Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss
Bryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 9-7 victory that sent slumping Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to their 11th straight defeat.
Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson
Joe Girardi was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday after his team's terrible start, becoming the first major league manager to lose his job this season. Philadelphia said bench coach Rob Thomson will become interim manager for the rest of the season. Expected to contend for an NL East title, the Phillies are 22-29 and 12 games behind the first-place New York Mets.
news.yahoo.comAP source: Schwarber, Phils agree to deal for about $80M
Kyle Schwarber is coming to Philadelphia, agreeing Wednesday to a four-year deal with the Phillies worth about $80 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. A 29-year-old slugging outfielder, Schwarber split last season with Washington and Boston. Schwarber will likely serve as the Phillies' designated hitter, with time in the outfield and first base as well.
news.yahoo.com6 reasons the New York Yankees are so annoying
Getty ImagesHOUSTON - We're just a few hours away from the start of Game 1 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees. Brett Gardner vs. Yankees Helmet, FIGHT! Brett Gardner vs. A New York Yankees helmet ROUND 1: FIGHT! The Yankees don't equal New York CityThough I grew up in Houston and consider it my first city, I lived in New York for seven years. And just as many around the country get the impression that "Times Square" equals "New York", so goes with the Yankees.