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Reading Fightin Phils Announce 2027 Schedule

Eastern League Championship Defense Begins on Friday, April 2; Game Times to be Announced at a Later Date
September 23, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced their schedule for the 2027 season. Game times and the full promotional schedule for next season will be announced at a later date. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE Reading is set to play 69

CHAMPIONS AT LAST! Reading Delivers Knockout Punch For Eastern League Championship Win

Fightin Phils Throttle SeaWolves 13-4 For First Championship In 31 Years
September 23, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) blasted the Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers, Double-A) by a score of 13-4 to win the team’s first Eastern League Championship since 1995. Erie wasted no time starting the scoring, as Peyton Graham drew a lead-off walk against Reading

Eastern League Championship Tickets on Sale NOW

First Home Postseason Game is Tuesday, September 15
September 2, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have put tickets on sale for the 2026 postseason at FirstEnergy Stadium. The R-Phils have clinched their first postseason berth since 2019. Reading will host Game 2 & Game 3 of the Eastern League Championship Series against

Ricketts’ Sac Fly Lifts Reading To Game One ELCS Victory

Russo, Fightins Bullpen Dazzles In 1-0 Triumph Over SeaWolves
September 20, 2026

BOX SCORE (Erie, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) edged out the Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers, Double-A) by a score of 1-0 to win game one of the Eastern League Championship Series. With its fourth shutout of the year, Reading is officially one win away from its

Bryan Rincon and Alex McFarlane Named Eastern League All-Stars

Rincon Selected as Designated Hitter and McFarlane as Relief Pitcher
September 21, 2026

(Reading, PA) - Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Bryan Rincon (Designated Hitter) and Alex McFarlane (Relief Pitcher) were named as Eastern League All-Stars. Rincon, 22, appeared in 118 games this season, slashing .267/.410/.517 (.927 OPS). The shortstop added 92 runs, 24 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs and

Reading Battles With Erie For 2026 Eastern League Title

Fightins To Dance In Eastern League Championship Series For First Time Since 2015
September 20, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) are starting the Eastern League Championship Series on the road against the Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers, Double-A) in a best-of-three set. Game one is at UPMC Park in Erie, while games two and three (if necessary) will take place at

Reading Advances To ELCS For First Time Since 2015

Rincon Goes Yard, Fightins Dance On To Championship Series
September 17, 2026

BOX SCORE (Hartford, CT) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) took down the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies, Double-A) by a score of 5-4 to win the Eastern League Divisional Series two games to none. This pushes the Fightin Phils to the Eastern League Championship Series for the

Seven Fightin Phils Selected to Represent Phillies at Arizona Fall League

Phillies Prospects Dante Nori and Aroon Escobar Headline the Group
September 16, 2026

(Reading, PA) - Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday the rosters for the 2026 Arizona Fall League, and seven members of the 2026 Fightin Phils were selected to play for the Surprise Saguaros. The group features: Keegan Batka, Ryan Dromboski, Estibenzon Jimenez, Kevin Warunek, Kehden Hettiger, Aroon Escobar, and Dante

Reading Blasts Hartford 21-4, Wins First Playoff Game Since 2016

Fightins Score 12 Runs In Second Inning, Take 1-0 Series Lead
September 15, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) blew out the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies, Double-A) by a score of 21-4 at FirstEnergy Stadium for a playoff-opening win to kick off the Eastern League Divisional Series. This marks the team’s first playoff win since beating

Fightins Host Yard Goats To Open Eastern League Playoffs

Reading To Play In First Postseason Contest Since 2019
September 14, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) are playing host to the Colorado Rockies (Colorado Rockies, Double-A) for game one in a best-of-three series to start the Eastern League playoffs. Making History In Baseballtown Reading checked off several milestones this season. The team finished the regular season

Carson DeMartini Named Eastern League Player of the Week

Phillies No. 24 Prospect Posted 1.496 OPS Over Six Games Last Week
September 14, 2026

(Reading, PA) - Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Reading Fightin Phils infielder Carson DeMartini was named the Eastern League Player of the Week, following Reading's series win over Erie. Over six games, DeMartini slashed .444/.607/.889 (1.496 OPS), along with nine runs scored, two doubles, two home runs, and

Fightin Phils Finish 2026 Regular Season with Third Best Total Double-A Attendance

Reading Welcomed Average of 5,839 Fans Per Game; Second-Best in Double-A
September 13, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fighitn Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, finished the 2026 season welcoming 379,514 fans to FirstEnergy Stadium. That mark concludes the season ranked as the third-best overall attendance across all of Double-A. As of Sunday, September 13, the Fighitn Phils ranked as the 22nd-highest

Fightins Roll Erie in Final Regular Season Contest

Reading Reaches 70 Wins for First Time Since 2019 and Finishes Season with 177 Home Runs, Second Most in Franchise History
September 13, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (40-28; 70-67) dominated the Erie SeaWolves 17-7 (43-26; 79-58) in the regular season finale on Sunday. With the win, Reading took four of six games over Erie this week. Erie got on the board in the second on Andrew Jenkins, who

