The MLB playoff picture is starting to take shape here in the middle of August, though there is always the potential for a major shakeup if one of the teams on the fringe of contention gets hot.

The Philadelphia Phillies know they have a good one in Kyle Schwarber, and the slugger is showing his appreciation for his time there.

Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler was placed on the injured list with a blood clot in his right arm on Saturday, sparking concerns around MLB.

The Phillies traded for reliever Jhoan Duran this season. More information is coming out about how close they were to losing him.

One of their most impressive wins during that franchise-record 14-game win streak came on Friday night. The Brewers faced an 8-1 deficit after two innings against the Reds and clawed their way back on the strength of two homers and five RBI from Christian Yelich — doing so while using his customized Bob Uecker bat for player’s weekend.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a notable Andrew Painter decision in the immediate aftermath of Zack Wheeler's diagnosis.

If you do not have a Roku device, click on The Roku Channel app on a Amazon Fire device, Samsung television or Google television. Once the channel appears, click on MLB Sunday Leadoff, go to the sports section and find the game or search for MLB Leadoff. Then click on the Phillies-Nationals game.

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