Cubs – Phillies Nation

In deflating loss to Cubs, one pitch changes a lot

Some pitchers throw hundreds, maybe thousands of pitches in one season. But sometimes, maybe unfairly, it’s just one pitch that defines their...

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Opinion

As Phillies fans, let’s root for the Astros this postseason

It’s been 2191 days since the Phillies’ last playoff game – six years since Chris Carpenter and the Cardinals broke our hearts....

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Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (68-58) at Philadelphia Phillies (46-80), Aug. 25-27

The Phillies bring in the reigning world champs for a weekend set during “Players Weekend.” This should be yet another good test...

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Analysis

In 6th inning, questionable decisions proved impactful

Here are the pitch graphs from last night’s sixth inning. Jerad Eickhoff vs. Anthony Rizzo: The blue was a bloop single. Jerad...

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2017 Series Preview

Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (11-12) at Chicago Cubs (13-11), May 1-4

The Phillies went into Chicago last year in late May kinda sorta still looking like a team that could surprise. After a...

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Podcasts

Phillies Nation Podcast: Episode 6 – Sour relief + Talking Cubs with “Hollywood” Steve Huey

The sixth episode of the Phillies Nation Podcast is live! In the fifth episode of the Phillies Nation Podcast, Tim Malcolm asks...

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50 Greatest Phillies Games: 28. Schmidt’s 4 homers power huge comeback

Until March 27, we’ll be counting down the 50 greatest Phillies games of the last 50 years. This is 50 of 50....

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50 Greatest Phillies Games: 40. Hamels goes out on top

Until March 27, we’ll be counting down the 50 greatest Phillies games of the last 50 years. This is 50 of 50....

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Commentary

From a Phillies fan, on being so close

After Aroldis Chapman struck out Jose Ramirez to end game five of the World Series, a Cubs victory that sent the teams...

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Analysis

Which NL team should you root for this fall?

The Phillies won’t be in the postseason, but that doesn’t mean you have to ignore baseball’s month-long deathmatch to determine its ultimate...

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Nation Notes: Cubs vs. Phillies

Chicago Cubs (82-59) at Philadelphia Phillies (55-88) Starting Pitchers: PHI: Aaron Harang, RHP (5-15, 5.02) vs. CHI: Dan Haren, RHP (9-9, 3.73) Time: 1:35 EST, Citizens Bank Park TV: CSN Weather: Partly...

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Nation Notes: Cubs vs. Phillies

Chicago Cubs (80-58) at Philadelphia Phillies (54-86) Starting Pitchers: PHI: Adam Morgan, LHP (5-5, 4.42) vs. CHI: Jake Arrieta, RHP (4-6, 5.65) Time: 5:05 EST, Citizens Bank Park TV: CSN Weather: Partly...

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Nation Notes: Cubs vs. Phillies

Chicago Cubs (80-58) at Philadelphia Phillies (54-86) Starting Pitchers: PHI: Adam Morgan, LHP (5-5, 4.42) vs. CHI: Jake Arrieta, RHP (4-6, 5.65) Time: 7:05 EST, Citizens Bank Park TV: CSN Weather: Rain, 75...