Reading Fightin Phils Announce 2026 End-of-Season Player Awards

Bryan Rincon and Alex Binelas Share 2026 Team MVP Honors
September 13, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, announced their end-of-season player awards on Sunday before the last game of the 2026 regular season against the Erie SeaWolves. These awards recognize various members of the 2026 Fightin Phils team for their achievements on and off

Reading Storms Back For Dramatic 13-10 Victory

Bullpen Tosses Six Hitless Innings, Tello Goes 3-for-5 In Fightins Comeback Victory
September 12, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - In the penultimate game of the 2026 regular season, the Reading Fightin’ Phils (39-29; 69-67) defeated the Erie SeaWolves (43-25; 79-57) 13-10 in another battle between two of the Eastern League's best offenses. It was a shaky start for Reading's starter Brayden Tucker, who after

Biddison Socks Two-Run Homer, Reading Falls 6-3

Seminaris Deals Six Shutout Innings In Friday Night Defeat
September 11, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - One day after securing their first playoff berth in seven years, the Reading Fightin’ Phils (38-28; 68-67) were defeated by the Erie Seawolves (43-24; 79-56) 6-3 in a back-and-forth affair. Reading starter Adam Seminaris attacked the SeaWolves early with a variety of off speed pitches.

Reading Clinches Playoff Berth with Win over Erie

Offensive Outburst Stamps Fightins First Playoff Berth Since 2019
September 10, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (38-27; 68-66) defeated the visiting Erie SeaWolves (42-24; 78-56) in a playoff clinching win 11-10. Reading secures the Eastern League second half championship and will head to the dance starting next week. It's the team's first postseason appearance since 2019. Erie

Reading Blasts Erie 11-3, Magic Number Falls To One

Fightins Clobber Four Homers In Pursuit Of Postseason Berth
September 9, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin’ Phils (67-66, 37-27) continued their quest for their first playoff appearance in six seasons Wednesday night, as they defeated the Erie Seawolves (78-55, 42-23) by a score of 11-3 in the second game of a six-game set. Reading saw Gage Wood toe

Rincon Goes Yard In Reading’s 6-1 Loss To Erie

Bowker Fires Five Innings, Fightins Magic Number Remains At Three
September 8, 2026

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (66-66, 36-27) dropped their series opener 6-1 against the Erie SeaWolves (78-54, 42-22) in the first of a six-game set to end the regular season. Erie, who clinched a playoff berth on Sunday, struck first with a four-spot in the third

Phillies Prospect Aidan Miller Joining Fightin Phils Roster

Miller Appeared in 108 Games with Fightin Phils in 2025; Has Missed Most of 2026 Season
September 8, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that Aidan Miller has been transferred to the Reading Fightin Phils. Miller, who has not played in 2026, was placed on the 7-day injured list on March 27. The 22-year-old began a rehab assignment with Clearwater (A) on Sept. 5 and

Reading Welcomes Erie With Favorable Chance For Postseason Bid

Fightins Magic Number Stands At Three, Team Pursues First Playoff Birth Since 2019
September 7, 2026

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) are playing host to the Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers, Double-A) for the final regular season series of the 2026 campaign. The Fightin Phils are in primed position to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in seven years, while

Timely Hits and Bullpen Dominance Carries Fightin Phils to Huge Sunday Win

Pedro Leon and Raider Tello Each Homer; Bullpen Combined for 5.1 Scoreless as Magic Number Drops to Four
September 6, 2026

BOX SCORE (Hartford, CT) – Timely hits and a lock down effort from the bullpen led the Reading Fightin Phils (36-26; 66-65) to a 6-2 win over the Hartford Yard Goats (25-38; 64-67) on Sunday afternoon at Dunkin' Park. Reading got things going in the top of the first inning.

Fightins Shut Out 9-0 By Yard Goats On Saturday Night

Reading’s Magic Number Decreases Down to Five, With Just Seven Games to Play
September 5, 2026

BOX SCORE (Hartford, CT) – The Reading Fightin’ Phils (35-26, 65-65) were blanked by the Hartford Yard Goats (25-37, 64-66, falling 9-0 on Saturday evening. Hartford’s offense wasted little time getting on the board against Reading’s starter Adam Seminaris. After an Andy Perez (COL’s No. 16 prospect) groundout to begin

Fightin Phils Comeback Bid Spoiled by Yard Goats Friday Night Walk-Off

Fightin Phils Division Lead Remains at Three with Somerset Loss; Magic Number Down to Six with Eight Games to Play
September 4, 2026

BOX SCORE (Hartford, CT) – A walk-off hit by pitch of Jared Thomas lifted the Hartford Yard Goats (24-37; 63-66) to a 4-3 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (35-25; 65-64) on Friday night from Dunkin' Park. Jack Dallas (L, 3-3) returned to the mound for the ninth inning after

Wood Strikes Out Career High 10 Batters as Fightins Ride Six Run Sixth to Second Straight Win

Fightin Phils Reduce Magic Number to Seven; Lead Division by Three Games with Nine to Play
September 3, 2026

BOX SCORE (Hartford, CT) – The Reading Fightin' Phils (35-24, 65-63) defeated the Hartford Yard Goats (23-37, 62-66) by a final score of 10-5 on Thursday night at Dunkin’ Park. The Fightins sent RHP Gage Wood (PHI’s top prospect) to the mound, while Hartford countered with RHP Jackson Cox (COL’s