Bader will not start today. Same Phillies’ outfield as yesterday: Kepler in left, Marsh in center, Castellanos in right. They hope Bader will be ready for a hypothetical Game 5 on Saturday.

How the Phillies’ Game 3 pitching gambit worked — with some buy-in and some old-fashioned October aggression. “Wherever the fight is, I’ll run to the fight.” Here’s @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

The Phillies, on the brink of elimination, are fighting to play another day and get back to their home clubhouse this weekend. On locker room dynamics, the relationships built and how quickly things could change should the Phillies lose in Los Angeles: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

So many potential outfield and lineup ramifications if Harrison Bader misses even a little bit of time in this NLDS with a groin injury. Here’s @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Kyle Schwarber did not want to be platooned with the Nationals in 2021. So began a path that has made Schwarber one of the best left-on-left hitters in baseball. A look at how Schwarber’s work with his hitting coaches got him here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Phillies will play Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday at either 6:08 p.m. if Red Sox advance in AL or 6:38 p.m. if Yankees advance.

“He jumped right into that stream of sunshine and made a nasty play up on the wall. And I was like, ‘Holy s —.’” “I see a free gazelle when I watch him play.” Harrison Bader is playing meaningful baseball in his favorite position. It’s been a gift: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Tonight was not the first time a team hit 8 HR in a game at Citizens Bank Park. It’s just the first time that team was known as “the Phillies.” The A’s hit 8 last year. The Diamondbacks did it in 2019. The Mets did it in 2015. But this was the first time any Philadelphia team hit 8+ in Philly

The Phillies clinched the bye.

Tonight’s game is expected to resume at 10:30.

Current status at CBP, where we’ve been in rain delay about half an hour. It’s the bottom of the ninth tied 3-3.

Zack Wheeler underwent successful thoracic outlet decompression surgery today, Rob Thomson said. A look at what could be next: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Andrew Painter made his last Triple A start of 2025 Wednesday. July-ish did not happen. But he stayed healthy, and he learned. A look at Painter’s 2025, from focusing on fastball command to encouragement via playing video games with Jesús Luzardo: www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Zack Wheeler is scheduled for thoracic outlet decompression surgery on Tuesday. Recovery varies person to person. But the experience of Merrill Kelly, who also had venous TOS and underwent surgery in Sept. 2020, could offer some insight and optimism. www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Everyone at CBP was in wait-and-see mode watching the Rangers-Mets game on Sunday. At the end of it all, there was no sheeting protecting the furnitures or lockers. No champagne popped. Just a quiet clubhouse getting ready for a big series in L.A. www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Here’s @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on one of the more impressive regular-season nights you’ll see: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

As Kyle Schwarber rounded the bases, he had one word for third base coach Dusty Wathan: Finally. After sitting on 49 for 10 games, Schwarber became the second Phillies player to reach 50 home runs. On the moment: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

The Phillies will have to be creative, at times, to reach the finish line this season. Here's @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on a key win with some outside-the-box thinking: www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Kyle Schwarber’s night wasn’t just historic — it was cathartic for a Phillies team that needed to smile about something. Here’s @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

Some Phillies thoughts with @charlottevarnes.bsky.social from the weekend on two lefty pitchers, the outfield tea leaves: www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

More on Zack Wheeler’s thrombolysis procedure with comments from Rob Thomson: www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

“He’s a throwback guy that fits in today’s game.” Meet Matthew Fisher, the Phillies’ seventh rounder who signed for nearly $1 million over slot. On Evansville ties & what the multi-sport athlete brings to the organization: www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

Phillies have a 3 1/2-game lead in NL East, their largest of this season. Here’s @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on Brandon Marsh’s rise as the outfield roulette wheel keeps on spinning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

It's been a "roller coaster" season for Andrew Painter, who reflected it on it all with @charlottevarnes.bsky.social. Lots of insight into the top prospect in this story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

“Part of the fun of this year has been, when I’ve gotten knocked down, it’s like — you still have another start.” It has been a rollercoaster for top prospect Andrew Painter, two years removed from Tommy John. July-ish did not happen. But he’s learning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Kyle Schwarber's 40 HR are the most a Phillies player has ever hit in first 112 games of a season. Here's @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on another memorable Schwarber night: www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

The Phillies signed Gage Wood under-slot for $3 million. More on Wood’s first trip to Philly: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

Phillies signed Gage Wood for $3 million today. His family had their first taste of Philly at last night's game. Good time to read @charlottevarnes.bsky.social feature on how Wood became an Arkansas legend: www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...

