. Scott Lauber
NLDS Game 3: Phillies beat Dodgers to force Game 4; stars show up and Suárez strong in relief of NolaRanger Suárez allowed one run in five innings, and Kyle Schwarber's second homer was part of a five-run eighth inning.Scott Lauber, Lochlahn March, and Rob Tornoe
NLDS Game 3: Phillies beat Dodgers to force Game 4; stars show up and Suárez strong in relief of NolaRanger Suárez allowed one run in five innings, and Kyle Schwarber's second homer was part of a five-run eighth inning.Scott Lauber, Lochlahn March, and Rob Tornoe
What the bunt? | Extra Innings in Red OctoberThe Phillies could be nine innings away from their season ending, and it's still tough to get over that decision to bunt.Matt Breen
What the bunt? | Extra Innings in Red OctoberThe Phillies could be nine innings away from their season ending, and it's still tough to get over that decision to bunt.Matt Breen
Harrison Bader brings rhythm to the Phillies. His cousin, Chris Baio, does the same as the bassist for Vampire Weekend.Harrison Bader brought his rock star looks to the Phillies. His cousin, Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio, is a real rock star. And the two are fans of one another.Gabriela Carroll
Harrison Bader brings rhythm to the Phillies. His cousin, Chris Baio, does the same as the bassist for Vampire Weekend.Harrison Bader brought his rock star looks to the Phillies. His cousin, Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio, is a real rock star. And the two are fans of one another.Gabriela Carroll
Rob Thomson explains why Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez will both pitch in Game 3Aaron Nola starting over Ranger Suárez in Game 3 of the NLDS was a surprising decision. But Thomson says he "would be shocked" if Suárez didn't pitch out of the bullpen in Wednesday's game.Scott Lauber
Rob Thomson explains why Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez will both pitch in Game 3Aaron Nola starting over Ranger Suárez in Game 3 of the NLDS was a surprising decision. But Thomson says he "would be shocked" if Suárez didn't pitch out of the bullpen in Wednesday's game.Scott Lauber
OpinionKyle Schwarber has become the biggest lineup problem as Phillies (again) face playoff doomDazed and confused, in his last five playoff games, all losses, he’s 0-for-18. In his last six games of 2025, he's 0-for-21 with 13 strikeouts. It began in 2023 in the Game 6 loss to the Diamondbacks.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionKyle Schwarber has become the biggest lineup problem as Phillies (again) face playoff doomDazed and confused, in his last five playoff games, all losses, he’s 0-for-18. In his last six games of 2025, he's 0-for-21 with 13 strikeouts. It began in 2023 in the Game 6 loss to the Diamondbacks.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
