Pirates edge Phillies 1-0 in rain after Freese HBP
The Pirates pulled out a 1-0 win over the Phillies as Chad Kuhl and four relievers combined on a three-hitter. Adam Frazier had two hits and scored the lone run when Aaron Nola hit David Freese with the bases loaded. Nola lost despite surrendering just four hits over seven innings.
The Pirates pulled out a 1-0 win over the Phillies as Chad Kuhl and four relievers combined on a three-hitter. Adam Frazier had two hits and scored the lone run when Aaron Nola hit David Freese with the bases loaded. Nola lost despite surrendering just four hits over seven innings.
Cashner finally wins in home state, Rangers top Phillies 9-3
Andrew Cashner finally won in his home state of Texas, pitching seven solid innings to help the Rangers match the longest winning streak in the majors this year at eight games with a 9-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday night. Zach Eflin allowed 11 hits and seven runs in four innings for the Phils.
Andrew Cashner finally won in his home state of Texas, pitching seven solid innings to help the Rangers match the longest winning streak in the majors this year at eight games with a 9-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday night. Zach Eflin allowed 11 hits and seven runs in four innings for the Phils.
Darvish pitches vs. Phils for Rangers 7th straight victory
Yu Darvish struck out nine over seven solid innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Tuesday night to stretch the majors' longest active winning streak to seven games. Phillies starter Jared Eickhoff struck out eight and allowed seven hits in his first career start against the franchise that drafted him in 2011.
Yu Darvish struck out nine over seven solid innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Tuesday night to stretch the majors' longest active winning streak to seven games. Phillies starter Jared Eickhoff struck out eight and allowed seven hits in his first career start against the franchise that drafted him in 2011.
Taylor homers late as Nats salvage split with Phillies
Nationals ace Max Scherzer endured through a scary line drive to grind out six innings, Michael Taylor hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth and Washington overcame another dodgy bullpen outing to earn a 6-5 win and a doubleheader split against the Philadelphia Phillies last night. Philadelphia won the opener of the day-night affair 4-3 after Washington's third blown save in six games.
Nationals ace Max Scherzer endured through a scary line drive to grind out six innings, Michael Taylor hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth and Washington overcame another dodgy bullpen outing to earn a 6-5 win and a doubleheader split against the Philadelphia Phillies last night. Philadelphia won the opener of the day-night affair 4-3 after Washington's third blown save in six games.
Phillies rally to late 4-3 win over Nationals
Ty Kelly hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Philadelphia's three-run ninth, helping the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday.
Ty Kelly hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Philadelphia's three-run ninth, helping the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday.
Phillies extend manager Pete Mackanin's contract for 2 more years
A sign of stability for the Philadelphia Phillies: The team announced it’s keeping club manager Pete Mackanin for a while longer.
A sign of stability for the Philadelphia Phillies: The team announced it’s keeping club manager Pete Mackanin for a while longer.
Ruiz, Cano lead Mariners to 11-6 win over Phillies
Carlos Ruiz hit a three-run double against his old team, Robinson Cano and Danny Valencia homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6, Wednesday. Ruiz earned another standing ovation a day after he returned and was honored with a video tribute that highlighted his career with the Phillies.
Carlos Ruiz hit a three-run double against his old team, Robinson Cano and Danny Valencia homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6, Wednesday. Ruiz earned another standing ovation a day after he returned and was honored with a video tribute that highlighted his career with the Phillies.
Ruiz returns as Mariners rally past Phillies 10-9
Taylor Motter had the go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, Ben Gamel had four hits and the Seattle Mariners overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-9 Tuesday night. Michael Saunders, Tommy Joseph and Aaron Altherr also homered for the Phillies, who led 4-0 in the third, fell behind 5-4, then led 9-5 in the sixth.
Taylor Motter had the go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, Ben Gamel had four hits and the Seattle Mariners overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-9 Tuesday night. Michael Saunders, Tommy Joseph and Aaron Altherr also homered for the Phillies, who led 4-0 in the third, fell behind 5-4, then led 9-5 in the sixth.
Braves release former Phillies' MVP Ryan Howard from minor league deal
Ryan Howard might have taken his last swings after Atlanta released the 37-year-old from his contract at Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves signed Howard shortly after the season began, hoping he might boost their bench. But the first baseman hit just .184 with one homer and five RBIs. Howard was the 2006 NL MVP, helped the Phillies win the 2008 World Series and has 382 career home runs.
Ryan Howard might have taken his last swings after Atlanta released the 37-year-old from his contract at Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves signed Howard shortly after the season began, hoping he might boost their bench. But the first baseman hit just .184 with one homer and five RBIs. Howard was the 2006 NL MVP, helped the Phillies win the 2008 World Series and has 382 career home runs.
Zimmerman homers, leads hot Nationals past Phillies 6-2
Washington won its fourth in row as Ryan Zimmerman slammed his National League-leading 13th home run and collected three RBIs to lead the Nationals past the Phillies, 6-2. A.J. Cole was a winner in his first start of the season, allowing a run over six innings to help the Nats improve to a major league-best 21-9.
