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• How to watch Phillies vs. Mets weekend series with 2 national games

  18-06-2026 20:55 via philliesnation.com
  
  Citizens Bank Park has been the home of the Phillies since 2004. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  For the first time this season, the Phillies will face off against the rival New York Mets, as the two teams meet for three games in Philadelphia.The series will take an unusual format, as Thursday’s opener will be followed by a rare mid-series off-day Friday to accommodate that night’s World Cup match in South Philly. The series will then conclude over the weekend with a pair of nati
  
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• Former top prospect fits in at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with veteran presence, solid offensive showing

  18-06-2026 20:40 via philliesnation.com
  
  Carter Kieboom is at Lehigh Valley. (Cheryl Pursell)
  ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With one out in the bottom of the fourth andTriple-A Lehigh Valley up by a run over Worcester on Tuesday, Carter Kieboom provided his squad with an extra boost. After receiving his first two pitches out of the zone, the third baseman drilled a middle-middle sinker into the left-center gap, scoring Christian Cairo and legging out the double for his 23rd RBI of the season and second hit of the night, following up a s
  
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• MLB to get rid of clocks for Home Run Derby in Philadelphia

  18-06-2026 20:21 via philliesnation.com
  
  The Phillies are hosting the All-Star Game this season. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  No more clocks in the Home Run Derby.
  Per The Athletic, the Home Run Derby will feature a swing-based system, similar to the “outs” system used prior to 2014. The new format will debut at this year’s Home Run Derby in Philadelphia that’s set to take place on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.
  In the first round, hitters will have 20 swings to hit as many home runs as they can. The numb
  
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• Rough outing leads Andrew Painter back to minors

  18-06-2026 00:11 via philliesnation.com
  
  Andrew Painter got rocked on Wednesday. (Brendan Baldwin/Phillies Nation)
  PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Andrew Painter, a former first-round pick and a top prospect over the past handful of years, has had his chance to stick in the rotation to start this season. His next turn will be with Lehigh Valley.
  The Phillies optioned Painter to Triple-A after Wednesday’s game. They did not announce a corresponding move.
  Painter allowed six runs on six hits in just two innings in a 12-4 Phil
  
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