MLB Beat Coverage / Nathan Ackerman

MLB Beat Coverage

The news stories, features, gamers and multimedia work I've produced while credentialed at various MLB stadiums, reporting on the Philadelphia Phillies for Phillies Nation.

Nathan Ackerman

MLB Beat Coverage

San Diego — September 4-5, 2023

On the importance of Wild Card No. 1, Rob Thomson leaves no room for ambiguity

Phillies struggle in all three phases, lose to Padres as top Wild Card lead shrinks

In return to site of mammoth NLCS homer, Kyle Schwarber weighs in on bizarre season

Oakland — June 17-18, 2023

As relocation materializes, Oakland fans grapple with a ballpark’s mortality and a team’s betrayal

Wheeler, Schwarber lead surging Phillies to sweep over A’s

Rob Thomson praises Mark Kotsay amidst A’s relocation efforts: ‘I’ve heard nothing but good things’

San Francisco — May 15-17, 2023

Phillies lose gut-puncher to Giants, swept in San Francisco

Taijuan Walker has a new gameplan. So far, it’s working

Misplay costs Phillies in yet another loss in San Francisco

Phillies option Bailey Falter to Triple A, plan for fifth rotation spot undetermined

Thomson optimistic Harper won’t face suspension; no decision on Falter’s next start

Connor Brogdon excited for ‘second top moment in my baseball career’

Denver — May 13-14, 2023

Benches clear in Phillies-Rockies finale; Jake Bird’s and Bryce Harper’s comments on incident

Pregame Phillies Notes: Alvarado’s ERA drops, Harper increases throwing distance

Bullpen, Harper’s titanic blast fuel Phillies past Rockies in Suárez’s return

Los Angeles — May 1-3, 2023

Kody Clemens is embracing his newfound opportunity in a ‘wild’ 2023

Podcast: Harper returns, but how do the Phillies correct course after L.A. sweep?

Misplay, walk-off slam send Phillies to sweep by Dodgers despite Harper and late rally

Urías dominates, Phillies pitching lit up as blowout spoils Harper’s return

Pregame Phillies Notes: Schwarber leading off with Harper back in the lineup against Urías

Jake Cave optioned to Lehigh Valley as Bryce Harper officially reinstated

Walker struggles, Phillies drop opener as Harper’s return looms

‘I’m not waiting that long’: Bryce Harper will return on Tuesday, something only he ever imagined

San Francisco — September 3-4, 2022

Why the ‘September Collapse’ narrative makes little sense to Rob Thomson

Phillies suffer crushing loss to Giants, leave San Francisco with crushing sweep

Phillies Notes: Nick Castellanos to the injured list

Blown opportunities, poor defense haunt Phillies in second straight loss to Giants

Nick Castellanos to get an MRI — and other Phillies notes

San Diego – June 25-26, 2022

Phillies Nation Podcast: The post-Harper 2022 Phillies

Harper-less Phillies score 8, bullpen does the rest to take series over Padres

Phillies Notes: Castellanos, Moniak and the outfield without Bryce Harper

Phillies’ win over Padres overshadowed by Harper’s injury

For Mark Appel, ‘All of this is gravy’

Los Angeles — May 14-15, 2022

Phillies Nation Podcast: West Coast, Best Coast?

Phillies fall to Dodgers in heartbreaking walk-off fashion

Phillies Notes: Harper scheduled for PRP injection, Eflin and leadoff spot carousel

Phillies offensive clinic continues in third straight win over Dodgers

Analyzing Joe Girardi’s decision-making in Friday’s win