What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 62-56, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Jesús Luzardo (10-5, 3.36 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (3-2, 5.11 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, Sportsnet. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

August 09, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 62-56, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-7 at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

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Things are trending well. The +11 run differential backs up the record. The catch: a loss by 2 last night and the vibes reflect it.

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Phillies Game on August 09

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (56-62)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jesús Luzardo (10-5, 3.36 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (3-2, 5.11 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, Sportsnet
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-7 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	7	10	0
	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	1	5	9	0

The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Highlights

Bryce Harper went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Trea Turner went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	70	47	.598		L2
Phillies	62	56	.525	8.5	L2
Marlins	59	59	.500	11.5	W1
Nationals	58	61	.487	13.0	W2
Mets	51	67	.432	19.5	L1

Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	33	.244	.882	64
3 Bryce Harper	25	.257	.869	71
16 Brandon Marsh	16	.275	.757	52

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jhoan Duran	1-4	1.79	0.97	40.1
45 Zack Wheeler	10-3	2.69	0.98	110.1
61 Cristopher Sánchez	15-4	2.65	1.22	149.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Bryce Harper	5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
5 Bryson Stott	4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Cristopher Sánchez	6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44 Jesús Luzardo	8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52 Jonathan Bowlan	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Phillies News

Aaron Nola's milestone 2,000th strikeout was overshadowed by a knee contusion that forced him out of the game against the Blue Jays, raising concerns as the Phillies prepare to face them again. X-rays were negative, but the injury adds to the team's worries as they navigate a playoff push with key players like Nola and Zack Wheeler, who is under scrutiny for his pitching mechanics after Toronto's complaints. Despite a hot 5-2 stretch, including a +18 run differential, the Phillies can’t afford to lose any momentum. Meanwhile, Alec Bohm’s spot in the lineup is in question, especially with Kyle Schwarber potentially shifting to first base while Bryce Harper takes a day off as the team manages his transition back to full-time play. The upcoming rematch with Toronto is crucial to maintain their standing in the National League.

Sources

MLB.com

Comebacker ends Nola's night after he notches milestone 2,000th K

Right-hander sustains right knee contusion; X-rays were negative

MLB.com

Toeing the rubber? Why Wheeler's back foot is causing a stir

PHILADELPHIA -- Is Zack Wheeler's foot really coming off the rubber before he pitches the ball? Well, it depends who you ask -- or, perhaps, which camera angle you use. One day after the Blue Jays' complaints ultimately led to Toronto hitting coach David Popkins being ejected and Wheeler offering

Philliesnation

Why did Phillies starter Aaron Nola exit game against Blue Jays early?

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies starter Aaron Nola tried to tough it out after taking a line drive that came off the bat of Toronto’s Jesús Sánchez at 104.8 mph to the right knee, ricocheting off his left ankle. He crouched behind the mound. He tried to walk it off. But after a few warmup pitches that […]

Philliesnation

Is Alec Bohm’s everyday spot in the lineup in jeopardy?

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies were always aiming for Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays as the day to play Kyle Schwarber at first base and give Bryce Harper a DH day. For the Phillies, it’s more about monitoring Harper’s build-up as an everyday outfielder and less about sitting the frustrated Alec Bohm. “I’m sure he […]

The Good Phight

Phillies on the Pharm: 8/8/2026

Thank goodness for the Threshers taking a doubleheader. Otherwise, we’d be looking at a clean sweep of the organization on Friday night. Let’s look at how the kids did. Worcester 5, Lehigh Valley 4 In the last minutes of the trade deadline, the Phillies made a small deal by sending Seth Johnson to the A’s […]

Thatballsouttahere

The Phillies' next move with Luis Arraez could depend on Bryson Stott

If Bryson Stott excels at third base, it could go a long way in keeping Luis Arraez around past the 2026 season.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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