Recap/Preview / Nathan Ackerman

NBC Sports • 15th January 2025

Notre Dame National Championships: Wins, history, winningest coaches ahead of CFP title game vs. Ohio State

So it comes down to this: Notre Dame will face Ohio State in the CFP National Championship Game, the first under the 12-team Playoff format, Monday in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. As far as chasing titles goes, this is not Notre Dame’s first rodeo.

Phillies Nation • 9th October 2024

Phillies’ season ends with NLDS Game 4 loss to Mets

The Phillies walked the tightrope all Wednesday night. It is not a sustainable way to win a baseball game — in October, June or March. They asked for one more Houdini Act in the sixth inning of Game 4. Francisco Lindor denied it and ended the Phillies’ season.

Phillies Nation • 6th October 2024

Thrilling comeback, see-saw Game 2 culminate in Castellanos walk-off, tying the NLDS

After swinging right over the top of two, Nick Castellanos finally took a sweeper in the dirt in the fourth inning of Sunday’s NLDS Game 2. The Citizens Bank Park crowd, fed up at the offense and a flailing team trailing 2-0 and on pace for a series hole of the same score, congratulated him with a Bronx cheer.

Phillies Nation • 3rd September 2024

Kyle Schwarber’s three-homer game gives Phillies jaw-dropping victory over Blue Jays

In weeks past, the Phillies lose on Tuesday night, and it’s over before the first inning is.

Phillies Nation • 26th August 2024

Two key defensive plays, stout bullpen lead Phillies to walk-off in opener vs. Astros

There are weekends like the Phillies just had in Kansas City, where they outscored the Royals 22-5 over two days, and then there are postseason-style games that the club needs to re-learn how to win.

Phillies Nation • 22nd August 2024

Bats go quiet again as Phillies drop rubber match to Braves

A night after the Phillies’ bats did just enough for an encouraging 3-2 win over the Braves in Atlanta, the tides turned in the exact opposite direction.

Phillies Nation • 21st August 2024

Key hits — and outs — and a (barely) spotless bullpen give Phillies big win in Atlanta

In a game that perhaps spiced up the rivalry between two NL East foes who seem destined to meet up in the postseason yet again this fall, some small ball and a great-yet-terrifying bullpen gave the Phillies the last laugh in a series-tying victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Phillies Nation • 14th August 2024

Schwarber’s colossal grand slam ignites seven unanswered runs, skid-stopping win — and possibly much more

If the Phillies held a team meeting before hosting the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, Kyle Schwarber likely found himself with one of the bigger speaking roles. If they didn’t, Schwarber did the talking a different way a few hours later.

Phillies Nation • 31st July 2024

Harper’s dreadful slump continues as Phillies swept to end miserable July

To understand just how bad the Phillies have looked recently, you need look no further than who is typically their best player.

Phillies Nation • 24th July 2024

Bullpen, defense melt down late in Minnesota as Phillies drop third straight series

MINNEAPOLIS — It all unraveled quickly. The Phillies led by two in the bottom of the seventh inning, and Matt Strahm had just gotten Carlos Santana to lift a fly ball to left — deep left, but more than playable, ostensibly stranding two.

Phillies Nation • 16th July 2024

All Phillies starters record a hit, pitchers go perfect in NL’s All-Star Game loss

Especially without Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suárez pitching, the headliner of the Phillies’ 2024 All-Star Game presence was their three starters in the infield. They made the most of the moment, each recording a hit and mixing in a defensive gem while together mic’d up just for good measure.

Phillies Nation • 14th July 2024

A’s homer eight times; two from trade target Brent Rooker to cap absurd weekend vs. Phillies

If Brent Rooker is trying to play his way out of Oakland, he’s certainly leaving it all on the table. At least, he left it all on the table at Citizens Bank Park this weekend.

Phillies Nation • 3rd July 2024

All-Star starters and Marchan lead Phillies to series win over Cubs

CHICAGO — A night ago, it was his power. On Wednesday, speed killed.

Phillies Nation • 2nd July 2024

Turner’s two taters lead Phillies past Cubs in Mercado’s first career win

CHICAGO — It won’t be long, but until Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are back, there will be some painful nights for the Phillies offense. In fact, there already have been.

Phillies Nation • 19th June 2024

Harper homers twice, but Phillies can’t sweep Padres

Two homers from Bryce Harper and six strong innings from Ranger Suárez would normally spell good things for the Phillies, but a couple tough breaks and defensive miscues prevented them from sweeping the Padres at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies Nation • 13th June 2024

Nola hit hard as Phillies drop series to Red Sox

“Fenway Nola” was a thing. The Phillies right-hander entered Thursday with two career starts in Boston, allowing just three total runs and eight total hits in 15 innings. It may not be a thing anymore.

Phillies Nation • 9th June 2024

Alvarado blows save, Phillies come up just short in London Series finale

For the better part of 17 innings, the Phillies gave London fans new to baseball a showcase of why, exactly, they’re the winningest team in MLB. In the 18th inning, those fans learned just how unpredictable baseball is.

Phillies Nation • 29th May 2024

Castellanos features in Phillies’ emotion-filled, series-salvaging win over Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — A road trip that started off emotionally finished on a similar note, and Bryce Harper was at the center of this one, too.

Phillies Nation • 28th May 2024

Phillies shut out; Giants’ walk-off gives them ninth straight San Francisco loss

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s always tough to lose, but it’s especially tough to lose Zack Wheeler starts. Especially when those Zack Wheeler starts are, well, Zack Wheeler-esque.

Phillies Nation • 27th May 2024

Walker, unsightly defense loom large as Phillies lose consecutive games for first time in over a month

SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies lost two of three to a far inferior Rockies team in Colorado over the weekend, but it wasn’t particularly ugly, per se. They simply didn’t hit. “Just one of those weekends,” Rob Thomson said.