Kyle Schwarber missed a 1st-inning home run by about 5 feet.

Going to do a Phillies Mailbag today for Crossing Broad. Drop any questions in the replies and I'll hit them in a story later this afternoon!

Jesus Luzardo would have a 3.03 ERA with 210 strikeouts if you take away the Brewers and Blue Jays starts early in the summer. His biggest development this year? Self-confidence. The past is behind him. All that matters now is October baseball. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Daily Ticket with @seanbarnard1.bsky.social and Brace on @foxphlgambler.bsky.social NOW! We’ve got some stuff to talk about. - Game 1 Thriller in LA - David Robertson - The Beer Bong - 1st Round Bye Magic Number “Whatever the hell it takes, Topper”

One day, you're sitting on your couch watching the sport you played for 20+ years. Three months later, you're ripping a beer bong at 40 years old after closing out a thriller to win the NL East. 1,174 strikeouts later, David Robertson is still doing it. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

The Phillies have officially clinched a spot in the postseason for the 4th year in a row. Next? The NL East. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

The Phillies have officially clinched a spot in the postseason.

“The group of guys we have in here is one of the most fun groups I’ve had in my career" Max Kepler has found his role. He's running with it, and he's playing his best baseball at the most important time. "You’re in a good spot. We believe in you" www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

A milestone night turned into a historical night at Citizens Bank Park with 1 swing. Kyle Schwarber has reached 50 home runs, and sits only with Ryan Howard in the Phillies history books. This team feels a little different than the others: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

The Phillies needed it. The city of Philadelphia needed it. But most importantly, Aaron Nola needed it. In a postseason atmosphere, the veteran delivered one of his best outings of the season. It's a huge step in the right direction for the Phillies. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Walker Buehler's best baseball has come in the postseason. Sure, he isn't the pitcher he was four years ago. But the Phillies are hoping to turn his 2025 season around. On the pickup, the cheap deal, and what Buehler's role could be moving forward: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Maybe David Robertson was asking for too much money this past offseason, but maybe a team should've given him that money. The Phillies took the chance on a fresh-arm veteran in a mid-season acquisition, and it's paying off. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

It hasn't been an easy four months for Max Kepler. That home run tonight had to feel good. He opened up on the postgame show more then he ever has about his struggles. "I just gotta try and put my head down and keep going" www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

If Sunday night's game happens a week ago, Cristopher Sanchez would've went back out for the 9th inning. "That's why we got Duran," Rob Thomson said, after watching his closer throw the fastest pitch in the history of Citizens Bank Park. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

"It's an honor. This is my dream come true" The Phillies have their closer. Jhoan Duran is excited to pitch for a team that's trying to win a World Series. A few notes from his opening presser: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Everybody knows that Jhoan Duran is good…but what makes him so effective? I dove into every one of his pitches, a few trends I noticed over the last few years, an arm slot change leading him to more success, and more. Give it a read: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

The Phillies need protection behind Bryce Harper. Eugenio Suarez slotting into the cleanup spot would do wonders for this baseball team. Could it actually happen? It seems like it’s not a dream anymore. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Felix Bautista, a potential trade target for the Phillies, is headed to the 15-day IL with right shoulder discomfort.

I’m starting to run out of words for Cristopher Sanchez. It’s just night after night of straight dominance. We’re watching the best left-handed starter in the NL every five days, and he’s not even our #1. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Gage Wood hasn't stopped showing his friends his video of Kyle Schwarber's grand slam at CBP on Saturday. "The stadium is awesome, the environment is awesome, and the fans are incredible" Some words from the 1st rounder today: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

“Give Kyle Schwarber a blank check” isn’t an exaggeration.

The Phillies have 2 years and a few months left of Zack Wheeler. Kyle Schwarber in Philly is only promised for 70 more games. Bryce Harper’s contract is halfway done. In 22 days, the Phillies need the Dave Dombrowski they hoped for back in 2020. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber have been selected to the 2025 NL All-Star Team. Trea Turner, who leads the entire National League in hits, was not selected. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

It’s been 1,428 days since Zack Wheeler’s last complete game. Now, it’s 0. As “Let’s Go Wheeler” chants roared at Citizens Bank Park, Zack Wheeler dominated. Some words and thoughts on his day: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Today is the 29th time in Zack Wheeler's career that he's tossed double-digit strikeouts. It's his 4th this season.

