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Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies in Game 4 of NLDS
Read full article: Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies in Game 4 of NLDSFrancisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in a storybook season, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to brilliant bullpen in Game 1 NLDS win
Read full article: Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to brilliant bullpen in Game 1 NLDS winNew York has mastered the art of the late-inning rally, first in Atlanta, then in a Wild Card Series win in Milwaukee and now in Philadelphia.
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.
Phils' Schwarber sets MLB single-season mark with 14th leadoff HR before leaving with hurt elbow
Read full article: Phils' Schwarber sets MLB single-season mark with 14th leadoff HR before leaving with hurt elbowPhiladelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to left elbow discomfort.
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.
Kyle Schwarber slugs 3 homers and has 7 RBIs for Phillies in 9-4 win over Dodgers
Read full article: Kyle Schwarber slugs 3 homers and has 7 RBIs for Phillies in 9-4 win over DodgersKyle Schwarber homered three times and tied a career high with seven RBIs in the Philadelphia Phillies' 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Phillies back Nola with 3 homers and down Dodgers 5-1 to finish 3-game sweep
Read full article: Phillies back Nola with 3 homers and down Dodgers 5-1 to finish 3-game sweepBrandon Marsh hit a home run and an RBI triple, Trea Turner launched his sixth longball in nine games and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 victory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas' tying homer, Moreno's decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games
Read full article: Thomas' tying homer, Moreno's decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 gamesAlek Thomas hit a tying, two-run homer in a three-run eighth inning, Gabriel Moreno followed with a go-ahead single and the Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-5 victory that tied the NL Championship Series at two games apiece.
D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt will try to slow the homer-happy Phillies in Game 3
Read full article: D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt will try to slow the homer-happy Phillies in Game 3The Diamondbacks will turn to rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series to try and slow the homer-happy Phillies offense.
Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past Arizona 10-0 in Game 2 of NLCS
Read full article: Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past Arizona 10-0 in Game 2 of NLCSKyle Schwarber hit two of Philadelphia’s three solo homers off Merrill Kelly, and the sweet-swinging Phillies pounded the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-0 for a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.
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.
'Dancing On My Own' singer Calum Scott says he'll perform for Phillies if they win the World Series
Read full article: 'Dancing On My Own' singer Calum Scott says he'll perform for Phillies if they win the World SeriesBritish singer Calum Scott says he'll visit Philadelphia and perform his pop hit “Dancing On My Own” if the Phillies win the World Series after the song resurfaced as their postseason anthem for the second straight year.
World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks
Read full article: World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risksThis year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding the sport’s global footprint.
Astros' McCormick, Mancini show off glovework, stop Phils
Read full article: Astros' McCormick, Mancini show off glovework, stop PhilsHouston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick and fill-in first baseman Trey Mancini both made key defensive plays in the late innings that helped preserve a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.
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.
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.
Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BP
Read full article: Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BPWhile Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies took batting practice ahead of Game 3, Mr Hollywood DJ and DJ Smooth stood behind a turntable near the home dugout, spinning tunes from a playlist created by backup catcher Garrett Stubbs.
Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1
Read full article: Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1Framber Valdez made a five-run lead stand up after Houston’s lightning first-inning burst, Alex Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to tie the World Series at one game apiece.
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.
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 Harper’s 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 Harper’s 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.
Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown
Read full article: Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple CrownMinnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.
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.
Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead Brewers
Read full article: Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead BrewersKyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s 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.
Judge hits 58th and 59th homers, Yanks beat Brewers 12-8
Read full article: Judge hits 58th and 59th homers, Yanks beat Brewers 12-8Aaron Judge hit his 58th and 59th home runs of the season to move within two of Roger Maris’ American League record with 16 games remaining and lead the New York Yankees over the Milwaukee Brewers 12-8.
Judge homers twice to reach 57, Yanks beat Sox 7-6 in 10
Read full article: Judge homers twice to reach 57, Yanks beat Sox 7-6 in 10Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 56th and 57th home runs, Gleyber Torres had a go-ahead three-run double in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6.
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.
Cardinals' Goldschmidt has 2 HR, 5 RBIs in 8-3 win over Cubs
Read full article: Cardinals' Goldschmidt has 2 HR, 5 RBIs in 8-3 win over CubsPaul Goldschmidt slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers to highlight a five-RBI performance, Corey Dickerson set a franchise record for consecutive hits and the St. Louis Cardinals rolled to an 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Yankees' Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 career home runs
Read full article: Yankees' Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 career home runsYankees star Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs with a two-run drive in the second inning for New York against the Kansas City Royals.
LEADING OFF: All-Star Home Run Derby in LA, Sale's hand exam
Read full article: LEADING OFF: All-Star Home Run Derby in LA, Sale's hand examPete Alonso, Albert Pujols and Kyle Schwarber tee off in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium, where fans see how far and fast the sluggers can launch longballs into the Los Angeles twilight.
Alonso, Pujols, Acuña, Soto in for Home Run Derby
Read full article: Alonso, Pujols, Acuña, Soto in for Home Run DerbyMets slugger Pete Alonso will try to become the first player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby three consecutive times against a field that will also include the Cardinals’ Albert Pujols, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, the Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. and Washington's Juan Soto.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight loss
Read full article: Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight lossBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Odúbel Herrera homered as interim manager Rob Thomson and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the sagging Milwaukee Brewers 8-3.
LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaksCardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
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 was suspended for his team's 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves after Major League Baseball determined reliever Yoan López intentionally threw at Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber the previous night.
AP source: Schwarber, Phils agree to deal for about $80M
Read full article: AP source: Schwarber, Phils agree to deal for about $80MA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Kyle Schwarber has agreed to a four-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies worth about $80 million.
Schwarber, Pederson decline options, become free agents
Read full article: Schwarber, Pederson decline options, become free agentsAtlanta outfielder Joc Pederson and Boston infielder-outfielder Kyle Schwarber were among 10 players who became free agents when they both declined 2022 mutual options in their contracts.
García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
Read full article: García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World SeriesRookie Luis García showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all overIn a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.