After a thrilling return to postseason play in 2022, the Philadelphia Phillies have built on that momentum, capturing the hearts of fans with their resilient performances and unforgettable moments. On this breakdown page, we dive deep into the wild and unpredictable rollercoaster that is Phillies baseball, from the chaotic showdown against the Dodgers where an awkward injury added to the drama of a dominating loss, to the nail-biting clash with the Mets that saw a reliever make an unforgettable sprint to the mound amid a tense eighth inning. We’ll also explore the gripping tension during a confrontation with Max Scherzer, where MLB’s new foreign substance policies turned a routine matchup into a spectacle of emotions. Join us as we relive these unforgettable highlights and dissect what makes the Phillies a team to watch in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
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Ump throws out Phillies Pitcher and even the Dodgers argue it
The Dodgers were crushing the Phillies in Philly when things got weird. Alex Verdugo launched a two-run homer to make it 12-1. On the very next pitch, Justin Turner got hit in the leg by a breaking ball.
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J. T. Realmuto is not a fan of Jared Hughes sprinting to the mound, which is so dumb
The Phillies and Mets were tied 1-1 in the eighth inning with the bases loaded when the Mets pushed two runs across to take a 3-1 lead. Needing a reliever to hold the lead, the Mets called in a new arm from the bullpen. But the pitcher sprinted in at full speed, gasping for air by the time he reached the mound.
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Scherzer gets checked for sticky stuff and chaos ensues
Major League Baseball’s new crackdown on foreign substances took center stage during a wild Nationals game featuring Max Scherzer and Phillies manager Joe Girardi. Scherzer, one of the league’s top pitchers, underwent multiple substance checks during the game. After routine inspections in the first and third innings, Scherzer looked annoyed but complied, even joking about his bald spot being exposed.
View count: 4,238,479 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
José Álvarez takes a 105 mph line drive to the nuts
Jose Alvarez took the mound for the Phillies and quickly found himself in one of the worst situations a pitcher can face. On a 1-0 pitch, he fielded a 105 mph line drive that went straight into his groin. Somehow, he still managed to make the out, but immediately dropped to the ground in visible pain.
View count: 3,985,480 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Umpire thinks the catcher embarrassed him and ejects him
Craig Kimbrel found himself in the middle of an awkward and avoidable spring training mess, but it was JT Realmuto who paid the price. Kimbrel was called for a pitch clock violation when his leg didn’t lift before the clock hit zero, even though the difference was barely perceptible. The umpire, a minor league call-up working spring training, made the call confidently.
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