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Phillies enter the offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win the World Series
Read full article: Phillies enter the offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win the World SeriesThe Philadelphia Phillies’ season of World Series championship expectations ended with a thud against the New York Mets in the NL Division Series.
Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS
Read full article: Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDSPete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.
Castellanos wins Game 2 for Phillies with 9th-inning single, top Mets 7-6
Read full article: Castellanos wins Game 2 for Phillies with 9th-inning single, top Mets 7-6Nick Castellanos ripped a winning two-out single off Tylor Megill that scored Trea Turner and sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a dizzying 7-6 win over the New York Mets and evened the NL Division Series at one game apiece.
Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the best
Read full article: Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the bestShohei Ohtani has mashed 100 mph fastballs for homers, stolen bases against some of the game’s best catchers and recently wrapped up one of the best regular seasons in Major League Baseball history.
Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
Read full article: Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight seasonShohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year.
Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs
Read full article: Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffsRussian prospect and 2023 NHL first-round draft pick Matvei Michkov could be the rookie star who helps lead the Philadelphia Flyers into the playoffs.
Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
Read full article: Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick CastellanosTampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say “that’s like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.”.
Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4
Read full article: Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Tuesday night.
Weston Wilson becomes 1st Phillies rookie to hit for cycle with double in 8th inning vs Nationals
Read full article: Weston Wilson becomes 1st Phillies rookie to hit for cycle with double in 8th inning vs NationalsPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson became the first rookie in franchise history to hit for the cycle in a 13-3 win Thursday over the Washington Nationals.
Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recovers
Read full article: Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recoversFreddie Freeman singled and got a hug from Phillies star Bryce Harper in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup after missing eight games to be with his ailing 3-year-old son who is out of danger after a serious medical diagnosis.
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award racesThe oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Read full article: Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris SalePhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Cleveland has top MLB draft pick, with Georgia's Condon and Oregon State's Bazzana top prospects
Read full article: Cleveland has top MLB draft pick, with Georgia's Condon and Oregon State's Bazzana top prospectsCharlie Condon, a walk-on at Georgia who became national player of the year, and Travis Bazzana, a former cricket player who left Australia for Oregon State, could be the top two picks in baseball’s amateur draft.
Harper and Schwarber return from injured list to start Phillies' series opener against Dodgers
Read full article: Harper and Schwarber return from injured list to start Phillies' series opener against DodgersBryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are back in the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies just in time for a series against Los Angeles in a matchup of National League division leaders.
Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game
Read full article: Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 gamePittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game just eight weeks after his debut, and major league-leading Philadelphia had a big league-high seven selections.
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Read full article: Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdoversShohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games.
Bryce Harper hurts hamstring on final play of Phillies' 7-4 loss to Marlins
Read full article: Bryce Harper hurts hamstring on final play of Phillies' 7-4 loss to MarlinsBryce Harper limped off the field with an apparent hamstring injury after making the final out for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 7-4 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Judge, Harper elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters in 1st round of fan balloting
Read full article: Judge, Harper elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters in 1st round of fan ballotingNew York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper were elected to start in the July 16 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Mets rally in ninth to beat Phillies 6-5 and split London Series, getting game-ending double play
Read full article: Mets rally in ninth to beat Phillies 6-5 and split London Series, getting game-ending double playCatcher Luis Torrens turned Nick Castellanos’ bases-loaded slow roller in front of the plate into a game-ending double play, and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 for a split of their two-game London Series.
Bryce Harper and Phillies slide past Mets 7-2 in London opener as Ranger Suárez gets 10th victory
Read full article: Bryce Harper and Phillies slide past Mets 7-2 in London opener as Ranger Suárez gets 10th victoryBryce Harper celebrated with a soccer slide after his tying home run, Ranger Suárez became the season’s first 10-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 in the opener of Major League Baseball’s third London Series.
