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Pitchers Gรฉnesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramรญrez of New York Mets suspended 3 games each
Read full article: Pitchers Gรฉnesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramรญrez of New York Mets suspended 3 games eachPitchers Gรฉnesis Cabrera of the Toronto Blue Jays and Yohan Ramรญrez of the New York Mets have been suspended for three games each by Major League Baseball for their actions in separate games and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was banned for one game.
Hoskins has 4 RBIs in Brewers' contentious 7-6 win as Mets' Ramรญrez ejected for throwing behind him
Read full article: Hoskins has 4 RBIs in Brewers' contentious 7-6 win as Mets' Ramรญrez ejected for throwing behind himRhys Hoskins drove in four runs, a day after his hard slide into Jeff McNeil caused dugouts to empty, and Yohan Ramรญrez was ejected for throwing behind the Milwaukee designated hitterโs back the Brewersโ 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
McNeil and Hoskins get heated after hard slide in Brewers-Mets opener
Read full article: McNeil and Hoskins get heated after hard slide in Brewers-Mets openerTempers flared during the season opener at Citi Field when Milwaukee Brewers newcomer Rhys Hoskins slid hard into New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil on a potential double-play ball.
Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source saysRhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract, filling the teamโs opening at first base.
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 teamโs first baseman of the future, which means the franchise is also moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins.
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.
Phillies' injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make postseason roster
Read full article: Phillies' injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make postseason rosterPhillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins remained a long shot to make the postseason roster as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee.
Phils' Hoskins tears knee, expected to miss significant time
Read full article: Phils' Hoskins tears knee, expected to miss significant timePhiladelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins needs surgery for a torn ACL after injuring his left knee while fielding a grounder in a spring training game and is expected to miss a significant amount of time.
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.
Harper's HR powers Phillies past Padres, into World Series
Read full article: Harper's HR powers Phillies past Padres, into World SeriesBryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.
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.
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.
Spike This! Hoskins, Harper homer, Phils rout Braves in NLDS
Read full article: Spike This! Hoskins, Harper homer, Phils rout Braves in NLDSRhys Hoskins hit a three-run homer and Bryce Harper also went deep, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.
Braves rookie Strider tagged in return, Phils win, lead NLDS
Read full article: Braves rookie Strider tagged in return, Phils win, lead NLDSAtlanta Braves rookie Spencer Strider returned to the mound for the first time in nearly a month and was tagged by the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NL Division Series.
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.
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 down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
Read full article: Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.
Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates
Read full article: Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat PiratesBryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.
LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreak
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreakThe Cleveland Guardians are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and several of the teamโs coaches, prompting the first coronavirus-related postponement in Major League Baseball this season.
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.
Wheeler 2-hitter, Harper HR, Phils beat Mets, 8th win in row
Read full article: Wheeler 2-hitter, Harper HR, Phils beat Mets, 8th win in rowZack Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading 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.
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.
Alonso, Mets top Phillies 8-7 after replay reversal
Read full article: Alonso, Mets top Phillies 8-7 after replay reversalPete Alonso capped New Yorkโs six-run eighth inning with a three-run double, and the Mets used a defensive meltdown by Philadelphia and a replay reversal to beat the Phillies 8-7.
Phillies LHP Alvarado suspended 3 games for dustup with Mets
Read full article: Phillies LHP Alvarado suspended 3 games for dustup with MetsPhiladelphia Phillies reliever Josรฉ Alvarado has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball for inciting a bench-clearing dustup with the New York Mets.
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.
Chisox star Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing
Read full article: Chisox star Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailingSixto Sรกnchez made his third start, yielding a run on three hits and a walk in 3 1/3 innings. Austin Gomber gave up five runs on eight hits, four of them home runs, 5 1/3 innings. Arizona starter Luke Weaver struck out eight over 5 1/3 innings. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay continued to struggle for Chicago, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings. BREWERS 2, GIANTS 2Brett Anderson pitched two-run ball over 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and striking out three for Milwaukee.
LEADING OFF: 2 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left
Read full article: LEADING OFF: 2 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)A look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday:PLAYOFF CHASEAfter manager Don Mattinglyโs Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds clinched postseason spots, two NL playoff slots are still open with two days left in the regular season. They are hoping to get back on track heading into their playoff appearance since 2008, but the health of Jimรฉnez is a concern. Acquired last month in a big trade with Cleveland, Clevinger left his start against the Angels on Wednesday after just one inning. โWe have not ruled out anything for next week and the first round of the playoffs,โ Padres general manager A.J. If Clevinger canโt pitch the playoff opener, Dinelson Lamet could start.
Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champs
Read full article: Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champsPhiladelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, left, celebrates his home run with third base coach Dusty Wathan during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Washington. With Harper leading the way, and homers from Andrew McCutchen, Didi Gregorius and Andrew Knapp, too, the Phillies beat the Nationals 12-3 Wednesday night. โWeโre at the part of the season where I need to be on the field," Harper said. TRAINERโS ROOMPhillies: 1B Rhys Hoskins (left elbow) is unlikely to be activated off the injured list before the regular season ends, Girardi said. UP NEXTPhillies: Off on Thursday, then finish the regular season with a three-game series at Tampa Bay that opens Friday.
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.
DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4
Read full article: DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom points to the outside during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)PHILADELPHIA โ Jacob deGrom exited early from a rare rough outing because of a right hamstring spasm, but the New York Mets overcame a four-run deficit and rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Thursday night. They hit deGrom uncharacteristically hard in the second to take a 3-0 lead. Andrew Knapp knocked an RBI double to right, Haseley hit a sacrifice fly and Andrew McCutchenโs fielderโs choice capped the scoring against deGrom. Like deGrom, Wheeler was bothered by an injury โ though one more gross than severe.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll YanksThe aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll YanksThe aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.
Phillies return from layoff, lose to Cole and Yankees 6-3
Read full article: Phillies return from layoff, lose to Cole and Yankees 6-3Cole (3-0) allowed one run and five hits, struck out four and walked one on 91 pitches. The major league-best Yankees have won seven straight the equivalent of a 19-game spurt over a 162-game season. Because of Tuesdays postponement, the Phillies planned to return home after the game without having checked into their hotel. ... Closer Aroldis Chapman is to throw a bullpen in Scranton on Tuesday or Wednesday in his return from COVID-19. Happ (0-0) had been scheduled to start for the Yankees on Tuesday and RHP Aaron Nola (0-1) for the Phillies.