'This is a special thing': Phillies, Cardinals meet in playoffs; first time since 2011
More than a decade ago, the talented trio of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright helped power the St. Louis Cardinals past the Philadelphia Phillies in the divisional round of the playoffs, and to a World Series title.
More than a decade ago, the talented trio of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright helped power the St. Louis Cardinals past the Philadelphia Phillies in the divisional round of the playoffs, and to a World Series title.
'This is a special thing': Phillies, Cardinals meet in playoffs; first time since 2011
The Philadelphia Phillies are in St. Louis, Missouri preparing to face the Cardinals in their first post-season game in 11 years.
The Philadelphia Phillies are in St. Louis, Missouri preparing to face the Cardinals in their first post-season game in 11 years.
Valdez fans 10 as Astros beat Phillies 3-2 in finale
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in five shutout innings to lead the Houston Astros to 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular-season finale.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in five shutout innings to lead the Houston Astros to 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular-season finale.
MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday
The postseason, expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season, begins Friday with a newly created wild-card round. All four series are best two of three, three days in a row, no breaks, with the higher seed hosting every game.
The postseason, expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season, begins Friday with a newly created wild-card round. All four series are best two of three, three days in a row, no breaks, with the higher seed hosting every game.
Verlander, bullpen keep Phillies hitless until 9th in 10-0 win
Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth inning in a 10-0 win Tuesday night.
Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth inning in a 10-0 win Tuesday night.
Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
Aaron 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.
Aaron 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, Wheeler lift Phils over Nats 8-1 in rainy game
The six-inning win helped Philadelphia take three of four from the worst-in-the-majors Nationals to improve to 86-73 after getting to town on a five-game losing streak.
The six-inning win helped Philadelphia take three of four from the worst-in-the-majors Nationals to improve to 86-73 after getting to town on a five-game losing streak.
Schwarber hits 2 of Phils' 5 HRs to salvage split with Nats
Kyle 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.
Kyle 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.
Kyle Gibson rocked; Phils drop 6th of 7 in 13-4 loss to Nats
Philadelphia began Saturday a half-game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the third wild-card berth in the National League.
Philadelphia began Saturday a half-game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the third wild-card berth in the National League.
Hoskins homers, Phillies end skid in 5-1 win over Nationals
Philadelphia (84-72) snapped a five-game losing streak that included getting swept three games by the Chicago Cubs and moved a full game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild card.
Philadelphia (84-72) snapped a five-game losing streak that included getting swept three games by the Chicago Cubs and moved a full game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild card.
Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0
Seeking their first playoff berth since 2011, the Phillies have lost the first three games of a season-ending 10-game trip and 10 of 13 overall since peaking at a season-best 80-62.
Seeking their first playoff berth since 2011, the Phillies have lost the first three games of a season-ending 10-game trip and 10 of 13 overall since peaking at a season-best 80-62.
Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11
Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 Sunday in a game that took over six hours to complete because of a two-hour rain delay.
Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 Sunday in a game that took over six hours to complete because of a two-hour rain delay.
Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit
Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for Philadelphia (83-68), which began the day a half-game ahead of San Diego for the second NL wild card and 2 1/2 games ahead of Milwaukee for the final spot.
Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for Philadelphia (83-68), which began the day a half-game ahead of San Diego for the second NL wild card and 2 1/2 games ahead of Milwaukee for the final spot.
Rhys Hoskins homers as Nola, Phillies beat Braves 9-1
Philadelphia improved to 10-9 in September and calmed concerns brought on by a five-game losing streak that preceded their current win streak.
Philadelphia improved to 10-9 in September and calmed concerns brought on by a five-game losing streak that preceded their current win streak.
Suárez, Eflin, Alvarado help Phillies shut out Braves
Ranger Suárez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their push toward the club’s first playoff berth in a decade with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Ranger Suárez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their push toward the club’s first playoff berth in a decade with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Local man credits Phillies' dollar dog night for helping to uncover cancer diagnosis
A Delaware County man is crediting his overindulgence at a Philadelphia Phillies dollar dog night promotion with saving his life.
A Delaware County man is crediting his overindulgence at a Philadelphia Phillies dollar dog night promotion with saving his life.
Strider dominant, Contreras homers, Braves sweep Phillies
The Phillies were 59-34 since June 1, tied for the fourth-best winning percentage over that same span, but they have lost four straight after winning five in a row.
The Phillies were 59-34 since June 1, tied for the fourth-best winning percentage over that same span, but they have lost four straight after winning five in a row.
Acuña accounts for all 4 runs as Braves hold off Phillies
The Phillies are 59-34 since June 1, the fifth-best winning percentage over that same span, but they lost third their straight after winning five in a row.
The Phillies are 59-34 since June 1, the fifth-best winning percentage over that same span, but they lost third their straight after winning five in a row.
Realmuto homers twice vs old team, Phillies beat Marlins 6-1
Philadelphia holds the second NL wild-card spot by 2 1/2 games after third-place San Diego lost earlier at Seattle.
Philadelphia holds the second NL wild-card spot by 2 1/2 games after third-place San Diego lost earlier at Seattle.
Bohm's HR helps Phils beat Nats after 3 1/2-hour rain delay
The Phillies kept their hold on the second NL wild-card spot with 22 games left and their first playoff appearance since 2011 well in sight.
The Phillies kept their hold on the second NL wild-card spot with 22 games left and their first playoff appearance since 2011 well in sight.