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Zack Wheeler was uncharacteristically ineffective, surrendering five first-inning runs and four homers as Seattle rolled to a 9-2 victory and snapped Philadelphia’s nine-game win streak. His command struggles—five walks and elevated pitches—were the story, while the Phillies’ offense could not mount a comeback. Philadelphia will turn to Aaron Nola next to try to regain momentum.
Seattle snapped its rough stretch against NL competition with a 9-2 rout of Philadelphia, highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s historic three-homer night—the first three-homer game by a Mariner at home since Edgar Martinez in 1999 at T-Mobile Park—and a solo shot from Julio Rodríguez. Logan Gilbert recovered from a rocky start as the offense chased Zack Wheeler early, and Seattle’s bullpen locked the game down with four scoreless innings, capping a night that underscored the team’s short-memory resilience after blowouts and a continued bid to rebound on the road.
Kyle Schwarber crushed a 459-foot walk-off homer into center field’s batter’s-eye to cap the Phillies’ four-run ninth inning, lifting Philadelphia to a 6-4 win over the Cardinals and extending their win streak to nine; Philly trailed by four before Sosa’s three-run double and De La Cruz’s tying single set up Schwarber’s blast, with teammates calling it unbelievable and comparing the shot to a plane taking off.
The Field of Dreams Game returned to Dyersville, Iowa, with the Phillies and Twins in a cornfield spectacle streamed on Netflix; Kyle Schwarber delivered a second homer of the night (his 37th of the season) to boost the Phillies, and Bryce Harper added an RBI as Minnesota’s Taj Bradley had a rough start. ceremonial first pitches were thrown by Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent, and MLB foreshadowed a possible 2027 return amid a star-studded Hall of Fame presence and nostalgia around the film.
MLB returns to the Field of Dreams site in a new 8,000-seat stadium for the first time, with the Minnesota Twins facing the Philadelphia Phillies; first pitch is at 6:30 p.m. local time, weather permitting. Non-ticketed spectators are urged to stay away to prevent road congestion, and the game will be livestreamed on Netflix if you can’t attend. Rain delays could push the game to Friday, with updates on MLB.com and continued local coverage by KCRG.
The Philadelphia Phillies dropped two of three to the St. Louis Cardinals after the All-Star break, continuing a rough stretch as their offense was held to one run in the final two games. Zack Wheeler struggled, allowing five runs (four earned) in a 5th-inning spike and raising his ERA to 2.89, as the team went 10-15 since the break and slipped further in the NL wild-card race with about 40 games left. Harper is dealing with knee soreness, Realmuto noted Wheeler’s suspect fastball command, and Philadelphia heads to Field of Dreams hoping to turn things around.
During Alumni Weekend, the Phillies lost 5-4 to the Blue Jays despite drawing 10 walks, mustering only four runs and leaving 11 on base as Zack Wheeler labored through 5 1/3 innings (116 pitches) with four runs allowed and a season-high five walks. Toronto's Jose Soriano, in his first start for the Jays, held Philly to two runs in 4 2/3 innings. The Phils loaded the bases in the ninth with no outs but could not capitalize; Bohm grounded into a fielder's choice and Marsh popped out to end the rally. Chase Utley's Wall of Fame ceremony preceded the game, and Jays hitting coach David Popkins was ejected after a heated exchange.
A Philadelphia-area substitute teacher, Lewis Kalb, won a charity auction bid to call an inning for the Phillies and worked the third inning with the team’s broadcasters; inspired by Vin Scully and with broadcasting training, he delivered a solid call, though the Phillies lost 10-4 to the Nationals.
Phillies rookie Andrew Painter left his start after four innings and 63 pitches due to tightness in his left hamstring during a 10-4 loss to the Washington Nationals; he was removed as a precaution after checking on him following each inning. Painter said the hamstring felt better after the game and expects to start next, with no imaging planned. He had recently returned to the big leagues following a reset at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to be the Phillies' fifth starter for the rest of the year since no starting pitcher was acquired at the trade deadline.
Luis Arraez made an immediate impact in his Phillies debut, driving in two runs on an RBI single in the first inning and a run-scoring double in the third as Philadelphia blanked Washington 5-0 behind eight scoreless innings from Jesús Luzardo. Arraez’s two hits, paired with strong defense and a crowd-pleasing Harper return, helped the Phils win their fourth straight; Turner added three hits, Kilian closed the ninth, and Philadelphia again leaned on a boosted lineup ahead of Andrew Painter’s next start.
The Phillies landed Luis Arraez from the Giants and added reliever Caleb Kilian, then realigned three infield spots by moving Bryce Harper to the outfield, Bryson Stott to third, and Alec Bohm to first to make room for Arraez at second—a bold, offense-driven move that raises questions about the defense.
The Phillies acquire Luis Arraez and immediately reshuffle the infield: Alec Bohm at first, Arraez at second, and Bryson Stott at third, with Bryce Harper moving to right field for the first time since his Tommy John surgery. Harper said he’s willing to move to the outfield, at least temporarily, and intends to return to first base in 2027; Edmundo Sosa will see more infield time as the team adjusts its outfield platoons and brings in relievers Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian.
The Phillies will acquire 2B Luis Arraez and RHP Caleb Kilian from the Giants in exchange for minor leaguers Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair. Arraez is hitting .324/.360/.440 with four homers, 52 runs, and 10 steals this season and has been impressive at second base defensively. Philadelphia is set to shuffle its infield to fit Arraez, with options including moving Bryce Harper back to the outfield or shifting Bryson Stott or Alec Bohm to different spots.
The Philadelphia Phillies designated catcher Payton Henry and relievers Lou Trivino and Nolan Hoffman for assignment to clear space for this morning’s acquisitions of Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley; the trio are expected to head through waivers in a 48-hour window.
The Giants are selling Robbie Ray, with the Padres and Phillies among teams checking in before the trade deadline. Ray, 34, has a 3.08 ERA this year but underlying numbers (FIP 4.36, SIERA 4.76) and a $25M salary with CBT implications complicate a deal, likely requiring the Giants to absorb more money or land a solid prospect package. San Diego needs reliable starting depth and could slot Ray as their No. 2, while Philadelphia—despite a strong top trio of Wheeler/Sánchez/Luzardo—still seeks another dependable arm after Nola and Painter have struggled. The deal hinges on salary absorption and the value of the prospect return as the deadline approaches.