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Bryson Stott hits a solo HR, Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 2-1 to cap 21-win August

Bryson Stott hits a solo homer, and Aaron Nola delivers a strong start as the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Wheeler throws 6 strong innings, Sosa hits go-ahead homer in Phillies' 5-2 win over Angels

Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Phillies Have Something Special Brewing With Alex McFarlane Heading into the MLB trade deadline, one of the weaknesses that the Philadelphia Phillies were looking to address was in their bullpen. Buil...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Schwarber's 2-run HR with 2 out in 9th rallies Phillies for a 6-4 win over the Cardinals

Kyle Schwarber’s MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run shot with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Alex McFarlane Comes Up Late When Phillies Needed Him Most PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Phillies right-handed relief pitcher Alex McFarlane could read the room. The Phillies were in a tie game in the...

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

Bohm's triple in the 10th scores 2 runs as the Phillies beat the Cardinals 7-6

Alec Bohm tripled to deep center field in the 10th inning Friday night, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Bryson Stott's go-ahead 2-run single helps Phillies rally for 5th straight win, 6-4 over Marlins

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AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Phillies Need To Keep Giving Chances to Alex McFarlane Philadelphia Phillies fans were clamoring for top prospect Alex McFarlane to get a shot in the Major League bullpen, and they finally got th...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Pallante silences the Phillies as Pereira's homer lifts the Cardinals over Phillies 2-0

Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Called up to majors Philadelphia recalled McFarlane from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact McFarlane will make his second stint with the big-league club after being recalled Tuesday. The 25-year-old most recently appeared with Philadelphia on July 22, recording a scoreless inning against the Dodgers. In the minors with Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the right-hander has dazzled, owning a 1.83 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 55:20 K:BB in 39.1 innings. The Phillies optioned Alan Rangel to Lehigh Valley to open a spot on the 26-man roster.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Place Caleb Kilian on IL but Don't Call up Alex McFarlane The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian along with Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants ahead of the MLB t...

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Why Phillies are recalling Chase Shugart, not Alex McFarlane amid bullpen roster moves | Sporting News The Phillies have a reason for this bullpen decision on Monday night.

AUGUST 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Phillies optioned McFarlane to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact McFarlane made just one appearance with the Phillies after being promoted Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning against the Dodgers. He'll now head back to the minors to help make room on Philadelphia's pitching staff for Brian Keller, who is set to work as a bulk reliever Saturday.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion official The Phillies recalled McFarlane from Double-A Reading on Monday.

Impact McFarlane will skip over the Triple-A level and get his first big-league call-up after thriving as Reading's closer this season. The 25-year-old righty converted all 11 of his save chances at Double-A while submitting a 2.06 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 47:18 K:BB in 35 innings. McFarlane will likely begin his time with the Phillies as a lower-leverage reliever but could eventually work his way into a setup role in front of Jhoan Duran.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies to call up No. 19 prospect Alex McFarlane (source) PHILADELPHIA -- Alex McFarlane, Phillies' No. 17-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, is set to join the bullpen this week. MLB.com's Jonathan...

JULY 20 • MLB.COM

Poised for big-league promotion The Phillies will recall McFarlane from Double-A Reading prior to Monday's contest versus the Dodgers, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Impact McFarlane had a brief stint with the Phillies in April but has yet to make his major-league debut. The 25-year-old has made a full-time move to relief this season and turned in a 2.06 ERA and 47:18 K:BB over 35 frames at Reading.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Cameo Has Led to Dominance for Reliever on Verge of Promotion READING, Pa. -- Alex McFarlane was a Big League pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies -- for a little less than 24 hours. The hard-throwing...

MAY 30 • SI.COM

Sent back down to minors The Phillies optioned McFarlane to Double-A Reading on Saturday.

Impact McFarlane was called up to Philadelphia on Friday but didn't get into that day's contest against Atlanta. He's headed back to Reading one day later, as the Phillies needed to clear a spot on the active roster for Zack Wheeler (shoulder), who was reinstated from the injured list. McFarlane has been pitching well in the minors and could get another chance to make his big-league debut later this season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies call up a 24-year-old to aid an injured bullpen | Sporting News The Philadelphia Phillies are in need of bullpen help and are calling up right-hander Alex McFarlane to give them some aid.

APRIL 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies call up No. 19 prospect McFarlane to make MLB debut The Phillies recalled right-hander Alex McFarlane, the team’s No. 19 prospect per MLB Pipeline, from Double-A Reading prior to Friday’s game...

APRIL 24 • MLB.COM

Summoned from Double-A The Phillies recalled McFarlane from Double-A Reading on Friday.

Impact McFarlane has moved to the bullpen this season with Reading and posted a 1.42 ERA and 10:4 K:BB over his first 6.1 innings. The hard-throwing right-hander will provide manager Rob Thomson with a fresh bullpen arm, and while he has the upside to eventually work the late innings, the 24-year-old will likely be used in low-leverage spots initially.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season at Double-A The Phillies optioned McFarlane to Double-A Reading on Sunday.

Impact McFarlane was awarded a spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster over the winter after turning in a 4.84 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 82:43 K:BB over 80 innings between Reading and High-A Jersey Shore in his first season back in action following his September 2023 Tommy John surgery.The 24-year-old righty is regarded as one of the more exciting young arms in the Philadelphia system, but he's likely at least a year away from contributing for the big club.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Phils head to Winter Meetings with all eyes on Schwarber, Realmuto PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies can’t stay quiet forever. The Winter Meetings begin next week in Orlando, Fla. So far, the only players they’ve...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

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