Phillies vs. Yankees Heats Up With Nola’s Return and Stott’s Dad Strength
So let’s talk about this Phillies-Yankees series — there’s quite a bit going on, and honestly, it's a pretty exciting time to be a Phillies fan. First off, yeah, tonight’s game isn’t on NBC Sports Philadelphia. If you're trying to find it on your usual channel, you’ll be out of luck — it’s streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. Not ideal for some, but if you've never used Apple TV+ before, there's a free trial you can grab. And hey, at least you can still listen to Scott Franzke and Kevin Stocker call it on 94.1 WIP or catch it at a local bar with DirecTV access.
Now, onto the fun stuff: Aaron Nola. He's been out since mid-May with a right ankle sprain and a stress fracture in his rib cage — definitely not minor injuries — but there's some real momentum building around his return. On Friday, before the Phillies took the field at Yankee Stadium, he threw a bullpen session that had manager Rob Thomson — who’s usually as emotionally even as they come — sounding just a little bit fired up. Nola threw 56 pitches with excellent command, and Thomson straight up said, “To me it looks like he’s ready for an assignment.” That’s a great sign.
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Nola himself said he felt no pain and that everything felt normal, which, after months of rehab, is huge. He’s expected to pitch in a game setting soon, likely starting in Lehigh Valley as part of his ramp-up. The plan is to gradually build him back to 90 pitches. For Phillies fans looking toward the postseason, having a healthy Nola in the rotation could be a game-changer.
Another bright spot is Bryson Stott — who just became a dad for the second time, by the way — and it seems that “dad power” is a real thing. He went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and two runs the day after his son was born. Talk about stepping up. But it’s not just adrenaline — there’s something going on with his swing mechanics too. He said he's been working on timing and simplifying his approach, and it shows. Even Thomson mentioned that Stott has cleaned up his hand movement, which is helping him find the barrel more consistently.
As for tonight's matchup, it’s Taijuan Walker on the mound for Philly, making his third start since returning from the bullpen, up against Yankees righty Will Warren. Both teams are in tight playoff races, and both desperately need to build momentum. So whether you're tuning in on Apple TV+ or listening in on the radio, this one's worth keeping your eyes — and ears — on.
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