Phillies' Bryce Harper does soccer slide after homer in win over Mets in London. 'I love the moment'
Read full article: Phillies' Bryce Harper does soccer slide after homer in win over Mets in London. 'I love the moment'Phillies slugger Bryce Harper did a soccer-style knee slide by Philadelphia’s dugout after homering over the New York Mets’ bullpen in right field during the fourth inning at London Stadium.
In London, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper says US cricket upset of Pakistan was 'awesome'
Read full article: In London, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper says US cricket upset of Pakistan was 'awesome'Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is impressed by the United States pulling off a huge upset at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Fueled by postseason failures, the Phillies are riding high with the best record in baseball
Read full article: Fueled by postseason failures, the Phillies are riding high with the best record in baseballThe Philadelphia Phillies are 37-14 and lead the NL East by six games over the Atlanta Braves as they prepare to open a six-game trip Friday in Colorado.
Ranger Suárez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over Rangers
Read full article: Ranger Suárez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over RangersRanger Suárez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win, a 5-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.
The Philadelphia Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball
Read full article: The Philadelphia Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseballThe Philadelphia Phillies are off to one of their hottest starts in years and have the best winning percentage in baseball.
Harper homers, Wheeler strikes out 11 as Phillies complete 4-game sweep of Giants with 6-1 win
Read full article: Harper homers, Wheeler strikes out 11 as Phillies complete 4-game sweep of Giants with 6-1 winBryce Harper hit a three-run homer and Zack Wheeler struck out 11 in seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-1 win.
Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5
Read full article: Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5Zack Wheeler pitched no-hit ball for 7 1/3 innings, Brandon Marsh homered and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five by beating the struggling Chicago White Sox 9-5.
Bryce Harper hears boos at Nationals Park. His three hits help the Phillies beat the Nats 4-0
Read full article: Bryce Harper hears boos at Nationals Park. His three hits help the Phillies beat the Nats 4-0Bryce Harper doubled twice and singled in a run to back Aaron Nola’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-0.
Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies' Harper hitless again
Read full article: Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies' Harper hitless againSpencer Steer hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies
Read full article: Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over PhilliesOzzie Albies, Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II all homered and an expected battle of aces fizzled early in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecasts
Read full article: Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecastsBaseball season openers in New York and Philadelphia have been postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities.
Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go in his 40s, accepting of move to first base
Read full article: Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go in his 40s, accepting of move to first baseBryce Harper wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing into his 40s and perhaps gloving a throw at first base for the final out of a World Series.
Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins
Read full article: Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys HoskinsThe Philadelphia Phillies have decided that Bryce Harper is the team’s first baseman of the future, which means the franchise is also moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins.
Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics
Read full article: Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA OlympicsBryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult.
Bryce Harper and the Phillies' big bats go quiet in NLCS, dumped by Diamondbacks in Game 7
Read full article: Bryce Harper and the Phillies' big bats go quiet in NLCS, dumped by Diamondbacks in Game 7The Philadelphia Phillies lost 4-2 in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series and will not make a second straight trip to the World Series.
Pham, Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks power past Phillies 5-1 to force NLCS Game 7
Read full article: Pham, Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks power past Phillies 5-1 to force NLCS Game 7Tommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit back-to-back homers and Merrill Kelly struck out eight to help the Arizona Diamondbacks force Game 7 of the NL Championship Series with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies turn to upcoming free agent Aaron Nola to pitch past Arizona and into World Series
Read full article: Phillies turn to upcoming free agent Aaron Nola to pitch past Arizona and into World SeriesThe Philadelphia Phillies try to clinch their second straight trip to the World Series when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Monday.
Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
Read full article: Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS leadZack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem with seven shutdown innings, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.
Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS
Read full article: Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCSBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.
Diamondbacks thriving in postseason atmosphere. Another hostile one awaits for NLCS in Philly
Read full article: Diamondbacks thriving in postseason atmosphere. Another hostile one awaits for NLCS in PhillyThe Arizona Diamondbacks are back in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2007.
Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCS
Read full article: Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCSNick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive postseason games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win in Game 4 of their NL Division Series that knocked the 104-win Atlanta Braves out of the playoffs for the second straight year.
Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division Series
Read full article: Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division SeriesBryce Harper hit a three-run homer and a solo shot to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves
Read full article: Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against BravesThe Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are tied 1-1 in the National League Division Series.
Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
Read full article: Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double playAfter being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece.
Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
Read full article: Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDSBryce Harper homered, Ranger Suárez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseball’s most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
Zack Wheeler strikes out 8, NL champion Phillies beat Marlins 4-1 in Wild Card Series opener
Read full article: Zack Wheeler strikes out 8, NL champion Phillies beat Marlins 4-1 in Wild Card Series openerZack Wheeler struck out eight and pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the opener of their NL Wild Card Series.
Phillies' Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it's retrieved by 10-year-old
Read full article: Phillies' Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it's retrieved by 10-year-oldBryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
A 2nd Tommy John rehab could be tougher for Angels' Shohei Ohtani. But it's not a given
Read full article: A 2nd Tommy John rehab could be tougher for Angels' Shohei Ohtani. But it's not a givenIf Shohei Ohtani has a second Tommy John surgery, it’s possible his recovery might be more difficult than the first — but not a given.
MLB testing hands-free entry for fans utilizing facial authentication, AI security
Read full article: MLB testing hands-free entry for fans utilizing facial authentication, AI securityThe Philadelphia Phillies have partnered with Major League Baseball to use their stadium as the site of a pilot program called Go-Ahead Entry.
Bryce Harper hits 300th homer, going deep against the Los Angeles Angels' Matt Moore
Read full article: Bryce Harper hits 300th homer, going deep against the Los Angeles Angels' Matt MoorePhiladelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has hit his 300th career home run, going deep against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday to become the 158th player in major league history to reach that mark.
Ohtani to keep playing, his future and impending free agency murky after elbow ligament injury
Read full article: Ohtani to keep playing, his future and impending free agency murky after elbow ligament injuryShohei Ohtani's sparkling future on and off the baseball field suddenly became murky when tests revealed a tear in a ligament in his pitching elbow.
Kids Again: MLB makes strides in attracting younger fans, ticket buyers in growing the game
Read full article: Kids Again: MLB makes strides in attracting younger fans, ticket buyers in growing the gameBryce Harper and the Phillies hit Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Sunday to play the Washington Nationals in the annual Major League Baseball Little League Classic at 2,366-seat Historic Bowman Field.
Slugger Bryce Harper out of lineup with back spasms; day to day for NL wild card-leading Phillies
Read full article: Slugger Bryce Harper out of lineup with back spasms; day to day for NL wild card-leading PhilliesPhiladelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was out of the starting lineup against Minnesota, a day after he was sidelined by mid-back spasms.
Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first MLB at-bat
Read full article: Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first MLB at-batPhiladelphia Phillies left fielder Weston Wilson homered in his first major league plate appearance, a long-awaited milestone for the 28-year-old rookie who was drafted in 2016.
Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4
Read full article: Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4.
Phillies' Bryce Harper ejected after charging Rockies dugout
Read full article: Phillies' Bryce Harper ejected after charging Rockies dugoutPhiladelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was ejected from a game against Colorado after charging at the Rockies’ dugout following the last out of the top of the seventh inning, setting off an altercation that cleared both teams’ benches and bullpens.
Muncy's walk-off slam gives Dodgers 10-6 win over Phillies
Read full article: Muncy's walk-off slam gives Dodgers 10-6 win over PhilliesMax Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6, extending their winning streak to a season-high six games.
MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tables
Read full article: MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tablesIn the hallways and meeting rooms of Resorts World, baseball general managers are starting to weigh bigger bets than the wagers placed on tables and machines in the casino downstairs.
Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
Read full article: Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to head home with a 3-2 lead.