Semien, Perez help Rangers win 2-1 to sweep NL-champ Phils

Marcus Semien drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the fifth inning. Josh Jung homered and the Texas Rangers completed a season-opening series sweep of the defending NL champion Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 victory.

Garver, Rangers stay hot to start season, rout Phillies 16-3

Marcus Semien led off with a homer, Mitch Garver hit two and the Texas Rangers powered their way to a 16-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Phillies put Harper on 10-day IL to start season

Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Philadelphia Phillies to start the season. By avoiding the 60-day injured list there is still the possibility for their star slugger to return from reconstructive elbow surgery before the end of May.

Rangers rally after deGrom struggles to beat Phillies 11-7

Robbie Grossman and Brad Miller homered in a big comeback for Texas to beat the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 in the season opener.

Phillies get outfielder Pache from A's for minor leaguer

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired center fielder Cristian Pache from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a minor league pitcher.

Budweiser to release new limited-edition Cubs cans

The unique cans are being released for 14 Major League Baseball teams across the league.

Umpire ejects Realmuto after bizarre game ball exchange

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was ejected Monday in a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays for an awkward ball exchange that followed a pitch-clock violation.

Phillies Trea Turner among key players in new spots

Turner’s $300 million, 11-year contract with Philadelphia sure seems like an ideal match of player and team. Turner brings his speed and athleticism to a Phillies lineup that also includes Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto.

Phils' Hoskins tears knee, expected to miss significant time

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins has been carted off the field during a spring training game.

Phillies new star Trea Turner ties home run record for World Baseball Classic

Turner's tournament outing — tied for the most in a single WBC, with a grand slam — was a reminder of how just how stacked this United States team was.

Schwarber's 3-run homer sends US past Britain in World Baseball Classic

Kyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Britain 6-2 in the World Baseball Classic opener for both teams.

Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter has sprained elbow

Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter won't throw for four weeks because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

Phillies' Bryce Harper says he could return by the All-Star break

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has joined his teammates at spring training and hasn’t ruled out being back by the All-Star break following offseason Tommy John surgery.

Rehabbing Bryce Harper to begin revving it up at Phillies spring training

On Wednesday, Harper will start his spring training, which has been delayed as the Philadelphia Phillies slugger recovers from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.

Song arrives at Phils after Navy grants transfer to reserves

Song had been a flight officer training on a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft before transferring from active duty to reserves.