Play-by-play action for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals MLB game from August 17, 2025 on ESPN.

The Seattle Mariners (68-57) and Philadelphia Phillies (71-53) meet Monday to start a 3-game series. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia is ticketed for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mariners vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Phillies are in control of the National League East leading the Mets in the division by 5.5 games after taking two of three over the weekend in Washington. Sunday, Philly outslugged the Nationals, 11-9. Alec Bohm went 2-4 with a home run and three runs batted in to pace the attack in his first game since July 18.

Philadelphia Phillies standout Kyle Schwarber continued his MVP-caliber season on Friday night, lifting the Phillies to a 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a home run,

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a notable Andrew Painter decision in the immediate aftermath of Zack Wheeler's diagnosis.

The MLB playoff picture is starting to take shape here in the middle of August, though there is always the potential for a major shakeup if one of the teams on the fringe of contention gets hot.

The Philadelphia Phillies have a firm grasp on the NL East, holding a five-game lead over the New York Mets. With that being said, if they want to catch the Mil

Phillies’ Rob Thomson Announces Alec Bohm Update After 23 Missed Games originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies lead the New York Mets atop the NL East by five games, and that's with a major piece missing. Third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) hasn't played since July 18, and he's played just 92 out of 121 contests this season.