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

Minneapolis — July 22-24, 2024

Slump underscores weaknesses, but Phillies confident in a turnaround

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

The deadline will likely create an odd man out in the Phillies’ outfield. Weston Wilson is making his case to stay.

Bryce Harper checked off stadium No. 30 on Monday — and inched closer toward a rare feat

Wheeler, Suárez emerging from well-timed breaks as Phillies continue pacing the rotation

Chicago — July 2-3, 2024

Alec Bohm, teammates react to his first All-Star nod: ‘It’s all worth it’

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

With 3 regulars out, 3 role players are helping the Phillies get through it

How a red-eye flight from a Little League teammate made Michael Mercado’s first start that much more special – Phillies Nation

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

San Francisco — May 27-29, 2024

Bryce Harper, Rob Thomson don’t think Kyle Harrison’s near-bean was intentional

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

‘I hope it doesn’t happen’: Phillies weigh in on automated strike zone

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

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

Denver — May 24-26, 2024

Orion Kerkering keeps adapting — to a new pitch mix, new game situations and big league travel

Nathan Ackerman talks Bryce Harper’s ejection, Phillies’ pitching, Thomson, more on 97.5 The Fanatic

Bottom of the lineup ignites stunning rally as Phillies, again, avoid consecutive losses

Bryce Harper doesn’t feel ejection was necessary: ‘He kinda just was like, ‘Eh”

Harper’s ejection, Rockies’ walk-off bookend wild loss for Phillies

Amid Phillies’ hot start, Rob Thomson draws on his 2012 Yankees: ‘A long way to go’

Anaheim — April 29-May 1, 2024

Wheeler battles, bullpen goes four scoreless as Phillies win rubber match vs. Angels

Jeff Hoffman thrives in high leverage — because SEALs have taught him to breathe

Nick Castellanos, Johan Rojas strike late as Phillies stun Angels

Managers, former teammate react to Mike Trout injury news: ‘It stinks’

After a trade everybody won, Brandon Marsh and Logan O’Hoppe are pulling for each other

Phillies’ early lead slips in ugly fashion, late rally squandered in opener loss to Angels

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