onpattison.com stories: Phillieshttps://onpattison.com/news/phillies/onpattison.com stories: Philliesen-usTue, 07 Oct 2025 12:40:00 -0400Jimmy Rollins explains what Nick Castellanos should have done on the bases https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/07/jimmy-rollins-explains-what-nick-castellanos-should-have-done-on-the-bases/The Phillies Wall of Famer broke down what Nick Castellanos' baserunning approach should have been during Bryson Stott's crucial ninth-inning plate appearance. Grace Del PizzoTue, 07 Oct 2025 12:40:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/07/jimmy-rollins-explains-what-nick-castellanos-should-have-done-on-the-bases/Pain in the bunt: Phillies’ ninth inning gamble backfires as Dodgers wheel away with Game 2 https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/pain-in-the-bunt-phillies-ninth-inning-gamble-backfires-as-dodgers-wheel-away-with-game-2-win/Bryson Stott’s attempted bunt and Rob Thomson’s conservative call in the ninth inning derailed a furious Phillies rally, leaving Philadelphia staring down a 2-0 NLDS deficit to the Dodgers. Anthony SanFilippoMon, 06 Oct 2025 23:34:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/pain-in-the-bunt-phillies-ninth-inning-gamble-backfires-as-dodgers-wheel-away-with-game-2-win/Aaron Nola will start NLDS Game 3, despite Rob Thomson saying Ranger Suárez is healthy https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/aaron-nola-will-start-nlds-game-3-despite-rob-thomson-saying-ranger-suarez-is-healthy/Facing elimination, the Phillies will turn to Aaron Nola — not Ranger Suárez — as their Game 3 starter. Tim KellyMon, 06 Oct 2025 23:06:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/aaron-nola-will-start-nlds-game-3-despite-rob-thomson-saying-ranger-suarez-is-healthy/Phillies Stoplight🚦: Instant reaction to backbreaking Game 2 loss https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/phillies-stoplight-instant-reaction-to-backbreaking-game-2-loss/On Pattison's Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo host a special Red October edition of Phillies Stoplight🚦, brought to you by Wapner Newman, Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys. Anthony SanFilippo, Tim KellyMon, 06 Oct 2025 22:55:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/phillies-stoplight-instant-reaction-to-backbreaking-game-2-loss/Too little, too late: Phillies' late rally falls short in heartbreaking Game 2 loss https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/too-little-too-late-phillies-late-rally-falls-short-in-heartbreaking-game-2-loss/Read On Pattison's recap of Game 2 of the Dodgers-Phillies NLDS. Grace Del PizzoMon, 06 Oct 2025 21:25:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/too-little-too-late-phillies-late-rally-falls-short-in-heartbreaking-game-2-loss/Otto-matic: Phillies rookie looks to be a spark plug in leftfield in must-win Game 2 against L.A. https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/otto-matic-phillies-rookie-looks-to-be-a-spark-plug-in-leftfield-in-a-must-win-game-2-against-la/Undrafted underdog Otto Kemp’s improbable rookie season reaches its peak Monday night as he starts in left field for the Phillies in a must-win showdown against the Dodgers. Anthony SanFilippoMon, 06 Oct 2025 16:43:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/otto-matic-phillies-rookie-looks-to-be-a-spark-plug-in-leftfield-in-a-must-win-game-2-against-la/It sure seems like Ranger Suárez will be used in leverage in NLDS Game 2 https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/philadelphia-phillies-news-ranger-suarez-nlds-los-angeles-dodgers/"He's available, and I could use him at any point," Thomson said. Tim KellyMon, 06 Oct 2025 15:34:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/philadelphia-phillies-news-ranger-suarez-nlds-los-angeles-dodgers/'I don't think I've ever been so nervous': Brian Anderson recalls calling Roy Halladay's playoff no-hitter https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/philadelphia-phillies-news-roy-halladay-playoff-no-hitter-brian-anderson-call/TBS' Brian Anderson recalled the emotions of announcing Roy Halladay's playoff no-hitter in 2011 to On Pattison's Tim Kelly. Tim KellyMon, 06 Oct 2025 07:15:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/06/philadelphia-phillies-news-roy-halladay-playoff-no-hitter-brian-anderson-call/Pitch imperfect: Phillies playing a dangerous game of Ranger roulette https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/pitch-imperfect-phillies-playing-a-dangerous-game-of-ranger-roulette/With their season teetering after a Game 1 loss, the Phillies face a pitching puzzle for Game 2 — and a bridge they may never reach if they don’t win now. Anthony SanFilippoSun, 05 Oct 2025 14:10:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/pitch-imperfect-phillies-playing-a-dangerous-game-of-ranger-roulette/Phillies Nuggets: The latest on Harrison Bader https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/philadelphia-phillies-news-harrison-bader-injury-groin-strain-rob-thomson/The Phillies don't yet know if Harrison Bader will be a factor in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the worst-case scenario has been averted. Tim KellySun, 05 Oct 2025 12:04:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/philadelphia-phillies-news-harrison-bader-injury-groin-strain-rob-thomson/Thomson's bullpen roll of the dice, top of the order cost Phillies in Game 1 https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/thomsons-bullpen-roll-of-the-dice-lack-of-production-at-the-top-of-lineup-cost-phillies-in-game-1/A questionable bullpen decision and wasted scoring chances cost the Phillies dearly in a 5–3 loss to the Dodgers, putting them in an early NLDS hole. Anthony SanFilippoSun, 05 Oct 2025 00:04:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/thomsons-bullpen-roll-of-the-dice-lack-of-production-at-the-top-of-lineup-cost-phillies-in-game-1/Harrison Bader will get testing done on groin, but appears determined to play https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/philadelphia-phillies-news-harrison-bader-groin/Bader ended up being a major postgame storyline, but for entirely different reasons than it appeared during the first half of the game. Tim KellySun, 05 Oct 2025 00:02:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/05/philadelphia-phillies-news-harrison-bader-groin/Phillies Stoplight🚦: Instant reaction to devastating Game 1 loss https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/phillies-stoplight-instant-reaction-to-devastating-game-1-loss/On Pattison's Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo host a special Red October edition of Phillies Stoplight🚦, brought to you by Wapner Newman, Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys. Anthony SanFilippo, Tim KellySat, 04 Oct 2025 23:30:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/phillies-stoplight-instant-reaction-to-devastating-game-1-loss/Offense goes cold, bullpen struggles as Phillies drop Game 1 to Dodgers https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/offense-goes-cold-bullpen-struggles-as-phillies-drop-game-1-to-dodgers-nlds-recap/Read On Pattison's recap of Saturday night's Dodgers-Phillies NLDS matchup. Grace Del PizzoSat, 04 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/offense-goes-cold-bullpen-struggles-as-phillies-drop-game-1-to-dodgers-nlds-recap/0-for-Ohtani: The Phillies' Game 1 lineup is hitless against Ohtani https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/0-for-ohtani-the-phillies-game-1-nlds-lineup-is-hitless-against-ohtani/The nine players in the Phillies' Game 1 lineup have collected a grand total of zero career hits against the Dodgers star. Grace Del PizzoSat, 04 Oct 2025 16:50:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/0-for-ohtani-the-phillies-game-1-nlds-lineup-is-hitless-against-ohtani/Crop it like it’s hot: Bader's consistency making the Phillies lineup deeper out of the eight hole https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/crop-it-like-its-hot-bader-making-the-phillies-lineup-much-deeper-out-of-the-eight-hole/From his 90s-style mullet to his “bang, bang” energy, Harrison Bader has become both a clubhouse trendsetter and a key cog in the Phillies’ postseason lineup. Anthony SanFilippoSat, 04 Oct 2025 16:45:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/crop-it-like-its-hot-bader-making-the-phillies-lineup-much-deeper-out-of-the-eight-hole/Jesús Luzardo set to start NLDS Game 2; Ranger Suárez available out of bullpen for Game 1 https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/jesus-luzardo-set-to-start-game-2-ranger-suarez-available-out-of-bullpen-for-game-1/Not only will the Phillies have their ace in Cristopher Sánchez on the mound in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but arguably their most playoff-tested arm available out of the bullpen. Tim KellySat, 04 Oct 2025 15:54:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/jesus-luzardo-set-to-start-game-2-ranger-suarez-available-out-of-bullpen-for-game-1/Who struck out who? Favorable (and unfavorable) matchups for Phillies-Dodgers NLDS https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/who-struck-out-who-favorable-and-unfavorable-matchups-for-phillies-dodgers-nlds/Ahead of the NLDS, take a look at which Phillies got the best of which Dodgers during their six regular season games in 2025. Grace Del PizzoSat, 04 Oct 2025 11:09:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/04/who-struck-out-who-favorable-and-unfavorable-matchups-for-phillies-dodgers-nlds/Will Phillies slow down legend of Shohei Ohtani in Game 1? https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/03/philadelphia-phillies-news-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-nlds/The Phillies will be tasked with trying to slow down Shohei Ohtani as both a pitcher and hitter in Game 1 of the NLDS. Tim KellyFri, 03 Oct 2025 17:41:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/03/philadelphia-phillies-news-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-nlds/Burn notice: Duran’s entrance might actually set October ablaze https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/03/burn-notice-durans-entrance-might-actually-set-october-ablaze/The Phillies may be adding flames to Jhoan Duran’s electric entrance show just in time for the NLDS against the Dodgers. Anthony SanFilippoFri, 03 Oct 2025 17:25:00 -0400https://onpattison.com/news/2025/oct/03/burn-notice-durans-entrance-might-actually-set-october-ablaze/