365 days ago, Tanner Banks had a 4.25 ERA on the worst team in baseball history. 1 year later, he's taking down big innings on a team with World Series aspirations. I spoke to Banks earlier today. He focused on one thing that's changed his career. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Ranger Suarez exited Saturday’s game after 80 pitches. It was a weird move at first. Once you hear what Rob Thomson said after the game, you’ll like the move. The Phillies had a plan with Suarez going into today’s game, and it’s a smart one. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Ranger Suarez is done after 80 pitches of 1-run ball. Jordan Romano will pitch the 6th inning.

The Phillies have three starting pitchers that deserve to go to the All-Star Game in 10 days. But after that, there's question marks. A glaring trend from Jesus Luzardo, the next step for Mick Abel, the timeline on Andrew Painter, and more: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Mick Abel couldn’t get through the 2nd inning on Wednesday afternoon. He’s the first Phillies starter in over 25 years to walk back to back batters with the bases loaded. The Phillies may need to have some conversations after this one. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Ranger Suarez Again & the WNBA Comes To Philly - LIVE #DailyTicket RIGHT NOW w/ @sean-brace.bsky.social and @arcainiluke.bsky.social kicking it off! WATCH: www.youtube.com/live/0V27sZe...

The Phillies have 9 guys that have an OPS under .750. The starting rotation and the top of the lineup can only carry this team for so long. An impact bat, preferably right handed, needs to be #1 on Dave Dombrowski’s list. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel listed the Phillies in a group of "best fits" for the following players at the deadline: - Jarren Duran - Jhoan Duran - Emmanuel Clase - Felix Bautista - Cedric Mullins - Pete Fairbanks - Aroldis Chapman - Luis Robert Jr - Taylor Ward - Ryan Helsley - Adolis Garcia

The #DailyTicket is LIVE w/ @sean-brace.bsky.social and @arcainiluke.bsky.social kicking things off talking about the big #Phillies series win against the #Mets at the Bank this weekend! #RingTheBell WATCH: www.youtube.com/live/Al0avTe...

Mets lose. #OurBraves

It's been a weird month for Jesus Luzardo. Some good, some bad, some ugly. Last night, he was the Jesus Luzardo we saw in the first two months. On his monster night, a statement weekend from the offense, and more on a Mets series that had playoff vibes. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Mets 11, Phillies 4 The Mets hit 7 solo home runs. Mick Abel got roughed up. It was an ugly one. A big series finale tomorrow night on Sunday Night Baseball. The Phillies are 46-31.

The Mets go back to back to back off of Mick Abel. Lindor, Nimmo, Soto. It's 4-3 Mets in the 3rd.

Tonight’s prompt was: “The Office is overrated” It is. Shoutout to Tanner Banks, Joe Ross, and Matt Strahm

The 7th inning on Friday night was the best inning of the Phillies season. The chase down will take the headlines, and rightfully so. But a huge hit from Bryson Stott and a 1-2-3 inning from Tanner Banks shouldn’t be forgotten about. www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

Trea Turner is the driving force of the Phillies offense, while playing some of the best shortstop of his career. This is the best version of Trea that we’ve seen in Philadelphia, and it deserves to be talked about. Newest for Crossing Broad: www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillie...

If I told you 1 year ago today that Mick Abel would have a 2.21 ERA for the Phillies in 2025, what would you have said?

Phillies 3, Blue Jays 2 Max Kepler hit a go-ahead home run in the 8th inning. Cristopher Sanchez was fantastic. The Phillies win the series against Toronto and go for the sweep tomorrow on Father's Day.

5 of Max Kepler's 8 home runs this year have come in the 7th, 8th, or 9th inning of the game.

Phillies 8, Blue Jays 0 Kyle Schwarber went yard. JT Realmuto and Otto Kemp had two hits. Ranger Suarez was fantastic. The Phillies win their 40th game of the season and go for the series win tomorrow at 4:05 EST.

Ranger Suarez has a 1.16 ERA if you take out his first start of the season.

Ranger Suarez leaves to a big standing ovation after 7 shutout innings. He was fantastic again, lowering his season ERA to 2.32. 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Otto Kemp is 6 for 16 (.375) since the beginning of the Cubs series

JUNE. SCHWARBER.

Otto Kemp logs his first extra base hit of his major league career, a double down the right field line. Phillies have 2nd and 3rd with 1 out.