The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a brutal loss to the Houston Astros, 6-5. One of the key moments in the game came in the seventh, as J.T. Realmuto hit a liner in the hole at short with two runners in scoring position.

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs was the only other hitter to receive votes, as he's at 40 homers compared to Schwarber's 43 after a clutch HR against the Atlanta Braves to help secure a 2-2 series split in Philadelphia.

Earlier this season, the Phillies signed former All-Star Nestor Cortes. The Phillies wrote (via X) on August 19: “The Phillies have signed LHP Nestor Cortes to a major league contract and have optioned him to single-A Clearwater.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Phillies' Kyle Schwarber Keeps Climbing MLB Homer Record Books.

The Philadelphia Phillies looked buried before the season had even reached May. After stumbling to a 9-19 start and becoming one of the worst teams in the National League, Philadelphia fired Rob Thomson and handed the team to Don Mattingly.

The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies meet Tuesday to commence a 3-game series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is set for 6:40 p.m. ET.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced the demotion of a young shortstop before their upcoming series against the Houston Astros.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 7, 2026.

MLB players and baseball figures are rallying around Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa after his Stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis.