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Phillies/MLB reporter: The Philadelphia Inquirer (https://inquirer.com/author/scott_lauber/ Author: “The Big 50: Phillies” (http://triumphbooks.com/Big50Phillies) Former: Boston Herald, ESPN [email protected]; https://www.facebook.com/ScottLauberMLB

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · May 29

Before he got hit on the elbow the other night, Bryce Harper sat down with “Phillies Extra,” the baseball interview show from @inquirer.com. It was a fun conversation. Watch:

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Phillies Extra: Bryce Harper

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 4h

Harrison Bader isn’t in the Phillies’ Game 3 lineup. He’s running a little better, Rob Thomson said, but not enough to play the outfield. It’ll be Kepler-Marsh-Castellanos, left to right.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 11h

Why is Aaron Nola starting tonight? And what’s Ranger Suárez’s role? Let’s take a look at Rob Thomson’s Game 3 pitching plan. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/aar...

Rob Thomson on his Game 3 pitching plan: ‘I’d regret having either of those guys not pitch in this series.’

Aaron Nola starting over Ranger Suárez in Game 3 of the NLDS was a surprising decision. But Thomson says he "would be shocked" if Suárez didn't pitch out of the bullpen in Wednesday's game.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 11h

With the Phillies facing elimination, a question: Where’s Mr. Red October? “I don’t feel like he’s in a bad spot.” From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/bry...

If there is to be an epic comeback, the Phillies need Bryce Harper to don his Red October cape again

The Phillies have gotten a $330 million impostor in the first two games of the NLDS, and history is not on their side down 0-2.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 1d

Aidan Miller won’t play in the Arizona Fall League, after all. He has “some nagging things physically,” according to Phillies farm director Luke Murton. The Phillies would rather him rest after a long season and thought finishing in triple-A minimized the need for more development in AFL.

Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 2d

To mark the 15th anniversary of Roy Halladay's NLDS no-hitter, Halladay's sons, Braden and Ryan, threw the ceremonial first pitch to Carlos Ruiz.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 2d

Phillies 10/6 vs LAD (LH Snell), 6:08pm on TBS/94WIP.

Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Bohm 5
Realmuto 2
Castellanos 9
Sosa 4
Marsh 8
Kemp 7
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Luzardo

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 3d

Imaging on Harrison Bader showed no major tear or strain, according to Rob Thomson. The Phillies will know more Monday about his availability for Game 2.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 3d

One day shy of one year after the Phillies' bullpen melted down in Game 1 of a division series, the bullpen failed them again. "I feel like I got gut-punched." From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/nld...

Phillies’ bullpen cracks in three-run seventh, as Dodgers steal home-field advantage with Game 1 NLDS win

It was shaping up as one of those ear-splitting October nights in South Philly. And then it went mute thanks to Teoscar Hernández. The Phillies face a must-win Game 2 on Monday.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 4d

Three at-bats so far for Shohei Ohtani vs. Cristopher Sanchez.

Three strikeouts.

On 13 pitches.

Sanchez got Ohtani swinging at a changeup in the first inning, looking at a sinker in the third, and looking at a sinker in the fifth.

Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 4d

Game 1, NL division series

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 4d

Mike Schmidt threw the ceremonial first pitch to Bryce Harper. If you're so inclined, please check out our interview with Schmidt on this week's episode of "Phillies Extra" from
@inquirer.com. And don't forget to follow, rate, and review. Thank you: open.spotify.com/episode/48fV...

Mike Schmidt

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 4d

Zack Wheeler, in uniform, is announced with the Phillies reserves … to thunderous applause.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 4d

As a companion to today’s story, please consider reading more on Cristopher Sánchez’s origin story, including how then-Phillies GM Matt Klentak got him from Tampa Bay: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 4d

Why the Phillies believe Cristopher Sánchez is ready to take the postseason ace mantle from injured Zack Wheeler. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/cri...

Why the Phillies believe Cristopher Sánchez is ready to take the postseason ace mantle from injured Zack Wheeler

Sanchez was a Cy Young Award candidate before the Phillies lost Wheeler for the season and has been even better since. Now he’s ready for the spotlight of Game 1 of the NLDS.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 6d

First pitch for Game 1 of #Phillies-Dodgers will be 6:38 p.m. Saturday. Game 2 will begin at 6:08 p.m. Monday.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 6d

Video: Three thoughts on Phillies-Dodgers, from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/video/scott-...

Scott Lauber's 3 thoughts on the Phillies, Dodgers NLDS matchup

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 7d

🚨New podcast: "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com: Mike Schmidt. Please follow, listen, rate, review, etc.

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Mike Schmidt

Podcast Episode · Phillies Extra · 10/01/2025 · 47m

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 7d

As Phillies await the NLDS, what better guest than the best player in franchise history? New "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com with Mike Schmidt. Please watch.

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Phillies Extra: Mike Schmidt

Phillies legend Mike Schmidt joins Phillies Extra with Scott Lauber to discuss World Series hopes, Schwarber’s big year, Pete Rose’s HOF case, and more. Watch here.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 7d

Aside from the hilarity of referring to Dave Dombrowski as "the old man," Alex Cora shared some interesting thoughts today in NY on Dombrowski's influence on his managerial style in the postseason.

Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 7d

If the Red Sox advance to the ALDS, the Phillies will open the NLDS at 6:08 p.m. Saturday, MLB announced. But if the Yankees advance, the Phillies' NLDS opener will be at 6:38 p.m. Saturday.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 7d

Bryce Harper has hit 17 homers in 53 postseason games. He has a 1.016 OPS, second among 64 active players with at least 100 plate appearances in the playoffs. He's Mr. (Red) October. There's only one thing missing. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Bryce Harper is ready to become Mr. Red October again for the Phillies. There’s only one thing missing ...

In 53 postseason games, Harper has hit 17 home runs. He has a 1.016 OPS, second among 64 active players with at least 100 plate appearances in the playoffs. Now another chance at a title awaits.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 8d

It's going to be the Dodgers, right? Right? Looking at the Phillies' potential NLDS opponents. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/nld...

The postseason is a ‘wild animal,’ but the Phillies will play the Dodgers in the NLDS … right?

The Dodgers are the favorite over the Reds, but the Phillies might as well flip a coin when forecasting who they’ll face in Game 1 on Saturday. Let’s take a look at how both teams stack up.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 9d

Asking early this week for your Phillies questions. Send them to me here or by email ([email protected]), and I’ll answer one on this week’s episode of “Phillies Extra” from @inquirer.com. Thanks, as always.

Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 10d

That's a wrap ... on the regular season. Dispatches from Game 162, won by the Phillies in 10 innings. Next up: The Dodgers or ... the Reds. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...

Phillies’ season complete. Next up: the NLDS vs. the Dodgers or Reds.

Cristopher Sánchez was sharp, Trea Turner won the NL batting title, Kyle Schwarber finished with 56 home runs, and the Phils beat the Twins, 2-1.

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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · 10d

Cristopher Sánchez receives a big ovation, tips his cap, and touches his heart as he leaves the game after 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Sánchez will finish with a 2.50 ERA and 211 strikeouts in 201 1/3 innings. Would imagine he will be the NL Cy Young runner-up behind Paul Skenes.

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