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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 Philliesโ season of World Series championship expectations ended with a thud against the New York Mets in the NL Division Series.
Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'
Read full article: Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year.
Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over Nationals
Read full article: Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over NationalsWeston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4
Read full article: Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4Kyle Schwarber hit three homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Wednesday night.
Chisholm's second straight 2-homer game helps Yanks top Phils 7-6 in 12 innings for 4th straight win
Read full article: Chisholm's second straight 2-homer game helps Yanks top Phils 7-6 in 12 innings for 4th straight winJazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 for their first four-game winning streak since early June.
Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of Phillies
Read full article: Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of PhilliesLawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sรกnchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Read full article: Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sรกnchez replacing Atlanta's Chris SalePhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sรกnchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
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.
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 Castellanosโ 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.
Ranger Suรกrez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over Rangers
Read full article: Ranger Suรกrez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over RangersRanger Suรกrez 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.
Wheeler strikes out 8, Castellanos tells Phillies to put a ring on it in 4-1 win over Marlins
Read full article: Wheeler strikes out 8, Castellanos tells Phillies to put a ring on it in 4-1 win over MarlinsZack 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.
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.
Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros
Read full article: Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top AstrosBryce Harper and Alec Bohm helped the Philadelphia Phillies hit a World Series record-tying five home runs in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.
McCullers 1st to give up 5 home runs in World Series game
Read full article: McCullers 1st to give up 5 home runs in World Series gameHouston starter Lance McCullers Jr. became the first pitcher to allow five home runs in a World Series game, serving up long balls to Philadelphia's Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh, Kyle Schwarber and Rhys Hoskins in the first five innings of Game 3.
Schwarber HR, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1
Read full article: Schwarber HR, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1Kyle Schwarber homered and Jean Segura hit a two-run single to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres for a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.
Padres' bats go silent against Phillies in NLCS opener
Read full article: Padres' bats go silent against Phillies in NLCS openerJuan Soto, Manny Machado and unlikely star Trent Grisham went silent for the San Diego Padres, giving the Petco Park faithful little to get loud about in the cityโs first NL Championship Series since 1998.
Harper, Schwarber HR as Wheeler, Phils top Pads to open NLCS
Read full article: Harper, Schwarber HR as Wheeler, Phils top Pads to open NLCSBryce Harper homered again, Kyle Schwarber hit a jaw-dropping, 488-foot drive and Zack Wheeler was brilliant in throwing one-hit ball for seven innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 2-0 in the opening game of the all-wild card NL Championship Series.
Braves' Morton hit in elbow by liner, exits NLDS Game 4
Read full article: Braves' Morton hit in elbow by liner, exits NLDS Game 4Atlanta Braves started Charlie Morton lasted only two innings against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NL Division Series after he was struck on his pitching elbow by a batted ball.
Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDS
Read full article: Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDSKyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Castellanos' bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDS
Read full article: Castellanos' bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDSNick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the opener of their NL Division Series.
Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster
Read full article: Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS rosterPhiladelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harperโs home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis.
Phillies hold off Cardinals 2-0 to sweep NL wild-card series
Read full article: Phillies hold off Cardinals 2-0 to sweep NL wild-card seriesAaron Nola pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Bryce Harperโs homer gave Philadelphia an early lead, and the Phillies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 to sweep their National League wild-card series.
Phillies' 6-run ninth tops Cardinals in 6-3 wild-card win
Read full article: Phillies' 6-run ninth tops Cardinals in 6-3 wild-card winThe Phillies scored six times in the ninth inning off the stingy St. Louis bullpen, highlighted by a bases-loaded single by Jean Segura, and Philadelphia beat the NL Central champion Cardinals 6-3 in the opening game of their National League wild-card series.
Schwarber hits 2 of Phils' 5 HRs to salvage split with Nats
Read full article: Schwarber hits 2 of Phils' 5 HRs to salvage split with NatsKyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphiaโs five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought, salvaging a split of a day-night doubleheader with an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in a rainy Game 2.
Fisher excels in debut, Canha 2 HRs, Mets rally past Phils
Read full article: Fisher excels in debut, Canha 2 HRs, Mets rally past PhilsMets reliever Nate Fisher pitched three scoreless innings of relief in his major league debut after working at a Nebraska bank a year ago, Mark Canha hit two homers and drove in five runs and New York rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 10-9.
Gibson keeps ball in the park as Bohm, Phils edge Cards 1-0
Read full article: Gibson keeps ball in the park as Bohm, Phils edge Cards 1-0Kyle Gibson kept the ball in the park against St. Louis this time, Alec Bohm broke a scoreless tie with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0.
Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over Padres
Read full article: Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over PadresBryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in the Philadelphia Philliesโ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss
Read full article: Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight lossBryson 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.
Alonso 2 HRs in 2nd game, Mets split doubleheader with Phils
Read full article: Alonso 2 HRs in 2nd game, Mets split doubleheader with PhilsPete Alonso homered twice, had three hits and drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a doubleheader split.
Mets manager Showalter suspended 1 game for reliever's pitch
Read full article: Mets manager Showalter suspended 1 game for reliever's pitchNew York Mets manager Buck Showalter has been suspended for his team's series opener against the Atlanta Braves after Major League Baseball determined reliever Yoan Lรณpez intentionally threw at Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber the previous night.