Washington won its fourth in row as Ryan Zimmerman slammed his National League-leading 13th home run and collected three RBIs to lead the Nationals past the Phillies, 6-2. A.J. Cole was a winner in his first start of the season, allowing a run over six innings to help the Nats improve to a major league-best 21-9.
Strasburg hit 2nd career homer as Nationals beat Phils 4-2
The Nationals were 4-2 winners at Philadelphia behind Stephen Strasburg, who smacked a solo homer and scattered five hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings. Ryan Zimmerman, and Anthony Rendon also homered as Washington improved to a major league-best 20-9.
The Nationals were 4-2 winners at Philadelphia behind Stephen Strasburg, who smacked a solo homer and scattered five hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings. Ryan Zimmerman, and Anthony Rendon also homered as Washington improved to a major league-best 20-9.
Contreras, Szczur lead Cubs comeback over Phillies, 5-4
Pinch hitters Willson Contreras and Matt Szczur had consecutive two-out RBIs in the sixth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, Wednesday night. Maikel Franco got Philadelphia within one with an RBI single in the eighth, but the Cubs bullpen closed the door.
Pinch hitters Willson Contreras and Matt Szczur had consecutive two-out RBIs in the sixth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, Wednesday night. Maikel Franco got Philadelphia within one with an RBI single in the eighth, but the Cubs bullpen closed the door.
Baez, Schwarber power the Cubs past Phillies 8-3
Javier Baez came within a double of the cycle with four hits and three RBIs, Kyle Schwarber broke out of a slump with a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, Tuesday night. Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson allowed six runs and eight hits in four innings.
Javier Baez came within a double of the cycle with four hits and three RBIs, Kyle Schwarber broke out of a slump with a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, Tuesday night. Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson allowed six runs and eight hits in four innings.
Joseph, Phillies strike early and rout Cubs 10-2
Tommy Joseph hit an early three-run homer, Aaron Altherr had three RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Chicago Cubs 10-2 on Monday night.
Tommy Joseph hit an early three-run homer, Aaron Altherr had three RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Chicago Cubs 10-2 on Monday night.
Toles leads Dodgers past Phillies, 5-3, for sweep
Andrew Toles smacked a three-run homer and the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep by topping the Phillies, 5-3 in Los Angeles. Chris Taylor also went deep to help Hyun-Jin Ryu get his first win since an 0-4 start.
Andrew Toles smacked a three-run homer and the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep by topping the Phillies, 5-3 in Los Angeles. Chris Taylor also went deep to help Hyun-Jin Ryu get his first win since an 0-4 start.
20th Annual Richie Ashburn Home Runs for Heart going on
The annual Home Runs for Heart has reached its 20th year and organizers promise a memorable experience. The event is held annually by the American Heart Association and the Philadelphia Phillies in honor of Richie Ashburn, the former Hall of Fame Phillies player and broadcaster who died of a heart attack in 1997.
The annual Home Runs for Heart has reached its 20th year and organizers promise a memorable experience. The event is held annually by the American Heart Association and the Philadelphia Phillies in honor of Richie Ashburn, the former Hall of Fame Phillies player and broadcaster who died of a heart attack in 1997.
Dodgers score 4 in the ninth to beat Phillies 6-5
The Dodgers scored four times in the bottom of the ninth to pull out a 6-5 win against Philadelphia. Yasiel Puig, Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner hit consecutive homers off Hector Neris before Austin Barnes singled and scored on a walk-off hit by Adrian Gonzalez.
The Dodgers scored four times in the bottom of the ninth to pull out a 6-5 win against Philadelphia. Yasiel Puig, Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner hit consecutive homers off Hector Neris before Austin Barnes singled and scored on a walk-off hit by Adrian Gonzalez.
Maeda strong over 7 innings, Dodgers beat Phillies 5-3
Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda entered Friday night's action with a 8.05 ERA before allowing a pair of runs and just five hits over seven innings to lead a 5-3 win over the Phillies. Justin Turner stretched his career-high hitting streak to 14 games while going 3-for-4 with a two-run double to help Los Angeles end Philadelphia's six-game winning streak.
Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda entered Friday night's action with a 8.05 ERA before allowing a pair of runs and just five hits over seven innings to lead a 5-3 win over the Phillies. Justin Turner stretched his career-high hitting streak to 14 games while going 3-for-4 with a two-run double to help Los Angeles end Philadelphia's six-game winning streak.
Franco hits grand slam, Phils beat Marlins for 5th straight win
Maikel Franco hit his second grand slam of the month, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 for their fifth straight win. Franco connected off Wei-Yen Chen in the third inning with a shot to left-center for a 4-2 lead.
Maikel Franco hit his second grand slam of the month, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 for their fifth straight win. Franco connected off Wei-Yen Chen in the third inning with a shot to left-center for a 4-2 lead.
Phillies hit 3 straight homers, beat Braves 5-2 for sweep
Cesar Hernandez, Aaron Altherr and Odubel Herrera hit consecutive homers in the eighth, Zach Eflin threw seven sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Cesar Hernandez, Aaron Altherr and Odubel Herrera hit consecutive homers in the eighth, Zach Eflin threw seven sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.