Phillies seek to improve home performance as wild card race tightens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies, after a successful road sweep against the Minnesota Twins, face the need to strengthen their home games, especially against the Marlins and Cardinals. Reports suggest that unless there is an unlikely run to the World Series, Alex Cora is set to become the next Phillies manager. The competition for the final wild card spot is expected to intensify in the upcoming week. MLB mourns the passing of Tommy John at age 83, known for both his pitching career and the surgery that bears his name.
- •Phillies defeated the Twins in a recent road series sweep.
- •The team has struggled at home and needs to improve.
- •Alex Cora may be named the next Phillies manager.
- •The race for the final wild card is heating up.
- •MLB honors Tommy John, who has died at age 83.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Alex Cora, wild card, Tommy John
"Need to start defending home turf better.
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