Phillies host Nationals as trade deadline approaches in MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are set to begin a four-game series tonight at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 p.m. Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies, while Andrew Alvarez takes the mound for the Nationals. The game comes on the heels of the Phillies' recent trades, including the acquisition of second baseman Luis Arraez and reliever Caleb Killian from the Giants, as well as reliever Brooks Raley from the Mets. These moves come as teams make adjustments ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Phillies vs. Nationals game starts at 6:40 p.m.
- •Aaron Nola is pitching for the Phillies.
- •Andrew Alvarez starts for the Nationals.
- •Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Killian in trades.
- •Homestand begins for Phillies against Nationals.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies, Nationals announce lineups on MLB trade deadline day
"Aaron Nola is on the mound for the Phillies as they host the Nationals on Aug. 3.
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