Phillies’ Rob Thomson Announces Alec Bohm Update After 23 Missed Games originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies lead the New York Mets atop the NL East by five games, and that's with a major piece missing. Third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) hasn't played since July 18, and he's played just 92 out of 121 contests this season.

The Birds won it all after the MVP favorite went down. Wheeler is the best, but the team already has won games despite absences this season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Philadelphia Phillies' MVP Candidate Joins Franchise Icon in Wild Team History. Philadelphia Phillies standout Kyle Schwarber continued his MVP-caliber season on Friday night, lifting the Phillies to a 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola's first start after returning from the injured list didn't last long. The right-hander allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings Sunday against the Washington Nationals, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely.

Aaron Nola has posted a 6.16 ERA in nine starts for the Phillies this year. He has been on the injured list for three months.

The Philadelphia Phillies (69-52) began August with victories in eight of 10 games. Philadelphia is on the doorstep of picking up its 70th victory, but the Phil

Veteran reliever Matt Strahm has become an integral part of the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen in recent years. Not only is Strahm one of the league's

Cade Cavalli earned his first major league victory, James Wood hit a two-run double, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0

The Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies game will be delayed on Wednesday due to weather in the area. Hunter Greene is set to make his first start for the