You might have heard Phillies first rounder Gage Wood threw a no-hitter in the College World Series. Here’s more on how he got there — from meal prepping to workshopping pitches in his high school’s football facility. www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...

The Phillies have a higher tolerance for risk when it comes to drafting amateurs. Will it work? Insightful story from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social about why they’ve leaned into high schoolers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

The Phillies have chosen high schoolers in the first round every draft since 2020. A dive into why they’ve leaned into “high upside” prep prospects & how scouts and player development try to combat the risks that come with the group: www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

New episode! @charlottevarnes.bsky.social joins Matt and I to talk life on a new beat, marathons, and tolerating being Matt’s coworker. Also Matt and I watch the hands of the outfield clock tick down, in our way open.spotify.com/episode/03qE...

Some takeaways from the Phillies’ series win in Atlanta: checking in on offseason additions, a bullpen report and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/646...

After a betting probe, an All-American went undrafted. Now he’s one step from MLB www.nytimes.com/athletic/645...

“We’re two grown men that show up every day for work with a common goal of winning a World Series.” Nick Castellanos spoke about his defense, the benching and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Nick Castellanos’ consecutive-starts streak ends after “inappropriate comment” to his manager following a rare defensive replacement. The full story from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Phillies have had some honest conversations that could lead to a late-inning rearranging. Interesting story from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social in Miami... www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Some Phillies minors notes: what Alex McFarlane is learning recovering from Tommy John surgery, Aroon Escobar’s strong season and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

Keaton Anthony is in Lehigh Valley and batting third tonight. Anthony got the call he was being promoted to Triple-A at 11:30 last night, he told me. He was pretty surprised.

Otto Kemp had never been to Citizens Bank Park before Monday. He wandered around in the afternoon, followed J.T. Realmuto to the clubhouse, then contributed to a win. Here's @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on an ugly but needed night: www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...

Really cool story from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social on Orion Kerkering’s steady rise from a rough April — and the lightbulb moment that coincided with his college graduation last month: www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...

Johnson was up to 99 mph the other night at Triple A. Strike-throwing has been an issue. @charlottevarnes.bsky.social recently checked in on the righty’s progress: www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...

“I feel like Mick. It’s funny to say. But I feel like myself, and it’s a really good feeling.” Mick Abel has simplified everything, and it’s raised his game. How he escaped “sponge” mentality and found himself after a difficult 2024: www.nytimes.com/athletic/637...

Mick Abel tied a 78-year-old Phillies record in a big-league debut that highlighted his journey to find command — in more ways than one. Fun story from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...

José Alvarado was suspended 80 games Sunday by MLB after testing positive for PEDs — and is ineligible for the playoffs once he returns. @charlottevarnes.bsky.social and @mattgelb.bsky.social analyze the short- and long-term impact on Philly's roster:

Remember Matt Strahm’s “National Treasure” glove? There’s a belt that pairs with it.

First day on the job! And 11/30 ballparks for me ⚾️

So excited to share I’m joining The Athletic as a Phillies beat writer. Covering baseball full-time (and for a place like The Athletic!) is a dream come true. Immensely grateful and just excited to get working at CBP next week.

My time at IndyStar ends today. Local news rocks and so do the people at IndyStar. Grateful to have started my career alongside them. And a big thanks to the kids, coaches and parents who trusted me with their stories. I loved telling them!

SafeSport has fired its CEO following the revelation that one of its investigators, a former cop, was hired despite having been investigated internally while an officer. He was later arrested for rape and sex trafficking. www.espn.com/olympics/sto...