Phillies finish 4-game sweep of Rockies behind ace Wheeler
Read full article: Phillies finish 4-game sweep of Rockies behind ace WheelerZack Wheeler tossed one-hit ball over six shutout innings and Alec Bohm homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-1 victory.
Miller hits 2 HRs, Phillies hold off Mets for 7th straight
Read full article: Miller hits 2 HRs, Phillies hold off Mets for 7th straightBrad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York Mets.
Phils win 6th straight, beat Mets to take over NL East lead
Read full article: Phils win 6th straight, beat Mets to take over NL East leadBryce Harper homered, Kyle Gibson pitched six strong innings and drove in the go-ahead run, and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game to take over first place in the NL East with a 4-2 victory over the slumping New York Mets.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani swings in HR Derby; will he start, too?
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani swings in HR Derby; will he start, too?The Shohei Ohtani Show at Coors Field starts with the All-Star Home Run Derby, with fans wondering how far the Angelsโ two-way sensation and other sluggers can hit the ball in Denverโs thin air.
DeGrom's shutout streak ends at 31 innings, Mets top Phils
Read full article: DeGrom's shutout streak ends at 31 innings, Mets top PhilsMets ace Jacob deGrom gave up two runs for the first time this season and New York rallied after he exited, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Michael Confortoโs sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.
Check, mate: Miffed Max stares down Girardi, Nats top Phils
Read full article: Check, mate: Miffed Max stares down Girardi, Nats top PhilsMax Scherzer threw his glove and hat to the grass, then stared down Phillies manager Joe Girardi after getting checked for a third time by umpires for sticky stuff as the Washington Nationals beat Philadelphia 3-2.
Phillies pitchers dominate again, sweep Braves on Bohm hit
Read full article: Phillies pitchers dominate again, sweep Braves on Bohm hitAlec Bohm hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, Zach Eflin gave Philadelphia another strong start and the Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the defending NL East champion Atlanta Braves with a 2-1 win Sunday.
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
Read full article: Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2He was 2-1 with a 6.35 ERA in three spring starts, including allowing six earned runs against Cincinnati on Friday. Alec Bohm had two hits, including his fourth double. AdFreddie Freeman had two hits, including a double and his first homer โ a two-run shot in the sixth. Victor Robles had three hits, including his sixth double, with an RBI, and Kyle Schwarber doubled and walked three times. Adalberto Mondesi singled and homered and Jorge Soler had two hits, including a double.
Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks
Read full article: Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs HicksโI donโt even think Iโve had a 13 pitch at-bat in my career.โHicks was scheduled to pitch one inning. Carlos Martรญnez worked four innings in the start for St. Louis, allowing two runs and five hits. Pittsburgh starter Steven Brault allowed three runs on five hits and a walk in three innings. YANKEES 5, BLUE JAYS 1New York starter Deivi Garcรญa gave up one hit and an unearned run in three innings. Dean Kremer allowed a run on three hits, walked two and struck out four in the start for Baltimore.
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Read full article: Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in returnOn that one, we are probably on the same page.โRED SOX 8, RAYS 2Garrett Richards struck out seven in four scoreless innings for Boston. ATHLETICS 5, PADRES 4Fernando Tatis Jr. led off the game with his second spring home run, a smashing return after missing six days with a non-virus bug. The 30-year-old left has pitched four scoreless innings this spring. BREWERS 8, CUBS 3 (7)Brandon Woodruff made his second start for Milwaukee, allowing five hits in two scoreless innings. BRAVES 8, TWINS 5Michael Pineda, who last pitched a full season in 2016, made his first spring start for Minnesota.
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
Read full article: Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-outTWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi Garcรญa pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.
Brewers' Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the Year
Read full article: Brewers' Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the YearThe center fielder for the Seattle Mariners won the AL Rookie of the Year award Monday night, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams took home the NL honor. โItโs just a great first step for me and being in that category, itโs just really special,โ Lewis said. โI donโt really think that saves are the end-all be-all,โ Williams said on a conference call during a vacation in Jamaica. Lewis batted just .147 in September, and Robert hit .136 with 32 strikeouts in 23 games in the final month. This season, Williams teamed with closer Josh Hader to form a shutdown tandem at the back end of the Brewersโ bullpen.
Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards
Read full article: Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards(AP Photo/Eric Gay)Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each league, and New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is in the running for his third consecutive NL Cy Young Award. Betts, Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado are the top finishers for NL MVP in balloting by the Baseball Writersโ Association of America. DeGrom, Trevor Bauer and Yu Darvish are the finalists in the NL Cy Young race. Betts, who won the 2018 AL MVP award with Boston, helped the Dodgers win the World Series last week for the first time since 1988. Frank Robinson is the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, accomplishing the feat in 1961 with Cincinnati and 1966 for Baltimore.
Harper rallies Phils past Blue Jays to sweep doubleheader
Read full article: Harper rallies Phils past Blue Jays to sweep doubleheaderPhiladelphia Phillies' Andrew Knapp hits a two-run triple off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Thomas Hatch during the first inning of the fifth baseball game in a doubleheader, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. With a base open, the Blue Jays went after hot-hitting Harper and he delivered. Harper hit a drive high off the wall in left-center, slid into the second and got up pumping his fist. Ray gave up five runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings in his third start for the Blue Jays after being acquired from Arizona before the trade deadline. UP NEXT:RHP Vince Velasquez (0-1, 6.46 ERA) starts for the Phillies on Saturday night and LHP Hyun-jin Ryu (4-1, 3.00) goes for the Blue Jays.