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OCTOBER 29 • PHILLIESNATION.COM

Stay or Go: Should Phillies Bring Back Max Kepler? The Philadelphia Phillies' singular offensive acquisition in the 2025 offseason performed slightly better than his 2024 campaign, but still...

OCTOBER 21 • SI.COM

Can Bryce Harper ever be elite again? Phillies president Dave Dombrowski has concerns

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski questions if Bryce Harper can return to his elite form

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Dave Dombrowski reveals Phillies' free agent plan for Max Kepler | Sporting News Max Kepler's one year in Philadelphia is looking like all the time he'll spend with the Phillies.

OCTOBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Max Kepler shares free agency wish that will have Phillies fans conflicted | Sporting News Max Kepler is more than willing to come back to Philadelphia for another year.

OCTOBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies face an uncertain future following their 4th straight playoff exit

The Philadelphia Phillies face a challenging offseason after their playoff exit against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Phillies Lose in Heartbreaker, Cubs Force Decisive Game 5

The Phillies nearly forced Game 5 until they didn't, the Cubs succeeded at their goal, and more from Thursday's MLB postseason action.

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Phillies Lose in Heartbreaker, Cubs Force Decisive Game 5

Orion Kerkering's wild throw ends Phillies' season in their latest playoff disappointment

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering received support from his teammates after a costly error led to their elimination from the NL Division Series

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From Dodgers' Win Over Phillies to Advance to NLCS

Here are four takeaways from the Dodgers' 2-1 win over the Phillies in Game 4.

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Dodgers' Win Over Phillies to Advance to NLCS

Dodgers aim to sweep Phillies in NLDS Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies meet in Game 3 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Blake Snell Strikes Out Nine as Dodgers Hold off Phillies To Win NLDS Game 2

Blake Snell strikes out nine over six shutout innings for the Dodgers, leading to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday nig...

OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Blake Snell Strikes Out Nine as Dodgers Hold off Phillies To Win NLDS Game 2

Blake Snell shines on mound and Dodgers hold off Phillies 4-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS

Blake Snell allowed one hit in six shutout innings, striking out nine, and the Los Angeles Dodgers barely turned back Philadelphia’s late rally for a 4-3 victory over the Phillies...

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

'Extra Pressure' After Game 1 Loss? Phillies Ready for Game 2 Bounceback

The Phillies are brushing off the Game 1 loss to the Dodgers and know they and their raucous fans will be ready for Game 2.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

'Extra Pressure' After Game 1 Loss? Phillies Ready for Game 2 Bounceback

Dodgers lead Phillies 1-0 heading into NLDS Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers play in Game 2 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Phillies bench Nick Castellanos for Game 1 against Dodgers

Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos has been benched for Game 1 of the NL Division Series against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Phillies and Dodgers meet to begin NLDS

The Philadelphia Phillies face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Back in action Sunday Kepler (illness) will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against Minnesota.

Impact Kepler was held out of the lineup the past two days due to an illness, but he'll close out the regular season as a member of the Phillies' starting nine. The outfielder has gone 2-for-27 (.074 average) with 12 strikeouts over his last eight games.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Kepler (illness) is batting seventh and playing left field Sunday against Minnesota.

Impact Kepler missed back-to-back games with an illness, but he'll return to the starting nine for Sunday's regular-season finale. The outfielder is 2-for-27 (.074) with 12 strikeouts in his last 27 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies and Twins meet in series rubber match

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Idle again Kepler (illness) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Kepler is absent from the starting nine for a second straight contest due to illness. Considering Philadelphia is locked into a Top 2 seed in the playoffs, the organization can afford to give Kepler an extended rest. Nick Castellanos will fill right field Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with illness Kepler (illness) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies host the Twins on home winning streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Held out of lineup Kepler (illness) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Kepler had to be pulled from Thursday's contest versus the Marlins due to illness and will miss at least one start. Nick Castellanos will patrol right field and bat seventh in Friday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Twins visit the Phillies to begin 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Exits Thursday's contest Kepler was removed from Thursday's game against the Marlins due to illness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kepler went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before his exit, which came after a lengthy rain delay. Nick Castellanos took over in right field.