What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 70-58, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Jesús Luzardo (11-5, 3.23 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

August 21, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 70-58, 2nd in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

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Solid ground right now. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. On top of that, they're +16 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.

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Phillies Game on August 21

Opponent:	St. Louis Cardinals (66-63)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jesús Luzardo (11-5, 3.23 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Phillies Score & Recap

The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	75	53	.586		W1
Phillies	70	58	.547	5.0	W6
Marlins	64	64	.500	11.0	L3
Nationals	61	68	.473	14.5	L1
Mets	58	70	.453	17.0	W1

Philadelphia Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	37	.244	.888	74
3 Bryce Harper	25	.260	.873	72
28 Alec Bohm	14	.242	.682	71

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jhoan Duran	1-4	1.79	1.04	45.1
61 Cristopher Sánchez	16-4	2.51	1.22	161.2
45 Zack Wheeler	10-4	2.92	1.01	120.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Bryce Harper	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
33 Edmundo Sosa	4 hits, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
2 Justin Crawford	4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
4 Luis Arraez	6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
44 Jesús Luzardo	6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
27 Aaron Nola	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61 Cristopher Sánchez	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Phillies are making some intriguing moves as they gear up for the stretch run, highlighted by the signing of lefty Nestor Cortes, a former Yankee who hasn't pitched in the majors since 2025 due to injury. With a record of 70-58 and fresh off a 4-1 victory over the Marlins, this organization is clearly looking to bolster its depth as the playoffs approach. The addition of Andrew Hoffmann from the Diamondbacks adds another arm to the mix, particularly significant after the IronPigs' Felix Reyes hit the 60-day IL with a broken wrist. Meanwhile, Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler continue to shine atop a rotation that has helped propel the Phillies to a hot 6-1 record over the last week, exemplifying a team that's not just aiming for a playoff spot but also gearing up to compete fiercely.

Sources

The Good Phight

What do you make of the Phillies’ signing of Nestor Cortes?

It was reported yesterday, first by Fansided’s Robert Murray, that the Phillies had agreed to terms on a major league contract with former Padres and Yankees starter Nestor Cortes. The 31-year-old lefty has not appeared in a major league game since September 3rd of 2025, as he underwent offseason surgery to repair a biceps tear […]

Mlbtraderumors

Phillies Claim Andrew Hoffmann

The Phillies announced that they have claimed right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He had been designated for assignment by Arizona earlier this week. As of yesterday, the transactions tracker at MLB.com listed him as released. With this claim, it now appears that he had been […]

MLB.com

One potential prospect callup for each team

In case you were hiding under a baseball rock last week, you noticed Cardinals’ prospect Joshua Báez made his big league debut against the Cubs in Chicago last Saturday. All he did was make history by becoming the first player in Major League history to homer in his first three

MLB.com

How Jesús Luzardo blossomed into a frontline pitcher

Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler are co-aces for the Phillies, two of baseball’s top pitchers headlining a dominant rotation. Those two are supported by Jesús Luzardo, who has pitched like an ace himself and has blossomed into one of the top pitchers in baseball. Acquired from the Marlins during the

Philliesnation

Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Post-Trade Deadline 2026

The Phillies were buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, adding three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and relievers Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley. Those big-league players, of course, cost prospects. Philadelphia sent minor leaguers Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman to the Mets to acquire Raley. It took breakout starting pitcher Ramon Marquez and reliever Mary […]

Philliesnation

Phillies claim depth reliever off waivers from Diamondbacks; IronPigs’ Felix Reyes placed on 60-day IL with broken wrist

The Phillies added an extra reliever to their organization on Thursday afternoon, claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the club announced. To make room on the 40-man roster, IronPigs slugger Felix Reyes, who played 12 games for the Phillies in April and May, was recalled […]

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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